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Investments, partnerships and market signals, with context on why they matter.
Metstrade 2026 Gives Marine Startups a Dedicated Stage
Yachting Ventures has announced the first exhibitors for two dedicated startup areas at Metstrade 2026, with Fort Insurance supporting the programme.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Azimut Builds Its New Zealand Presence with The Nautical Group
The Nautical Group has become Azimut’s official New Zealand dealer, combining new yacht sales with warranty, servicing and continuing owner support.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Marine West Extends Fountaine Pajot Distribution into the Indian Ocean
Through Destination Yacht, Marine West is extending Fountaine Pajot catamaran distribution to the Seychelles, Mauritius and Reunion, with charter management also planned in two markets.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
Liebherr Tower Crane Brings a New Approach to Shipyard Lifting
Niederstatter is positioning the Liebherr 630 EC-H 40 as a lifting solution that combines controlled component handling with more usable shipyard quay space.
5 October 2026 · 1 min read
AMAALA and Shura Secure Operating Licences on the Red Sea
Operating licences for two Red Sea Global marinas advance a connected coastal offering for yacht owners, captains and guests.
4 October 2026 · 1 min read
PORT 32 Strengthens Fort Lauderdale’s Yacht Service Offering
Expanded service capabilities and new leadership bring a broader maintenance and refit offering to PORT 32’s New River facility.
4 October 2026 · 1 min read
Azimut Joins Ferrari Hypersail with a Dedicated Test-Support Yacht
Azimut’s Ferrari Hypersail partnership combines a specialised Fly 72 tow boat with support for the ocean-racing project’s operations in Livorno.
2 October 2026 · 2 min read
MIASF Promotes Gabriella Ramirez to Marketing and Brand Manager
Gabriella Ramirez takes on a broader communications role at the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, covering brand strategy, member publications and programme promotion.
2 October 2026 · 1 min read
Italian Boating Revenue Reaches €8.72 Billion for 2025
New industry figures put Italian recreational boating turnover at €8.72 billion in 2025, up 1.4 percent, while pointing to different conditions across market segments.
30 September 2026 · 1 min read
Joe Hill Joins Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to Lead Brokerage
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has appointed Joe Hill as Senior Sales Broker and Brokerage Director, reinforcing the distributor’s sales and brokerage work in the UK and Ireland.
30 September 2026 · 1 min read
Jeddah's Next Yachting Ambition Is Behind the Scenes
Sela and ICON Saudi have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a dedicated yacht-maintenance facility in Jeddah. The proposal addresses a practical question for the Red Sea's growing yachting network: where major servicing will take place as more yachts use the region.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read
IL Monte Galala Moves from Marina Planning to Operation
Tatweer Misr has signed a new agreement appointing IGY Marinas to operate IL Monte Galala Marina on Egypt's Red Sea coast. The step advances a relationship that began with marina planning and signals a more concrete operating framework for the planned waterfront destination.
26 September 2026 · 2 min read