North Sails Apparel Appoints Maurizio Priano as Chief Brand Officer
North Sails Apparel has appointed Maurizio Priano as Chief Brand Officer with responsibility for brand, product and marketing strategy.
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Suzuki Italia Marks 50 Years of Marine Outboard Development
Suzuki Italia is marking its 50th anniversary, tracing an outboard history in Italy from early two-strokes to today’s 350hp four-stroke range.
Mercury Vessel Interface Module Adds Safety Interlocks Between Outboards and Boat Systems
Mercury Marine has introduced the Vessel Interface Module, allowing outboard propulsion to react automatically to the position of onboard equipment.
Saxdor Integrates Simrad AutoCaptain Autonomous Docking System
Saxdor Yachts has become the first boatbuilder outside the US to integrate Simrad AutoCaptain, an autonomous docking and manoeuvring system.
Sessa Marine Appoints Azzurro as Exclusive Turkey Dealer
Sessa Marine has appointed Azzurro as its Turkey dealer, extending Sessa Yachts and Key Largo sales and service through a multi-office network.
Raymarine Commercial Launches MyRA 2.0 Web Voyage-Planning Platform
Teledyne Raymarine Commercial has launched MyRA 2.0, a browser-based voyage-planning platform linking route validation, compliance and ship-shore workflows.
North Sails Germany Names Eckhard Kaller as Country Leader
North Sails Germany has appointed Eckhard Kaller to lead the business as long-serving managing director Stefan Matschuk retires.
Sessa Marine Key Largo 25 Wins 2026 Design Innovation Award
Sessa Marine’s Key Largo 25 has won the 2026 Design Innovation Award for boats under 10 metres following its official presentation in Genoa.
Yanmar Marine Hydrogen Fuel-Cell System Gains DNV Type Approval
Yanmar Power Solutions has secured DNV type approval for its GH-FC modular maritime hydrogen fuel-cell system with outputs from 80kW to 320kW.
Kayak Distribution Acquires RAILBLAZA Marine Accessories Brand
Kayak Distribution has acquired RAILBLAZA, adding the marine mounting-system specialist to a portfolio of kayak and paddlesports brands.
C & T Composites Ships First Catalina Yacht After Production Restart
C & T Composites has shipped its first completed Catalina yacht since acquiring Catalina Yachts assets and restarting production in Florida.
Swanwick Yachting Showcase Confirms 2027 Return After Debut Sales
The Swanwick Yachting Showcase will return in 2027 after its appointment-led 2026 debut generated new and used boat sales and further buyer enquiries.
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