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Volvo Penta takes electronic to sea

Fifteen years ago, Volvo Penta's problem was that its engines could not really be improved significantly using mechanical Systems. Volvo Penta takes electronic to sea - read more

7.9% increase in new orders for luxury yachts

New orders for luxury yachts grew 7.9 percent compared with year-earlier figures, according to ShowBoats International's 2006 Global Order Book. 7.9% increase in new orders for luxury yachts - read more

Croatia - development of charter market still unclear

The government of the Republic of Croatia have already issued the law governing the landing and stop over of foreign yachts and boats. Croatia - development of charter market still unclear - read more

Peter Gruber, founder of the Italian Yacht Centre

Peter Gruber once represented Sunseeker successfully in Germany and is now responsible for the Ferretti brands - Ferretti, Mochi, Pershing, Apreamare, Custom Line and CRN. Peter Gruber, founder of the Italian Yacht Centre - read more

Sector interview: Future for hybrid engines

Stephan Platzek of Volkswagen Marine: "The sector offers us a huge opportunity to offer existing and in most cases leading diesel technology to a market." Sector interview: Future for hybrid engines - read more

Trends in the European maritime industry

Europe's market for motor boats and sailing yachts exhibits high growth rates - despite ongoing economic stagnation. Read more about the trends in the maritime industry. Trends in the European maritime industry - read more

A strong wind still fills the sails of the maritime industry

For the next five years, the maritime industry in Europe is forecasting annual growth rates of 5 to 6 percent. A strong wind still fills the sails of the maritime industry - read more

26% of wealthy Americans "enthusiastic" about boating

Key Recreation Lending released the results of its latest survey on national boating trends, which showed continued promise for the marine industry among affluent American households. 26% of wealthy Americans "enthusiastic" about boating - read more

Sector interview: Nanni Diesel builds on a solid platform

Uwe-Jens Ramm of Nanni Diesel, not believing in the hybrid or cell-based engines, talks about technical developments in the near future. Sector interview: Nanni Diesel builds on a solid platform - read more

The French Nautical Industry in 2004/2005

In a global market which increased from 8 billion to 11.7 billion euros between 1997 and 2004, the French sailing sector had an annual average growth-rate of 5.2 % per year. The French Nautical Industry in 2004/2005 - read more

Evolution of new engines at Volvo Penta

When Volvo Penta takes off it does so at some pace - and not only on the water. The production of marine and industrial engines is booming. Evolution of new engines at Volvo Penta - read more

Network for custom made boats

A network of companies called "Seven Industries" was established with the co-operation of the IWB as a research project. Network for custom made boats - read more

Water sports - a successful export market value

In 2005 the boating economy has been going through a general trend of competition. Price increases are not possible at the moment. Water sports - a successful export market value - read more

Jobs and openings

If you have a business to sell or you are looking for a new job then you too should look at the "Jobs and Openings” pages on the BWVS website. Jobs and openings - read more

PPP - the development of communal waterways

Around 4,000 parishes and districts in Germany touch on a waterway. Water-based tourism and water sports are special to the population at large. PPP - the development of communal waterways - read more

The current watersports market situation in Germany

According to an independent annual watersports industry survey 46.8% of those polled did reflect a more positive outlook. The current watersports market situation in Germany - read more

Good advice for watersports projects

The BWVS gives its members access to competent advice on things such as finding capital, the evaluation of water sports projects and economic evaluations of planned investments. Good advice for watersports projects - read more

German-Polish co-operation

Over 100 Polish and German businessmen in the maritime sectors met in Stettin, Poland, in order to discuss cross-border economic co-operation. German-Polish co-operation - read more

Yellow Wave and Yellow Angel

An Interview with Max Stich, who has been elected amongst peers within the board of the ADAC as Vice President for Tourism. Yellow Wave and Yellow Angel - read more

EURMIG - investing in lobbying the EU

At a meeting at boot Düsseldorf the Strategy Board of the EU Recreational Marine Industry Group has decided to strengthen its EU-level lobbying activities. EURMIG - investing in lobbying the EU - read more

Boat charter via the web

The charter boat working group (AKC) of the National Association of Recreational Marine Industries (BWVS) is looking to have a stronger internet presence in the future. Boat charter via the web - read more

Advertising for watersports

The facts simply speak for themselves - 2600 accredited journalists from over 40 countries and all at the boot 2005 trade fair. Advertising for watersports - read more

BWVS on course for growth

In the first six months alone 48 new members have joined the German Association for Water Sports Economy (BWVS). BWVS on course for growth - read more

Marina classification continues

The German Water Sports Economy Association (BWVS) and the German Tourism Association (DTV) are giving feedback on the new classification of marinas. Marina classification continues - read more

Exports remain driving force

Exports remain driving force for the maritime industry in Germany. The value of imported boats and yachts has been on the decline for years now. Exports remain driving force - read more

Super, mega, giga yachts

When it comes to describing the really big yachts, we talk about superyachts, jumbo yachts, mega yachts, and even sometimes giga yachts. Super, mega, giga yachts - read more

Sponsorship: The Race is on for the marketing crew

The Volvo Ocean Race starts on 5th November 2005, but, for Angus Buchanan, head of sponsorship at Volvo Event Management, the race is already on. Sponsorship: The Race is on for the marketing crew - read more

European boating market buoyant

The British Marine Federation (BMF) published research into the European boating market, with market information collated from 30 countries. European boating market buoyant - read more

Maritime business in 2002 on a par with last year

In a 2002 mid-year business survey 43.6% of respondent companies confirmed that they were sealing more, or the same number of deals as in the year before. Maritime business in 2002 on a par with last year - read more

Retail sales of US boats down slightly in 2003

According to the most recent retail sales data from Statistical Surveys, Inc., unit sales for both fiberglass and aluminium boats were down slightly in 2003 compared to the previous year. Retail sales of US boats down slightly in 2003 - read more

US boat sales expected to improve

In the first three quarters of this year retail powerboat sales decreased by 3 percent compared to the same period in 2001. US boat sales expected to improve - read more

European boat market set for added growth

120,447 motorboats and 21,334 sailing boats worth EUR 2.8 billion were sold in the western European market in 2001. This translates into 6.7% growth. European boat market set for added growth - read more