The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London
At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”
1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao
New coastal event brings marine culture and lifestyle to the forefront in the seaside city 300km east of Beijing
Deutsche Yachten marks 25 years of industry collaboration
The German superyacht group celebrated its anniversary in Hamburg, reflecting on its growth and evolving role in the sector
Dubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club
FBC Dubai is scheduled to open this autumn
BRP sells off Manitou
Sea-Doo parent completes divesture of its aluminium boat business with sale of Manitou pontoon brand to US boat builder Bentley Pontoons
Catana Group enters modular floating homes market
The French catamaran builder has launched SEATY, a new line of eco-friendly floating spaces for residential or professional use
Yanmar buys Dutch football team
Engine builder signs agreement to acquire Almere City FC
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2025 Design Innovation Awards: nominations now open
The winners will be announced at the Genoa International Boat Show in September
Teignbridge unveils carbon fibre blade option for Clamp on Blade system
New carbon fibre blade variant provides efficiency, noise and emissions benefits
Lenco in supply deal with Spanish builder
De Antonio Yachts to install Lenco’s Pro Control trim tab system on new boat models
Hong Kong sets sail to develop marine leisure economy
The Hong Kong government has launched a coordinated push for marine leisure expansion, with new policies and initiatives supporting industry development
Garmin doubles down on fishing market
Slew of new product launches ahead of upcoming ICAST show underscore focus on recreational fishing segment
Foiling leaders gather in Italy for first-ever Foiling Sport Congress
US boat sales down 9% through April – NMMA
Simrad introduces AutoTrack feature for Halo radars
West Nautical expands global footprint with new Monaco office
Turkish bus manufacturer enters marine EV battery segment
All Aboard! Metstrade launches exclusive train from London to Amsterdam
Elica Yard invests in expansion ahead of new Omaya 50 launch
Electric boat producer files for bankruptcy
1st Yacht Interior Summit to be held next year in Germany
Honda scales back hydrogen fuel cell plant
Red Bull Sailing Academy opens in Italy
Turkish builder enters superyacht market with 62m sailing yacht
Obituary: Richard Gordon
BR Marinas announces corporate restructure
HanseYachts completes ownership transition ahead of schedule
Women to increase outdoor activities, says Winnebago survey
Smartgyro to sponsor US fishing tournament
SkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Fincantieri Marine Group names new CEO
August Race expands to Thailand with exclusive distribution deal
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