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Oceanco acquires additional facilities

Oceanco has expanded its facilities in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, with the purchase of an additional 13,400sqm site. The business complex was originally built in 1960 and...

New trailerable Duchy 25 from Cockwells

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has launched its new Duchy 25 ahead of her global debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The new...

Remembering Steve Elario, charter and sales broker

Steve Elario, Northrop & Johnson charter and sales broker, has died following a lengthy career in the yachting industry. Originally from Newburyport, Massachusetts, Steve made...

Turkey introduces 8% tax on yachts

Turkey has introduced an 8% tax on yachts, cutters, motorboats and other pleasure craft. The Special Consumption Tax ends a zero-rate exemption that had applied...

Celsus UK founder steps down

After more than 20 years leading car and marine audio supplier Celsus UK, Paul Baker has handed over the reigns to his son Mark. Paul,...

Contrasting trends for the French nautical industry

Despite a context marked by post-Covid inflation, economic uncertainties and changing consumer habits - last minute - the French nautical sector continues to hold...

Yacht building recovery expected for 2026/2027

After a decline in 2025 due to tariff uncertainties, a recovery in global yacht building is expected in 2026/2027. The latest report by Deloitte in...

YachtWorld collaborates with Colnago Yachts

Global online boating marketplace, YachtWorld, has announced an exclusive collaboration with Croatian sport yachts builder Colnago Yachts. The announcement also marks Colnago Yachts’ formal expansion...

MarineMax opens flagship center

MarineMax has opened its flagship Fort Myers Yacht Sales and Service Center. The 23-acre waterfront property is designed to support Southwest Florida’s boating community. "Our new...