The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
French lawmakers propose ban on superyachts over 50m
The private member’s bill would prohibit large recreational yachts from using French ports and territorial waters
Vision Marine posts 27% sequential revenue growth
The electric propulsion and boat retail group has reported sales of US$48.6m for the first nine months of fiscal 2026
Vitters achieves fossil-free superyacht breakthrough with Yacht Zero launch
The 69m ketch is said to be the first of her size to run solely on renewable energy without compromising comfort or range
Major German contract fuels Marine Alutech’s growth
The order is one of the largest in the company’s history
First Pershing GTX90 launched as new Sport Utility Yacht expands GTX range
The new 27.97m model combines Pershing’s sporty DNA with enhanced comfort, liveability and on-board space
Women in Marine returns to Southampton show with focus on career opportunities
The British Marine event will bring together female professionals from across manufacturing, superyachts, brokerage and marine law to highlight the range of careers available in the sector
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at C&N, CdM, Feadship and more
Hydro Tec names new executive vice president
Myriam Cutolo has been appointed to the newly created role as the Italian naval design firm strengthens its management structure
Brunswick Corp wins eight dotCOMM Awards for online marketing
US builder receives worldwide recognition for its online marketing efforts
Former NMMA staffers join Boats Group for Industry Relations roles
Alisdair Martin and Freya Olsen bring decades of combined experience with the NMMA, MRAA, and leading marine businesses.
Tureddi Yachts appoints UK and Ireland sales director
Richard Cottrell to lead Italian builder’s commercial activities across the UK and Ireland
Sailfish Boats expands dealer network with five new partners
US builder strengthens availability of its inshore and offshore fishing boats
Dan-Bunkering sponsors 2026 African Boating Conference
Nauta refreshes 40m Abeking & Rasmussen sailing yacht
New Wire Marine expands manufacturing facility
Whisper Marine acquires Crownline Boats
Dometic Q2 marine business grows despite softer US market
Finnmaster expands dealer network with five international appointments
Numarine strengthens global sales team
Informa Markets hires Italian representative to expand US boat show access
ExploMar-powered XNRG defends Monaco Endurance title in Force 4 conditions
Ocean Power Technologies demonstrates autonomous offshore drone charging
Wisconsin marina sold for US$5.8m
Feadship strengthens Royal Van Lent sales team
Malibu Boats refinances credit facility through 2031
Middle East update: Qatar suspends maritime activities until further notice as the country mourns the late Father Emir; tensions continue to mount in the Straits of Hormuz
Turkish shipbuilding exports on course for record 2026
Putin puts AkzoNobel’s Russia subsidiaries in temporary external administration
Leadership appointment at GOST
Satellite ‘space race’ ignites in SA as Starlink delays open door for global rivals
Azimut launches Grande 44M flagship ahead of Cannes debut
Vietnam tourist boat capsizes, killing 15
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