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MDL Marinas has taken part in a combined £3,000 donation to SERV Kent – Service by Emergency Response Volunteers – via matched funding, supporting a fundraising initiative organised by tenant Network Yacht Brokers Kent. A cheque presentation ceremony took place at MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina on Wednesday 16 July 2025. The event was attended by…

High-performance synthetic decking manufacturer Flexiteek is marking one year of its apprentice Riley Chamberlain’s development within the company, highlighting the importance of such schemes for the wider marine industry. The four-year Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, which aims to provide practical training in a manufacturing setting, is being delivered in partnership with Colchester Institute. Chamberlain joined…

AkzoNobel has reported its results for the second quarter of 2025. The paint and coatings manufacturer reports an adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 15 per cent, up from 14.4 per cent in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA totalled €393m, which included a €24m negative currency impact. Organic sales remained flat while pricing rose…

Senate Bill 1162 has taken effect in Florida, following its signing into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in late May. The legislation, developed and led by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) — a trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers in North America — focuses on improving public boating access across Florida.…

German boatbuilder HanseYachts has released preliminary financial figures for the first half of fiscal year 2025, covering the period up to June. Revenue declined to €77.37m from €90.70m in the same period of the previous year, reflecting general conditions in the global boatbuilding industry. Despite this, the firm reports that its profitability improved. Operating EBITDA…

Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, the US wholesale distributor of marine electronics and accessories, will host the return of its technical training event 8-11 September at the Crowne Plaza Charleston airport convention centre in north Charleston, South Carolina.  The event features hands-on learning, live demonstrations, interactive workshops and real-world applications. The technical training programme offers multiple…

Mastry Engine Center has announced an expansion of its Mastry Suzuki RePower Centers into the New England and mid-Atlantic region. The move will see Mastry begin supporting 11 authorised Suzuki dealers and 25 boatbuilders in the area. The newly added operations join an existing network of 16 Mastry Suzuki RePower Centers already established across the…

Following a successful inaugural year, IGY Marinas has been appointed by Smeralda Holding – the indirect concession holder of the mooring field – to support the fully owned Safebay in the management of the prestigious Cala di Volpe moorings on Sardinia’s renowned Costa Smeralda. This announcement follows news in March 2025, that IGY Marinas renewed…

Online boat sales platform Rightboat has appointed Charlie Jefferson as vice president of sales, OEM and dealer markets. Jefferson brings more than 18 years of industry experience to the role with expertise in digital transformation, OEM strategy and high-impact sales leadership. Rightboat is continuing a period of rapid expansion, having recently expanded its US team…

At least three people have died and 575 passengers have been rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. Two people remain missing. Initial reports indicated over 280 passengers were rescued but in the last few hours the number of people rescued has risen to 575. Authorities are still…