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Nimbus Q2 results: uncertainty characterises markets as net sales decrease eight per cent
“The fact that we can still report a positive result for the quarter, despite the headwinds, is proof of our ability to handle and fend off even challenging market development[s],” says Jan-Erik Lindström, Nimbus’ current CEO. He’s being replaced by Johan Inden as the new CEO of Nimbus Group AB, effective 1 September, 2025. Lindström’s…
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Sustainability, shipyards and sterns: Besenzoni sums-up the Italian market
As Besenzoni looks to deepen its end-user relationships, MIN sits down with Fiorella Besenzoni to hear about the strategy for customer service, shipyards pulling through sustainable products and changing stern design. “Honestly, our product is now well known, and we are quite happy about that,” says Fiorella Besenzoni (pictured below) during MIN‘s guided tour of…
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WATCH: Second Wallywind110 completed
Wally has completed construction of the second unit of the wallywind110. Key differences include a sand-grey hull, a lighter interior palette, a sliding bed in the VIP cabin (that transforms into a double) and a multi-purpose workspace replacing the bar area in the lower salon. It’s set to make its world premiere in late August,…
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Remote positioning with new freshwater motor from Lowrance
Lowrance has launched its Ghost X 47-inch trolling motor, as well as a software update. Jeremiah Clark, VP & general manager, fishing systems at Navico Group says the motor adds another powerful tool to the company’s fishing system. “The Ghost X was designed with direct input from customers, allowing us to make meaningful improvements based…
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E1 raceboat series in Monaco this weekend as blue economy startups present to VIP audience
Monaco is set to host the next round of a championship battle this weekend as E1, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, returns to the Principality’s waters. Returning to Port Hercule, the E1 RaceBirds will again fly over the water, offering fans an up-close view of the skill and strategy demonstrated by the nine teams…
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AI and cloud technology to help Ocean Cleanup in the fight against ocean plastic
Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit organisation working to remove plastic from the world’s oceans, has announced a new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to scale up plastic extraction using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. The collaboration focuses on accelerating cleanup efforts in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the most significant accumulation of floating plastic,…
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Oyster Yachts appoints former HanseYachts executive as new CEO
British bluewater boatbuilder Oyster Yachts has appointed Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke as chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2025. In June 2025, Ashley Highfield announced he would be standing down from his CEO role with Oyster, after seven years with the boatbuilder. Zimmermann Zschocke brings more than three decades of international industry experience to the…
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Leopard Catamarans implements ‘single shot infusion’ for hull construction
South Africa’s Leopard Catamarans, the catamaran brand from boatbuilder Robertson and Caine (R&C), is implementing a ‘single shot resin infusion’ technique to its hull construction process. According to R&C, the technique builds on the traditional three-step hull construction standard, using one shot of resin infusion to infuse the entire hull at once, bonding all core…
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Sealegs names new global sales director
Amphibious boat leader Sealegs International has appointed Jack Ewen as its new global sales director . Ewan has previously worked with Sealegs in the company’s sales department and returns to lead the brand’s global sales efforts and expansion. In 2024, New Zealand-based Sealegs relocated a portion of its manufacturing operations to Malaysia. Jack returns to Sealegs…
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New industry platform to tackle sustainability challenges debuts at Metstrade
A new initiative, the Marine Impact Lab, has been launched, aiming to convert sustainability ambitions into profitable, actionable strategies for businesses across the marine sector. Developed by consultancies Marine Future and Foxall Munro, the Marine Impact Lab will make its debut at Metstrade in Amsterdam on 17 November 2025. Designed as a high-impact, one-day experience,…