The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
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
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
Sea Alliance outlines expansion plans through 2027
The group is expanding its brokerage operations through increased sales activity and new central agency agreements
Forest River launches 3D boat configuration platform across pontoon brands
The manufacturer has introduced an interactive 3D builder allowing customers to design and customise pontoons in real time
Vision Marine and Avikus begin integration of electric propulsion and intelligent navigation
Sterk 31E selected as the first validation platform, with the integrated system targeted for demonstration at IBEX 2026
2026 Helsinki Floating Boat Show restores industry confidence
The latest signals point to a positive outlook for the winter ahead
Court extends TISG creditor protection as bidding process advances
120-day extension granted under same conditions as the previous order
Omaya Yachts strengthens commercial team
Jean Paul Vaele to lead international commercial expansion and strengthen the global dealer network
BRP brings branded financing to US dealer network
New retail finance programme gives dealers greater flexibility while strengthening BRP’s direct connection with customers
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
Bering Yachts adds new shareholder and partner
Fraser to address Africa’s yacht charter potential at Cape Town conference
Nanni appoints Dutch distributor
Polish nautical accessory maker boosts capacity, expands portfolio
Brazilian builder raises $10m in second funding round for captive finance
Amer F100 superyacht sinks off Sardinian coast
Suzuki reports record Q1 revenues as marine sales rise
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