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GMBA representative Thomas Dammrich analysises the marine market in the US. Tariffs, fears of new inflation – perhaps stagflation – and widespread uncertainty are providing significant headwinds for the US boating industry. As a result there is weak consumer and business sentiment, alongside economic weakness. [Amid widespread disruption, last week’s US government shutdown is also…

A Spanish man has been rescued after spending around 38 hours adrift at sea after his jet ski broke down off the coast of the Canary Islands in Spain. Layonel Ramírez Collado, 23, was on a nighttime boat trip with friends on Monday 29 September when he went to retrieve a jet ski that had come…

Craobh Marina, located on Scotland’s west coast, has been purchased by Brian and Sheila Norton and their three adult children, with the support of a multi-million-pound funding package from HSBC UK.  The family plans to expand the marina’s capacity to accommodate the growing number of large vessels cruising the west coast. The marina currently offers…

Zodiac is expanding its range with the launch of its X9CC (pictured above). This 8.6 metre model incorporates many features from last year’s X10CC but adapts them into a more compact, accessible, and versatile format. The brand, which is focused on rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is approaching its 130th anniversary. At Cannes Yachting Festival, Florent…

It’s understood that the UK and EU are working on temporary mechanisms to protect UK businesses from CBAM – ahead of the UK’s own version of the levy coming into force in 2027. The Guardian – which ‘understands’ but doesn’t quote sources – says a temporary deal to shield UK exporters from the levy’s impact…

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary, is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honda Marine to integrate its Neuboat Semi-Autonomous System with the Honda Intelligent Shift & Throttle (iST) command and control system. The signing is scheduled to take place on 7 October 2025 at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) at…

Fed up with the unpredictable hazards of poorly marked lobster pots and static fishing gear, the Cruising Association is pushing boaters to provide evidence to help drive change. Together with the RYA, the association is calling on sailors to report entanglements and sightings of poorly marked static gear. The organisations formed a working group to…

“A chase boat is not just a tender, it’s the nerve centre for the team on the water,” says Andy Andrews of Protector Boats. “It keeps coaches close enough to observe performance, provides a safety net in the event of gear failure, and often doubles up as a logistics hub, a media platform, or even…

Power catamaran builder SilverCAT has completed its first cryptocurrency-backed sale in Europe, highlighting a shift in how the marine industry is approaching digital transactions. The boat, a SilverCAT 34CC, was purchased using USDT (a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar), marking the company’s debut crypto transaction on the continent. Craig Rodgers, operations manager at SilverCAT,…

The 56th Southampton International Boat Show — the UK’s largest marine exhibition — ended on Sunday 28 September, concluding ten days of boating displays, activities and industry engagement. The event featured more than 500 watercraft, 700 brands and a varied programme of demonstrations and presentations. Organisers have confirmed that this year’s attendance reached over 91,200…