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ePropulsion Technology Ltd has confirmed details of a planned transition in its United Kingdom and Ireland operations following a recent internal review. In a statement, the company says this decision ‘reflects ePropulsion’s evolving priorities and commitment to the long-term alignment of the group’s global operations’. The ePropulsion Group includes ePropulsion Technology Ltd and its global…

US marine propulsion firm Flux Marine has announced a $15m funding injection to scale production of its all-electric marine outboards and expand sales of its core technology.  The funding round for the Bristol, Rhode Island-headquartered company included participation from existing investors and customers, as well as a new investor, Collide Capital. The firm’s total funding…

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house subsidiary, has named Bryan Elmore as vice president of sales and business development.  Elmore brings more than 15 years of experience in business development, strategic marketing and sales across various industries such as energy, defence, aerospace, marine and consumer products.  Before joining Avikus, Elmore held multiple leadership roles at…

Sylvie Ernoult’s about to retire. For the past 13 years she’s been director of Cannes Yahcting Festival. At the Women in Marine stage at Metstrade – sponsored by Marine Industry News – Ernoult says that she believes that passing the helm should be more than a three month process. In fact, she advocates for 12.…

As yachts grow larger and crews get smaller, German electronics specialist Thitronik is betting that smartphone technology can fill the gap. The company, based in Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, has developed Smartdock, a control system that allows boat owners to dock and cast off directly from their phone. Founder Mark Thietje says the idea came from his…

Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has raised more than USD $10 million in new financing, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international growth. The round was led by private equity investors and a listed company in China, with continued backing from existing shareholder DCM Ventures. The funding comes after a period of strong market progress…

Aged 33, Marcus Hamilton became the CEO of New Zealand-based marine coatings leader Propspeed in 2023. Growing up in New Zealand, Hamilton has always loved the water and says he was fortunate to combine his love for the ocean with a career. Before joining Propspeed, Hamilton was based in marketing at Fusion Entertainment, which Garmin…

Saim Marine has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Danish exhaust-treatment specialist Exilator, taking on distribution of the company’s particulate filter range in France and the French overseas territories. The move builds on Saim Marine’s existing role as Exilator’s distributor in Italy, where the Italian company has delivered strong early results. Exilator — a leading manufacturer…

Finnmaster Boats has expanded its presence in Northern Europe, naming two new dealers. Lahden Konepiste in Finland and Freetime in Estonia will join the firm’s dealer network.  Lahden Konepiste will provide access to Finnmaster’s full range of fibreglass and aluminium boats, including the Finnmaster models, the Grandezza line and the Husky aluminium series.  The new…

In the corner of Hall 5 at Metstrade, LXNAV is riding high on its DAME Award win. The company bagged the category top spot for navigation and communication and was crowned the overall DAME Design Award 2025 winner for its E360 all-in-one chartplotter. The jury praised the E360’s high-performance aviation-inspired design. Frank Blanchard, head of…