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Yanmar Marine International has launched the VC30, its third-generation Vessel Control System, at Metstrade. The unit features updated design elements and expanded functionality, a new joystick and an installation process intended to be more straightforward than earlier versions. Speaking to MIN at the launch during Metstrade, Bas Eerden, Yanmar global sales manager, says the new…

AMAALA outlined its role in the international sailing landscape in a keynote address on the opening day of the Yacht Racing Forum (20 November 2025), held alongside Metstrade.  Positioning the Red Sea as a growing hub for competitive sailing, environmental innovation, and youth development, the luxury tourism destination highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing accessibility and relevance…

Steelpaint GmbH has secured a series of new contracts to supply corrosion protection coatings for Germany’s inland waterways, reflecting increased demand from federal and regional authorities investing in hydraulic infrastructure renewal. Among the latest projects is work by WSA Main on the Main River at Viereth-Trunstadt, part of a maintenance and renewal programme to extend…

Savvy Navvy has launched NMEA Connect, a new feature that enables boaters to integrate their NMEA-enabled instruments with the Savvy Navvy app.  The result will deliver real-time performance data and enhanced AIS visibility, enabling safer and smarter navigation.  Developed in partnership with Actisense, the new feature means boaters can access live data from their systems directly…

The 11th edition of the Boat Builder Awards, held annually at Metstrade in Amsterdam, saw Targa Boats’ founders Johan and Britt-Marie Carpelan honoured for lifetime achievement and Brunswick’s Vittorio Bichurcher and Kevin Fehrenbach named as this year’s rising stars, during an awards ceremony held last night (19 November 2025). In total, 31 companies from around…

Premier Marinas has announced plans for a major investment project totalling £2m in Falmouth, with work set to start on 1 December 2025.  The project will be carried out in phases over four years to minimise disruption to berth holders.  Pontoon manufacturer Walcon Marine has been appointed to deliver the installation, which will include new…

MIN sits down with Kevin Lott – Garmin EMEA sales director, audio – to understand how the firm’s buying spree feeds into its plan for a tech-heavy boating future. In September 2023, Garmin completed its purchase of JL Audio. The latter’s strong market position in the US, in-house manufacturing capabilities and premium product offerings made…

Perkins has introduced its next-generation marine propulsion engines at Metstrade 2025, which concludes today (20 November 2025). The British engine maker, a Caterpillar subsidiary, says the new range is intended for both commercial vessels and leisure craft. The engines have been developed in the UK. The range uses a single platform and comprises three 6-cylinder…

Ocean Signal has introduced the Safe Sea V200 GMDSS survival radio, a fully certified handheld VHF designed to meet global maritime safety regulations and the operational requirements of commercial vessels.  The Safe Sea V200 provides communication support for routine maritime use as well as in emergencies. It is certified to meet International Maritime Organisation (IMO)…

“We were always the bridesmaid,” Eric Fetchko, president of Dometic, tells MIN. But things have moved on – the global outdoor-technology company’s recent spree of accolades includes two category wins at this year’s DAME Design Awards – the CSX Refrigeration System winning the Onboard Facilities, Comfort & Entertainment afloat category, and DG3 Gyrostabiliser taking home…