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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It was heartbreak for Emirates GBR on home waters as New Zealand’s Black Foils edged out the British team in a dramatic final race to win the inaugural Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth on Sunday 20 July.  Pete Burling’s crew clinched victory in the nail-biting three-boat showdown, pushing Emirates GBR into second place,…

A new charitable organisation, Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust, has been established to support education, research, and heritage projects focused on the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard on the Beaulieu River.  The launch follows the recent redevelopment project at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, where the revitalised boatshed now offers new waterfront offices, meeting rooms, and…

Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), the San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been acquired by its co-founder and president Todd Roberts, alongside longtime MGBW customer and investor Chip Besse and investor Skye Callantine. The acquisition includes the San Diego shipyard, Los Cabos boatyard and global services superyacht agency. Roberts takes on the role of chief…

Suntex Marina Investors, a leading owner and operator of marina properties across the United States, has announced the opening of its latest boat club location at Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona. The addition marks the 24th site in the Suntex Boat Club portfolio, which now spans ten states. The launch of the Suntex Boat…

According to DF Capital, a specialist bank headquartered in the UK’s Manchester, the marine sector is showing continued signs of renewed momentum in 2025. The bank says average stock turn (how frequently a company sells and replaces its inventory within a specific period) significantly improved in Q2 2025 to 186 days, down from 243 days…