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Bulgarian catamaran manufacturer Omaya Yachts has established a partnership with Natural Yachts, appointing it as the exclusive dealer for the Netherlands. The agreement is set to extend Omaya’s presence in the Northern European yacht market. Kaloyan Radulov, CEO of Omaya Yachts, says: “We are excited to partner with Natural Yachts as we expand Omaya’s presence…

Water purification specialist HP Watermakers has supplied its SCA 260-2 unit for the Prestige M7, the new 18m maxi catamaran built by the Beneteau Group at its Monfalcone shipyard. The SCA 260-2 features a double membrane and vertical pump configuration optimised for catamaran spaces. It operates alongside HP’s RP Tronic automatic pressure management system, which regulates…

German component manufacturer and automotive supplier Webasto will reduce around 300 positions in Germany as part of a wider organisational restructuring aimed at adapting to challenging market conditions. The firm says these reductions will mainly affect management roles within administrative departments at the company’s Stockdorf and Gilching sites. The agreement was reached through discussions between…

The America’s Cup, the oldest international sporting trophy, is entering a new phase of shared governance with the formation of the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP). The agreement — formalised today (15 October 2025) — has been reached between Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and Challenger of Record Athena…

Saxdor Yachts has announced a 49 per cent year-over-year increase in US sales and a projected 70 per cent growth in global revenue in 2025. The brand will present the Saxdor 400 GTS for the first time in the United States at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), taking place 29 October to 2…

Marine safety and navigation technology firm Daniamant has launched the AQ-4 MKII strobe light. This latest product is designed to deliver underwater visibility and improved safety for professional maritime, naval and offshore operations.  The new strobe light marks an advancement in personal safety lighting, featuring a high-intensity flashing LED strobe that, according to Daniament, offers…

Three senior consultants from the Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) will play leading roles at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (WMC), which opens today and is being held at the Venezia Certosa Marina in Venice. The three-day ICOMIA World Marinas Conference runs from 15–17 October. Jean-Michel Gaigné, GMBA France, an internationally respected marina strategist, will…

Patricia Becker, exhibition manager for Metstrade, says that as the show continues to grow in scale and influence, the 2025 iteration is set to welcome over 1,600 exhibitors, surpassing previous years and reflecting the industry’s strong momentum. As the show continues to evolve from a trade exhibition into a full-scale, globally recognised platform for marine…

MaryAnne Edwards, director of the upcoming African Boating Conference, assesses the growth of South Africa’s marine industry, its potential and the boost in visiting yachts, and what it means for the local refit sector. For decades, South Africa had quietly served as a vital stopover for yachts circumnavigating the globe, with ports like Richards Bay,…

Nautical chart publisher Imray has formed a new joint venture with Austrian publisher Freytag and Berndt. Imray is a storied nautical information publisher that has produced nautical guides and paper charts since the mid-eighteenth century. In 2024, the firm announced it would be phasing out its chart publishing, citing the growing trend for digital navigation…