Sweden’s Green City Ferries AB is wasting no time exploring these possibilities, placing an order for what is billed as the world’s first high-speed, emission-free catamaran: the Beluga24.

US builder introduces bold new designs and innovative technology.Harris Boats, the Brunswick-owned pontoon boat builder, has redesigned its popular Grand Mariner series.

The joint organisers of the International Superyacht Summit (ISS), Dubai-based P&O Marinas and Fabulous Yachts, have confirmed that the event will proceed in Dubai on the 8th and 9th of December this year. The venue is the Queens Room aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 liner now operational as a hotel and conference venue berthed in the heart of Dubai at Mina Rashid Marina.

Sweden’s Nimbus Group has launched its latest coupé model, the Nimbus C8. The 8m commuter vessel is an evolution of the Nimbus T8, which has been a success with approximately 250 units sold including orders.

Finland’s Yamarin Boats, owned by Yamaha, has launched a new 5m bow rider. With modern Nordic design, the Yamarin 50 BR is made for archipelago commuting as well as watersports or plain cruising.

The 1st Olympic Yacht Show took place in Greece last weekend. The inaugural exhibition was held at Olympic Marine in Lavrio, around 40km south of Athens international airport. Some 60 exhibitors participated and 90 boats were displayed. The new venture was a local event intended primarily for the Greek market.

US builder extends partnership with Panama-based dealership Maspor Marine

The latest addition to beiderbeck designs’ range of mega catamaran concepts is the 80-metre Columbus2.

Dutch yard Oceanco has released new details and renderings of its 90 metre hybrid superyacht concept Kairos.

Rosetti Superyachts has announced that it has sold a second unit of its 37.83-metre Rosetti 38M EXP series.