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Dutch yard Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been sold to gaming developer tech entrepreneur, Gabe Newell. Oceanco has been under the stewardship of the Barwani family for the past 15 years delivering iconic superyachts including Kaos, Bravo Eugenia, Black Pearl and Koru. The Barwani family will remain active in the…

Cala del Forte marina has named Marco Cornacchia as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 August 2025. Cala del Forte is owned by Monaco Ports and located in Ventimiglia. The marina was officially inaugurated in July 2021. Cornacchia takes the reins from Giovanni Battista Borea d’Olmo, 75, who is stepping down after leading the…

MIN visits Marco Donà, CEO of Saim (pictured above), to discuss how the company’s providing solutions to boatbuilders’ needs – including automatically managing different power sources and the potential of startups to change yachting. Saim’s been on a development journey since it was set-up in 1951 (and became Saim Marine in 1993). “Small boat builders…

A fire broke out aboard two fireworks launch barges during the Minato Mirai Smart Festival in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Monday (4 August 2025) night, forcing crew members to jump into the sea.  According to Japan’s Coast Guard, five crew members aboard one of the eight barges used to launch fireworks were rescued after the…

The Chinese electric propulsion manufacturer ExploMar has announced its high-powered electric outboards are now fully compatible with the Aqua superPower global marine fast-charging network.  The move marks another step in facilitating the ongoing transition in the marine sector to adopt more sustainable propulsion, offering a seamless, plug-and-play charging solution for electric vessels across a growing…

New claims data from motorhome warranty specialists, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG), has revealed how expensive motorhome repairs can be and the advantages of having a comprehensive warranty. The single highest chassis-related claim paid by the company in the past year was £13,013 for a gearbox and heater exchange on a Fiat Ducato. In second place was…

Seating solutions, pedestal, and marine accessory manufacturer Springfield Marine is expanding its US-based manufacturing capabilities and facilities. The company is breaking ground on a 23,000sq.ft expansion at its Nixa, MO facility, which will increases Springfield’s manufacturing capacity by over 50 per cent and allows the company to reshore key production to reduce costs and combat…

Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division has released its half year financial results, reporting strong and profitable growth in the first half of2025. Adjusted for the sale of the lower power engine business last year, the Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division’s revenue, with its mtu product and solutions brand, rose by 20 per cent to €2.4 billion* (£2.0…

Sun European Partners, LLP has agreed the sale of Wescom Signal & Rescue, a global leader in marine pyrotechnics and defence products, to Albion River, a private direct investment firm focused on technical defence product businesses and services.   Wescom, which has DAME-award winning products within its portfolio, was originally a corporate carve-out of the Drew Marine…

MIN sits down with up with Fiona Richardson, HR director for Navico Group, to discuss recruitment, retention and reciprocity. Like many, Fiona Richardson in uneasy about the ageing workforce across the marine world. But Richardson has several cards up her sleeves which are helping to ensure that Navico (part of the Brunswick Group) is well…