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Garmin has announced the launch of its new GPSMAP 9000xsv series, expanding its flagship range of multifunctional displays. The new series, available in 10-, 13-, and 17-inch touchscreen models, is designed for users seeking performance and integration at the helm.  The 9000xsv lineup features integrated xChirp traditional sonar and UHD scanning sonar for detailed underwater…

Groupe Beneteau reported revenues of €171m for the third quarter of 2025, down 3 per cent at constant exchange rates, following a 27 per cent contraction during the first half of the year. Order intake increased by 33 per cent during the quarter, supported by the company’s strategy to accelerate new model launches despite a…

Electric propulsion specialist ePropulsion is transitioning to a direct presence in the market through the formation of ePropulsion Deutschland. After working with Ditoma GmbH successfully for a decade, the newly established ePropulsion Deutschland GmbH will now manage operations in Germany. This move marks a strategic shift towards closer global integration under the direct leadership of ePropulsion…

UK boatbuilder Princess Yachts has warned that a reduction in orders means it is making cutbacks that could lead to redundancies across management positions. It’s reported that around 40 jobs are at risk. In December 2024, the firm made around 250 layoffs at its Plymouth shipyard, citing market challenges. In August 2025, nearly 1,200 Princess…

Nanny Cay Marina, the marina and boatyard in the British Virgin Islands, has officially broken ground for a major planned expansion project. The redevelopment includes the addition of 112 new slips and the installation of a custom-designed Marine Travelift, designed for the 60ft to 80ft catamarans now arriving in the Caribbean. The travel lift will…

Just a few months after debuting its prototype, Opac’s Rolling Sun Awning has been selected by three leading Italian shipyards. The innovative ‘concealed’ shading solution has been chosen by three prominent Italian shipyards for installation on the Luxia Yacht 375 GTS, Custom Line Navetta 42 and Riva 66 Ribelle. While differing in style and scale,…

A few days before Omaya Yachts had its first outing at Cannes Yachting Festival, Kaloyan Radulov, CEO and co-founder of Omaya Yachts (pictured above), told MIN that “marketing often runs faster than technology.” Radulov was expressing his dismay at greenwashing in boating and how it is pervading all industries. Here Radulov sits down with MIN…

Teledyne Technologies has completed the acquisition of the TransponderTech business from Saab AB, further expanding its maritime technology portfolio. The news first broke of the TransponderTech acquisition in August. The newly acquired company, now operating as Teledyne FLIR TransponderTech AB, will join Teledyne’s established marine brands — Raymarine, FLIR Marine, ChartWorld and Teledyne CARIS —…

Aqua superPower has installed what it describes as the ‘world’s first battery-backed DC charger for electric boats’ at Fowey Harbour in Cornwall, on the UK south coast. The system, part of The Electric Seaway (TES) project, enables fast DC charging in areas with restricted grid capacity. The installation is designed as a demonstrator site to…

Finding fish just got a lot simpler. Simrad Marine Electronics has launched FishCast powered by ROFFS, an on-screen forecasting tool that gives anglers access to professional-grade fishing insights directly on select Simrad displays — no extra hardware required. “By integrating this powerful forecasting tool directly into our Simrad multi-function displays and C-MAP charts, we’re giving…