The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for September
Economic sentiment and employment expectations decline in EU and eurozone
BBA 2026: Final day to nominate for awards
Nominations close today for the Boat Builder Awards 2026, celebrating achievements, innovation and craftsmanship across the global boatbuilding industry
Italian marine industry unites regional boat shows to strengthen national network
Confindustria Nautica has unveiled a coordinated calendar of six regional boat shows, emphasising collaboration to transform local interest into business opportunities
Bennington unveils 2027 pontoon lineup
The US builder marks its 30th anniversary with limited-edition models, a new Triptical Sport Package supporting twin 500hp engines, and flagship-inspired exterior styling across its R Series range
7th Design Innovation Awards attract over 100 entries
The winners were announced at last week’s Genoa International Boat Show
Five destinations awarded Monaco sustainability label
New S3 Label recognises marina sustainability, operational excellence, customer experience and innovation
Italian leather goods specialist expands amid 15% annual growth
Pinetti invests in machinery, personnel, and in-house carpentry workshop while launching new product collections and concierge service
African Boating Conference to explore economic growth
Cape Town event will bring together marine industry leaders to examine investment, risk and wider economic trends
300 exhibitors to attend Dubai show
The Dubai Boat Show will proceed as planned from November 25-29 as the UAE’s exhibition industry continues its recovery
NX Boats and Suassuna Fernandes forge cross-industry Pininfarina partnership
Brazilian boat builder and property developer unite through shared design house, offering special edition vessel and cross-brand client benefits
Bermuda builds on record superyacht season
From market-building to converting demand, the island destination is transforming industry interest into tangible results
5th World Yachting Sustainability Forum: Industry leaders reframe sustainability as business opportunity
Genoa Boat Show | October 2, 2026
NextBoat appoints new CEO
Ecocoast appointed Xylem partner for GCC environmental monitoring
Honda opens Florida marine development office
Pradco Outdoor Brands buys Kent Outdoors
Shift Yachts unveils 24m performance cruising catamaran
Egypt to double international yacht visitors in five years
Turkish firms partner to build 500GT-plus expedition superyachts
People on the Move this Week
NZ marine dealership changes hands
Yanmar acquires US west coast distributor
Azimut Yachts joins Ferrari Hypersail project
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
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