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Perkins has introduced its next-generation marine propulsion engines at Metstrade 2025, which concludes today (20 November 2025). The British engine maker, a Caterpillar subsidiary, says the new range is intended for both commercial vessels and leisure craft. The engines have been developed in the UK. The range uses a single platform and comprises three 6-cylinder…

MIN sits down with Kevin Lott – Garmin EMEA sales director, audio – to understand how the firm’s buying spree feeds into its plan for a tech-heavy boating future. In September 2023, Garmin completed its purchase of JL Audio. The latter’s strong market position in the US, in-house manufacturing capabilities and premium product offerings made…

Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety has revealed two additions to its Jon Buoy range: the Jon Buoy EVAC and the Jon Buoy Mk 6 Smart Release. The company, which is presenting the new products this week at Metstrade 2025, specialises in man overboard and abandonment equipment for leisure and commercial use. The new Jon Buoy…

RAD Propulsion has launched the RAD 120 – a new electric drive system developed in response to the increasing requirement for higher power marine propulsion – at Metstrade 2025. The UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems positions the 120kW unit as the next step in its long-term product plan. As Dan Hook, CEO of…

“We were always the bridesmaid,” Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic, tells MIN. But things have moved on – the global outdoor-technology company’s recent spree of accolades includes two category wins at this year’s DAME Design Awards – the CSX Refrigeration System winning the Onboard Facilities, Comfort & Entertainment afloat category, and DG3 Gyrostabiliser taking home…

CJR Propulsion has launched a new propeller design, the CJR sailfish, debuting this week at Metstrade 2025.  According to the firm, the new design has been engineered to improve vessel efficiency by up to 13 per cent, potentially reducing fuel consumption while increasing speed and range.  Drawing inspiration from the dorsal fin of the sailfish,…

Seldén Mast has introduced several new products at Metstrade 2025 (running from 18–20 November), including the world launch of the StB rigging screws and the first public showing of several items, including three DAME-nominated new products. The StB rigging screws extend Seldén’s hardware range by offering an alternative to turnbuckles for new builds and retrofit…

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has launched Spirit 2, the latest model in the Spirit series of electric outboard engines. The engine is on display at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam. The new engine is positioned as a compact electric system focused on portability and measured performance. It features a 2kW motor and a 3kW Boost Mode…

The 37th edition of Metstrade, which runs from 18-20 November 2025, opened this morning at RAI Amsterdam with the traditional Breakfast Briefing and the presentation of the DAME Design Awards. The first speaker, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, highlighted that the marine industry is undergoing a transformational moment. Addressing a large audience,…

Dutch paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has agreed to acquire its smaller rival, Axalta Coating Systems, in a cross-border deal that creates a coatings company valued at around $25bn. The combined business has revenues of approximately $17bn. The merger will generate cost synergies of approximately $600m, 90 per cent of which are expected to be…