Women in Marine Panel Set for METSTRADE 2026
METSTRADE has confirmed the 2026 Women in the Marine Industry International panel, bringing together senior leaders from Navico, West Marine, The Magenta Project and …
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British Marine Training Academy Adds Clegg Gifford Partnership
British Marine has named commercial insurance broker Clegg Gifford as Course Partner for its new digital Training Academy ahead of the platform’s Southampton launch.
Axopar 38 Range Earns Two Major European Award Nominations
Two versions of Axopar’s new 38 platform have been recognised by separate European award programmes, highlighting the different roles the 11.85-metre range is designed …
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Webasto Brings New Marine Comfort Systems to IBEX 2026
Webasto will use IBEX 2026 in Tampa to present a broad marine-comfort package spanning compact air-conditioning, heating, roof and shade systems for boatbuilders and …
Wooden Boat Stage Expands at Southampton Boat Show 2026
Southampton International Boat Show is expanding its Wooden Boat Stage for 2026 with practical demonstrations, career sessions and hands-on activities for younger visitors.
Highfield ADV9 Earns Two Major European Award Nominations
Highfield Boats’ 9.20m ADV9 has been nominated for both the Best of Boats Award 2026 and the European Powerboat of the Year 2027 in …
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Anura Takes Amphibious Boat Systems to IBEX 2026
New Zealand manufacturer Anura will exhibit its amphibious boat systems at IBEX 2026, including solutions already fitted to recreational RIBs under 12 metres.
Garmin and DAN Link inReach SOS Support for Dive Emergencies
Garmin and Divers Alert Network have linked their emergency-support systems so active DAN members using inReach can make their membership details available during a …
Navico Group and Elettromedia Partner on Integrated Marine Audio
Navico Group and Elettromedia have announced a strategic partnership intended to bring marine audio more closely into connected onboard electronics and control systems.
Solé Advance SK-80 Marine Diesel Set for Southampton Debut
Engines Plus will present the new Solé Advance SK-80 at Southampton 2026, giving the 76hp four-cylinder marine diesel its first public boat-show appearance.
New US Tariffs Put Canadian Recreational Boats in Focus
New US trade measures scheduled to take effect on 15 September include several categories of recreational boats imported from Canada, according to NMMA and …
Saxdor Brings 340 GTWA and 320 GTO to Cannes 2026
Saxdor used Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 to showcase the 340 GTWA and 320 GTO alongside larger models, highlighting two under-12m options in its range.
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