International Marine News
Indonesia’s first international full-service marina opens its first stage in Bali
This month was one for the books. From HISWA in the Netherlands, to their private Cannes Rendez-Vous, the SOC Weekend in Sardinia, and of course the Newport Boat Show - Wajer Yachts hosted and joined ...
Maritimo Luxury Motor Yachts is proud to announce its participation in the Sydney International on Water Boat Show, taking place from November 13 to 16 at Darling Harbour's Cockle Bay. This event mark...
Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ flagship enters the water with style at Fort Lauderdale
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Riviera showcases its largest fleet at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025
Riviera brings 12 yachts and three premieres to FLIBS 2025, its largest-ever Americas showcase.
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Grand Banks’ Genoa debut – heritage meets Mediterranean innovation
Grand Banks makes its debut at the Genoa Boat Show with the GB60, blending heritage with modern innovation.
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Rayglass 2700 with Mercury V10 set for Perth debut
Rayglass 2700 with Mercury’s V10 makes its Australian debut at the Perth Boat Show, 19–21 September, on the Aquasports Marine stand.
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts marks 30 years at the Melbourne Boat Show
Join Palm Beach Motor Yachts at the Melbourne Boat Show, October 16–19, and be part of the ongoing story of 30 years of passion, design and innovation...
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Sydney International On-Water Boat Show 2025: Maritimo returns
Maritimo returns after five years as Sydney’s on-water boat show brings new yachts, Fountaine Pajot debuts, and a spring festival vibe.
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Maritimo service practicality: why good design makes all the difference
Discover Maritimo’s philosophy of service practicality—yachts designed with simplicity, durability, and reliability to minimise maintenance and maximi...
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Maritimo M55 and S55: the benchmark motor yachts shaping a generation
Maritimo’s M55 and S55 define luxury motor yachts, combining efficiency, sea keeping, and timeless design to maintain lasting worldwide appeal.
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Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 to shine at Newport International Boat Show
Experience the Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 at the Newport International Boat Show, where luxury, craftsmanship, and performance take centre stage.
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Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive debuts at Newport Boat Show
The Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive makes its world debut at Newport, offering HamiltonJet propulsion, custom design, and coastal cruising freedom.
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Caribbean reborn: Maritimo craftsmanship powers a new era
The Caribbean 40 marks a bold new era, fusing Maritimo’s innovation and racing pedigree with Caribbean’s proven heritage and trusted seaworthiness.
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2025 Melbourne Boat Show: a showcase on the water
From Sydney to Melbourne—discover the 2025 Melbourne Boat Show running 16–19 October. Explore Kiwi and Aussie boats, gear, and innovation.
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Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton
The Edwin Fox ship history reveals convict voyages, immigrant journeys, and modern preservation—an enduring maritime treasure in Picton’s graving dock...
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Sail Amsterdam 2025: a voyage through time on the IJ
From the Age of Discovery to modern ambassadors, SAIL 2025 takes visitors on a journey through centuries of seafaring.
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2025: glamour, innovation, and Kiwi connections
A festival of light and luxury
September in Cannes has its own rhythm. The Mediterranean sun glints off champagne flutes on the Croisette while mus...
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IBEX 2025 education conference: where the marine industry learns and leads
IBEX 2025 unveils a packed education conference with seminars, tech talks, and student career events shaping the future of boatbuilding and marine tec...
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Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships
Stabicraft Marine’s Sean McColl recently celebrated 30 years of service with the Invercargill-based aluminium boat builder.
Stabicraft is New Zealand...
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Sydney Boat Show 2025: A first day of success
From the moment the gates opened today, Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park has been buzzing. The halls and outdoor precinct were alive with the ...
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Aquila power catamarans to unveil four major debuts at 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival
Aquila will debut four power catamarans at Cannes 2025, blending luxury, performance, and CE-certified offshore, inshore, and coastal capability.
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Be among the first to see the Lagoon EIGHTY 2 – on 36° Brokers
Discover the Lagoon EIGHTY 2 at Cannes 2025. Luxury, innovation, and complimentary tickets from 36° Brokers—register now to secure yours.
