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Manufacturer and supplier for yacht and superyacht sectors, Quick Group, has named Stefano Lenarduzzi as chief executive of the group. The appointment was agreed at the time of the majority investment by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento and Armònia in September 2022. Lenarduzzi, a native of Padua and former general manager of Maschio Gaspardo, brings extensive experience…

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Electric propulsion specialist, ePropulsion, says the GR63 Eco-Catamaran is now fully built and operational and will have a formal debut in the coming months. ePropulsion partnered with Gilles Reigner on the catamaran project. Designed, engineered and built to deliver zero-emission performance, the GR63 Eco-Catamaran is said to offer cutting-edge technology, advanced materials and an industry-first…

Sanlorenzo is presenting three world premieres at Cannes Yachting Festival, marking 20 years under chairman and chief executive officer Massimo Perotti’s leadership. The company also outlined its plans for growth, product development and sustainability during a press call in Cannes and confirmed details of its new flagship. The company confirmed its new flagship, the 74Steel,…

Italy’s Apreamare shipyard has sold a 60 per cent stake of its share capital to Italian private equity firm Riello Investimenti SGR. The acquisition was made through the Italian Strategy Private Equity fund, the third fund managed by Riello Investimenti SGR, which currently holds 11 acquisitions, including three add-ons. As part of the agreement, Cataldo…

Turkey has introduced an 8 per cent Special Consumption Tax (SCT/ÖTV) on yachts, motorboats and other leisure vessels, ending a long-standing exemption that had allowed luxury marine vehicles to remain tax-free. The measure, announced in a presidential decree and published in the Official Gazette, takes effect immediately. The new levy applies to a wide range…

In its press call this morning on the first day of the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, Groupe Beneteau confirmed customer demand for time on the water remains strong, even as global headwinds create uncertainty. Rising interest rates, high prices and inflation are among the factors the company believes could weigh on consumer confidence. Despite this,…

As the unofficial start of the boat show season, Cannes Yachting Festival offers boatbuilders the opportunity to – almost literally – set out their stall for the coming year. Here MIN sits down with boatbuilders and others to find out what’s exciting in their parts of the marine world and – of course – the…

Highfield Boats, a manufacturer of aluminium rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), has announced a new governance structure to support its growth and development plans. Julien Carussi, co-founder, co-owner and current CEO, will transition into the role of chair, focusing on long-term strategy and industrial expansion for the China-based boatbuilder. Paul Blanc has been appointed chief executive…

MennYacht Group, Ferretti Group’s long-standing regional dealer, has expanded its network with the launch of MennYacht GG Poland, appointed as exclusive dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Itama in the Polish market. The move is the result of a strategic joint venture with Gazda Group, a major player in Poland’s premium automotive sector for more…