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

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Mestrade Catalogue 2026 is now online

2026-10-29T16:05:00+00:00

Prepare for the event from the official show guide, published by IBI

WAVS Taskforce

WAVS Task Force, NOAA meet at FLIBS to discuss whale-strike avoidance technology

2026-10-29T14:52:00+00:00> , By

The associations bring industry experts together to advance technology aimed at reducing whale strikes

Littelfuse building

Littelfuse reports record Q3 revenues

2026-10-29T14:57:00+00:00> , By

US electrical equipment manufacturer reports gains in revenues, profits and margins

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South Africa eyes superyacht refit opportunity

2026-10-29T14:55:00+00:00

Industry leaders at the African Boating Conference call for investment, skills and world-class facilities to realise the country’s refit potential

Princess C48 Open

Princess breaks tradition with US world debut of C48 Open

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00> , By

UK builder chooses FLIBS for global launch of new outboard-powered sport yacht range

Cruisers 45 VTR

Cruisers extends VTR line at FLIBS

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

New 45 VTR and VTR EC extend successful luxury day yacht line for Wisconsin, US builder

Garmin Livescope 2 sonar

Record Q3 revenues for Garmin

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Consolidated third-quarter sales climbed 12% year-over-year to $1.99bn

Red Sea Yacht Show 10-agreement signing

10-year hosting agreement signed for new Red Sea Yacht Show

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

Sela and Tahaluf have agreed a decade-long hosting partnership for next year’s show at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina

Evie Kostakis

Lamda Development appoints new CEO

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

Evie Kostakis to succeed Odisseas Athanasiou, who departs after 18 years at the helm

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Simena becomes largest RINA-certified sailing yacht

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

Ares Yachts’ 62m ketch receives gold certification following rig surveys and sea trials

FGI Mexico

FGI Yacht Group expands global presence with Mexico City sales office

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

New location will offer FGI’s full range of yacht sales, charter, and new-build services

Boat Builder Awards 2024

BBA 2026: Inside the race for Breakthrough Launch of the Year

2026-10-28T16:30:00+00:00

IBI takes a look at the five finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title

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