RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards Volunteers and staff recognised for Global Search & Rescue Excellence Volunteers and staff of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been nominated for four Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards, including the RNLI lifeguards, who are up for Team of the Year during their 25th anniversary. by RNLI Posted 17 May 09:02 UTC Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day You can impact the future of sailing The sailing and maritime media can play an important role in bringing together the global sailing community. by World Sailing Day Posted 16 May 09:18 UTC Ferretti Group Board appoints Stassi Anastassov Ferretti Group Board appoints Stassi Anastassov The Board of Directors of the Company announces the new Chief Executive Officer Ferretti Group S.p.A. (HKEX: 9638 / Euronext Milan: YACHT.MI) announces that the Board of Directors of the Company, following the Annual General Meeting held earlier today, has appointed Mr. Stassi Anastassov as Chief Executive Officer by Ferretti Group Posted 15 May 15:14 UTC Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Ferretti S.p.A Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Ferretti S.p.A Update to corporate calendar following appointment of new board of directors Report on the remuneration policy for the financial year 2026 and on the remuneration paid in the financial year 2025 pursuant to Article 123-ter of the TUF by Ferretti Group Posted 15 May 14:35 UTC Besenzoni accelerates sustainability commitment Besenzoni accelerates sustainability commitment Energy transition and industrial growth for lower impact yachting Exactly halfway through the sustainable development plan adopted by the company in 2022, Besenzoni takes stock of the results achieved. by Besenzoni Posted 15 May 10:43 UTC FFS returns as African Boating Conference sponsor FFS returns as African Boating Conference sponsor Reinforcing commitment to Africa's maritime growth The African Boating Conference is pleased to announce the return of FFS Africa as an official sponsor for ABC 2026, taking place on 20-21 October at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. by African Boating Conference Posted 15 May 08:52 UTC US Lacey Act prosecution of UK yacht firm US Lacey Act prosecution of UK yacht firm Sending a clear warning over use of illegal Myanmar teak The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has welcomed the guilty pleas entered by UK luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International Ltd and its US subsidiary Sunseeker USA Sales for violations of the US Lacey Act. by Environmental Investigation Agency Posted 14 May 15:11 UTC Flexiteek International acquires Flexiteek Denmark Flexiteek International acquires Flexiteek Denmark Europe's highest-volume fabricator of synthetic decking Flexiteek International has announced the acquisition of its Danish distributor, bringing the business into the Flexiteek Group alongside its established operations in the UK, USA, Sweden, and Poland. by Flexiteek International Posted 14 May 13:48 UTC Acquera Yachting enhances its presence in Malta Acquera Yachting enhances its presence in Malta This move reflects company's commitment to reinforcing its role in a key location for its clients. Acquera Yachting announces the strengthening of its presence in Malta with an enhanced local structure led by Karl Naudi, working alongside Mario Micallef, who will coordinate the operational team on the island. by Acquera Yachting Posted 14 May 09:10 UTC The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market Report produced by Deloitte in partnership with Confindustria Nautica The global market for new boat builds in the 2023-2025 period has stabilised (-2.1%, standing at €33.3 billion), however the Italian boatbuilding industry has managed to buck the global market trend (at around +5% in the 2023-2025 period). by Italian Marine Industry Association Posted 14 May 04:38 UTC New Tiwal 3R Max New Tiwal 3R Max Pure sensations, from Trunk to Ocean After selling more than 3,300 dinghies worldwide, Tiwal, the pioneer of high-performance inflatable sailboats, unveils the Tiwal 3R Max. by Marie Duval Posted 13 May 09:10 UTC Pioneer Yachts delivers solar electric autonomy Pioneer Yachts delivers solar electric autonomy Models powered by a coherent, reliable solar-electric system Pioneer Yachts has emerged to fill a gap in the market. When looking for a reliable, solar-electric yacht designed for reliable operation at sea, founder and CEO Mike Frank realised the perfect model for him did not yet exist. by Pioneer Yachts Posted 13 May 09:00 UTC Team Malizia & ifm Announce Technical Partnership Team Malizia & ifm Announce Technical Partnership Focussed on advancing data-driven offshore racing technology The renowned sensor manufacturer ifm and the international offshore racing Team Malizia, led by skipper Boris Herrmann, announce their technical partnership focussed on advancing data-driven offshore racing technology. by Team Malizia Posted 13 May 08:55 UTC Davide Besnati speaks at Sardinia Nautical Fair Davide Besnati speaks at Sardinia Nautical Fair Connecting startups and local maritime companies Davide Besnati, founder of the Besnati brand, took part in the fifth edition of the Sardinia Nautical Fair, where he delivered a speech during the "Blue Match Sardegna" talk, an initiative aimed at connecting startups and local companies. by Besnati Posted 13 May 07:12 UTC Savvy Navvy scales global chart coverage Savvy Navvy scales global chart coverage Through advanced geospatial data processing Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy has developed an in-house approach to processing and reconciling fragmented hydrographic data - combining official hydrographic data with expert geospatial data analysis. by Savvy Navvy Posted 13 May 05:56 UTC IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts IPS Hybrid propulsion system for yachts Volvo Penta prepares to launch new system Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. by AB Volvo Penta Posted 13 May 05:51 UTC Ancasta strengthens sales team Ancasta strengthens sales team With appointment of powerboat specialist Ancasta International Boat Sales has appointed experienced powerboat specialist David Jones as a sales broker at its Lymington office. by Ancasta International Boat Sales Posted 12 May 11:00 UTC Athena Pathway and Weil announce partnership Athena Pathway and Weil announce partnership To support the next generation of talent Athena Pathway is proud to announce a new partnership with global elite law firm Weil, marking a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the development of future talent across sport and beyond. by Athena Pathway Posted 11 May 16:26 UTC Falmouth Invests £50k in Superyacht Moorings Falmouth Invests £50k in Superyacht Moorings New self-fendering Frigate and Caldy Buoys also suit large commercial vessels Falmouth Harbour has reinforced its position as one of the UK's leading deep-water ports with a £50,000 investment in new high-capacity mooring buoys, designed to support the evolving needs of superyachts and large commercial vessels. by Falmouth Harbour Posted 11 May 16:09 UTC Nimbus Group to simplify choice across model range Nimbus Group to simplify choice across model range Returning to its roots by reintroducing the original product names Nimbus Group's (publ) brand Nimbus is returning to its roots by reintroducing the original product names Sport Cruiser for boats in the WTC series and Coupé Cruiser for its coupé boats. by Nimbus Group Posted 11 May 14:49 UTC