IBI - International Boat Industry

Beneteau general manager to step down in June after challenging year Full-year 2025 results confirm soft market but forward orders suggest possible growth in 2026 f.mtr.cool/vrhjlgyztt #ibi #ibinews

MasterCraft grows Texas dealer network By Craig Ritchie Watersports towboat builder strengthens south central US footprint f.mtr.cool/tejihiuekh #ibi #ibinews  #CraigRitchie

Florida marina to reopen after US$15m redevelopment By Craig Ritchie Legacy Harbour Marina ribbon cutting scheduled for May following extensive work to repair Hurricane Ian damage f.mtr.cool/horvejyvxj #ibi #ibinews #marinas

Bimini concerned about declining boat traffic linked to increased fees By Tony Esposito The Bahamas is reviewing its 2025 boating fee hike amid concerns over its impact on the tourism economy f.mtr.cool/mvktibsnls #ibi #ibinews #TonyEsposito

New event places Nice firmly on the sustainable boating roadmap By David Robinson Nice Boating Tomorrow features 80+ exhibitors, a forum, and a wide range of activities f.mtr.cool/lpmkcxfbsj #ibi #ibinews #DavidRobinson

Dolphin-inspired robot to clean up oil slicks With design ideas from dolphins and sea urchins, a new type of robot could autonomously clear oil slicks without harming the water quality f.mtr.cool/wbmmwvdfmz #ibi #ibinews #ibipulse

Italian builders report strong order books but headwinds remain Subscriber-only, By David Robinson IBI reviews the latest developments at a number of Italy’s major yards and gauges industry prospects.. f.mtr.cool/vhghbjtmil #ibi #ibinews #ibiSubscriberonly #DavidRobinson

US marina redevelopment could continue despite FBI probe By Tony Esposito New momentum is building for the long-delayed Riviera Beach marina project in Florida f.mtr.cool/ytcleqxgsi #ibi #ibinews #marinas

2025 Newport show generates $22.5m economic impact The event drew 30,000 attendees, creating $78m in boat sales and $2.9m in tax revenue for Rhode Island f.mtr.cool/lrauxryyyx #ibi #ibinews

Candela raises €30m amid soaring oil prices, production in good speed By Lars-Åke Redéen The funding round brings total capital raised to €129m, establishing the company as the world’s best-funded electric.. f.mtr.cool/hjbgotbkhd #ibi #ibinews  #LarsÅkeRedéen

YARE concludes with 2,600 meetings and 600 guests at three-day refit event This year’s event brought industry leaders from four continents to Tuscany, reinforcing its role in the global marine supply chain f.mtr.cool/xpgznuwuxd #ibi #ibinews

Stockholm show wraps up amid challenges and ownership transition By Lars-Åke Redéen Visitor numbers down 18.7% at the 89th edition, with 250 boats and 19 premieres f.mtr.cool/mnillphsqi #ibi #ibinews  #LarsÅkeRedéen

Metstrade 2026 sees record demand, organiser unveils new plans This year’s show will return to Amsterdam with enhanced zones, a streamlined layout, and expanded opportunities for the global leisure marine industry f.mtr.cool/dlppwsrsxf #ibi #ibinews

Yanmar Marine makes key executive appointment New director of operations to enhance YMI’s operational standards f.mtr.cool/siqftvfpyf #ibi #ibinews

AI supplements spoofed GPS in conflict zones With geopolitical uncertainty, machine learning systems are helping to fill the gap created by GPS spoofing and AIS switch-off f.mtr.cool/pdvmmvyvtq #ibi #ibinews #ibipulse

Zipwake appoints new CEO By Lars-Åke Redéen Markus Zetterström to lead Swedish interceptor specialist’s strategic development f.mtr.cool/jfxnfjqfbe #ibi #ibinews  #LarsÅkeRedéen

Leadership change at Brunswick By Craig Ritchie Navan GM Vittorio Bichucher takes on additional responsibility as president of Venture Boat Group f.mtr.cool/dwfjtlkoso #ibi #ibinews #CraigRitchie

Date set for the IBI Summit 2026: Uniting industry leaders for a second edition The 2nd IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, returns on June 3rd, bringing top industry leaders together for insights and networking f.mtr.cool/vhixgghije #ibi #ibinews #ibisummit

Middle East Update: Gulf industry faces challenges following DIBS delay Subscriber-only, By Mike Derrett IBI speaks with Samer Al Adem of Yas Marina on the impact of the Dubai International... f.mtr.cool/bwejrtyynp #ibi #ibinews #ibiSubscriberonly #MikeDerrett

Seaward Automation selects Savvy Navvy for chart integration on Command platform New partnership combines advanced vessel management with intuitive navigation charts f.mtr.cool/fwvdpbnakz #ibi #ibinews