The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
TISG shares plunge as losses push capital below legal minimum
The Italian Sea Group’s stock collapsed late last week following disclosure that debt-related losses had driven its share capital beneath the legally required threshold
Venice Boat Show opens seventh edition at historic Arsenale
The marine industry gathered at Venice’s Arsenale today as the 7th Salone Nautico launched with 300 vessels on display
Archipelago Yachts secures second order for 80ft explorer yacht
British builder advances flagship explorer series and brings the interior design fully in-house for the project
Freedom Marine Vancouver team strengthened as Don Ross joins sales team
The brokerage strengthens Coal Harbour office with the experienced yacht sales professional appointment
Pantaenius Joins ABC 2026 to support Africa’s expanding cruising sector
The company joins growing sponsor line-up as Africa’s superyacht and cruising sector gathers momentum
Economic uncertainty reflected in boat sales at Finland’s Naantali Boat Show
Boat buyers cautious as wider economic instability weighs on sentiment, despite busy spring turnout
Heesen appoints Captain Mike Rouse as strategic advisor
Dutch builder says the appointment will strengthen links between operational experience and yacht engineering as it develops future product and technology strategies
Big success for SCIBS 2026 with over 40,000 visitors
Southern Hemisphere’s largest boat show reports a good volume of business done
IBI Summit 2026 unveils exclusive fireside chat with Groupe Beneteau CFO
As the countdown enters its final week, the marine industry’s premier strategic forum has secured a compelling session that goes to the heart of the industry’s most pressing strategic dilemmas
TEMO·450 rated “highly repairable” in voluntary sustainability index
The electric outboard scores 91.9/100 in voluntary repairability index assessment
Bermuda expands its Coastguard operations with opening of second base
New base opened by King Charles III during his recent visit
Vision Marine outlines operational initiatives across Nautical Ventures platform
Electric propulsion and marine retail group says ongoing integration efforts are focused on financing, inventory management, service co-ordination and customer engagement across the Florida-based dealership network
Azimut Yachts and JHSF launch Seadeck fleet experience for Fasano Sardegna debut
Nimbus Group appoints Mikael Mårtensson as CFO
Bryton Marine Group named among Canada’s Best Managed Companies for ninth year
Veleria San Giorgio contributes to award-winning Kanguro life-saving device project
UAE strengthens shipbuilding capability with formation of new consortium
Horizon Yachts holds global premiere of new Lexus LY680
Forte Yachts strengthens international network with Adaly Yacht
Southern Wind launches sixth SW96 hull in Cape Town
EU Commission publishes guidance on recreational craft customs and VAT
ExploMar expands into France with SAS Opensea
Gemini Marine exports rescue RIBs to flood-hit Queensland
Catana appoints Australian distributor for Bali and YOT brands
Finnish boat designer Sakari Mattila: a man of mystery and success
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Ferretti Group takes three honours at Blue Design Awards 2026
Northstar enters South American market with Ecuador dealer appointment
Tigé Boats appoints brand experience manager and pro team lead
Blue Springs Marine closes after more than 60 years in business
2026 Australian Marine Industry Award winners announced
Century Boats to relaunch
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