The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
From tenders to superyachts: finalists announced for 2026 Boat Builder Awards
The IBI Metstrade Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement is pleased to reveal a strong array of 21 finalists who collectively represent excellence across a wide range of yacht construction activity, from 4m to 67m
Monaco Yacht Show joins IFBSO network
The event has joined the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, strengthening its representation in the global superyacht sector
Tariffs hit marine suppliers unevenly as shipping costs surge
International manufacturers tell IBI that US tariff impacts vary by product and origin, but rising material and shipping costs are a near-universal challenge
Highfield Boats forms new professional division
US RIB manufacturer extends brand beyond the recreational sector
RAD appoints French partner for electric propulsion systems
The deal adds RAD’s 40kW electric outboard to Kent Marine Equipment’s propulsion portfolio, targeting professional operators
Nautipaints Group opens base at VMG Astilleros de Sagunto
Refit specialist expands its Mediterranean footprint, bringing all four divisions to one of Spain’s emerging large-yacht hubs
African Boating Conference: Premier calls on boat builders to help cut unemployment
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde tells delegates that boat building is key to job creation, while urging industry leaders to push further
TISG receives five binding offers as restructuring deadline passes
Bids include offers for a full takeover of The Italian Sea Group, as well as targeted acquisitions of individual assets
AIMEX names new manager for Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef
Danielle Carey will focus on attracting international yachts to the region and supporting North Queensland’s marine industry
2026 Paris Nautic tests consumer confidence
The second edition of the revived Paris Boat Show will take place from 25-29 November at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre
Northern Lights appoints distributor for Australasia
Diesel Marine NZ will provide sales, parts and service support across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific
Albania’s Balkans Sea Fair expands in second edition
This year’s event sparked numerous new partnerships between Western European and Albanian players
French boat builders resilient despite difficult market conditions
NVN Marine moves to fill the gap left by West Marine
Olympic Yacht Show closes 6th edition with strong international turnout
Cockwells founder steps back as new management team takes helm
MarineMax plans expansion of Pompano Beach sales facility
Saxdor Yachts appoints interim CEO as Erna Rusi steps down
Nimbus USA names Panama dealer for Central, South American expansion
Sea Ray signs new hometown dealer
People on the Move This Week
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront appoints communications chief
Azimut expands dealer network in New Zealand and Mexico
HikoTerra expands global distributor network
Mirava raises nearly US$7.5m for smart electric boat expansion
Moonen Yachts marries hull and superstructure of 10th Martinique
Cape Canaveral shipyard eviction leaves 40 boaters stranded
Boats Group and Galati Yacht Sales extend long-standing partnership
Plymouth Boat Fest sets date for 2027 return
Elite Yacht Covers named Nautor Swan’s exclusive canvas partner
AkzoNobel and Axalta name merged coatings business Axanzo
Five mainland Chinese yachts to mark Hong Kong scheme launch
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