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Van der Valk launches its largest yacht yet as 40m MY Shine hits the water
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (670+ words) Written by: Zella Compton Dutch boutique shipyard Van der Valk has launched its largest yacht to date, the 39.92-metre Project EVO. The yacht's been named MY Shine. Now Shine will undergo sea trials and final commissioning ahead of delivery in…...
Canados expands US push with new Gladiator distributor deal
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (447+ words) Written by: Zella Compton Italian shipyard Canados is strengthening its presence in the US market after appointing South Florida brokerage firm Yachting Experts as the American distributor for its Gladiator performance yacht range. The partnership, unveiled during the Miami International…...
ZeroJet and Southern Pacific Boats launch electric Cormorant 490 RIB
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (471+ words) Written by: Zella Compton The launch of the Cormorant Electric 490 brings to fruition a partnership to combine a Southern Pacific Boats" RIB with a ZeroJet 30kW electric jet propulsion system. The new offering is built on a 16-degree aluminium hull. ZeroJet…...
TowPro launches new tracking devices for superyacht operations
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (398+ words) Written by: Marine Industry News Tender monitoring firm TowPro has announced an expansion of its product range, broadening the system from a towing solution for chase boats into a monitoring and tracking platform intended for superyacht operations. The company, which…...
Seaquip 2026: Inaugural edition of B2B event opens in Milan
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (571+ words) Written by: Marine Industry News Seaquip (Mediterranean Yacht & Marine Equipment Trade Fair) 2026 opened its first edition at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy, yesterday (4 March 2026), marking the launch of the new B2B event dedicated to yacht accessories and components. To coincide…...
Aquila Catamarans adds eight dealers for new sailing segment
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (359+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins Aquila Catamarans has appointed eight additional dealers to represent its sailing segment following the launch of its first sailboat. The new appointments bring the company's global dealer network to more than 100 locations. The 50 Sail, Aquila's first…...
Marine Industry News magazine – Issue 19 – Seaquip special
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (205+ words) Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Written by: Darren Holloway As Seaquip " a new B2B trade fair for the Mediterranean yacht and marine equipment industry " is held in Milan, this issue explores the Italian marine landscape. Eight manufacturers and suppliers discuss short-term disruption in the…...
Canadian marine tech firm iNav4U expands into Norway
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (397+ words) Written by: Anna Cummins Canadian marine technology company iNav4U has launched a Nordic subsidiary, iNav4U Nordic AS, in Norway, establishing a permanent base in Scandinavia and extending its operations across North America and Europe. The subsidiary will cover markets in Sweden, Norway,…...
GT Wings secures Lloyd's Register verification for AirWing sea trials
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (447+ words) Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Written by: Chantal Haines GT Wings, the manufacturer of wind propulsion systems to the commercial shipping industry, has secured Lloyd's Register verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWing Jet Sail system. The verification follows ten…...
Fairline Targa UK debuts set for South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2026
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (682+ words) Written by: Chantal Haines The Fairline Targa 47 GT and Fairline Targa 50 Edition will make their UK debut at this year's South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, running 8 to 10 May. Continuing its reputation as a launch platform for standout new models,…...