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Archipelago Yachts has opened a new shipyard in Newport, Isle of Wight, allowing the company to control its production line for the first time. The facility can build up to four vessels simultaneously and is designed to increase production capacity to six boats per year.

Current projects include the Archipelago 47 and 40, with launches scheduled for summer 2026. The shipyard will serve as a development base for the company's methanol range-extender project and support advancements in low-carbon propulsion technologies. Archipelago plans to collaborate with local suppliers and invest in workforce development through apprenticeships.