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Marina Port de Mallorca has renewed its concession and is embarking on a new chapter with sustainability and technological innovation set as central pillars of its management strategy. Located on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo and operated by IPM Group, the marina says its future roadmap will prioritise energy efficiency and environmental stewardship under the motto: ‘a…

Marinas26, which will run 25-26 May 2026 in Australia, is calling for contributors to provide speaker proposals aligned to the conference theme; ‘Future Smart’. The theme reflects the rapid transformation of the marina industry driven by technology, sustainability, and changing customer expectations.  The Marinas26 conference is held every two years and aims to provide delegates with…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Quick Group and Volvo Penta have joined forces to integrate Quick Nautical Equipment’s electric proportional manoeuvring thrusters with Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking system. The integration is designed to ensure total compatibility between the technologies, with full availability planned for the end of 2025. Quick Group, which is based in Italy, manufactures a wide range of…

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…