The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
IBI Summit: A Wake-Up Call for the Boating Industry
The IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, dropped anchor this week with one message: the boating industry must adapt—or risk drifting off course.
Smartgyro to sponsor US fishing tournament
Support of 22nd annual Dare County Boat Builders Tournament marks major branding exercise in key US market
SkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
Fincantieri Marine Group names new CEO
Italian superyacht builder brings in George Moutafis to steer American shipbuilding arm
August Race expands to Thailand with exclusive distribution deal
East Marine Asia will distribute the UK boat care specialist’s products in Thailand
Superyacht Australia hosts 12th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous
A 15-strong delegation of marine representatives joined captains and crews of 30 visiting vessels in Tahiti last week
Riviera opens new yacht club for owners
The new centre offers practical training, yacht familiarisation, and design consultations in a waterfront setting
Avikus, Emerson sign MoU to integrate autonomous marine systems
Avikus will use Emerson’s open protocol to integrate its NeuBoat Control system with the Aventics controller platform
Lithuanian outfitter establishes UK headquarters
Aros Marine opens Southampton base at Ocean Village Innovation Centre
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at AkzoNobel, Linssen, MarineMax Yachts and more
Flexiteek USA opens new Florida HQ
The move represents a key milestone in the company’s strategic expansion
Sterk Yachts enters UK market
German builder appoints official distributor for the UK
US$8m Nautical Ventures deal “crucial” to Vision Marine future
Brunger Export to represent Ritchie Navigation in Europe
Safe Harbor Marinas faces lawsuit over alleged inflated billing
Italian RIB producer joins YachtWay marketplace
AkzoNobel names new CFO
Navtor opens new office in Dubai to support regional growth
Dometic UK Blind Systems expands Benelux reach with new partnership
Aquila Power Catamarans unveils new brand identity
UK Crown Estate reports £1.1bn in 2024-25 fiscal year
Construction begins on Bali Benoa Marina
Teledyne acquires Maretron
Polish builder partners with Chinese outboard producer
Barcelona Boat Show 2025 expands with ‘Boatique’ initiative
Damen Yachting completes two-year refit of superyacht Moonstone
ZEM appoints new CEO to drive global growth
Lasdrop partners with Ocean Marine Equipment
Sylvie Ernoult reveals 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival highlights
Supersede secures US$10m in seed funding
Nimbus appoints first Mexican dealer for EdgeWater, Nimbus brands
Honda Marine Europe hires UK PR firm to drive growth
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