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Azimut has announced Carlo Alberto Sisto as the new CEO of Azimut do Brazil, the Group’s subsidiary responsible for local production and development of the brand in the Brazilian market.  This news comes after Andrea Consolini was appointed interim chief executive amid internal reorganisation. The appointment marks a new phase of growth for Azimut in…

DAME Design Awards has announced a total of 146 products originating from manufacturers spanning 37 different countries – marking a record-breaking field of entries for the globally recognised competition. From the 146 entries received, the jury finally selected 67 nominated products – the highest number of products shortlisted since 2016. Winners will be announced on…

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the ‘world’s first’ high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol on its test bench in Friedrichshafen. As part of a partnership in the meOHmare research project, Rolls-Royce, Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau are developing sustainable propulsion technology. The goal is to develop a comprehensive concept for a CO2-neutral marine engine based…

The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) concluded its 2025 show on 9 October, reporting year-over-year growth in attendance. The show brought together industry professionals for networking, education and hands-on demonstrations. IBEX 2025 welcomed 7,600 professionals from more than 70 countries to the Tampa Convention Centre. The event featured 710 exhibitors, including 115 first-time participants. More…

The African Boating Conference 2025 closed on 22 October 2025, with the final day showcasing Africa’s growing influence in global marine manufacturing and tourism, emphasising innovation, collaboration and sustainability.  Theo Loock, managing director of Robertson and Caine, opened the second day with a keynote, ‘Boatbuilding in the African Content,’ highlighting local craftsmanship and Cape Town’s…

MIN visited seven boat businesses in Lombardy – the region surrounding Milan, Italy, to find out about the DNA and texture of Italian family enterprises. “Family companies are like wild horses to ride – they have huge potential,” says Alberto Osculati (executive director for the distribution and accessory manufacturing company). Within Osculati’s sprawling industrial complex…

The Magenta Project, a charity focused on equity in sailing, has launched the 2025/26 edition of its mentoring programme. It’s the 10th year of the programme and the largest and most diverse group of participants to date. The Magenta Project mentoring programme, which aims to improve equity and inclusion across sailing and the wider marine…

Sweden’s Nimbus Group has reported net sales of SEK 263m ($28.93m) for the third quarter of 2025, a decrease of 30 per cent compared with the same period in 2024. For the first nine months, net sales amounted to SEK 1.13bn ($124.74m), down 16 per cent year-on-year. The firm says this decline was primarily due…

MDL Marinas has won two titles at this year’s Maritime Solent Awards, taking home both the Clean Maritime Innovator and Sustainability Leadership awards.  The double win recognises MDL’s continued commitment to environmental progress across its network of marinas and boatyards. Over recent years, MDL has implemented a series of major initiatives to reduce its environmental…

Registration remains open for the Women in the Marine Industry International Panel and Networking Breakfast, being held during Metstrade 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. The event, taking place on Wednesday 19 November from 8.30am to 10.30am CET, will bring together an international panel of female leaders from across the marine sector to discuss global industry trends…