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• Life Mystic - the green methanol bi-fuel superyacht from Sanlorenzo, Nanni Industries and Ranieri Tonissi

  22 January 2025 ( #English Edition, #Nanni, #Sanlorenzo, #Ranieri Tonissi, #Yachting, #Environment, #Methanol, #Boot 2025 )

  Yesterday, as part of Boot 2025 in Düsseldorf, Sanlorenzo, Nanni Industries and Ranieri Tonissi organised a very interesting conference on the Life Mystic project. The LIFE MYSTIC project (Methanol for Yachting Sustainable Energy Transition applied to...

• Bottom trawling in the Natura 2000 Marine Protected Areas of the Channel in the courts

  11 February 2025 ( #English Edition, #Maritim & Fishing, #Environment, #Natura 2000, #Protected Marine Areas, #Environmental Justice Foundation, #Protecting Aquatic Environments, #The Channel )

  Two NGOs, Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and Défense des Milieux Aquatiques (DMA), have taken legal action against the French government to ban bottom trawling in certain marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Natura 2000 network. They have referred...

• The Pershing shipyard celebrates its 40th anniversary

  17 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Pershing, #Abys Yachting, #Yachting, #Ferretti, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments )

  To mark its 40th anniversary, Pershing is organising a series of events to look back on the milestones in its history and showcase its latest innovations. The Italian brand, renowned for its unique approach to sporty motor yachts, is continuing its development...

• Honda joins the space race: successful maiden flight for its reusable rocket

  19 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Honda, #Innovation and Technology, #Outboard Engine, #Boating, #Japan, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Eco Yachting )

  Japanese manufacturer Honda, previously associated with cars, motorcycles, boating (outboard motors), gardening and aviation (HondaJET), has taken a major step forward by successfully controlling the take-off and landing of a prototype reusable rocket....

• European Boating Industry - new management and new members at the AGM in Hamburg

  19 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #European Boating Industry, #EBI, #Federations and Unions, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Nautism, #Yachting )

  The European Boating Industry (EBI) General Assembly met in Hamburg on 17 June 2025 to welcome new members and elect a new management team. The organisation continues to pursue its objective of representing the European boating industry in a context marked...

• Torqeedo innovates at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025

  24 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Torqeedo, #Yamaha, #Electric Engine, #Innovation and Technology, #Torqeedo Deep Blue 200i, #Environment, #Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025 )

  From 24 to 26 June 2025, Torqeedo will be presenting a series of new products for the marine transport sector in Amsterdam. The company will be showcasing a brand new electric motor, the Deep Blue 200i, as well as an electrically rotating Deep Blue 100...

• Bavaria Yachts: Norbert Leifeld appointed head of German shipyard

  24 June 2025 ( #English Edition, #Bavaria, #Norbert Leifeld, #Notebooks of Nautism, #Michael Müller, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Germany )

  A major change is taking place at Bavaria Yachts. The German shipyard has announced the appointment of Norbert Leifeld as managing director. This handover is in line with the strategy implemented in recent years, with the aim of consolidating the company's...

• Leopard Catamarans: The customer as our compass

  21 October 2025 ( #English Edition, #Leopard, #Leopard Catamarans, #Catamarans, #Boating, #Yachting, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments )

  Leopard Catamarans today announced that it has achieved a customer satisfaction rate of 95%, a rare feat in the nautical industry. This result illustrates a strong belief: the quality of a boat is not only measured by its speed or finish, but also by...

• Boating – Greenline hybrids prove popular in Southeast Asia

  29 October 2025 ( #English Edition, #Greenline, #Derani Yachts, #Motorboats, #Hybrid Boats, #Boating, #Thailand )

  Slovenian manufacturer Greenline Yachts is consolidating its position in South-East Asia thanks to a series of rapid sales orchestrated by its regional distributor, Derani Yachts. Driven by growing demand for more sustainable boating, its 39- to 58-foot...

