Freedom Boat Club sets up in Marseille
The boat club franchise Freedom Boat Club, a member of the Brunswick group, is to set up in Marseille. The new site, led by the operator Clément Coffin, should open in the old port in the summer of 2023 and become the 4th French base of the network.
Nice port management again questioned
The project to create a new company dedicated to the management of the port of Nice has been abandoned. This was announced by the Maritime Union of the Alpes Maritimes. This is accompanied by the questioning of projects to reallocate certain quays in the city of Nice, some of which were intended for yachting.
Cummins Partners for Hybrid Engines
Cummins and Danfoss Power Solutions' Editron division have announced a partnership. The engine manufacturer and the electrical installation specialist will work together to develop marine hybrid solutions.
The elected representatives of the Littoral in Lorient
The national association of coastal elected officials or ANEL, has unveiled the choice of the host city for its next congress. This annual meeting will be held from 11 to 13 October 2023 in Lorient.
Sanlorenzo invests in electronics
Italian yacht builder Sanlorenzo has announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Sea Energy, a company specializing in electricity and electronics for boats. The 2.7 million euro transaction should enable the shipbuilder to accelerate the development of its projects, particularly in terms of sustainable development.
An electric boat association in Spain
Faced with the success of the electric boat and the emergence of new specialized shipyards in the country, Spain has seen the creation of a dedicated association. The National Association of Electric Boats was created at the end of March 2023.
Chris-Craft inaugurates its new factory
American powerboat manufacturer Chris-Craft has officially opened its new factory. The building, built in Florida, covers more than 6,500 m2 and increases the brand's production capacity by more than 50%.
