Anna Cummins

United Kingdom

Deputy Editor at Marine Industry News

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Groupe Beneteau reports 43 per cent drop in Q1 revenue

3 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

Groupe Beneteau has reported first-quarter 2025 revenues of €130.4m, a 43 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
IBEX shifts to December dates to avoid hurricane disruption

3 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will adopt a new event schedule beginning in 2027, shifting from its traditional October dates to a December timeframe. The show will continue to take place in Tampa, Florida, with the 2027 edition set for 7 to 9 December at the Tampa Convention Center. Organisers say the decision to revise the schedule follows feedback from industry stakeholders and exhibitors.
Some tariff relief for UK and China after US trade deals

3 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

The United States has reached two trade agreements with the United Kingdom and China, representing the first formal accords since the Trump administration’s announcement on 2 April of widespread tariff increases, referred to as “Liberation Day.” These agreements have significant implications for UK US trade tariffs. The agreement with the UK, signed on 8 May, maintains a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff on most UK exports.
YYachts names new CEO as Christian Möller departs

3 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

German shipyard YYachts has restructured its management team with the appointment of Sven Göbel as chief executive officer. He succeeds Christian Möller, who is departing for personal reasons, according to the firm. As YYachts CEO, Göbel will be responsible for finance, production and procurement. Sales and marketing will continue under the direction of Tijl Hetterschijt.
Johan Inden to take helm in September 2025

4 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

Johan Inden has been appointed CEO of Nimbus Group. Swedish leisure motorboat manufacturer Nimbus Group has appointed Johan Inden as the new chief executive officer of Nimbus Group, effective 1 September 2025. Inden succeeds Jan-Erik Lindström, who informed the board earlier this year of his intention to retire as CEO once a successor was confirmed. Johan Inden brings more than 15 years of experience in senior roles within the marine and boating sector.
South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 draws 5,000 visitors

4 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

The 6th South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show has concluded its three-day event, which took place from 9 to 11 May 2025 at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton on the UK south coast. The event, supported by Raymarine, recorded over 5,000 visitors and featured more than 130 boats on display, both shoreside and afloat. The event included several standout premieres, such as the World debut of the Hardy 45 European.
Balearic Superyacht Forum replaced with new event offering wider Mediterranean focus

4 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

The Balearic Superyacht Forum 2025 concluded on 30 April in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Organisers have now confirmed that the event will be renamed as the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum from 2026. Organisers say the change reflects their intention to expand the forum’s remit to include a broader Mediterranean focus while maintaining Palma as the host city.
Exhibitor registration opens for boot Düsseldorf 2026

4 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

boot Düsseldorf 2025. Image courtesy of Messe Düsseldorf/C. Tillmann. Exhibitor registration is now open for the 57th edition of boot Düsseldorf, scheduled to take place from 17 to 25 January 2026. Robert Marx, president of boot, says: “The last boot has shown us exhibitors once again that the trade fair is a reliable partner for successful business.
Yacht dealership Revolution Marine Group opens Florida headquarters

5 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

Revolution Marine Group (RMG), a newly launched yacht dealership based in the US and Austria, has officially opened its head office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as it expands its consultancy and brokerage operations. The firm — which launched in 2025 with a Vienna office — currently represents Oceanwalker Yachts, Canados Heritage power catamarans and CL Yachts (in the European and Turkish markets).
ACR Electronics expands in the Netherlands

5 days ago | marineindustrynews.co.uk | Anna Cummins

Leading developer of emergency beacons, safety and survival technology, ACR Electronics, has entered into a new distribution agreement with Holland Nautic, a marine electronics provider in the Netherlands. The partnership will expand the availability of ACR Electronics’ safety and survival products in the Dutch market.