• Arcadia Yachts sells a second A80new just two months after its launch

  31 October 2025 ( #Arcadia Yachts, #Yachting, #Boating, #A80new, #2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, #Cannes, #Ibiza, #New Models 2025-2026 )

  Just two months after its global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Arcadia Yachts confirms its excellent commercial momentum with the sale of the second A80new, a model that redefines the codes of yachting under 24 metres. The contract, signed a...

• Innovation & Technology - Veethree unveils its new CANbus C4.3 IPS display

  12 November 2025 ( #English Edition, #Innovation and Technology, #Boating, #Metstrade 2025, #Mets 2025, #Amsterdam, #Veethree )

  At Metstrade 2025 in Amsterdam, Veethree Technologies is expanding its range of professional displays with the launch of the C4.3 IPS, a 4.3-inch colour screen designed for marine and industrial applications requiring robustness, readability and extensive...

• European nautical tourism seeks a common strategic direction

  12 November 2025 ( #English Edition, #EBI, #Eco Yachting, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Europe, #Boating, #Inland Waters )

  The nautical tourism sector is now emerging as a major economic and environmental issue within the European Union. Long considered a marginal leisure activity, it is now becoming a pillar of the transition towards sustainable and carbon-free tourism....

• Cantieri di Pisa: a 40-metre superyacht under construction, blending tradition with bespoke craftsmanship

  18 March 2026 ( #English Edition, #Boating, #Yachting, #Cantieri di Pisa, #Superyachts, #Yachts, #Economy - Shipyards - Investments, #Motorboats )

  The Italian shipyard Cantieri di Pisa is continuing work on its new, fully bespoke 40-metre superyacht. This project, which marks a significant milestone for the builder since its change of management, is now showing substantial progress. The hull is...

• Marcopolo MP12: a new offering in the modular adventure boat segment

  21 March 2026 ( #English Edition, #Marcopolo Adventure Yachts, #Marcopolo MP12, #New Models 2025-2026, #Aschenez, #Yachting, #Boating, #Roberto Delfanti Design Lab )

  Unveiled for the first time at the boot Düsseldorf 2026 trade fair, the Marcopolo MP12 marks the official entry of the Marcopolo Adventure Yachts brand into the yachting market. Following a successful launch phase with industry professionals and the public,...

• IBEX and Metstrade are launching a programme to facilitate access to the US marine market for international companies

  27 May 2026 ( #English Edition, #IBEX, #Metstrade, #Marine Marketers of America, #National Marine Representative Association, #Tampa, #USA, #Boating )

  The IBEX and Metstrade trade shows have announced the launch of a new support programme aimed at international companies looking to expand into the US marine market. Run in partnership with the National Marine Representatives Association and Marine Marketers...

• In French Polynesia, the high-performance monohull is blazing a new trail for sailing holidays

  09 May 2026 ( #English Edition, #Boat Rental, #French Polynesia, #Pogo 12.50, #Pogo 44, #Pogo Structures, #La Vie en Bleu Sailing, #Sailing - Windsurf - Kite )

  Faced with the dominance of charter catamarans in the Polynesian lagoons, some industry professionals are opting for fast, lightweight sailing yachts in order to put sailing back at the heart of the maritime experience. Based in French Polynesia, David...

• Zeelander Z55 sport cruiser European debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2017

  28 August 2017 ( #Yachting, #Cannes Yachting Festival 2017, #Zeelander Yachts, #New models 2017-2018, #Mulder Design, #Cannes, #France, #The Netherlands, #Mediterranean Sea )

  The Z55 is a luxurious 17-metres yacht - the largest model to date for the shipyard. She is 100% made in Holland at Zeelander Yachts’ new state-of-the-art facility based in Groot - Ammers. The model combines timeless design and innovative solutions from...

• Volvo Ocean Race teams leverage up with crucial 24 hours ahead red-line

  17 November 2017 ( #Volvo Ocean Race 2017-2018, #Sailraces, #Cape-Town, #Atlantic, #AkzoNobel, #Awlgrip, #International )

  Leg Two of the Volvo Ocean Race is entering a critical tactical phase this weekend as the teams position themselves to pick up the weather systems that will carry them to Cape Town... A 130 nautical mile lateral split has opened up in the Volvo Ocean...

