The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
BBA 2026: What is the Innovative Design Solution of the Year?
Nominations are now open for the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, with the Innovative Design Solution category seeking the marine industry’s most innovative new features and design solutions
BlueWater, Bain Capital buy two US east coast marinas
Acquisitions in Connecticut and South Carolina take joint venture’s portfolio to seven properties
Scandinavian Marine appointed Flexofold distributor
Appointment expands regional sales, technical support and aftersales coverage for Danish folding propellers
Benetti unveils 70m Clear Waves concept in Monaco
Wellness is a core design element of the new model
Rolls-Royce presents new vision for yacht bridge design
Rolls-Royce Power Systems holds world premiere of mtu NautIQ Bridge ‘Point Break’
Arksen makes strong Monaco debut with new Adventure series flagship
The UK builder reports positive reception at its first Monaco Yacht Show appearance
Sunreef Yachts launches new 100 Eco catamaran at world premiere
Polish builder’s order book continues to grow with over 40 Ultima 88s contracted
AkzoNobel opens yacht paint centre in Hamburg
New facility will provide technical training and product support to marine professionals across central Europe
Superyacht UK announces 2026 Young Designer winner
Coventry University student Oliver Weaver takes top honours following an intensive live design challenge at Southampton International Boat Show
5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum to explore AI and energy innovation in maritime industry
Industry leaders to gather on October 2nd at the Genoa Boat Show to chart course toward sustainable yachting future
Taiwan International Boat Show returns to Kaohsiung in November
This year’s event will extend across four waterfront sites to include more than 70 yachts
DEI enters leisure marine market
US thermal and acoustic control products manufacturer to launch marine product line at IBEX
Brabus Marine, AB Yachts present new high-performance yacht range
Wajer Yachts considers closure of Heerenveen facility
Brunger Export appoints area sales manager
Ferretti Group unveils three superyacht premieres at Monaco
BBA 2026: What is the Breakthrough Launch of the Year?
Mirazur Capital and Marina Port Vell expand marina platform into Caribbean
Cockwells Duchy 45 makes Southampton debut
RMK Yachts unveils 55m Arcane Era and Arcane Nova concepts
Peninsula Yachting acquires majority stake in IYC
Oceanvolt appoints Alec von Weissenberg as CEO
Princess reveals Odyssey 108 designs at Monaco Yacht Show
Ferretti Group CEO calls for simpler yachting industry
YYachts delivers first Y6 sailing yacht
The Italian Sea Group appoints dealer in Turkey
British Marine launches training academy at Southampton International Boat Show
BBA 2026: Who is making their mark as a Rising Star?
Trump order targets fishing rules and boating access
BBA 2026: Who is leading the way on sustainability?
Electric WaterCraft Forum registration opens
Safe Harbor Rybovich expands Riviera Beach superyacht facility



















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