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Boot 2026 Shows Strong Shift To Outboard Power
Natasa Mulahalilovic Boot Düsseldorf 2026 welcomed more than 200,000 visitors over nine days (Jan. 17-25) and hosted about 1,500 exhibitors from 120 countries. The show was about the same size as that of the 2025 event, but last year’s show drew exhibitors from only about 67 countries.
Boot once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading indoor boat show. The event covered the entire spectrum of the marine industry, including motorboats, yachts and superyachts, catamarans, sailing boats, outboard and electric boats, engines, power generation systems, equipment and components, as well as touristic services, charter companies, and boating clubs.
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Boot 2026 Shows Shift To Outboard Power
Natasa Mulahalilovic Boot Düsseldorf 2026 welcomed more than 200,000 visitors over nine days (Jan. 17-25) and hosted about 1,500 exhibitors from 120 countries. The show was about the same size as that of the 2025 event, but last year’s show drew exhibitors from only about 67 countries.
Boot once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading indoor boat show. The event covered the entire spectrum of the marine industry, including motorboats, yachts and superyachts, catamarans, sailing boats, outboard and electric boats, engines, power generation systems, equipment and components, as well as touristic services, charter companies, and boating clubs.
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MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing
Natasa Mulahalilovic No other boat has pushed the boundaries of green yachting as far as the MODX 70, winner of the 2025 Multihull of the Year award for its advanced, intelligent vision of zero-carbon sailing, announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
The concept was introduced in 2008 and finally brought to life in 2025 through the combined efforts of Ocean Development, VPLP Design, Aeroforce, MG Energy, Madden Tech, and many other visionary partners.
The project has earned recognition from the French government under the France 2030 Plan, receiving support through the i-Nov competition for sustainable and intelligent mobility in 2021, which helped fund the ambitious and costly development.
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Marine Exhibition 2025: Industry Collaboration and Innovation
Natasa Mulahalilovic Read the complete Show Report here
The Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition 2025 held June 24 – 26, 2025 featured increased corporate collaboration and demonstrated a focus on sustainability, the adoption of immersive technologies, and enhanced connectivity.These development trends were built on a collaborative approach to maritime electrification and decarbonization and reflect incremental improvements as well as a strategic shift toward smarter, greener, and more autonomous marine operations.
Representatives of Power Systems Research attended the show to collect data on new products and to talk with exhibitors and attendees about industry trends.
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Marine Exhibition 2025 Featured Industry Collaboration
Natasa Mulahalilovic The Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition 2025 held June 24 – 26, 2025, featured increased corporate collaboration and demonstrated a focus on sustainability, the adoption of immersive technologies, and enhanced connectivity.
These development trends were built on a collaborative approach to maritime electrification and decarbonization and reflect incremental improvements as well as a strategic shift toward smarter, greener, and more autonomous marine operations.
The show was held at the RAI Amsterdam complex and lasted three days. About 200 exhibitors participated, including leading companies in electric and hybrid marine technology, propulsion, and charging infrastructure.
Representatives of Power Systems Research attended the show to collect data on new products and to talk with exhibitors and attendees about industry trends.
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Rolls-Royce Power Reports Record 2024 Results
Natasa Mulahalilovic Rolls-Royce Power Systems achieved record 2024 performance, with revenue rising 11% to US$5.56 billion (€5.05 billion), surpassing the US$5.5 billion (€5 billion) mark for the first time. Adjusted operating profit jumped 40% to US$728.2 million (€662 million), boosting return on sales to 13.1% (up from 10.4% in 2023).
CEO Dr. Joerg Stratmann credited the results to a focused strategy in energy, government, marine, battery storage, and services. “We’ve grown our market share in mtu products and see strong future potential,” he said. The division recorded US$6.60 billion (€6 billion) in orders, signaling a positive outlook for 2025.
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Wärtsilä Reports Strong Growth in 2024
Natasa Mulahalilovic Wärtsilä, a marine and energy technology provider, saw a 34% increase in Q4 2024 order intake and 14% growth for the full year. Q4 orders reached EUR 2,491 million, with net sales up 13% to EUR 1,854 million.
The full-year order intake was EUR 8,072 million, with net sales growing 7% to EUR 6,449 million. The order book rose 25% to EUR 8,366 million.
CEO Håkan Agnevall highlighted record highs in order intake, operating results, and cash flow, noting significant profitability improvements. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, demand for decarbonization solutions has remained strong.
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Sanlorenzo, Volvo Penta Collaborate
The Italian superyachts manufacturer Sanlorenzo and Volvo Penta are working to enhance yachting efficiency and sustainability by integrating the Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform into the new SX120 and SX132 superyachts.
As part of its “Road to 2030” strategy, Sanlorenzo, a leading superyacht manufacturer, continues to drive innovation following the 2024 launch of the 50 Steel, the first superyacht powered by a green methanol-to-hydrogen fuel cell.
The IPS Professional Platform is an integrated, modular propulsion system developed by Volvo Penta and has been successfully tested on the 37 meters passenger ferry called Penta 40 in Sweden in 2024. It is designed for commercial vessels and superyachts between 25 and 55+ meters to improve efficiency, sustainability, reliability and comfort on the sea.
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Electric Boats at 2024 Cannes Show
SHOW REPORT
For more information on the marine market, visit MarineLink, the Power Systems Research proprietary marine products database.
More than 600 exhibitors from the marine pleasure industry showed off their latest models of boats, yachts, marine equipment and other products and services at the 47th annual Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s biggest in-water event, just closed its doors. The event ran Sept. 10-15.
An estimated 50,000 visitors attended the festival and got an excellent note for organization from all participants and visitors. The next year’s edition will be held Sept. 9-14, 2025.
The electric marine market has been very dynamic in the last 10 years and electric products and accessories were very popular at the show. Investments in research and development of new technologies and their implementation into boats have been extremely high.
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