International Boat Industry

IBI reviews the latest developments at a number of Italy’s major yards and gauges industry prospects for the year ahead

French yards push innovation despite punitive legislative measures

France’s boat builders are fighting hard against sluggish sales and government measures threatening to negatively impact the country’s leisure craft sector

MA Financial to acquire Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

GCCM is one of the largest yacht refit and repair firms on Australia’s Gold Coast

French shipyard expands operations with new facility
2026-03-13T16:27:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Ferretti advisor deems KKCG tender share offer ‘unattractive’
2026-03-13T15:35:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
Italian RIB brand relaunches under new ownership
2026-03-13T13:36:00+00:00
U-Boat Worx completes sea trials of high-speed Super Sub
2026-03-13T13:25:00+00:00
Voly expands Guernsey operations following Voyonic acquisition
2026-03-13T13:05:00+00:00By Neil Eaves
Hiswa te Water joins IFBSO as full Boat Show Member
2026-03-13T12:30:00+00:00

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Equipment firms adapt to secure marketshare as headwinds persist

> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski

A drop in new-build boat production has stifled growth for France’s marine equipment suppliers, but overseas markets still offer promising new opportunities

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Electric outboard makers redefine performance, range and design

> Subscriber-only, By Jake Kavanagh

The initial rush of new brands is now giving way to refinements to existing models, including more streamlined and integrated designs, and with better performance

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The VC30 simplifies engine control and docking into one integrated digital system

MITEK adds to its successful range of innovative marine e-mobility solutions

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

MA Financial to acquire Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard
> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
GCCM is one of the largest yacht refit and repair firms on Australia’s Gold Coast
Italian RIB brand relaunches under new ownership
Callegari begins new chapter with advanced aerospace technologies integrated into its production
Voly expands Guernsey operations following Voyonic acquisition
New digital payroll system is specifically designed for the superyacht sector

Australian dealer transitions to full family ownership
Mahon family assumes control of Gold Coast Boating Centre
Investment firm sets sights on marina sector with two acquisitions
> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Dallas-based Investment firm buys two US marinas
Lund Boats today announced a new partnership with the Minnesota Vikings
Lund Boats Announces Partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, uniting two iconic brands that have been trusted and celebrated across Minnesota for generations.

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