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Bayliner Boats Unveils its All-New V20 Series

Bayliner Boats, today announced the launch of the all-new V20 series, featuring the V20 outboard and V20i inboard models.Replacing the popular VR5 Bowrider Series, the V20 Series introduces a sleek, sculpted hull, a spacious new deck layout, and an array of premium features tailored to boaters seeking both performance and comfort.Designed with the modern consumer in mind, the V20 Series caters to those seeking a dynamic boating experience in the 20-foot segment. It delivers a perfect blend of style…

ABYC names Board Members, Award Recipients

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) welcomed new board members and honored industry leaders at its annual meeting on Jan. 6 in San Antonio, Texas. The event marked the official start of ABYC Standards Week, where experts across the marine industry gather to review and update safety standards for the design, construction, and repair of recreational boats.ABYC Board Chair Jeff Wasil and President John Adey shared updates on the organization’s initiatives and recognized the volunteers who contribute to advancing boating safety.The 2025 board of directors was announced…

ePropulsion, Heysea Yachts partner to launch Electric CAT

ePropulsion Americas has announced the launch of the Seaview 50 catamaran – a collaborative effort between Heysea Yachts Company Limited and ePropulsion Technology Limited.ePropulsion developed the 48V marine energy storage system for the catamaran, which consists of four batteries, a 48V energy distribution unit, two hybrid inverters, a set of approximately 1900W solar panels, an AC distribution panel and a diesel generator – providing clean energy for the vessel. The Seaview 50 is equipped with a 47.10 KWH lithium iron phosphate battery that can be charged using solar energy…

McLaren Engineering partners with Honda for Outboards

McLaren Engineering, the R&D division of Linamar Corporation, is announcing a new alliance with Honda Marine, a division of Honda Power Sports & Products (a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.). The dynamic engineering collaboration between two formidable technology partners is rooted in a heritage of technical engineering excellence.Through an Official Licensed Product (OLP) agreement, Honda Marine and McLaren Engineering will collaborate on the production of the all-new McLaren Performance M300…

Yacht Keel Laid at Abeking & Rasmussen

Late last month the keel laying of the actual yacht project of Abeking & Rasmussen took place during a ceremony at G&K SteelCon premises; Stettin. This important milestone for the 79.95 m motor yacht was witnessed by representatives of the client, the shipyard, classification society and the subcontractors.After recent delivery of the largest yacht ever built at Abeking & Rasmussen, this project follows the long history of well proven 80m projects considering up to date technology and equipment.With the distinctive design of a well known UK based design office the yacht will feature tenders…

Raymarine, WATCHIT Collaborate on Collision Prevention

Raymarine announced its collaboration with WATCHIT. As part of the collaboration, WATCHIT's advanced anti-collision technology will be combined with Raymarine's state-of-the-art chartplotters, and Raymarine LightHouse Charts have been designated as the official map supplier for WATCHIT.WATCHIT's integration with Raymarine's Axiom chartplotters offers boaters an unprecedented level of situational awareness and safety on the water, enhancing the capabilities of Raymarine's already robust display systems.

BRIX Marine Launches 11.8M Yacht Tender

BRIX Marine has announced the launch of its latest megayacht tender, the 11.8-meter T/T Kismet.This custom Naiad RHIB was designed for the tender garage on the 122-meter Kismet, recently launched by Lürssen. The 11.8-meter joins multiple other tenders in Kismet’s arsenal, and she stands out as a high-performance vessel that delivers a luxury experience from stem to stern. Powered by twin Yanmar 440HP diesel engines paired with Hamilton Jet HJX 27 waterjets, T/T Kismet reaches speeds of nearly 50 knots. Hamilton’s AVX Express system, including MouseBoat control, makes handling easy.

ZF Updates Its 'Ramp Assist' Boating App

ZF has launched the latest version of its Ramp Assist app for iOS, introducing several new features designed to improve the boating experience through advanced technology. This update includes significant enhancements aimed at making boat ramp access more efficient and user-friendly.1. Boat Ramp LocatorRamp Assist now includes a Boat Ramp Locator feature that provides access to over 23,000 boat ramps across the United States. This tool offers a bird's eye satellite view of each ramp, aiding in trip planning for boats and a multitude of watercraft including jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards.2.

Cox Marine 350 V8 Diesel Outboard Achieves EPA Tier III

Cox Marine announced the new 350 V8, a 350hp variant of its V8 diesel outboard architecture has achieved EPA Tier III approval for commercial and recreational applications, clearing way for the British diesel outboard manufacturer to open its order book in anticipation of production commencing in August.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with safeguarding human health and the environment. Adhering to their evolving emissions standards, Cox Marine's 350 V8 diesel outboard meets the stringent requirements necessary for this mandatory approval.Gavin Wesson…

Meet ‘Super GPS’: XONA Ups the Space Race Ante

With a mission to power the current and next-generation of GPS-enabled products and systems, XONA Space Systems keeps the mantra ‘precision, power and protection’ in all that it does as this 2020-start-up designs, builds and launches its fleet of low earth orbit satellites. We spoke with XONA CEO Brian Manning for his insights on how this could impact the maritime, offshore energy and subsea sectors.The following was excerpted from Maritime Reporter TV’s interview with XONA CEO Brian Manning.

