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Port Denarau Marina expansion adds Fiji’s first megayacht berth
Port Denarau Marina has completed a $6m expansion that includes Fiji’s first ‘megayacht’ berth, capable of accommodating vessels up to 115 metres. The four-month project has added seven berths in total, marking the South Pacific’s first facility of this kind and expanding Fiji’s capacity to host large vessels. PDM Board chair, Malakai Naiyaga, says: “This…
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Sunseeker issues ‘significant’ update on 200 potential redundancies
Sunseeker International, based in Poole, Dorset, on the UK south coast, has issued an update on its ongoing restructuring process and plans for large numbers of redundancies. In June 2025, the boatbuilder announced it was making 200 redundancies — around 10 per cent of its workforce — highlighting “softening in global demand” following “political and…
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US recreational boating spending reaches $55.6bn in 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has published its 2024 Total Industry Sales by Category and State Report, part of the US Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. The data show that retail spending on recreational marine products and services reached $55.6bn in 2024, a decline of 2.6 per cent compared with 2023. In addition to relatively…
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First analysis of Italian boat owners reveals nationwide trends
The 2025 Genoa International Boat Show has revealed the results of the first analysis of Italian boat owners and their vessels, carried out by the National Nautical Observatory of the Italian Marine Industry Association. The study was presented during the show by Roberto Neglia, head of institutional relations at the association. The analysis profiled owners…
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Actisense promotes Justin Cohen to commercial director
UK-based specialist marine electronics brand, Actisense, has announced the promotion of Justin Cohen to the position of commercial director. Cohen joined the firm in 2019 as marketing manager and has since taken responsibility for all sales and marketing functions within the business, playing a crucial role in shaping Actisense’s commercial success. Actisense managing director, Michele…
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New details released for Marina Port Valencia development
Marina Port Valencia has released more details about the development plan for the site in Spain. The ambitious Marina Port Valencia development project centres around four key areas: four marinas for yachts ranging from six to 130 metres; a shipyard for repairs and refits, equipped with travelifts of up to 750 tons; office buildings and…
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New Aqua superPower charger expands electric boating in Genoa
Aqua superPower has installed a DC 75kW marine fast charger at Marina Genova, Genoa’s historic port, to drive electric boating along the Italian Ligurian coast. The charger was launched to coincide with the Genoa Boat Show (18-23 September 2025). It now complements recent installations at Marina di Loana – a DC 75kW unit and an…
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First look at 38th America’s Cup in Naples – Italian marine industry agreements revealed
The vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027 was unveiled at the 65th International Boat Show in Genoa on Saturday (20th September). The video presentation showcased the scale of the ambition for holding the America’s Cup regatta in the historic city of Naples. Naples was announced as the host city…
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Content lineup at Metstrade 2025: five stages cover industry’s hot topics
Metstrade has revealed its stage and content programme for this year’s B2B trade show, taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 18-20 November 2025. Spread across five dedicated stages, the programme of content is designed in collaboration with leading industry partners. The event organisers aim to provide clarity and growth opportunities for businesses currently handling rising…
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Savvy Navvy turns digital charts into teaching tools for boating instructors
Marine technology firm Savvy Navvy has introduced an industry-first interactive chart annotation tool to give boating instructors a digital-first alternative to paper-based plotting. The new feature enables instructors to draw, mark up, save and share customised digital charts directly within the Savvy Navvy app. Aiming to be the ‘Google Maps for boats,’ the Savvy Navvy…