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Havn, a new app for superyacht crew, has launched. The app, which intends to improve wellbeing and provide access to trusted resources in ports worldwide, functions as a central hub, connecting crew to vetted providers, services and events. The app was created by Michael Davies, a former crew member with over a decade of experience…

Performance apparel brand Zhik has revealed its new season collection, building on its Made For Water ethos with athlete-driven products that further the firm’s reach into paddle and rowing.  The new lineup reflects rigorous athlete testing and feedback, with a focus on freedom of movement, breathability and protection. Alongside strong athlete partnerships, Zhik’s new range has…

The 65th Genoa International Boat Show closed yesterday (23 September 2025) with improved participation on last year. Over six days, the event drew 124,248 visitors, up 2.8 per cent on 2024, with more than 1,000 boats on display. Exhibitors included 23 new yards and companies from 45 countries. The exhibition also hosted 123 new products,…

The Monaco Yacht Show, which kicks off today (24 September 2025) has announced the five winners of the inaugural Blue Wake Awards, revealed yesterday during the show’s grand ppening night at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco. The ceremony hosted 400 guests, including Monaco officials, exhibitors from the Blue Wake programme, sponsors, private clients and…

Port Denarau Marina has completed a $6m expansion that includes Fiji’s first ‘megayacht’ berth, capable of accommodating vessels up to 115 metres. The four-month project has added seven berths in total, marking the South Pacific’s first facility of this kind and expanding Fiji’s capacity to host large vessels. PDM Board chair, Malakai Naiyaga, says: “This…

The sole UK distributor for NorDav’s range of tender davits has been named as Buoycatcher. The agreement establishes a distribution arrangement between the two companies, bringing NorDav’s davit systems into the UK leisure boating market through Buoycatcher. Buoycatcher has seen increased demand in 2024 and into 2025 for its marine accessories, particularly among boat owners…

Sunseeker International, based in Poole, Dorset, on the UK south coast, has issued an update on its ongoing restructuring process and plans for large numbers of redundancies. In June 2025, the boatbuilder announced it was making 200 redundancies — around 10 per cent of its workforce — highlighting “softening in global demand” following “political and…

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has published its 2024 Total Industry Sales by Category and State Report, part of the US Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. The data show that retail spending on recreational marine products and services reached $55.6bn in 2024, a decline of 2.6 per cent compared with 2023. In addition to relatively…

The 2025 Genoa International Boat Show has revealed the results of the first analysis of Italian boat owners and their vessels, carried out by the National Nautical Observatory of the Italian Marine Industry Association. The study was presented during the show by Roberto Neglia, head of institutional relations at the association. The analysis profiled owners…

UK-based specialist marine electronics brand, Actisense, has announced the promotion of Justin Cohen to the position of commercial director.  Cohen joined the firm in 2019 as marketing manager and has since taken responsibility for all sales and marketing functions within the business, playing a crucial role in shaping Actisense’s commercial success.  Actisense managing director, Michele…