Marine Electrification Companies Vita and Evoy Merge

Electric marine technology companies Vita and Evoy announced they are merging to consolidate their positions in high-power electric marine propulsion in both commercial and recreational markets.In coming together, the companies said they plan to leverage scale to drive down prices for the end user, fast tracking development, and providing immediate access to territories across Europe and North America with active operations in the U.K., Norway, France, Italy, Monaco and California.Evoy’s high-output inboard and outboard systems are currently in operation in 19 countries…

MDL Upgrades Southampton's Ocean Village Marina

One of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL confirmed a £2.2 million investment in its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. This significant investment has enabled the complete replacement of all pontoons along the south side of the marina and the introduction of new smart electric technology.Commencing in mid-October 2023, the upgrade works involved installing brand-new pontoons from F through to L (inclusive). This consisted of removing some of the piles, dredging, reinstating the piles and then installing brand-new pontoons…

HamiltonJet Breaks Ground on New Production Facility

Works began today on a new state-of-the-art production facility for capacity expansion for HamiltonJet, the New Zealand manufacturer of marine propulsion technology. This morning’s groundbreaking ceremony was held on site in Lunns Road, Christchurch.HamiltonJet has over 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing waterjet propulsion systems. It was founded in the 1950s by Sir William Hamilton - who pioneered the first commercial waterjet - and the company remains a market leader of waterjets and vessel controls.The new plant…

MAN Cryo Supplies Fuel System for World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht

MAN Cryo has supplied a liquid-hydrogen gas-fuel supply system to a 118.8 m superyacht constructed by Feadship, the Dutch designer and builder. Known as ‘Project 821’, the newbuilding is the world's first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht.MAN Cryo’s fuel-gas system will store the hydrogen in liquid form, evaporate and heat it, and supply gaseous hydrogen to the fuel cell enabling the zero-emission propulsion of the vessel. The company is a division of MAN Energy Solutions and a leading expert within engineering solutions for cryogenic equipment for the storage…

Dockmate Docking Solutions Available on All Maritimo Vessels

Dockmate, manufacturer of wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced it has been selected by Maritimo Americas as a choice for remote control docking solutions for all Maritimo vessels.Easy to install, the Dockmate remote control system lets captains and crew operate engines, bow and stern thrusters, anchor winches and horns from anywhere on board with a small handheld device. The wireless remote control lets users confidently command the boat’s movement while stepping away from the helm for the best vantage point.

BRIX Marine and Ashbreez Boatworks Launch 'Just 1 More'

BRIX Marine and Ashbreez Boatworks have furthered their partnership in crafting custom aluminum boats with the introduction of Just 1 More, a 35-foot Resurrection full-width cuddy catamaran.The collaboration began with the commissioning of a 32-foot aluminum catamaran in 2015, marking the start of a successful relationship that has seen the completion of several projects in both catamaran and monohull models.One of the notable achievements of this partnership is the construction of the Resurrection Series, a line of custom catamarans designed for fishing enthusiasts.

Feadship Launches Fuel Cell Superyacht

Feadship's has launched a hydrogen fuel cell superyacht at its Amsterdam shipyard.Designed by RWD and with owners’ representation by Edmiston, Feadship's approach is designed to enable the vessel to cruise between harbors or anchorages and to operate the yacht's hotel load and amenities with emission-free power from green hydrogen.Feadship has pledged to develop net zero yachts by 2030. "The aim has been to develop a new, clean technology not just for this project, but for the world," said Jan-Bart Verkuyl, Feadship Director / CEO Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

Superyacht Liva° Breaks Records

Spanning more than 118 meters long, Liva°, delivered in August, is the largest superyacht to date built by the Abeking & Rasmussen shipbuilder in Lemwerder, Germany, near Bremen. However, its length is by no means the only record-breaking feature that the shipyard offers in the superyacht segment. The sleek black hull is a visual highlight that draws the observer’s gaze to focus entirely on the elegant silhouette. All technical necessities are accommodated in a way that makes…

Ocean Infinity Invests in RAD Propulsion

Marine electric product company RAD Propulsion announces that it has secured £1,000,000 investment from Ocean Infinity, a marine technology business that deploys innovative robotic and autonomous vessel solutions.The investment is part of a raise round to facilitate RAD’s rapid operational scale up as its RAD 40 electric drive goes into mass production. This year, RAD will see its products become available to OEM partners around the world, with new product development underway too.