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MarineMax has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 30 September 2025. For the fourth quarter, revenue totalled $552.2m compared with $563.1m in the same period last year. Same-store sales rose by 2.3 per cent, driven by growth in used boat revenue, finance and insurance income, parts and services, and…

Sustainability and smart tech are no longer future trends in the marine industry — they’re current imperatives. From the design table to the engine room, equipment manufacturers are reimagining products to reduce environmental impact, improve performance, and meet the rising expectations of both consumers and regulators. At Metstrade this transformation will be on full display.…

Maritime technology firm Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a new capability in its operational platform that enables vessels to share data in real time.  Creating what they are calling the world’s first “Waze of the seas,” the system allows vessels to anticipate risks, respond to real-time events, and navigate with greater confidence and efficiency.  Connecting…

Barton Marine will showcase its latest product ranges at this year’s Metstrade show, highlighting an updated catalogue covering more than 2,000 deck hardware products.  The firm will officially launch its new Barton Bulkhead Gland Range on Tuesday (18 November), presenting a solution designed to provide water, vapour, and dust-tight transitions for pipes, tubes, and cables…

Solé Advance has revealed a new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell engineered for integration with marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems.  Additionally, used for onboard power generation, the fuel cells have a target output of 76 kW and form part of Solé’s broader goals, which include launching high-efficiency product ranges and continuing progress…

Twisted Marine, the RIB and sportsboat manufacturer, has acquired carbon fibre specialist, KS Composites.  The acquisition brings carbon fibre expertise into the Twisted group, enhancing engineering solutions, driving innovation, and securing supply for the next generation of Twisted marine products.  Over the past five years, Twisted has expanded its operations, entering the premium marine sector…

Freedom Boat Club, part of Brunswick Corporation and recognised as the world’s largest boat club network, has announced plans to open a new Australian location at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, south of Sydney. Set to open in July 2026, Freedom Boat Club Sydney South marks another step in the brand’s Asia-Pacific growth strategy…

UK-based Rapid Marine, which designs and manufactures yacht tenders and jet ski accessories, has partnered with DCH Marine, a Hong Kong-based yacht sales and service provider, to expand the availability of its secure deck equipment across Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. The collaboration strengthens Rapid Marine’s distribution network in Asia-Pacific and provides yacht builders and…

The European Boating Industry (EBI) has taken part in a breakfast debate titled ‘EU Water-Based Tourism on the Rise: Developing the EU Policy Framework’, which took place on Wednesday (12 November 2025) at the European Parliament. The event, hosted by MEP Nikolina Brnjac and co-organised by EBI and the German Automobile Club (ADAC), brought together…

Al Masdar Investment, a Qatari investment firm chaired by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, has acquired a 63 per cent majority stake in Tyde, a German company known for developing zero-emission hydrofoil marine technology and the vessels The Icon and The Open, co-developed with BMW. Under the agreement, Al Masdar Investment will provide additional funding…