• Oceanco's 90M DAR wins both Best Exterior Design and Finest New Superyacht Award

  27 September 2018 ( #Oceanco, #Oceanco 90m DAR, #Monaco Yacht Show, #Superyachts, #Yachting, #Boating, #English Edition )

  Oceanco announces that the 90m DAR, our latest delivery, has won both the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show Best Exterior Design and the Finest New Superyacht Award. The Monaco Yacht Show is the premier Superyacht Show in the world. Every year over 120 superyachts...

• URGENT - Rückrufkampagne für die an den meisten Katamaranen installierten Goiot-Fluchtluken

  10 February 2020 ( #Multihulls, #Catamarans, #Boat Industry, #Boating, #Bali Catamarans, #Catana Catamarans, #Nautitech, #Fountaine-Pajot, #Lagoon, #Deutsche Ausgabe )

  Die Eigentümer von Bali, Catana, Fountaine-Pajot, Lagoon und Nautitech-Vergnügungskatamaranen werden gebeten, sich so bald wie möglich mit ihrem Händler in Verbindung zu setzen, um zu überprüfen, ob ihr Boot mit defekten Goiot-Ausstiegsluken ausgestattet...

• СТРАНИЦА - кампания по отзыву эвакуационных люков Goiot, установленных на большинстве катамаранов.

  10 February 2020 ( #Multihulls, #Catamarans, #Boat Industry, #Boating, #Bali Catamarans, #Catana Catamarans, #Nautitech, #Fountaine-Pajot, #русское издание, #Lagoon )

  Владельцам катамаранов "Бали", "Катана", "Фонтан-Пайо", "Лагуна" и "Наутитех" предлагается связаться с дилером в кратчайшие сроки, чтобы проверить, оборудована ли их лодка неисправными аварийными люками Goiot. Это очень редкий шаг, который делается сегодня...

• The First Sanlorenzo SL96 Asymmetric sold in Asia by Simpson Marine into Hong-Kong

  15 September 2020 ( #Simpson Marine, #San Lorenzo, #Sanlorenzo SL96 Asymmetric, #Yachting, #Hong Kong, #Asia, #Superyachts, #English Edition )

  Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, has sold the first SL96 Asymmetric in Asia into Hong Kong. The SL96A made its debut at the 2020 Düsseldorf Boat Show, and has been well received around the world with several units already sold. This contract...

• Yamaha e la rivoluzione del nuovo V8 XTO Offshore

  25 September 2018 ( #Yamaha, #Boat Industry, #Boating, #Technology, #Motorboats, #New models 2018-2019, #Edizione Italiana )

  Yamaha sceglie Genova per la première del suo rivoluzionario fuoribordo, un motore che segna una rottura con il passato e apre le porte a nuove sfide. V8 XTO Offshore è EXTREME5e stabilisce nuovi riferimenti: dall’utilizzo di tecnologie rivoluzionarie...

• Christophe Caudrelier New President of Monte Carlo Yachts

  24 November 2018 ( #Monte Carlo Yachts, #Yachting, #Boat Industry, #Yachts, #Superyachts, #Italy, #English Edition )

  The Monte Carlo Yachts S.p.A. General Meeting held yesterday, November 21, 2018, revoked Mrs. Carla Demaria as President and member of the Board of Directors of the Italian shipyard, a subsidiary of the Bénéteau Group. In parallel, on November 22, the...

• Porto Montenegro Damen will increase Bijela shipyard's development

  03 December 2018 ( #Porto Montenegro, #Yachting, #Montenegro, #Adriatic Sea, #Mediterranean Sea, #Boat Industry, #English Edition )

  The consortium of superyacht marina development and operating group Adriatic Marinas and the global ship and superyacht builder Damen, have been working with the Government of Montenegro. Since 2012 the parties have been developing plans to bring about...