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The fourth edition of the Thailand International Boat Show will return from 15–18 January 2026, hosted at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. The Thailand International Boat Show’s relocation to Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in 2025, from the previous location of Royal Phuket Marina, provided additional space for onshore and in-water displays and enabled a broader visitor…

Three decades ago, Marco Valle walked into Azimut Yachts with an MBA and a promise to himself that he’d stay no longer than a year. Instead, he found a company – and an industry – in which to grow up. Today, as the first CEO overseeing the combined Azimut-Benetti group, he’s steering a €1.5bn giant…

The words “your boat is sinking” are every owner’s worst nightmare. For Digital Yacht managing director Nick Heyes, that call came unexpectedly while he was hundreds of miles from his marina. What followed was not just a close call with disaster, but the beginning of a rethink about how bilge systems are monitored, managed and…

Alewijnse is consolidating its Dutch yachting operations as part of a longer-term integration strategy, bringing the activities of Tijssen Elektro fully under the Alewijnse Netherlands name from 1 January 2026. The move reflects a shift towards operating as a single organisation to improve efficiency, project delivery and technical coordination for increasingly complex yacht projects. Under…

When a safety tool becomes routine, its disappearance is often felt more sharply than expected. With RYA SafeTrx app scheduled to shut down at the end of December, thousands of sailors who relied on it for live tracking and voyage logging are now reassessing how they share their movements on the water. Until now, SafeTrx…

A new marine show is already proving its relevance long before opening day. Seaquip, set to launch in Milan from 4 to 6 March 2026, is attracting strong interest from across the marine supply chain, with exhibitors, visitors and industry partners committing early to what is shaping up to be a focused, technical and forward-looking…

British engineering firm Helix may be well known in Formula 1 circles but it is now bringing power-dense electric propulsion to the water. Helix, the British engineering powerhouse best known for its work with Formula 1 and Formula E teams, is quietly rewriting the rules of marine electrification. Drawing on its motorsport pedigree and proprietary…

Sargo Boats UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Ireland has joined Inspiration Marine Group (IMG). The strategic move will see Sargo owners supported by an experienced and well-established UK team and IMG expand its portfolio of reputable sail and motorboat marques. Finnish built, the Sargo range of offshore motor boats are recognised for their…

Typhoon International has announced the appointment of Helen Dunn as commercial accounts manager.  Dunn joins the senior leadership team with more than 15 years of experience in specialist PPE and technical safety solutions. In her new role, she will drive the development of Typhoon International’s commercial strategy for high-risk, safety-critical marine environments.  Her remit included identifying…

Marine electronics leader, Raymarine, and FLIR, the thermal imaging specialist, have formed a strategic partnership with On The Water Media, a premier fishing media brand in the US, serving the northeast of the country. As part of this partnership, Raymarine and FLIR will feature their products in On The Water’s Angling Adventures TV series, airing…