Marine Industry News

14/11/2025

MarineMax has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 30 September 2025. For the fourth quarter, revenue totalled $552.2m compared with $563.1m in the same period last year. Same-store sales rose by 2.3 per cent, driven by growth in used boat revenue, finance and insurance income, parts and services, and contributions from superyacht services and marina operations, including IGY....

MarineMax has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 30 September 2025. For the fourth quarter, revenue totalled

14/11/2025

Sustainability and smart tech are no longer future trends in the marine industry — they're current imperatives. From the design table to the engine room, equipment manufacturers are reimagining products to reduce environmental impact, improve performance, and meet the rising expectations of both consumers and regulators. At Metstrade this transformation will be on full display. It's not just where new products are launched — it's where global brands like Scanstrut, Smartgyro, and Vetus, and expanding and niche brands like Frigomar, and Guidi are shaping the conversation, connecting with industry stakeholders, and aligning innovation with responsibility....

Sustainability and smart tech are no longer future trends in the marine industry — they're current imperatives. From the design table to the engine room,

14/11/2025

Barton Marine will showcase its latest product ranges at this year's Metstrade show, highlighting an updated catalogue covering more than 2,000 deck hardware products. The firm will officially launch its new Barton Bulkhead Gland Range on Tuesday (18 November), presenting a solution designed to provide water, vapour, and dust-tight transitions for pipes, tubes, and cables passing through boat bulkheads. The range, available in various sizes, is designed to isolate boat compartments, improving safety and comfort by sealing apertures where pipes, tubes, and cables pass, including on curved surfaces and angled entries....

14/11/2025

Solé Advance has revealed a new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell engineered for integration with marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems. Additionally, used for onboard power generation, the fuel cells have a target output of 76 kW and form part of Solé's broader goals, which include launching high-efficiency product ranges and continuing progress on compatibility with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). ...

Solé Advance has revealed a new Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell engineered for integration with marine electric and hybrid propulsion

14/11/2025

Twisted Marine, the RIB and sportsboat manufacturer, has acquired carbon fibre specialist, KS Composites. The acquisition brings carbon fibre expertise into the Twisted group, enhancing engineering solutions, driving innovation, and securing supply for the next generation of Twisted marine products. Over the past five years, Twisted has expanded its operations, entering the premium marine sector and establishing a special projects division....

Twisted Marine, the RIB and sportsboat manufacturer, has acquired carbon fibre specialist, KS Composites.  The acquisition brings carbon fibre

14/11/2025

Water Revolution Foundation has welcomed Jemma Lampkin to its board of directors. The non-profit believes she will bring insights that reflect the wider ecosystem and will strengthen the sector's influence on its board. Lampkin recently celebrated her decade-long anniversary with AkzoNobel as global commercial director and has also held senior roles in its Aerospace Coatings business. She holds a degree in Psychology from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore....

Water Revolution Foundation has welcomed Jemma Lampkin to its board of directors. The non-profit believes she will bring insights that reflect the wider

14/11/2025

Freedom Boat Club, part of Brunswick Corporation and recognised as the world’s largest boat club network, has announced plans to open a new Australian location at Kalevu Marina on the Georges River, south of Sydney. Set to open in July 2026, Freedom Boat Club Sydney South marks another step in the brand’s Asia-Pacific growth strategy and strengthens its presence in Australia’s expanding recreational boating sector....

Freedom Boat Club, part of Brunswick Corporation and recognised as the world’s largest boat club network, has announced plans to open a new Australian

14/11/2025

Maritime technology firm Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a new capability in its operational platform that enables vessels to share data in real time. Creating what they are calling the world's first "Waze of the seas," the system allows vessels to anticipate risks, respond to real-time events, and navigate with greater confidence and efficiency. Connecting the growing network of 1,000 vessels already equipped with Orca AI technology, …...

Maritime technology firm Orca AI has launched Co-Captain, a new capability in its operational platform that enables vessels to share data in real

13/11/2025

Smart technology is no longer a luxury in the marine world – it’s the new standard. From stabilisation systems that eliminate boat motion to predictive maintenance and seamless connectivity, the boating industry is embracing innovation that simplifies onboard experiences and boosts safety, efficiency and comfort. Tech leaders like Seakeeper, Raymarine, Volvo Penta and Scanstrut are showcasing how cutting-edge, intelligent systems are redefining the future of boating....

Smart technology is no longer a luxury in the marine world – it’s the new standard. From stabilisation systems that eliminate boat motion to predictive

13/11/2025

Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar will present its latest electric outboard systems and battery technologies at Metstrade 2025, taking place from 18 to 20 November in Amsterdam. Over the past year, ExploMar’s systems have been installed on various vessel types, including commercial ferries, leisure craft, passenger boats, and fishing vessels, operating across varied environments. The company’s display will feature the Wave 70+, Wave 150+ and Wave 300 electric outboards, along with the SI battery system....

Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar will present its latest electric outboard systems and battery technologies at Metstrade 2025, taking place from 18

13/11/2025

Dover RNLI has appointed its first female coxswain in the station’s 188-year history. The appointment marks a significant milestone for the lifeboat station, which was established in 1837. Hannah Emory, who has served at Dover RNLI on the UK south coast since 2022, has officially joined the command team following a four-hour coxswain pass-out examination. She began as shore crew in January 2022 before joining the all-weather lifeboat (ALB) crew in August of that year....

Dover RNLI has appointed its first female coxswain in the station’s 188-year history. The appointment marks a significant milestone for the lifeboat

13/11/2025

The next print edition of Marine Industry News (MIN) will be launched at Metstrade 2025, with the team on-site at RAI Amsterdam throughout the show, which runs from 18 to 20 November. The new issue will be distributed to subscribers and available from MIN’s stand (or booth, depending on where you’re from) at Metstrade – 01.583....

The next print edition of Marine Industry News (MIN) will be launched at Metstrade 2025, with the team on-site at RAI Amsterdam throughout the show, which