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Superyacht facility, The Boat Works in Australia, is expanding again – this time through ‘Pier 25’ – an area that will feature premium marine showrooms and multi-level marine office space. Construction will commence mid-2026 and completion is anticipated by the end of the year.  Home to over 100 marina businesses already, The Boat Works is…

Industry leaders at Metstrade and the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) are warning that boating’s traditional customer base is disappearing, and without meaningful progress on representation, inclusion and youth pathways, the sector risks losing an entire generation of participants. The marine industry is facing an existential demographic crisis. Women, young people, and minority groups need to…

Four people — including a 90-year-old man — have been rescued off the coast of Clearwater, Florida, after spending about 20 hours on the overturned hull of their small catamaran. The group – Dennis Woods, 70, Clarence Woods, 90, Cris Harding Sr., 42, and Cris Harding Jr., 18 – set out from the Seminole Street…

MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK south coast, has received the Marina of the Year title at the 2025 British Yachting Awards. It’s the second time the marina has claimed the title in three years, following a previous win in 2023. The award is determined by readers of Sailing Today with Yachts…

US-based fire-suppression specialist Fireboy has introduced a low‑pressure water mist system for battery rooms and machinery spaces. The launch – at Metstrade – coincides with growing interest in suppression systems, in light of updates to marine regulations concerning lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Fireboy says the BACC Mist System is designed for cooling and containment in areas…

The Women in the Marine Industry International panel and networking breakfast took place at Metstrade 2025, drawing more than 160 attendees to the Metstrade Stage at RAI Amsterdam on 19 November. The event brought together professionals – both male and female – from multiple parts of the marine sector for discussions linked to the year’s…

Nimbus Group has unveiled the Nimbus 12 series, a new line set to replace the group’s successful WTC 11 models.  The updated series introduces broad design revisions and technical improvements intended to strengthen the Swedish brand’s position in the premium recreational boating market.  Johan Inden, CEO of Nimbus Group, comments: “Nimbus Group and the Nimbus…

Whether bringing fresh thinking, technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive or decades of knowledge to a business, these individuals are not only introducing smarter solutions, but also challenging the status quo in boatbuilding, marina operations, propulsion and beyond.  Kevin Anderson PhD, senior fellow – Brunswick Anderson is a world-class expert in metallurgy with a focus on aluminium…

Yamaha Motor Europe is expanding its supply partnership with French boatbuilder Zodiac Nautic, which is focused on rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). Building on an existing rigging agreement, the two companies have entered into a full collaboration, which will see Zodiac Nautic’s boats EmPowered by Yamaha outboard engines for the next five years. It’s the second…

Building a successful business in any marketplace requires a huge amount of dedication, with problem-solving, long hours and an intense focus on the end goal all very much the norm. While the marine industry is a great place to trade and develop a business, it does come with more than its fair share of risk,…