The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Century Boats to relaunch
Florida investment firm commits US$20m to re-establish 100-year-old fibreglass boat brand
Ferretti Group takes three honours at Blue Design Awards 2026
Ferretti Yachts 800 recognised as Best Motoryacht under 24m, while Riva receives awards for brand excellence and advertising creativity at the Blue Design Summit in La Spezia
Northstar enters South American market with Ecuador dealer appointment
The Turkish RIB builder has partnered with Luxury Marine to establish its first presence in South America
Tigé Boats appoints brand experience manager and pro team lead
Jake Perlot takes expanded leadership role overseeing the US wakeboat builder’s pro rider and ambassador programme
Blue Springs Marine closes after more than 60 years in business
Long-established Missouri dealership and marina operator ceases trading after serving the regional boating market for six decades
2026 Australian Marine Industry Award winners announced
Annual awards scheme recognises innovation and success
Valhalla Yacht Sales opens North Carolina location
Viking Yachts’ retail division establishes new facility at Bridge Tender Marina in Wrightsville Beach
Santasevera 52 new imagery unveiled as sales reach 10 units
The 52ft model returns with updated imagery and strong commercial momentum following 10 sales
Independent study validates WATCHIT collision-prevention system effectiveness
Over 57,000 events from 160 WATCHIT-equipped vessels were analysed by an external data scientist
Two Weeks to Go: IBI Summit 2026’s US Market Intelligence and M&A Strategy session offer critical insights as industry faces pivotal moment
With just 14 days until the marine industry’s premier strategic forum, the IBI Summit has lined up compelling sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities that promise to deliver the intelligence and connections boat builders and investors need to navigate 2026’s most pressing challenges
Off The Hook Yachts to rebrand as NextBoat
US-listed group says new identity reflects shift towards AI-powered marketplace and digital transaction platform
Australian industry association launches Marine Brokers Accreditation Program
The BIA program sets standards for broker training, documentation, and fund management in boat transactions
Mediterranean Superyacht Forum outlines five priorities for regional competitiveness
Garmin selected as an official supplier for Luna Rossa
Sailfish Boats founder Paul Hoppes Jr dies
Majesty previews 145 superyacht in UAE despite regional tensions
RWB Marine secures exclusive Australian distribution for AquaAmp wireless charging
Brazilian builder targets 50% export share with $8m infrastructure investment
ICASA blocks ministerial push to relax BEE rules amid mounting Starlink pressure
Yachting Ventures to host IBEX Start-Up Pavilion for third year
Flexiteek reports strong first year at US fabrication facility
Ferretti Group reports Q1 revenue decline amid softer market conditions
Delta Marine names new director of sales
Turkish shipyard opens Miami office in US market push
FarSounder announces Tocaro Blue collaboration
South African marine export sector mourns loss of Yacht Haulers founder
Balearic Islands lead Spanish boat market with 13% growth
De Antonio Yachts enters Polish market with new distributor
Yamaha reports Q1 sales growth
One Atlantek selects Arksen Discovery 8 for UK adventure-charter operations
Optima Electric Yachts seeks new ownership to scale technology
How Dutch builder Van der Valk delivered a textbook ownership transition
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