IBEX attracts increased attendance - MarineBusinessWorld North America newsletter
by Peter Rendle 21 Oct 06:31 PDT
IBEX energizes marine industry with successful 2026 show © IBEX
The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced it closed its 2026 Show with year-over-year increases in attendance and show-floor traffic.
The show welcomed more than 7,700 industry professionals from over 55 countries and featured 701 exhibitors, including 103 first-time exhibitors.
NMMA, alongside the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the European Boating Industry (EBI), recently launched a global industry questionnaire to assess the recreational marine sector's readiness to adopt a harmonised Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. The project aims to establish a consistent, science-based approach that can be used internationally to measure and communicate the environmental impacts of recreational craft across their lifecycle.
Last week, the California Fish and Game Commission acted on a series of petitions proposing new marine protected areas and changes to existing MPA boundaries and recreational fishing access. These decisions followed years of review, scientific evaluation and public input. The Commission moved forward with a few petitions while declining others.
With production now under way in the US, Saxdor Yachts returns to Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with an expanded local network and its latest models, reinforcing the brand's long-term commitment to growth in the American market. Saxdor, now part of Malibu Boats Inc, returns to the Show marking a new phase in the company's growth and commitment to the North American market.
Vortex Marine, innovator of marine navigation technologies, has announced the launch of Scout, a portable marine navigator built to help boaters see more of the water they are traversing. The 10.1-inch device brings satellite imagery, electronic navigational charts, weather and live vessel information onto one screen that can move from the helm to belowdecks or into a tender.
VETUS introduces an all-new hybrid propulsion solution for its M-Line 2-cylinder diesel engines, offering a seamless combination of silent electric cruising and dependable diesel power. The VETUS Hybrid Set is designed for both retrofit projects and new builds, making it easy to add hybrid capability to a compatible VETUS M-Line 2-cylinder engine, without replacing an existing propulsion setup. For new systems, the Hybrid Set enables electric cruising from the start.
Henri-Lloyd launched three versions of the popular Breeze jacket offering three levels of weather protection, wide choice of colours and dedicated men's and women's fits. The new Breeze, Cool Breeze and Polar Breeze jackets are available now and will be on show at Metstrade in Amsterdam. Choose the level of warmth and protection appropriate to different roles and seasons.
The Yacht Racing Forum will return to Amsterdam on 19-20 November, bringing together the people who shape the sport of sailing and yacht racing. Over two days, leading figures from the marine industry, events, sport, technology and media will share their expertise, and debate the challenges facing our sport.
What's the link between loudspeakers and boats? If boat usage/ownership has changed, then how about some of the companies/builders in the industry? For Gulf Craft, the brands guide people through a wide offer, but the distinctions not only have to be real, but marked. Majesty and Nomad yachts and superyachts, Oryx cabin cruisers, and SilverCat power catamarans are not supposed to be slightly altered versions of the same idea.
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