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Driving into the blue: how Tectrax is redefining amphibious boating and now amphibious trailers
We go hands-on with Tectrax’s electric amphibious system and revolutionary new Boat Launcher platform
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Who’s exhibiting at the 2025 Sydney Boat Show?
From Garmin to SeaRebbel, here’s your guide to who’s exhibiting at the 2025 Sydney Boat Show in Olympic Park.
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European premiere for Riviera at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will showcase the highly versatile new 4300 Sports Express in her European premiere as the centrepiec...
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Daring to Pair: Riviera’s Festival of Boating pairs fine wine, food, and craftsmanship
Riviera’s Dare to Pair event delivered fine wines, chef-curated dishes, and unforgettable moments during the 2025 Festival of Boating.
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ICAST 2025: The world’s biggest fishing trade show wraps in Orlando
The 2025 ICAST drew over 600 exhibitors and more than 12,000 attendees from 75+ countries.
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Monaco Yacht Show 2025: innovation, opulence and a greener horizon
Monaco Yacht Show 2025: Superyachts, Innovation and Sustainable Luxury at Port Hercule
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Electrification of narrowboats: Britain’s canal boats go green
Electric narrowboats are transforming Britain’s canals—cleaner, quieter, and reshaping how these iconic vessels are designed, built, and used.
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Demand for hybrids on the rise
Eyachts, the exclusive distributor of Greenline Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, has been named Greenline Dealer of the Year and awarded Best Mark...
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Riviera Ladies Day at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show delivers friendship, flair, and flutes of Prosecc...
Prosecco flowed, stories were shared, and friendships flourished at Riviera Ladies Day at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.
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2025 Sydney Boat Show indoor space sold out — outdoor zones opened to meet demand
Indoor exhibition full, outdoor space expands at 2025 Sydney Boat Show.
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Women in sport: Kelsey Muir helms the 104th Lipton Cup winner
Sailing is often perceived as an elitist sport dominated by men, and while it is much more accessible here in New Zealand, the achievements of women c...
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150 years of Lürssen: a shipbuilding legacy gorged in innovation, family and firsts
On 27 June 1875, a 24-year-old boatbuilder named Friedrich Lürssen opened a modest workshop in the German riverside village of Aumund. He’d just fini...
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Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish technology—to fix its overloaded transport systems. ...
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Vale Hugh Treharne OAM (1940–2025): Master of tactics, mentor, and Australian sailing legend
By any measure, Hugh Treharne was a titan of Australian sailing. His passing on 24 June 2025, at the age of 84, marks the end of an extraordinary chap...
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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025: Where big ships meet small boats—and Kiwi innovation...
As the electric revolution sweeps across the marine industry, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe—co-located with the Autonomous Ship Confere...
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Bigger, bolder, indoors: Sydney Boat Show’s new look for 2025
New Zealand boaters considering a mid-winter escape have every reason to look across the Tasman this August.
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Ashley Highfield steps down as CEO of Oyster Yachts after seven-year tenure
Oyster Yachts has announced that Ashley Highfield will step down as Chief Executive Officer this autumn, ending a pivotal seven-year chapter with the...
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Quintrex celebrates 80 years of aluminium boat innovation — and Kiwi boaties are on board
Founded in Sydney in 1945 by Terry Quantrill and Frank Newman, Quintrex initially began life converting war-surplus vehicles into trucks and trailers....
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All sails raised: X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival 2025
Part race series, part rally, part family reunion, the X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival is a vibrant celebration of sailing, innovation and community.
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Boats at anchor, beats in the air. Raft-ups from Florida to Fiordland.
By mid-morning on the first Friday in June, a sleepy bend of Florida’s St. Johns River has transformed.
Chatfield Marine
Located in the heart of Auckland, Chatfield Marine is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in marine driveline systems. Established in 1948 by Mr. Roly Chatfield, this pioneering company init...
Douglas B Foote Ltd (DBF)
For over six decades, Douglas B Foote Ltd (DBF) has been a trusted name in precision engineering, providing high-performance marine hydraulic solutions to boatbuilders, shipyards, and marine operators across New Zealand. From its humble beginnings in a Takapuna garage in 1958, DBF has evolved into a specialist in CNC machining, hydraulic hose solutions, and manufacturer of its signature range of stainless steel hydraulic fittings, catering to the unique challenges of the marine environment.
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