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Supra boats, the towboat brand, has announced a collaboration with Volvo Penta, a leader in marine propulsion technology.  The partnership introduced Volvo Penta’s Forward Drive system to Supra’s flagship SE model, combining familiar sterndrive handling with the performance of a premium towboat.  According to Rob Loucks, R&D project manager at Skier’s Choice (manufacturer of the…

Y.CO is employing AI to enhance how customers discover yachts, destinations and on-water experiences online. The company is rolling out Charter AI, an intelligent new feature accessible from the website’s header navigation bar that helps users explore Y.CO’s database of yachts and on-water experiences ‘through natural conversation rather than traditional browsing or keyword search’. The…

“You know the reason the likes of a Tesla or a Lucid has been successful in automotive? It’s because they don’t have any legacy constraints.” That’s according to Navico Group’s EVP & president, and Brunswick Group’s chief technology officer Aine Denari. Denari’s very aware of constraints that can hold innovation back – the ‘that’s not…

MarineShift360 has opened applications for its 2026 Impact Accelerator with a clear message: lifecycle analysis (LCA) is becoming a practical driver of design, operational and supply-chain decisions across the marine sector. “This programme is designed to remove barriers to action,” Ollie Taylor, director of Marine Futures, says, positioning LCA as the central tool that gives…

MDL’s Hamble Point Marina has opened a redesigned marina office. The new office forms part of broader improvements, following the completion of upgraded customer facilities earlier this year.  The redevelopment brings together the marina office, restrooms, and showers under one roof, replacing the previous standalone facilities block. The space provides berth holders and visitors with…

AkzoNobel has confirmed the completion of the sale of AkzoNobel India Limited to the JSW Group.  The transaction covers the paint group’s liquid paints and coatings business in India. Its India Powder Coatings division and International Research Centre will remain fully under AkzoNobel ownership and continue operating as part of the firm’s global network.  The…

Shipyard group Palumbo Superyachts has signed a commercial agreement with Italian RIB specialist Novamarine for the production of customised tenders for the ISA Yachts, Extra Yachts, Columbus Yachts and Mondomarine brands. The agreement, signed in the Italian city of Ancona in November 2025, outlines a process through which tenders will be developed in collaboration with…

D-Marin has received an EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2025, placing the marina group within the top two per cent of the 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The Gold rating marks the group’s progression from its previous Silver status. It reflects high scores across the four key areas of the…

In a time of climate urgency, an announcement of environmental funding has come under an unforgiving spotlight. When the Bezos Earth Fund revealed a new round of marine protection grants this week, the online response called into question the motives of one of the world’s richest men – and superyacht owner – Jeff Bezos. At…

Gyroscopic stabiliser manufacturer Smartgyro has introduced a battery-powered integration for its SG20 stabiliser. The system introduces an option for running the SG20 without a generator, with the aim of reducing noise levels during use on 40–55 foot yachts. The SG20 can operate on battery power for sustained periods, enabling stabilisation when the generator is switched off.…