At the annual members’ assembly in December, Confindustria Nautica shared its latest sector forecast based on the research department’s data-based outlook for the industry. This analysis, drawn from a survey of member companies in early December, points to a cautiously optimistic forecast for Italian marine industry especially the recreational boating and superyacht sectors.
The superyacht segment ended 2025 in a strong position. Half of surveyed companies saw their turnover grow compared to last year, and another 25 per cent reported steady results. Order books show growth rates are returning to normal, with half of yards keeping order levels steady and a quarter seeing more orders than last year. Continue reading “Italian marine industry forecast reveals positive outlook for 2026”
How cool to have a boat named after you. Can there be a higher accolade? I always thought a street being named after you, or a library perhaps, would be incredible, but a boat has far more cache! This was the surprise that awaited Richard Parry, the outgoing chief executive of the Canal & River Trust. Volunteers and colleagues at the charity’s base on the Grand Union’s Hatton lock flight in the UK have named a new workboat in his honour.
