The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 IBI Metstrade Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, under the theme ‘The Industrial Pulse’
Federal court dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Boats Group
US court grants motion to dismiss complaint in full, ruling that the online marine marketplace operator’s market position was not the result of anticompetitive conduct
Teakdecking Systems appoints Marketing Director
The marine decking specialist strengthens its leadership team with experienced marine and superyacht marketing professional, Alyssa Whitehouse
ENATA expands into Abu Dhabi
The UAE-based marine and aerospace manufacturer is expanding its operations into Abu Dhabi through a partnership with Ajyal Holding, establishing a new advanced manufacturing complex focused on foiling vessels, UAVs and high-tech industrial production
Ulyssia residential yacht to be built in China for €2bn
Previously slated for construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, the 323m vessel will now be built by China Merchants Group
Interview: Sir Ben Ainslie – Racing against change
Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup journey reveals powerful lessons in rapid adaptation and resilience that every business leader can apply when facing today’s unpredictable challenges
New western Canada boat show to launch
The Vancouver International Fall Marina Boat Show and Sale will run from September 18 to 20
Marex invests €20m in Kaunas shipyard expansion
The Norwegian boatbuilder is investing in a new production facility at its Kaunas shipyard in Lithuania
Besenzoni welcomes yacht design students to its headquarters
The Italian yacht equipment manufacturer hosted students from Politecnico di Milano’s Master in Yacht Design programme at its Sarnico headquarters
Carbon Yachts appointed Australia and New Zealand distributor for Santasevera Yachts
The dealer will introduce the Italian builder’s luxury dayboats and weekenders to the Oceania market
Sunreef launches first Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran
The new vessel combines electric propulsion, battery storage and integrated solar technology; it will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show
INACE Superyachts appoints IYC as global sales representative
The Brazilian shipyard has appointed IYC as its global sales representative, expanding its international sales and marketing reach across key yachting markets
Sanlorenzo debuts SL80A, bringing asymmetric design to 80ft class
Alubat develops new aluminium yacht for blue-water sailing
SailTies launches marketplace for global sailing adventures
MarineMax announces appointment of Chief People Officer
Polish builder to launch new R&D centre as it releases first electric boat model
Three dead after sailing yacht collides with passenger catamaran in Croatia
Knut Frostad joins Orca board and advisory team
Moore Brothers named North American partner for 40OF foiling yacht
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
Askari Yachts launches first Askari 65 Power Long Range Cruiser
Axopar appoints new Finnish dealer as Hydrolink Boatcenter exits
St Kitts and Nevis hosts nautical forum to strengthen yachting and marina sector
North Sails opens new Mediterranean loft on the French Côte d’Azur
Sea Alliance expands network to Corfu, signs dealers for Absolute and Mangusta
VMG enters luxury trimaran market with first 53ft model under construction
Henri-Lloyd launches Sail Free to boost sailing participation
Montenegro cracks down on illegal ‘grey’ and ‘black’ charter operations
Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026
Flamingo Marine announces new leadership team, ships first Rove pontoon
Next Yacht Group launches Maiora 36 Exuma and AB 130 flagship
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