Sailing roles available in Dubai Sailing roles available in Dubai Dubai Offshore Sailing Club is recruiting! Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC), one of the Middle East's most established and internationally recognised Sailing Clubs, is inviting applications for the role of Chief RYA Cruising Instructor, Racing and Events Manager, and RYA Cruising Instructor. by Dubai Offshore Sailing Club Posted 30 Oct 06:00 PDT Africa charts a course for superyacht growth Africa charts a course for superyacht growth Industry unites to develop a regional strategy Africa's superyacht industry took a major step forward last week with the inaugural meeting of key African superyacht stakeholders, bringing together representatives from government, industry and tourism by Superyacht Cape Town Posted 30 Oct 00:04 PDT Consumer confidence edges lower Consumer confidence edges lower As consumers stay guarded heading into winter U.S. consumer confidence eased slightly in October, slipping to 94.6 from a revised 95.6 in September, according to the latest report from The Conference Board released yesterday. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 29 Oct 17:58 PDT Politics still influencing the marine industry Politics still influencing the marine industry A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The U.S. government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is beginning to strain the economy as economists warn that the longer it continues, the more lasting the effects could be. by Peter Rendle Posted 29 Oct 09:00 PDT Pershing strengthens itpresence in the U.S. Pershing strengthens itpresence in the U.S. Through the exclusive agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts Pershing, an emblem of excellent performance and cutting-edge technology, announces an important exclusive dealership agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts, consolidating its presence in the United States. by Pershing Posted 29 Oct 07:53 PDT Maritimo makes a powerful statement at FLIBS Maritimo makes a powerful statement at FLIBS Australia's premier long-range luxury motor yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Maritimo, Australia's premier manufacturer of long-range luxury motor yachts, will make a commanding impression at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) with a prime new location on FG Dock. by Maritimo Posted 29 Oct 03:25 PDT FLIR launches AI-powered camera systems FLIR launches AI-powered camera systems The debut of the M460 and M560 FLIR, global leader in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, announced the debut of its new flagship series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560. by FLIR Posted 28 Oct 21:48 PDT October ends with several trade announcements October ends with several trade announcements NMMA officially opposed several Section 232 steel and aluminum inclusions requests NMMA officially opposed several Section 232 steel and aluminum inclusions requests. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 28 Oct 20:28 PDT MRAA's Dealer Week 2025 set for December MRAA's Dealer Week 2025 set for December Early-Bird Surge: More than 400 dealer attendees register More than 400 attendees from boat dealerships and marinas have taken advantage of early-bird registration discounts, securing their spots for MRAA's Dealer Week 2025 this December in Tampa, Fla. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 28 Oct 20:15 PDT The Superyacht Life Foundation Honourees unveiled The Superyacht Life Foundation Honourees unveiled Three extraordinary women redefining what yachting can do for the world Tonight, under the stars at the newly inaugurated Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, three remarkable women were celebrated for steering the superyacht industry toward a greater purpose. by Dominique Afacan Posted 28 Oct 17:15 PDT Volvo Penta announces key leadership appointments Volvo Penta announces key leadership appointments For marine business in North America Volvo Penta North America has named Brock Gavin as Vice President of Marine Sales and Service and Jens Bering as Head of Product and Solutions Management for its marine division. by Volvo Penta Posted 28 Oct 11:44 PDT iNav4U and RISE Robotics Partner iNav4U and RISE Robotics Partner To Deliver Reliable, Fluid-Free Autopilot Systems for Yachts iNav4U, creators of Zora, the intelligent operating system for yachts, and RISE Robotics, developers of Beltdraulic fluid-free actuators, has announced a partnership to advance the next generation of yacht automation. by iNav4u Posted 28 Oct 09:08 PDT Azimut & Benetti inaugurate Americas headquarters Azimut & Benetti inaugurate Americas headquarters In the heart of American Yachting at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale The new Americas headquarters at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale celebrate the historic bond between Azimut|Benetti and the United States, strengthening the Group's presence in a market that has always accompanied its success and growth by Azimut Benetti Group Posted 28 Oct 08:37 PDT Saxdor Yachts takes on the Canadian market Saxdor Yachts takes on the Canadian market Cabano Marine serve province of Quebec and DT Powersports & Marine cover province of Ontario Saxdor Yachts is proud to announce its arrival in Canada through two new exclusive dealerships for the distribution of its models in the country, with Cabano Marine serving the province of Quebec & DT Powersports & Marine covering the province of Ontario. by Saxdor Yachts Posted 28 Oct 08:31 PDT U.S. makes progress on Asian trade deals U.S. makes progress on Asian trade deals Frameworks of agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam Last week, President Trump announced reciprocal trade agreements and frameworks of agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 27 Oct 20:57 PDT Prolonged Government shutdown takes its toll Prolonged Government shutdown takes its toll The U.S. government shutdown, now in its fourth week, begins to weigh on U.S. economy The U.S. government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is beginning to strain the economy as economists warn that the longer it continues, the more lasting the effects could be. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 27 Oct 17:43 PDT DAME Design Awards announces 67 nominations DAME Design Awards announces 67 nominations From record-breaking field of entries A total of 146 products originating from manufacturers spanning 37 different countries represents a new high-water mark for the globally recognised competition. by Sandra Huijbregts Posted 27 Oct 11:21 PDT Missed the Tracking and Fleet Monitoring webinar? Missed the Tracking and Fleet Monitoring webinar? Don't worry, you can still watch it! Last Wednesday's webinar on Tracking and Fleet Monitoring was enlightening, with Mark O'Connell - Globalstar GM for EMEA/APAC and Christophe Allan - Advanced Tracking CEO describing how the satellite-based system is helping clients around the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Oct 07:30 PDT Biggest Mentoring Year Yet for The Magenta Project Biggest Mentoring Year Yet for The Magenta Project 10th year of programme sees largest and most diverse cohort to date The Magenta Project has officially launched the 2025/26 edition of its Mentoring Programme, which is now entering its tenth year, by welcoming its largest and most diverse cohort to date. by The Magenta Project Posted 25 Oct 03:14 PDT IBEX 2025: Strong attendance and industry momentum IBEX 2025: Strong attendance and industry momentum The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference wrapped on October 9 The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) wrapped on Thursday, October 9, delivering year-over-year attendance growth and reinforcing its role as North America's premier marine trade event. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Oct 16:03 PDT