The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Nautitech begins court-supervised restructuring as it seeks new investor
The French cat builder says production, deliveries and aftersales support will continue as it looks to secure the company’s future
Boot & Fun Berlin show reinvents itself
Project manager Daniel Barkowski explains what’s new in 2026
Lloyd Werft plans new dock in Bremerhaven
German yard secures 30-year lease on seven-hectare site at Columbuskaje as it plans a second facility with a floating dock capable of accommodating larger vessels
Vessev secures $19m in Series A funding and first US customer
NZ foiling specialist backed by Blackbird VC enters US market with multi-city tour
Mirava brings modular smart boat to Europe
The new smart boat brand will be making its European debut at Cannes in September
Gabe Newell brings tech innovation to Monaco 2026
Oceanco’s new owner will showcase two purpose-built research vessels at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Bering Yachts, GOST, Porto Montenegro and more
Textron, Brunswick partner on USV to deliver at speed and scale
Partnership combines Textron’s autonomy technology with Brunswick’s commercial boat building capacity to accelerate USV production for defence applications
New Polish brand enters market with budget sailing boat model
The entrepreneur behind the compact yacht aims to position BEZ-2 as a budget option for boaters interested in buying a new sailing boat
Sea Expandary acquires OceanWalker
Chinese builder gains control of OceanWalker’s Fujian facilities, following its €40m acquisition of Camper & Nicholsons
FB Marine Group names Contender Boats product manager
Mike Victor will oversee the Contender product line, including sales, service, and warranty support
Toyota joins Volvo-backed fuel cell venture, opening potential for marine applications
Toyota’s fuel cell expertise could accelerate development of new hydrogen propulsion platforms as the Japanese manufacturer joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as an equal partner in Cellcentric venture
Sea Alliance outlines expansion plans through 2027
Forest River launches 3D boat configuration platform across pontoon brands
Vision Marine and Avikus begin integration of electric propulsion and intelligent navigation
2026 Helsinki Floating Boat Show restores industry confidence
Court extends TISG creditor protection as bidding process advances
Omaya Yachts strengthens commercial team
BRP brings branded financing to US dealer network
ACY Yachts and South Coast Yachts plan Southern California partnership
Barrus appoints production engineering manager
New owners for Nashville marina
Marine industry leader Noel Osborne passes
ZeroUSV’s Oceanus17 USV celebrated at official naming ceremony in Plymouth
Fix Marine to expand boat production in Turkey
Organisers to mount broader, more international In-Water HISWA boat show
Gulf Craft launches second-generation SilverCat power catamaran range
US sailing author, historian and safety advocate dies
Silver Yachts signs order for new 26m aluminium explorer catamaran
Adriatic Marinas names new CEO at Porto Montenegro
Carefree Boat Club members raise questions as boats disappear from Florida marinas
Viasat study points to demand for enhanced satcom services
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