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boot Düsseldorf 2025, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (18 January) and runs until 26 ...
17/01/2025

boot Düsseldorf 2025, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (18 January) and runs until 26 January, occupying an expansive 220,000 square metres of exhibition space across 17 exhibition halls. This year's event will feature over 1,500 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, showcasing an endlessly diverse range of watercraft, equipment, destinations and innovations in watersports technology. With more than 1,000 boats on display, this year’s lineup features renowned sailing brands such as X-Yachts, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Dufour, Excess, Hallberg Rassy, Contest, Amel, Solaris, and Lagoon -- which will exhibit in halls 15 and 16, with several announcing new boat premieres....

boot Düsseldorf 2025, the world’s largest yacht and watersports fair, kicks off tomorrow (18 January) and runs until 26 January, occupying an expansive

Morco Products has issued a recall for certain open-flued gas water heaters following the identification of a safety iss...
17/01/2025

Morco Products has issued a recall for certain open-flued gas water heaters following the identification of a safety issue. The affected appliances, which may be installed in canal boats, houseboats, mobile homes, caravans, as well as domestic and commercial properties, pose risks of fire, explosion and injury. The issue involves the potential for gas leaks that, if ignited, could result in burns or explosions....

Morco Products has issued a recall for certain open-flued gas water heaters following the identification of a safety issue. The affected appliances, which

While there are many companies making clothing for all sorts of watersports, Marine Industry News has spoken to four abo...
17/01/2025

While there are many companies making clothing for all sorts of watersports, Marine Industry News has spoken to four about the trends they're expecting to see in 2025. These range from more in-person shopping at chandleries and stockists, chemical free waterproof clothing, consumer-driven shifts and industry-wide adoption of inclusivity. Consumer purchasing process to change in 2025 This year, Typhoon International's MD, Kevin Coulthard, expects to see fundamental changes from consumers during the purchase process....

While there are many companies making clothing for all sorts of watersports, Marine Industry News has spoken to four about the trends they're expecting to

MIN sits down with Videoworks' Paolo Tagliapietra to explore how the company's providing streaming services onboard supe...
17/01/2025

MIN sits down with Videoworks' Paolo Tagliapietra to explore how the company's providing streaming services onboard superyachts, and the magic internet optimising mix which makes it work . . . . everywhere. According to Videoworks' Paolo Tagliapietra (pictured above), the problem for yacht builders is that the tech going into them changes faster than the pace of the build. "The key is to prepare a yacht for future technology," he says....

MIN sits down with Videoworks' Paolo Tagliapietra to explore how the company's providing streaming services onboard superyachts, and the magic internet

Applicants can now submit their applications for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trad...
17/01/2025

Applicants can now submit their applications for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship programme. The deadline for submissions is 15 April 2025. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In 2024, four NMRA Scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to students attending Northwood Technical College, Great Lakes Boat Building School, Lake Careers & Technical Center and IYRS School of Technology & Trades. To request an application for a 2025 NMRA Marine Trades Scholarship, email [email protected] with 2025 Scholarship Application in the subject line.

Applicants can now submit their applications for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship programme. The

Brig USA and Fluid Marine have announced the appointment of Carl Herndon as the new president of both companies. Herndon...
17/01/2025

Brig USA and Fluid Marine have announced the appointment of Carl Herndon as the new president of both companies. Herndon will oversee Brig USA’s recreational Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) division and Fluid Marine’s Patrol, Search and Rescue (SAR), and Swift Water Rescue (SWR) boat sales and production. Herndon’s role comes as Brig and Fluid expands its market presence, providing Brig recreational RHIBs through a network of nationwide dealers and Fluid patrol boats to state, local and federal agencies, commercial clients, and space recovery organisations across the US....

Brig USA and Fluid Marine have announced the appointment of Carl Herndon as the new president of both companies. Herndon will oversee Brig USA’s

OceanLED has appointed Peter Hughes as its Americas sales manager. In this role, Hughes will oversee the sales strategy ...
17/01/2025

OceanLED has appointed Peter Hughes as its Americas sales manager. In this role, Hughes will oversee the sales strategy and growth across OceanLED’s North and South American division. Hughes joins OceanLED with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record, most recently as vice president of sales & marketing at Brownell Boat Stands. “Peter’s appointment reflects the need for us to further enhance our team with experienced talent as the business grows,” says Daniele Todaro, MD & CEO, OceanLED....

OceanLED has appointed Peter Hughes as its Americas sales manager. In this role, Hughes will oversee the sales strategy and growth across OceanLED’s North

Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has saved a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his kiteboar...
16/01/2025

Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has saved a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his kiteboarding equipment to bring her to safety. Lobo, an orthopaedic doctor specialising in knee surgery, was testing a new kiteboarding camera on Friday (10 January 2025) when he heard the woman’s cries for help. The incident, captured on Lobo's new camera, shows the Olympian turning his kiteboard towards the woman, who swam towards him and climbed onto his back as he steadied the kite....

Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has saved a drowning woman off the coast of São Luís, Brazil, using his kiteboarding equipment to bring her to

MIN steals Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, away from welcoming exhibitors and overseeing the show buil...
16/01/2025

MIN steals Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, away from welcoming exhibitors and overseeing the show build to hear his thoughts on the marine market's current highs and lows. According to Michelidakis, this year’s event features around 200 first-time exhibitors. “It shows that the industry is still renewing itself,” he says. Most of these newcomers represent motorboat brands, followed by equipment, diving and sailing boat sectors....

MIN steals Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, away from welcoming exhibitors and overseeing the show build to hear his thoughts on the

Mulpha Events, organiser of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in Australia, has announced the resignati...
16/01/2025

Mulpha Events, organiser of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in Australia, has announced the resignation of general manager Johan Hasser, who has left his role after 12 years. Hasser will finish up at Mulpha Events on Friday (17 January 2025), four months out from the next show. He told the Gold Coast Bulletin he had no "immediate plans" but wanted to "remain involved in the Gold Coast's future"....

Mulpha Events, organiser of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) in Australia, has announced the resignation of general manager Johan

At the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show, Nimbus Group will showcase two new entries from its portfolio. Aquador is debuting...
16/01/2025

At the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show, Nimbus Group will showcase two new entries from its portfolio. Aquador is debuting its largest model to date, the Aquador 400 HT, in a world premiere. The group will also present the Nimbus 495 Flybridge as a show premiere. The Aquador 400 HT measures 12.1 metres in length and 3.96 metres in beam, it accommodates up to 12 people, featuring three cabins and eight berths....

At the upcoming boot Düsseldorf show, Nimbus Group will showcase two new entries from its portfolio. Aquador is debuting its largest model to date, the

Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has been acquired by ...
16/01/2025

Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has been acquired by Nobel Fire Systems, a UK-based provider of fire risk suppression systems. Mark Bresnahan, managing director at Marine Fire Safety, says: “The acquisition is an exciting time for us all here at Marine Fire Safety, as we look ahead towards future growth opportunities and expansion....

Marine Fire Safety, a specialist in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, has been acquired by Nobel Fire Systems, a UK-based

Vision Marine Technologies has concluded an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$11....
16/01/2025

Vision Marine Technologies has concluded an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$11.75m and net proceeds of about US$11.2m. The Canadian electric propulsion company plans to use the funds for general corporate purposes, including strategic acquisitions, to expand its market presence and develop its technological capabilities. The ATM sales agreement, executed with Think Equity in October 2024 and announced on Friday (10 January 2025), allowed Vision Marine to issue shares at prevailing market prices....

Vision Marine Technologies has concluded an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$11.75m and net proceeds of about

Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the aftermath o...
15/01/2025

Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the aftermath of the incident was handled. The tourist yacht named Sea Story sank off the coast of Egypt’s Red Sea on 25 November 2024, with 46 people on board. A total of four bodies were recovered, and seven people are still missing, including two British divers....

Survivors of a deadly dive-boat accident in the Red Sea last year have raised serious concerns about how the aftermath of the incident was handled. The

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montat...
15/01/2025

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montataire site in northern France as a flagship location for decorative paint production. The firm has a global portfolio that includes the coatings brands International (Interlux in North America), Sea Hawk, Intersleek and Awlgrip, as well as the global domestic paint brand Dulux....

The paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has outlined a plan that includes a €22m investment to position its Montataire site in northern France

Intrepid Powerboats has appointed Terry McNew as the company's president, taking over from Ken Clinton, who leaves the f...
15/01/2025

Intrepid Powerboats has appointed Terry McNew as the company's president, taking over from Ken Clinton, who leaves the firm. "We are thrilled to welcome Terry McNew as the new president of Intrepid Powerboats," says Brett McGill, chief executive officer and president of parent company MarineMax. "Terry's vision and leadership will help build upon Intrepid's strong foundation and drive the brand's continued success in delivering world-class powerboats to our customers."...

Intrepid Powerboats has appointed Terry McNew as the company's president, taking over from Ken Clinton, who leaves the firm. "We are thrilled to welcome

From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Ita...
15/01/2025

From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Portugal via Yamaha's dealer network. This follows on from Torqeedo becoming part of Yamaha Motor in April last year. The range will include the travel ultralight (1-3hp equivalent), the travel family (2-5hp equivalent) and the more powerful cruise models (6-25hp equivalent) for larger boats up to 12 tons....

From January 2025, selected Torqeedo outboards will be available in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Spain and Portugal via

Inspiration Marine Group has renewed its lease for a 1,500sq ft office in The Chandlery Building at MDL’s Hamble Point M...
15/01/2025

Inspiration Marine Group has renewed its lease for a 1,500sq ft office in The Chandlery Building at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, committing to a further ten years at the site. The dealership, established in 2000, has operated from Hamble Point for nearly 25 years, leveraging the marina’s location at the gateway to the Solent and its facilities. MDL recently revealed a…...

Inspiration Marine Group has renewed its lease for a 1,500sq ft office in The Chandlery Building at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, committing to a further ten

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