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Italian boatbuilder Benetti says it plans to introduce artificial intelligence into its production processes as part of a project developed with the Quinn University Consortium. The first phase, which is due to begin by the end of the year, focuses on four areas within the firm’s custom operations division at its Livorno site. AI‑based systems…

D-Marin has celebrated a strong performance at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards, taking home seven distinctions across its marina portfolio in Turkey and the UAE.  The awards, held annually during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, recognise marinas that set benchmarks for excellence across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.  Categories include customer…

Finnish boatbuilder Sargo Boats has named Matti Laurila as new CEO. Laurila will assume this role from 2 January 2026. Thomas Sarin, who joined Sargo in 1997 and has served as CEO for the last 15 years, will continue to work for the family owned boatbuilder and will be responsible for product development, customer relations…

British luxury boatbuilder Sunseeker has announced that Andrea Frabetti has stepped down as CEO. Frabetti, who has led Sunseeker as CEO since July 2019, has stepped down from his CEO and board director role with immediate effect, and by mutual agreement. Scott Millar of Teneo Financial Advisory has been appointed as interim chief executive officer,…

Saxdor Yachts has appointed two new dealerships, entering the Indian market with Marine Solutions and expanding into Saudi Arabia and Nigeria with Sea Pros Yachts. The new agreements mark a significant move in Saxdor’s strategy to grow its presence in regions with great potential and ‘fast-accelerating’ boating markets. Saxdor notes that these areas are experiencing a rise in leisure marine activity, supported by increasing coastal…

Registrations are now open for the January 2026 marine electrician training bootcamp as the current cohort nears completion. The UK-based Marine Electrician Skills Bootcamp is government-funded and has been developed with industry to address skills shortages in marine electrical work. The programme lasts ten to 12 weeks and is delivered in a hybrid format, with…

Maritime safety remains one of the biggest drivers of SOS call-outs on Garmin’s inReach devices, and the company is responding with a model that puts richer communication at the centre. The new inReach Mini 3 Plus adds voice messaging, photo sharing and a colour touchscreen to the long-running satellite communicator line, aiming to give boaters…

MDL Marinas has named Matt and Becky Cook, long-standing berth holders at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, as the Tier 3 winners of the 2025 Dock & Discover campaign.  The couple will receive the campaign’s top prize: a seven-day bareboat skippered catamaran charter for two in Phuket, Thailand, organised in partnership with Fairview Sailing and…

As ageing marina infrastructure from the 1970s and 1980s reaches the end of its 30-year design life, the global marina sector is confronting a pivotal moment that demands significant reinvestment. From the rise of larger, more power-hungry vessels to stricter environmental regulations and congested coastlines, operators and suppliers are innovating fast. At Metstrade industry experts…

Just twelve months after her Vendée Globe dream was shattered in the remote wilds between Australia and Antarctica, Pip Hare is finally sailing back into her home port of Poole. The internationally acclaimed British skipper, who famously jury-rigged a makeshift mast and navigated 800 miles to safety, returns not only with her boat restored but…