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Nautical chart publisher Imray has formed a new joint venture with Austrian publisher Freytag and Berndt. Imray is a storied nautical information publisher that has produced nautical guides and paper charts since the mid-eighteenth century. In 2024, the firm announced it would be phasing out its chart publishing, citing the growing trend for digital navigation…

The 62nd edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show 2025 has concluded with robust attendance and business performance, underscoring the success of its refreshed strategic direction. The event unveiled a new format and visitor profile, designed to attract higher-value buyers and strengthen its role as a leading European hub for the boating industry. Organised by…

Dave Manasseh, international sales manager for Shakespeare International, talks regional strategies, tariffs, production optimisation and breaking into established markets. Antenna design and material solutions company Shakespeare International has embarked on a significant geographic expansion strategy of late – tackling mature markets and vying with established competition. The company has also established a presence in entirely…

Mercury Marine has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Swedish aluminium boatbuilder Anytec, under which Mercury becomes the sole engine supplier for all new boats from Anytec and its sister brand Ockelbo. Both companies have worked together for many years, and the new arrangement formalises and expands that relationship. Anytec describes itself as one of…

The Yacht Racing Forum returns to Amsterdam on 20 and 21 November 2025, coinciding with the closing day of Metstrade and the following day. The 15th edition will bring together members of the sailing and yacht-racing industry for discussions, networking, and business opportunities and partnerships. Founded in 2008, the Yacht Racing Forum hosts two days…

A pioneering underwater robot launches today on a five-year journey around the globe, aiming to transform how the world understands its oceans and their impact on climate. But what sets this mission apart isn’t just the engineering feat – it’s the collaboration between scientists, engineers, and students that’s making it happen. “There’s no doubt in…

Waterfront equipment manufacturer Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing has launched a new partnership and will now offer Marine Concepts’ track-based boat cover system throughout its dealer network. The boat cover, developed by Missouri-based custom-boat cover manufacturer Marine Concepts, solve the issue of how boat owners can keep their boats clean, dry, and ready for the water…

Marina operator D-Marin has outlined its strategic priorities ahead of its participation in the 2025 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC), placing sustainability, digitalisation, and workforce transformation at the heart of its agenda. As platinum partner of the event, taking place 15–17 October 2025 at Venezia Certosa Marina in Venice, D-Marin will lead multiple sessions on…

Navan Boats, the exploration-oriented brand under Brunswick Corporation, is strengthening its north American footprint with the appointment of five new premier dealers. Following its debut at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), this expansion represents a key step in Navan’s global growth strategy, which aims to deliver a complete product portfolio within four…

Sunbrella is expanding its Horizon marine vinyl collection with a focus on performance and durability, unveiling 14 new colours and a leather-grain texture called Tuscano. The expansion, which brings the Horizon line to a total of 47 SKUs, is aimed squarely at marine manufacturers and boat owners looking for materials that resist fading, pinking, and…