The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Oceanco Group buys Dutch yacht components maker
The acquisition strengthens Oceanco’s capabilities in developing complex yacht components including doors, hatches and lifting equipment
CNB founder and former Groupe Beneteau Boat Division CEO dies
Dieter Gust passed away on Wednesday following a 10-year illness
Singapore Yachting Festival 2027 pushes dates forward one week
Next year’s event will be held from April 22-25
Pettit Paint expands marine sales team
Brandon Michaud will serve Pettit and ValvTect clients in Connecticut and Rhode Island
The Italian Sea Group secures court protection, considers €100m capital increase
Italian superyacht builder weighs €100m capital increase after securing court protection for restructuring process
AIATA appoints new dealer for France and Monaco
SMN Chantier Naval de Port Grimaud will represent the brand in Monaco and key boating regions across southern France
New Glendinning distributor for Poland
Airmech will provide sales, support, and service for Glendinning marine products
Vision Marine relocates tender showroom to Dania Beach
The move comes as the tech firm’s Fort Lauderdale property sale approaches
RAD secures £4.4m funding to accelerate autonomous marine tech development
UK firm will use the funds to support international expansion, product development and the commercialisation of its Axon vessel systems
Maritimo names exclusive Greek dealer
BlueSalt Marine will handle sales and service operations for the Australian motoryacht brand in Greece
West Marine asset auction cancelled in favour of reorganisation plan
The US boating and fishing retailer filed for bankruptcy protection in May
Kadey-Krogen Yachts files for bankruptcy
US long-range cruising yacht builder and two affiliated companies file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy following a joint decision by directors
EP Barrus reports sales and profit increase despite headwinds
UK yacht refit specialist enters liquidation
Registration opens for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit
In-Water HISWA embraces AI, innovation and ‘optimal visitor experience’
BRP opens distribution and logistics centre in Quebec
Cape boat building sector resilient despite xenophobic unrest
IBEX expands team with three appointments
Gulf Craft’s new Superyacht Service Centre in full operation despite Gulf conflict
Van der Valk Shipyard names new CEO
UK sail training sector records more than 47,000 days at sea
Pioneer Yachts launches first PY60 solar-electric catamaran
Quantum Marine Stabilizers opens Monaco office
Brabus partners with AB Yachts to develop co-branded yacht line
Teledyne appoints Michelle Hildyard as general manager of Raymarine and FLIR Marine
US military power meets Iranian resilience – how the Gulf leisure marine industry is coping
Heesen Yachts creates new technical services and after-sales role
D-Marin sold to European private equity firm
Videoworks integrates Bang & Olufsen audio systems on Ferretti Custom Line yachts
Marina Ibiza retains Blue Star Marina certification
Superyacht crew survey launched a year after Paige Bell tragedy
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