Mastervolt® MLI Ultra 24/6000 RINA Type Approval Mastervolt® MLI Ultra 24/6000 RINA Type Approval One of the world's most respected classification societies in the marine industry Mastervolt, a global leader in innovative high-performance power solutions, has announced that its MLI Ultra 24/6000 lithium-ion battery has been awarded Type Approval from RINA. by Kimberly Chapman Posted 6 Feb 01:16 PST MasterCraft Boat Holdings and MPC combine MasterCraft Boat Holdings and MPC combine Creating a diversified portfolio of proven recreational marine brands MasterCraft Boat Holdings and Marine Products Corporation announced that they have entered into an agreement under which MasterCraft will acquire Marine Products in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $232.2 million, net of acquired cash. by Marine Products Corporation Posted 5 Feb 16:52 PST Suntex expands at Lake Lewisville - Dallas, Texas Suntex expands at Lake Lewisville - Dallas, Texas With acquisition of Eagle Point Marina Suntex, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, the nation's premier owner and operator of recreational marina properties, announced today the acquisition of Eagle Point Marina in Lewisville, Texas. by Suntex Marinas Posted 5 Feb 11:14 PST LCI Industries Q4 & Full Year 2025 results LCI Industries Q4 & Full Year 2025 results Conference Call scheduled for February 18, 2026 LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. by Lippert Posted 5 Feb 09:12 PST Godfrey Pontoon Boats receives Innovation Award Godfrey Pontoon Boats receives Innovation Award For 2026 Sanpan Pontoon at the 2026 Minneapolis Boat Show Godfrey Pontoon Boats announced today its 2026 Sanpan model has been awarded the 2026 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award in the pontoon category. by Godfrey Pontoons Posted 5 Feb 07:19 PST Nimbus Group – Fourth Quarter Report 2025 Nimbus Group – Fourth Quarter Report 2025 “Robust measures for improved results in a continued weak market” "During the quarter, we implemented several robust measures to sharpen our commercial capabilities, increase efficiency, and reduce our costs. I am confident that these measures will have the intended impact and contribute to improved results". by Nimbus Group Posted 5 Feb 06:44 PST Aquila Catamarans to launch two new models Aquila Catamarans to launch two new models In eight-boat line up at Miami International Boat Show Aquila Catamarans will launch its 50 Sail and 45 Sport models with world debuts at this year's Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), February 11-15. by Aquila Posted 4 Feb 08:15 PST The early boat show scene reports strong sales The early boat show scene reports strong sales A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, and the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, took place last weekend amid challenging external conditions. by Peter Rendle Posted 4 Feb 08:00 PST Miami Innovation Awards judges announced Miami Innovation Awards judges announced Set to evaluate product entries with winners to be announced on Feb. 12 The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 3 Feb 09:04 PST ASA joins coalition to reduce boat property taxes ASA joins coalition to reduce boat property taxes Reduce the property taxes charged on boats in the Palmetto State Last week, nine organizations from the recreational fishing and boating community sent a letter to the South Carolina Senate asking the body to advance H.3858, which would reduce the property taxes charged on boats in the Palmetto State. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 3 Feb 08:14 PST February 2026 high tide flooding predictions February 2026 high tide flooding predictions Flooding is not likely in any of the 213 harbors for which NOAA offers predictions After several active months that saw many harbors experience so-called "sunny day" flooding events, most of the country will experience a reprieve this month. by US Harbors Posted 3 Feb 01:25 PST GranOcean expands global presence GranOcean expands global presence Power catamaran builder reports growth across W-Series deliveries Power catamaran builder reports growth across W-Series deliveries, X-Series yachts in build, and first U.S. show appearance at PBIBS 2026. by GranOcean Posted 31 Jan 08:28 PST New York, Minneapolis Boat Shows encouraging sales New York, Minneapolis Boat Shows encouraging sales Amid challenging external conditions that impacted attendance The Discover Boating® New York Boat Show® took place last weekend amid challenging external conditions that impacted attendance in both markets. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 31 Jan 05:47 PST Hefring's IMAS now available on LightHouse OS Hefring's IMAS now available on LightHouse OS The IMAS Helm serves as an intelligent co-pilot for vessel operators Hefring Marine, a leader in marine artificial intelligence solutions, today announced that its Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) is now available as an approved integration on Raymarine's LightHouse operating system. by Hefring Marine Posted 30 Jan 03:03 PST Africa Superyacht Working Group momentum builds Africa Superyacht Working Group momentum builds Recently acknowledged by Maritime Review Africa as a 2025 Headliner Established to ensure the inaugural African Boating Conference delivered tangible outcomes rather than conversation alone, the Africa Superyacht Working Group is emerging as a credible force shaping the future of superyacht sector across the continent. by Superyacht Cape Town Posted 30 Jan 02:58 PST Avikus milestone in autonomous vessel operation Avikus milestone in autonomous vessel operation With the launch of NEUBOAT Control Avikus, HD Hyundai's specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced today the launch of the next evolution in its NEUBOAT autonomous vessel system, NEUBOAT Control. by Avikus Posted 29 Jan 16:30 PST Caribbean C40 takes shape ahead of global launch Caribbean C40 takes shape ahead of global launch The rebirth of one of Australia's most storied boat brands The latest production development photos of the highly anticipated Caribbean C40 have been released, offering the most detailed look yet at the rebirth of one of Australia's most storied boat brands. by Caribbean Boats Posted 29 Jan 07:49 PST Virgin Islands Boating Expo set for May 2026 Virgin Islands Boating Expo set for May 2026 The Caribbean's bespoke boating exhibition There's no waiting in line at VIBE—only stepping aboard. Returning to IGY's award-winning Yacht Haven Grande Marina on St. Thomas, May 14-16, 2026, for its third year, the VIBE delivers a hands-on, bespoke alternative to the traditional boat show. by Carol Bareuther Posted 28 Jan 10:17 PST The award season is in full swing The award season is in full swing A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show. by Peter Rendle Posted 28 Jan 08:00 PST IMTRA continues growth IMTRA continues growth With hires of experienced professionals in sales and product management IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today it has made a number of key appointments on the heels of a long-time employee retiring. by IMTRA Posted 27 Jan 22:27 PST