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Yanmar has expanded its saildrive portfolio with the launch of the new SD110 and SD150 saildrives, designed for sailing monohulls and catamarans up to 20 metres.  These systems extend Yanmar’s offerings to owners of larger sailing boats looking for efficient, reliable propulsion solutions.  The SD110 pairs with Yanmar’s 4JH80 and 4JH110 standard rail engine models,…

The Women in the Marine Industry International networking breakfast and panel discussion will return to Metstrade on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the Metstrade Stage, RAI Amsterdam, with the theme “Navigating Today’s Global Market.” The annual event, running from 08:30 am – 10:30 am CET, hosted in partnership with Marine Industry News, British Marine, Metstrade…

New Zealand-based ZeroJet has announced the development of its new electric RIB package, combining ZeroJet’s latest integrated jet propulsion system with the AB Inflatables Lammina AL platform.  According to ZeroJet, the package introduces a high-performance and cost-effective electric tender option, thanks to its Gen-3 tiller steer jet drive and AB Inflatables’ lightweight aluminium hulls.  ZeroJet’s…

Bluefin LED, a UK-based specialist in underwater lighting, has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Osculati, an Italian marine equipment supplier.  Under the partnership, Osculati will represent Bluefin LED’s full leisure marine product range in the Italian market. The collaboration will officially debut at the Genoa International Boat Show 2025, running 18 – 23 September,…

Rapid Marine has unveiled its latest addition to the yacht accessories market with the introduction of bespoke Seabob Chocks. Developed for one of the most popular water toys in the leisure marine sector, the new chocks are designed to provide a secure, durable and removable storage system to keep Seabob F5 models stable and protected…

A sailing yacht has sunk off the coast of Portugal after an encounter with a pod of orca. The incident occurred last Saturday (13 September 2025), around five miles from Fonte de Telha beach. According to the National Maritime Authority, the boat belonged to the Nautic Squad club. Named Oceanview, the boat came under repeated impact…

The 2025 Southampton International Boat Show returns this week, bringing together boats, watersports and live entertainment into the UK’s largest marine event. Running for ten days from 19–28 September 2025 at Mayflower Park in Southampton, on the UK’s south coast, the annual show combines Europe’s biggest purpose-built show marina with more than 600 marine brands…

Brunswick Corporation recorded significant sales growth and market share gains at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, highlighting strong momentum across its premium brands and propulsion business.  The firm reported nearly double the number of boats sold compared to the 2024 event, led by Navan, Boston Whaler, and Sea Ray. The performance points to sustained consumer…

MDL Marinas has announced the launch of Current Compass, a new data-driven report delivering real-world insights to marine industry stakeholders.  The new annual report builds on the success of MDL’s Insights publication. It has developed into a more advanced analytics resource, intending to provide actionable intelligence based on operational reality rather than projections or assumptions. …

Pearl Yachts has announced the official opening of Pearl France, its new dealership in Antibes. Located in Antibes’ Port Vauban on Avenue de Verdun, the move represents a key step in Pearl’s international growth strategy and underlines its commitment to the French Riviera’s luxury yacht segment. The office establishes a permanent base for the brand…