Metstrade hoists new colours

The world’s leading marine equipment trade show, Metstrade, is undergoing a significant rebranding to reflect its evolution from a traditional trade show into a comprehensive global platform for the leisure marine industry. The fresh new logo has a more relaxed font with inviting marine blues.  They have even introduced a new slogan – “Propelling Growth. […]
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Crafting Luxury: Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery is setting the groundwork to become a Global Player

Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery’s factory in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, where I met with owner and CEO, Tariq Fensham. As Cape Town’s leading soft furnishings manufacturer, they serve an impressive client roster, including prestigious boat builders such as Robertson and Caine, Southern Wind Shipyard, Two Oceans Marine, […]
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ICOMIA Diversity Committee, a call for collective action

Despite numerous global authoritative sources (World Bank Group1, United Nations, 2, 3,  the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)4,5, etc.) evidencing both the legal case and the proven benefits of gender equality, the latest findings of a survey carried out the recently formed ICOMIA Diversity Committee, demonstrated that over a third of boating industry […]
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Customary municipal marinas are under threat

Most French marinas have been completed from the sixties to the nineties, often with public investments, to foster regional coastal planning and respond to the rising boating practice. The mayors of coastal towns wanted at all costs to have their own marina to show their pride, stimulate attractiveness, and offer berthing infrastructures to local inhabitants. […]
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

The beautiful Bay of Cannes once again hosted one of Europe’s most prestigious maritime events, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. Over six spectacular days, the show attracted more than 55,000 visitors from 130 countries, showcasing the finest in marine innovation and luxury across two stunning locations: Vieux Port and Port Canto.   This year’s festival […]
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