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Haven Knox-Johnston Becomes Title Sponsor of Crick Boat Show
Thursday, 12 September 2024Haven Knox-Johnston, the boat insurance specialists, has announced a three-year title sponsorship agreement with the Crick Boat Show.
Azimut|Benetti – order book valued at €2.6 billion and new investment revealed
Thursday, 12 September 2024Azimut|Benetti Group has detailed its financial results for the year 2023/2024, with revenues of €1.3 billion and a predicted 15 per cent growth forecast for the following year.
Baltic Sea conquered by Candela’s electric C-8: no range anxiety
Thursday, 12 September 2024Citing 95 per cent lower costs than a fossil-fuel-powered boat, a team has crossed between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Åland twice in one day. A group of Swedes drove a hydrofoiling Candela C-8 there and back (150 nautica...
Pardo GT75 markets itself as a ‘luxurious villa’
Thursday, 12 September 2024Pardo has introduced its new flagship to the world via Cannes, the GT75. It measures nearly 23 metres in length and features elements such as the reverse bow and forward-leaning windshield. The launch comes wrapped in a PR package of ‘villa...
Upcycling yachts just became a ‘thing’, thanks to Discovery Yachts
Thursday, 12 September 2024Discovery Yachts is grasping environmental responsibilities by the horns and has launched what it is billing as the world’s first upcycled yacht brand. Although doing up old yachts has long been a pastime of many, and talking about it the p...
Double superyacht whammy for Quick Group with air-lock door and Riviera anchoring system
Thursday, 12 September 2024Strategic acquisitions of Nemo and Sanguineti in 2023 have directly impacted on a significant product development process for Quick Group (manufacturer and supplier for yacht and superyacht sectors), which has debuted two new products at Cannes i...
Nanni presents new range of generators for superyachts
Thursday, 12 September 2024Nanni has unveiled its brand-new range of John Deere-based generators, with the Q4500-45ST50 model, at Cannes (Palais 125). They’re designed specifically for the superyacht market with power ratings from 45 to 98 kWe.
Axopar launches new fully electric sub-brand AX/E
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Innovative adventure boatbuilder Axopar has announced a new brand – AX/E – and within this brand two fully electric boat models.
Williams Jet Tenders unveils electric EvoJet
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Williams Jet Tenders, a leader in jet-powered luxury tenders, has unveiled the all-new electric EvoJet, an evolution of its EvoJet 70 model. The new EvoJet 70E combines the luxury features of its predecessor, which was launched in 2019, with zero...
Garmin launches new marine cameras for easier docking
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Global marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin has launched a range of high-definition cameras designed to enhance proximity awareness and confidence at the dock and built for Garmin chartplotters.
Dromeas Yachts forms new European entity and moves production to Poland
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Dromeas Yachts has established a new European company, Dromeas Yachts sp. z o. o., to oversee its operations and production within Europe. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader initiative to expand production capacity and str...
Outer Reef Yachts merges with Lynx Yachts in the Netherlands
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Outer Reef Yachts, a leading manufacturer of long-range motor yachts, has announced a strategic merger with Dutch shipyard Lynx Yachts, marking a significant expansion of its global operations. The merger is aimed at enhancing Outer Reef’s ...
Mercury Marine introduces new V6 outboards
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has introduced two new Racing outboard engines, the 150R and 200R, at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Fischer Panda UK to Showcase New Marine Power Concept at Southampton Boat Show
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Fischer Panda UK debuts it’s latest offering from its extensive range of systems at this year’s show. In partnership with Clayton Power, Fischer Panda UK’s portfolio has expanded to offer a unique, versatile, all-in-one power sol...
Mercury Marine unveils new 150R/200R V6 outboards during Cannes Yachting Festival
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Mercury Marine and Mercury Racing launched two new Racing outboards on the opening day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. In addition, this week Mercury also announced new colour options for the 150hp FourStroke and introduced a new mid-range Jet ou...
PRINCESS YACHTS REVEALS NEW BRAND POSITIONING: ‘DISTINCTION IN DETAIL’
Wednesday, 11 September 2024Princess Yachts has revealed a new brand positioning, summed up in the new brand line: ‘Distinction in Detail’.
Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 opens
Tuesday, 10 September 2024The Cannes Yachting Festival opens its gates today with 700 vessels on display by more than 640 exhibitors.
Groupe Beneteau: ‘innovation key to bouncing back’ – Cannes report
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Groupe Beneteau has shared its vision, unveiled new launches and discussed how it is navigating an ‘uncertain market’ at Cannes Yachting Festival, which opens today and runs 10-15 September.
Azimut & Volvo Penta present new hybrid-electric yacht at Cannes
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Azimut and Volvo Penta will debut the world’s first yacht featuring a combination of Volvo Penta’s Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) and hybrid power at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival, which opens today (10 September).
Pendennis acquires majority stake in Cockwells
Tuesday, 10 September 2024Pendennis Shipyard has taken a majority interest in Cornish boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding.
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