The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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New leadership breathes new life into Royal Balk Shipyard

2026-08-05T14:53:00+01:00

With new Dutch ownership, Royal Balk Shipyard is building on more than two centuries of heritage to grow its specialist refit and recraft business

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Sterk Yachts begins European testing of Vision Marine electric propulsion system

2026-08-05T14:47:00+01:00

The integration programme aboard the Sterk 26E builds on the partners’ exclusive supply agreement and will evaluate the E-Motion 180E under European operating conditions

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Singapore Yachting Festival announces expanded 2027 format

2026-08-05T14:46:00+01:00

The event will return in April 2027 with a new consumer-focused format designed to increase visitor engagement, attract qualified buyers and strengthen opportunities for exhibitors across the marine and luxury lifestyle sectors

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ABYC to host webinar on latest small craft standards updates

2026-08-05T14:45:00+01:00

Free webinar to be held August 27

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US bank enters yacht finance market

2026-08-05T12:21:00+01:00

Peapack-Gladstone has begun offering specialised yacht finance for HNWIs

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Polboat Yachting Festival hosts 20 boat premieres amid improving industry outlook

2026-08-05T11:30:00+01:00

This year’s edition of the Polish boat show showcased more than 110 craft

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Smartgyro appoints All Points Boats as South Florida partner

2026-08-05T11:30:00+01:00

Smartgyro has expanded its US dealer and service network through the partnership with All Points Boats, which will provide sales, installation and after-sales support for the company’s range of marine stabilisation systems in South Florida

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Polish builder launches e-catamaran for disabled boaters

2026-08-05T11:30:00+01:00

The electric cat can accommodate up to six people, including four wheelchair users

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Gemeco opens registration for 2026 marine electronics training event

2026-08-04T14:12:00+01:00

The US marine electronics distributor is inviting dealers, installers and boatbuilders to attend its annual Technical Training Event in South Carolina, offering four certification programmes

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SilverCat broadens international dealer reach

2026-08-04T12:11:00+01:00

IBI’s Middle East correspondent visited SilverCat’s production facility in July as the Gulf Craft Group brand continues to expand its international distribution network, increase production capacity and target new dealer appointments in South-East Asia

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Saxdor expands Americas dealer network with appointments in Argentina and Canada

2026-08-04T12:08:00+01:00

The Finnish builder has entered the Argentinian market while strengthening its Canadian presence through two new dealer partnerships

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Ancasta creates group brokerage role to support UK and European growth

2026-08-04T12:08:00+01:00

The UK dealer and brokerage has appointed Rob Seabourne to strengthen operations across its 22-office network in the UK and Europe