4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (416+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2026 will introduce a new feature aimed at people considering boating for the first time. The Start Boating area will debut at the 54th edition of the French in-water boat show (running 22 to 27 September…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (514+ words) Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 A superyacht widely reported to be the personal vessel of Russian leader Vladimir Putin has reappeared on radar for the first time in four years. Danish public broadcaster DR reports that Graceful has reappeared on AIS in the…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (281+ words) French boatbuilder Fountaine Pajot has outlined its upcoming leadership transition, as the group moves towards a change at chief executive level in 2027. Chief executive Nicolas Gardies is expected to retire next year, with deputy chief executive officer Mathieu Fountaine appointed…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (316+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines Motor Field Marine has been appointed as the sole authorised distributor for Mercury Marine in Thailand. The exclusivity agreement spans Mercury Marine's entire product portfolio and is expected to drive growth across Thailand's recreational boating, commercial…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (49+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines Building a successful business in any marketplace requires a huge amount of dedication, with problem-solving, long hours and an intense" Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 delivered FREE to your exhibition stand Copyright " 2015 - 2026 Marine Industry News. Website by…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (723+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins Visitor registration has opened for Metstrade 2026, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 November. The annual event brings together professionals from across the leisure marine industry, with more than 1, 700 exhibitors expected across 13 exhibition halls this year....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (331+ words) Sanlorenzo has entered into a strategic partnership with China's BYD Energy Storage to support research into energy storage and electrification technologies for the yachting sector. Under the agreement, BYD Energy Storage becomes Sanlorenzo's technology and battery supplier as part of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (243+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins Whisper Marine has acquired Crownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats based in West Frankfort, Illinois. The acquisition follows Whisper Marine's purchase of Qwest Pontoons in December 2025. Whisper Marine is part of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (219+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines UAE-based power catamaran builder Silver Cat has appointed Sultan Al Salem & Sons as its exclusive dealer in Kuwait. The strategic agreement aims to strengthen the brand's presence in the Arabian Gulf marine market. Operating via the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (215+ words) Foresti & Suardi has introduced Donizetti 2. 0, an automated speaker lift designed to conceal an audio system beneath a surface when it is not in use. Originally developed for the yachting sector, the system is also intended for residential, outdoor and architectural…...