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ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization have formed a strategic partnership intended to support the global boating sector as hydrofoiling becomes more widely used. The agreement was signed by Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, and Luca Rizzotti, president of The Foiling Organization. ICOMIA represents the recreational boating industry, while The Foiling Organization brings together the international…

Yanmar has announced a long-term agreement with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) that will begin in 2026. Under this arrangement, the company becomes the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class. Yanmar will act as the reference technical partner and primary supplier of marine engines and propulsion systems for IMOCA Class sailing yachts.…

Flexiteek, a manufacturer of synthetic marine decking, has appointed Navale as its commercial partner for the Australian market. A new fabrication hub in Ballina, NSW, will provide distribution and fabrication services. Navale general manager Garry Boomer says: “We see the market in responsible and high-performance composite decking as a huge growth sector and will be…

Drone-enabled delivery and inspection specialist, Skyports Drone Services, has begun live operations for BlueWater 2, its latest clean-maritime drone demonstrator designed to showcase how uncrewed drones can enhance port efficiency, reduce emissions and support the UK’s wider decarbonisation agenda. It will demonstrate the potential for drones to improve maritime sustainability in the UK, conducting aerial…

Scanstrut has released a new product category called Connect, which the UK equipment manufacturer says is designed to provide durable water, power, solar and general connection solutions for marine use. The first product in the range is the Cold Water Outlet (SC-V-W1), a Quick-Connect cold water outlet and wash-down kit intended for boats and other…

Omaya Yachts has appointed Camino al Mare as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, as the Bulgarian company establishes a formal presence in the Latin American yacht market. Camino al Mare is founded and led by industry veteran Roberto Camino. The company operates across several Mexican, Caribbean and Pacific regions. The agreement with Omaya Yachts follows…

Harrison Holidays has taken ownership of the Ardlui Hotel, Marina and Holiday Park on the northern edge of Scotland’s Loch Lomond, purchasing the long-established resort after its previous operators stepped back from the business to retire. The English leisure company, headquartered in Preston, secured a £7m funding package from HSBC UK to complete the deal…

Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime, explores why underrepresentation remains a challenge in the marine electronics sector. When I was eight years old, I first took to the water in a sailing dinghy off the coast of Southampton. I had no idea then that the sea would shape not only my personal…

Mercury Marine has signed two new five-year exclusive supply agreements with Finnish boatbuilders Axopar Boats and Saxdor Yachts. The agreement with Axopar extends a long-running arrangement between the companies, which have worked together for more than ten years. It maintains Mercury’s role as the exclusive outboard supplier for Axopar’s fleet, as the Finnish manufacturer continues…

Australian sailor Deirdre “Cookie” Sibly and French sailor Pascal Mahe have been found dead on board the yacht Acteon while travelling through the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and Mozambique. The pair, both described by relatives and friends as highly capable mariners, had left Reunion Island in June with the intention of reaching South Africa, stopping…