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Saxdor Yachts has strengthened its footprint in North America by appointing two new exclusive dealers in Canada – Cabano Marine in Quebec and DT Powersports & Marine in Ontario – marking the Finnish boatbuilder’s official entry into the Canadian market. The move builds on a 49 per cent year-over-year sales increase in the United States,…

Molabo, a German manufacturer of high-performance electric propulsion systems, has appointed Tommi Salonen as head of global marine sales.  Salonen will lead the firm’s commercial growth in the expanding electric boating market. He brings more than two decades of international experience in marine propulsion, boat manufacturing and equipment, with previous roles including leadership positions at…

Malibu Boats Australia, a manufacturer and seller of watersports towboats, has reportedly been listed as the target of a ransomware incident by the Qilin group, a Russian-speaking ransomware gang. The company, which has operated in Australia for around three decades and forms part of the wider Malibu Boats organisation founded in California in 1982, was…

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) reports that three quarters of Britain’s canals face financial insecurity, as navigation authorities deal with reduced funding and increasing climate-related pressures. New mapping produced by the organisation indicates that 99 per cent of the country’s 5,000-mile network of canals and navigable rivers is expected to experience higher winter rainfall and…

Castoldi, an Italian manufacturer of waterjet drives and luxury tenders, has named GLI Yachts as its exclusive distributor for tenders in Australia. GLI Yachts, which is based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, will handle the tender sales and service business for the Australian market. GLI Yachts brings extensive expertise and regional knowledge to the…

Iris Innovations has launched Photon, a compact 4K night vision camera designed to improve visibility and safety during low-light marine navigation. The company says the model is intended to make night-time operation accessible across a range of vessels, from leisure craft to commercial and law enforcement applications. Photon delivers full-colour imagery in near-dark conditions without…

The United States and Canada pavilions will share a joint space in Hall 12 at Metstrade 2025, marking the first time the two national exhibits have been co-located. The combined presence will include 75 companies, seven of which are new exhibitors, representing North American marine innovation and manufacturing. The North America Stage — organised by…

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…