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RAD Propulsion has launched the RAD 120 – a new electric drive system developed in response to the increasing requirement for higher power marine propulsion – at Metstrade 2025. The UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems positions the 120kW unit as the next step in its long-term product plan. As Dan Hook, CEO of…

Marine safety specialist Ocean Safety has revealed two additions to its Jon Buoy range: the Jon Buoy EVAC and the Jon Buoy Mk 6 Smart Release. The company, which is presenting the new products this week at Metstrade 2025, specialises in man overboard and abandonment equipment for leisure and commercial use. The new Jon Buoy…

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has launched Spirit 2, the latest model in the Spirit series of electric outboard engines. The engine is on display at Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam. The new engine is positioned as a compact electric system focused on portability and measured performance. It features a 2kW motor and a 3kW Boost Mode…

Seldén Mast has introduced several new products at Metstrade 2025 (running from 18–20 November), including the world launch of the StB rigging screws and the first public showing of several items, including three DAME-nominated new products. The StB rigging screws extend Seldén’s hardware range by offering an alternative to turnbuckles for new builds and retrofit…

CJR Propulsion has launched a new propeller design, the CJR sailfish, debuting this week at Metstrade 2025.  According to the firm, the new design has been engineered to improve vessel efficiency by up to 13 per cent, potentially reducing fuel consumption while increasing speed and range.  Drawing inspiration from the dorsal fin of the sailfish,…

Dutch paint and coatings giant AkzoNobel has agreed to acquire its smaller rival, Axalta Coating Systems, in a cross-border deal that creates a coatings company valued at around $25bn. The combined business has revenues of approximately $17bn. The merger will generate cost synergies of approximately $600m, 90 per cent of which are expected to be…

The 37th edition of Metstrade, which runs from 18-20 November 2025, opened this morning at RAI Amsterdam with the traditional Breakfast Briefing and the presentation of the DAME Design Awards. The first speaker, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, highlighted that the marine industry is undergoing a transformational moment. Addressing a large audience,…

Marine Resources has launched the third edition of its Marine Industry Salary and Employment Survey.  The survey – previously conducted in 2019 and 2022 – aims to provide an in-depth look at current trends in salaries, benefits and workforce dynamics, and form an industry benchmark for pay and employment data. It is now open for participation…

Roam Boats has launched the C12 Dive Catamaran, a vessel specifically designed for professional diving and yacht tender operations.  The firm says that the aluminium twin-hull vessel combines offshore performance, stability and passenger comfort with a design tailored for dive expeditions.  The C12 accommodates up to 14 guests and two crew, featuring a shallow 0.6m…

Andrea Frabetti, chief executive of Sunseeker International, has confirmed he is to leave the company. A search is now underway to find a replacement. Frabetti has not yet formally left his role at the UK-based boatbuilder, and is currently on leave. In the meantime, the firm is being managed by the senior leadership team. A…