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Eyachts named exclusive VanDutch Yachts Dealer for Australia and New Zealand

VanDutch
Sydney-based importer Eyachts has been appointed the exclusive Australian and New Zealand dealer for VanDutch Yachts, bringin...
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Navetta 58 – the Absolute Andromeda

Navetta
The Absolute Andromeda combines elegance, innovation, and character with customisable interiors and advanced technologies for...
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Riviera now in Türkiye

Riviera
Riviera has expanded into the European market by appointing Doğuş Marine as its dealer representative in Türkiye. Riviera ...
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Purpose-built powerboat for maritime training

NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT) is enhancing its maritime programme for 2026 with a new 6.3m powerboat from...
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Mercury Marine breaks ground on new design studio

On a Wednesday morning in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine marked the start of construction on a facility that says som...
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// Photo credit: Neel Catamarans
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Neel Trimarans secures new ownership under La Rochelle trio

Neel Trimarans has entered a new phase following a court-approved takeover by three La Rochelle-based entrepreneurs, marking ...
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Excess introduces “3000 MILES”, a documentary about Transatlantic preparations

Excess
Excess, a leading brand in the world of catamarans, announces the launch of 3000 MILES, a new documentary that delves into th...
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// Photo credit: Guillaume Plisson for Zeelander
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Zeelander starts 2026 strong with two yacht sales in January

Zeelander Yachts entered 2026 with the sale of two Zeelander 5 yachts in January, with the 14.7m (48ft) models destined for p...
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Chinese billionaire launches Sea Expandary to develop ultra-affordable yachts

A new marine venture backed by Chinese technology billionaire Richard Liu aims to dramatically reduce the cost of yacht owner...
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Celebrating excellence within the Riviera Australasian dealership network. From left Peter Welch – Riviera, Michael Joyce – R Marine Sydney, Ben Leigh-Smith – R Marine Crawley, Rodney Longhurst – Riviera, Ben Crawley and Travis Edney – R Marine Crawley, Ryan Lloyd – R Marine Perth, and Peter Wheeler – Riviera. // Supplied
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Riviera Australia Dealer Awards for 2025

RIVIERA ANNOUNCED THE WINNERS of its 2025 Australasian Dealer Awards at the Dealer Principals meeting on the Gold Coast. Rivi...
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Fire damages Haines Hunter Australia factory in Victoria

A fire at Haines Hunter Australia’s Derrimut factory caused disruption but no serious injuries. Most moulds were unaffected a...
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This September Wajer Yachts met you all around the globe

Wajer
This month was one for the books. From HISWA in the Netherlands, to their private Cannes Rendez-Vous, the SOC Weekend in Sard...
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Maritimo service practicality: why good design makes all the difference

Maritimo
Discover Maritimo’s philosophy of service practicality—yachts designed with simplicity, durability, and reliability to minimi...
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Maritimo M55 and S55: the benchmark motor yachts shaping a generation

Maritimo
Maritimo’s M55 and S55 define luxury motor yachts, combining efficiency, sea keeping, and timeless design to maintain lasting...
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Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 to shine at Newport International Boat Show

Grand Banks
Experience the Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 at the Newport International Boat Show, where luxury, craftsmanship, and performance...
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Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive debuts at Newport Boat Show

Palm Beach
The Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive makes its world debut at Newport, offering HamiltonJet propulsion, custom design, and coastal c...
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Caribbean reborn: Maritimo craftsmanship powers a new era

Caribbean
The Caribbean 40 marks a bold new era, fusing Maritimo’s innovation and racing pedigree with Caribbean’s proven heritage and ...
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Driving into the blue: how Tectrax is redefining amphibious boating and now amphibious trailers

Tactrax Amphibious
Amphibious
We go hands-on with Tectrax’s electric amphibious system and revolutionary new Boat Launcher platform
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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 ...
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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 se...
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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 ...
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How dedication, focused investment and operational restructuring brought Oyster Yachts back from the...

Once on the brink, British luxury yacht builder Oyster Yachts has now charted a course back well into profitability, marking ...
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World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer

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Electric Boat
In a bold move for the future of green shipping, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world’s largest fully electric ...
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts: Celebrating 30 years of excellence

Palm Beach
In 2025, Palm Beach Motor Yachts will celebrate 30 years of crafting some of the world’s most distinctive, luxurious, and eff...
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Sunreef Yachts raises the bar with Solar Skin 3.0

Sunreef Yachts has once again taken a bold step forward in sustainable boating with the unveiling of its Solar Skin 3.0 – a n...
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Maritimo acquires Caribbean Boats Australia

Maritimo
Maritimo Motor Yachts has proudly announced the acquisition of the iconic Australian boat brand, Caribbean, further strengthe...
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Riviera floats Australia’s exports

A fleet of Queensland-built luxury motor yachts valued at more than $45 million were driven onto a semi-submersible ship in t...
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A visionary leader: Azimut’s Paolo Vitelli dies unexpectedly following accidental fall

Azimut
On December 31, 2024, the nautical world lost one of its most innovative and influential figures. Paolo Vitelli, founder of t...
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Maritimo's Sean Savage, Bill Barry-Cotter, and Danny Jordin.
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Maritimo’s next chapter: Innovation, expertise, and long-range luxury for New Zealand buyers

For over 60 years, Maritimo has been at the forefront of luxury motor yacht craftsmanship, handcrafting long-range vessels...
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Seawind production in Turkiye

Seawind
Seawind Catamarans brand-new production facility in Turkiye is now up and running and in full production mode. The first Seaw...
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