The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum: Industry leaders reframe sustainability as business opportunity
Genoa Boat Show | October 2, 2026
Azimut Yachts joins Ferrari Hypersail project
The Italian builder will provide a custom Fly 72 tow boat with 4,000hp and six-tonne weight reduction to support Ferrari’s prototype testing
NextBoat appoints new CEO
Ross Tannenbaum will lead the US marine marketplace through its next phase of growth and profitability
Ecocoast appointed Xylem partner for GCC environmental monitoring
Partnership enhances environmental monitoring capabilities for regional marine and coastal projects
Honda opens Florida marine development office
Grant-Valkaria facility will bring engineering teams closer to US boat builders, dealers and on-water testing conditions
Pradco Outdoor Brands buys Kent Outdoors
Deal expands Pradco into watersports and marine safety through a portfolio of established recreational brands
Shift Yachts unveils 24m performance cruising catamaran
New Zealand brand presents its largest model yet, designed around privacy, lightweight construction and high-speed ocean passage-making
Egypt to double international yacht visitors in five years
The Egyptian Tourism Authority is positioning the country as a dual-season yachting destination with streamlined permitting and expanded coastal access
Turkish firms partner to build 500GT-plus expedition superyachts
Bering Yachts and RMK Yachts sign collaboration agreement for vessels up to 3,000GT
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Brunger Export, Nimbus, Rightboat and more
NZ marine dealership changes hands
New owners take over the Auckland business after 16 years under its previous ownership
Yanmar acquires US west coast distributor
The move is designed to accelerate growth of Yanmar’s Marine Recreational business across the west coast
Performance Boating Sales appointed NSW Excess Catamarans dealer
Wichard Groupe opens new Sparcraft factory in France
Kayak Distribution acquires Railblaza
Honda Marine Europe launches new boat range in Genoa
TISG shareholders approve €140m capital increase amid financial restructuring
Cantiere Rossini invests €2m in Pesaro yard expansion
BBA 2026: Final call for nominations
AI as organisational transformation: Former Italian Minister to deliver keynote at 5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum
Mikael Mårtensson assumes role as Nimbus Group CFO
Rightboat appoints new key account director for North America
Boats Group expands content team
Confindustria Nautica: Italian boating turnover hits record €8.72bn
RAD introduces monthly leasing for 40kW electric outboard
Pearl 100 Hybrid completes initial sea trials
Brunswick announces senior leadership appointments
Makocraft appoints first international dealer
Bellini Nautica posts strong first-half growth
Tramontana Yachts buys majority stake in Croatian shipyard
Xquisite Yachts expands powercat lineup with new 52-footer
Fountaine Pajot expands Asia Yachting partnership
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