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A major redevelopment plan for the Tierra Verde Marina in Florida has been withdrawn following community opposition amid concerns about the project’s scale. Greenleaf Capital, which owns the seven-acre property, located on an island near the entrance of Tampa Bay, confirmed that it pulled its application to reconsider elements such as building height and overall…

Organisers of boot Düsseldorf have revealed details of the Blue Innovation Dock (BID), which will be presented at boot Düsseldorf from 17 to 25 January 2026. BID is billed as a platform bringing together policymakers, industry bodies, researchers and water sports participants to examine developments in the maritime sector. The programme, jointly organised by boot…

The organisers of Boot Holland, the Netherlands’ only indoor watersports fair, have confirmed that the 2026 event has been cancelled due to a shortage of exhibitor registrations. It is the second year in a row that the show has been cancelled. The 2025 edition was also called off in the face of challenging market conditions.…

MIN sits down with Watchit’s CEO, Tal Duvdevany, at Metstrade to hear about the Watchit Eye and why the company is targeting OEMs. Launching Watchit Eye — a proactive autonomous collision-prevention system for the marine sector that now incorporates an imaging radar — at Metstrade 2025, chief executive Tal Duvdevany can’t help referencing the automotive…

EP Technologies has introduced Svenner, which it describes as the world’s first solid-state marine battery to gain full DNV type approval under notation NR TAE000054J. The Danish firm says its Svenner battery is positioned for use in new build and retrofit projects and is intended for OEM system integrators seeking a type-approved energy storage option.…

Having recently entered the US market, iWarranty is making headway in the UAE with the launch of its AI-driven marine warranty software.  The startup presented its technology at the recent Abu Dhabi International Boat Show in Yachting Ventures’ Innovation Zone (20-23 November 2025), and will appear at Abu Dhabi’s Google Demo Day tomorrow (27 November…

Specialised fabrics manufacturer Morbern Europe has partnered with upholstery wholesaler Boyriven to broaden the availability of its vinyl materials in the UK marine sector. Morbern produces marine fabrics specified by OEMs in Europe and North America. Its products, which carry a five-year warranty, are designed for use in a range of onboard environments, from exposed deck…

Organisers of Metstrade, which concluded its largest-ever edition on 20 November 2025, have revealed details of this year’s successful show, including attendance and visitor numbers, and confirmed the dates for the next edition in 2026. The event occupied the full RAI Amsterdam complex for the first time, a change made to accommodate expanded halls, revised…

“When I look at the UK industry versus the larger European market, I really do worry,” says Ian Stevenson, Europe and UK sales for Osculati.  “The introduction of trading barriers has meant most of the retailers turned off export orders to Europe due to increased paperwork, customs and compliance, so Brexit has directly reduced sales for…

MIN sits down with Ryan Luter, director of business development at Supersede, to discuss the firm’s marine-grade plywood replacement. Phoenix, Arizona-based Supersede makes a one-to-one replacement for plywood, using 100 per cent recycled materials with a core of recycled polypropylene and glass fibre. The company won the Manufacturing, Support Products & Materials at the DAME…