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Global giant Rolls-Royce is growing its series of mtu yacht solutions, “From Bridge to Propeller”. Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is showcasing its mtu 12V2000Z engine with 2222hp to the public for the first time at Cannes Yachting Festival. With a new mtu NautIQ Bridge for yachts between 30 and 40 metres in length, the company…

A year after joining the Sanlorenzo Group, Finnish yacht brand Nautor Swan has outlined its latest development plans, including new models, expanded facilities, a senior appointment in Europe, plans for a new facility in Florida and ongoing investment commitments during a press call at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The announcements coincide with the world premiere…

The Cannes Yachting Festival has announced the winners of its first Innovation Route Awards. The Innovation Route, launched in 2024, highlights technological and ecological advances in the nautical sector. This year, the awards were presented to projects selected from 40 entries, recognising developments that provide practical solutions for navigation efficiency and environmental responsibility. A jury…

US marine retailer OneWater Yacht Group has finalised its merger with Florida-based dealer Denison Yachting. In 2022, OneWater acquired Denison Yachting, a family-owned company with a long history in the yachting industry. The combined organisation will operate under the Denison Yachting brand, and will have 23 offices across the United States and Europe. The leadership…

ZF Marine has expanded its pod propulsion line-up with the introduction of the new POD 4900, developed for commercial and recreational vessels up to 150ft. The system is compatible with engines up to 2,000hp at 2,450rpm. The POD 4900 will make its debut on the Azimut Grande 30M superyacht, integrated as part of a complete…

Aquila Power Catamarans has unveiled four debuts at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. Aboard the new Aquila 46 Yacht, Frank Xiong, CEO of Sino Eagle Yacht — which makes Aquila boats in China — talks to MIN about the brand’s European strategy. Aquila’s been coming to Cannes for ten years — but now it’s pushing…

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house subsidiary, has released Neuboat Navi with Control, a system designed for collision avoidance and route planning. HD Hyundai is a South Korean conglomerate overseeing subsidiaries in shipbuilding, industrial engineering and maritime technologies. It first debuted the autonomous Neuboat navigation system in 2022, and has released Neuboat Dock II earlier this…

Princess Yachts, Britain’s largest yacht builder, announced yesterday at Cannes an expansion of its model range with several new launches across multiple classes. These are being presented at international boat shows, including this and next year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show and boot Düsseldorf 2026. The news comes weeks after the boatbuilder…

Sunseeker chief executive Andrea Frabetti, sales and marketing director Sean Robertson, and sales manager, Mark Chinery, have revealed a raft of updates during the boatbuilder’s press call at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, which took place on Tuesday (9 September 2025). The updates include the introduction of a new 40-metre superyacht, designed in collaboration with…

Manufacturer and supplier for yacht and superyacht sectors, Quick Group, has named Stefano Lenarduzzi as chief executive of the group. The appointment was agreed at the time of the majority investment by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento and Armònia in September 2022. Lenarduzzi, a native of Padua and former general manager of Maschio Gaspardo, brings extensive experience…