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Poole-based distributor Celsus UK has appointed Tony Smyth as business development account manager. In his new role, Smyth will oversee export distributor relationships and support business development across the marine and OEM channels. He brings extensive experience from the marine and publishing industries, alongside a personal interest in both automotive and marine sectors. Mark Baker,…

Boats Group, the Miami-based owner of Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, is facing a federal class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolising the market for online boat listings and marketing services in the United States. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida by Brill Maritime Inc, which does business as Export Yacht Sales,…

Finland’s boating industry is showing signs of recovery following the post-pandemic downturn. Registrations have risen, with nearly 3,000 more boats recorded in the past year, while the used boat market has grown by 11 per cent compared with 2024. As of July 2025, the national watercraft register listed 246,000 boats, including 214,000 motorboats. This represents…

President Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on hundreds of steel and aluminium products, including construction equipment and automotive exhaust parts. The US Department of Commerce expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminium and steel imports on 15 August 2025. More than 400 HTS codes have been added to the list of aluminium and…

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), a technical trade event for the recreational marine industry in North America, has announced its programme of presentations, panel discussions and technical seminars for the 2025 IBEX Education Conference. IBEX 2025 is scheduled for 7–9 October at the Tampa Convention Centre in Florida, with a theme this year…

Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has confirmed that its co-founder and CEO, Danny Tao, has been included in Fortune China’s 2025 “40 Under 40” list. The annual list recognises individuals under the age of 40 who are considered to be influential in shaping business and industry. The 2025 edition highlights innovators contributing to advances in artificial…

The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025. The prestigious sailing photography award, now in its 16th edition, is open to professional photographers worldwide. The 2025 jury is made up of Samo Vidic, winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award in 2023 and 2024; Anna Schroeder, marketing…

Highfield Boats has appointed two new dealer partners in the US — Erickson Marine of Minnesota and Hoffman’s Marina of New Jersey. The company, which reports a 31 per cent share of the US rigid inflatable boat (RIB) market within its competitive set (other RIB manufacturers), will hold its 2026 dealer/media days in Cadillac, Michigan,…

Twin Vee PowerCats has launched an upgraded version of BoatsForSale.com, an online marketplace for boat buyers, private sellers and dealers. The Florida-based company — manufacturer of Twin Vee and AquaSport boats — acquired the platform in February 2025 and has since carried out a development programme, which the firm says is intended to improve performance…

The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 will feature a new addition to its ten-day programme with the introduction of the Wooden Boat Stage, dedicated to the craft and culture of British wooden boatbuilding. The stage is a collaboration between the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association (WBTA), the Boat Building Academy (BBA) and Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB),…