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Ferretti Group has appointed AAA Marine as its authorised dealer in the UAE and Oman. The appointment covers Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing and Itama. The news follows the formation of AAA Marine through a merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding. The signing took place at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and was attended…

Marine engineering company Golden Arrow Marine has partnered with DiPerk Power Solutions and is now the exclusive southern and central UK dealer for Perkins marine engines.  Golden Arrow Marine has supported Perkins-powered vessels for more than 60 years, building extensive experience across the UK south coast and beyond. This latest agreement formalises the collaboration between…

Two British tourists were among 20 people rescued after a sailing vessel was struck by a cargo ship and sank off Colombia’s Caribbean coast in the early hours of 3 January. The collision occurred off the coast near Cartagena, according to Colombian authorities. Those on board the sailing boat abandoned the vessel and entered emergency…

Yamaha Motor has revealed plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Iwata, Japan, with the construction of two new buildings. The firm relocated its headquarters to Iwata almost 55 years ago and has since developed the site as the centre of its manufacturing and corporate operations. The company states that the current headquarters buildings…

US boatbuilder MJM Yachts has appointed David Walters Yachts as a dealer covering the Bahamas and the Caribbean, including Turks & Caicos Islands, the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Barths and St. Kitts & Nevis. David Walters Yachts was established in 1982 by David Walters, co-founder of Shannon Yachts, alongside…

Vetus has introduced the E-Line 22 kW electric propulsion system, expanding its existing E-Line range. The model, which is positioned within the company’s electric propulsion line-up, is designed for use on a range of recreational and small commercial vessels. The E-Line 22 kW has an output of 22 kW and a maximum torque of 130nm.…

British shipping and logistics firm Peters & May has reported increased group turnover in 2025. The company reports growth across its global forwarding and courier operations during the year, with turnover increasing by 26 per cent compared with 2024. This is attributed to demand for integrated freight, customs and specialist logistics services. Activity also increased within…

Brunswick Corporation has returned to the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with its largest exhibition of marine tech to date. CES kicks off today (6 January 2026) and runs until Friday (9 January 2026). The annual event, organised by the Consumer Technology Association, is billed as the world’s largest and most influential tech…

European Boating Industry, in partnership with boot Düsseldorf, has announced details of the 11th International Breakfast Meeting, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 January 2026 during boot Düsseldorf, which runs from 17 to 25 January 2026. The session will be opened by Petros Michelidakis, director of boot Düsseldorf, alongside Robert Marx, president of the…

Morgan Marine has completed the purchase of Fox’s Marina, Boatyard and Chandlery, on the UK’s east coast, in Suffolk, creating a new entity known as Morgans Group. The transaction brings the two marine businesses under a single group structure while both continue to operate under their existing names. Morgan Marine and Fox’s will continue to…