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Reflecting on the past 12 months and what 2025 has to offer, MIN sat down with several marine businesses to hear their woes, their highs and their hopes for the next 12 months.

Seaquip, the Mediterranean yacht and marine equipment trade fair scheduled to run 4 to 6 March 2026, is significantly enlarging and strengthening its organisation team ahead of the B2B event.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has revealed Parker Adams as the new on-site yacht broker partner.

Italian boatbuilder Apreamare has expanded its international dealer network with three new distribution agreements, strengthening its presence in Europe and Australia.

Following the record-breaking success of Metstrade 2024, the 2025 edition of the largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials, technology and systems for the global leisure marine industry is garnering strong interest and early bookings...

Seldén Mast has announced three new appointments as part of its ongoing expansion.

SMS Group has appointed David McCarthy as operations director to its newly acquired interior outfit and marine refurbishment headquarters based in Southampton, UK.  

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Nimbus Group has released its year-end report for 2024, covering the financial period from 1 January to 31 December 2024.

The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.

Superyacht Cape Town director Veda Pretorius has confirmed the inaugural African Boating Conference is set to take place on 21-22 October 2025 at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, has teamed up with Clean Sailors on the University’s Sustainable Design and Innovation module where students explore sustainability within fashion – utilising minimal waste, surface te...

British boatbuilding company Pearl Yachts has announced the passing of its owner, Margaret Whittaker OBE, who died on Sunday (2 February 2025) at her home in Palma de Mallorca. She was 76.

The SF Group, a marina construction and development company based in Sweden, has announced the start of the marina excavation works of Port Nimara, a maritime destination set to redefine Anguilla’s economic and tourism landscape.

Italian boatbuilder Benetti has appointed Matthew Walford as area manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective since 1 February 2025.

Rooster, a UK-based manufacturer of technical clothing and parts for the marine industry, has appointed Performans Yelken as its official distributor in Turkey.

Aquaspirit UK will debut the Spirit 700, a 7m RIB, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (19-28 September 2025).

Superyacht brokerage and management company, Ocean Independence is expanding its network and adding a location in the United Arab Emirates to its portfolio.

Maritime UK Solent is calling on businesses and innovators across the region to take part in a unique opportunity to propel their maritime decarbonisation projects forward through the national Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round Six (C...

Emma Wilson marked her return to Olympic class racing with a resounding victory at the 2025 season opener, as teammate Islay Watson picked up bronze.