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NewsMood index: EU business, consumer survey results for May
Economic sentiment broadly stable in EU and eurozone; job expectations pick up
NewsX Shore CEO on restructuring, rebuilding trust, and the electric boating future
René Hansen speaks exclusively to IBI about the company’s emergence from bankruptcy, the new ownership structure backing its recovery, and his vision for leading the transition to electric boating across global markets
NewsSwedish boat builder declared bankrupt
Marell Boats collapses after financial difficulties tied to Norwegian police contracts
NewsNew Ferretti Group CEO outlines vision for market growth
Nine days into his role, Stassi Anastassov shared his strategy at the Venice Boat Show, targeting new wealth creators while balancing artistry, technology, and Italian heritage
NewsFinnish boat designer Sakari Mattila: a man of mystery and success
Finnish boat designer Sakari Mattila has spent decades quietly reshaping the industry, creating some of its most recognisable brands while challenging convention with bold ideas and an unconventional path to success
NewsCentury Boats to relaunch
Florida investment firm commits US$20m to re-establish 100-year-old fibreglass boat brand
NewsBrazilian builder targets 50% export share with $8m infrastructure investment
The company’s strategy targets regions with strong demand for premium vessels
NewsICASA blocks ministerial push to relax BEE rules amid mounting Starlink pressure
South Africa’s telecoms regulator has rejected the Minister of Communications’ proposal to relax Black Economic Empowerment requirements for service providers
MarinasAbandoned Russian yachts stranded in Finnish marinas face uncertain future
Hundreds of Russian-owned boats remain stored in Finnish ports three years after sanctions cut off owner access
NewsHow Dutch builder Van der Valk delivered a textbook ownership transition
The yard’s 2024 management buyout brought ownership stability, fresh capital, and a full orderbook in less than two years
NewsOff The Hook Yachts sees record FQ1
OTH joins the handful of US marine companies which saw better-than-expected performance at the start of calendar 2026
NewsAzimut CCO outlines Asian strategy at Singapore Yachting Festival
Enrico Chiaussa, chief commercial officer EMEA-APAC at Azimut Yachts, talks to IBI about navigating Asia’s evolving luxury yacht market
NewsTough year for Honda
Automobile, motorcycle and outboard engine builder reports first-ever financial loss as weak EV market drags down earnings
NewsHighfield expands beyond aluminium tenders with fibreglass ADV line
CEO Paul Blanc outlines the Chinese-French RIB manufacturer’s growth strategy
NewsSuzuki reports record revenues despite lower profits
Revenues climb to record ¥6,293bn, while operating profits sink to ¥622.9bn as higher raw material costs weigh on earnings
NewsSwisspath, TAG Yachting merge to form integrated services group
New Swisspath TAG Yachting business combines sales, charter, management and ownership support across the European superyacht market
NewsTwin Vee revenues up as losses mount
US boat builder reports Q1 net loss of US$2.0m despite 10% revenue increase
NewsMarineMax sees hope on the horizon despite market conditions
The mega global dealer, marina and yacht services operator identifies encouraging signs for the remainder of 2026, though recovery may hinge on consumer confidence
NewsVolvo Penta unveils new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system
The Swedish power solutions manufacturer set to take a significant step towards its goal of producing fully electric propulsion systems by releasing a 700hp-1000hp (515kW-735kW) parallel hybrid propulsion system later this year
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