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Sweden’s Nimbus Group has appointed SoleMarin Yachting as the exclusive dealer for Aquador boats in Turkey. “Turkey offers interesting, long-term growth opportunities for both Aquador and Nimbus Group as a whole. To capitalise on these opportunities, it is essential that we expand our network of dedicated dealers,” says Arnoud van Oudheusden, sales director at Nimbus…

Honda Motor has announced plans to relocate its global head office to the Yaesu District Redevelopment Area in Tokyo by the end of 2029. The office will be situated in the high-rise floors of a mixed-use building currently under construction near Tokyo Station. The move is part of the Yaesu 2-Chome Central District Category-I Urban…

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), north America’s leading trade show for the recreational marine sector, has revealed the judging panel for the 22nd edition of its Innovation Awards. The awards recognise manufacturers and suppliers that are bringing new and innovative products to market. Organised by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently…

Barry Perrins, a 68-year-old former lifeboatman from Plymouth, UK, has returned home after completing a nine-year solo voyage around the world that spanned around 30,000 miles (48,300km). He set sail in June 2016 on his 11m steel-hulled yacht, White Shadow of Poole, pursuing a childhood dream with the motto: “I’ll keep going and see where…

Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor is launching its AI-driven platform, Saxdor AI, at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 next week. Designed to act as an AI-powered co-skipper, Saxdor AI can guide owners through features of their boat, usage information and provide tailored support. According to Saxdor, it should evolve proactively to anticipate needs before questions even arise.  Saxdor first revealed…

MarineMax has opened its flagship Fort Myers Yacht Sales and Service Center, a 23-acre waterfront property designed to elevate the customer experience and support boaters in south-west Florida. The property features 276 rack storage spaces, 128 wet slips, a 75-ton lifting capacity, and 40ft-high bays and is designed to accommodate a wide range of vessels.…

Freedom Boat Club has expanded its operations in New Zealand with the opening of a new location at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton, Christchurch. Te Ana Marina is Canterbury’s only walk-on floating marina. It provides secure facilities and direct access to Lyttelton Harbour and the Banks Peninsula. The fleet at the new site will include…

Registration is now open for the Women in the Marine Industry International Panel & Networking Breakfast, which returns to Metstrade 2025. The event takes place on Wednesday 19 November from 8.30am to 10.30am CET on the Metstrade Stage in Hall 13 at RAI Amsterdam. Doors open at 8.15am. Attendance is free for all registered Metstrade…

Ferretti Group has appointed Giordano Pellacani as chief commercial officer (CCO) and reorganised its commercial division. Pellacani takes on the role of CCO with immediate effect, reporting directly to the chief executive, Alberto Galassi. Pellacani, who holds a degree in nautical engineering, has 20 years of experience in the sector. At Ferretti Group he has…

This year, there’s a wide selection of world premieres and European debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. Among the boatbuilder hyperbole about their new offerings, one theme is patently clear — as ever in this world — bigger is better. There are wider beams, more spacious interiors, more glorious exteriors: more of about everything…