The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
New leadership breathes new life into Royal Balk Shipyard
With new Dutch ownership, Royal Balk Shipyard is building on more than two centuries of heritage to grow its specialist refit and recraft business
Sterk Yachts begins European testing of Vision Marine electric propulsion system
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
Singapore Yachting Festival announces expanded 2027 format
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
ABYC to host webinar on latest small craft standards updates
Free webinar to be held August 27
US bank enters yacht finance market
Peapack-Gladstone has begun offering specialised yacht finance for HNWIs
Polboat Yachting Festival hosts 20 boat premieres amid improving industry outlook
This year’s edition of the Polish boat show showcased more than 110 craft
Smartgyro appoints All Points Boats as South Florida partner
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
Polish builder launches e-catamaran for disabled boaters
The electric cat can accommodate up to six people, including four wheelchair users
Gemeco opens registration for 2026 marine electronics training event
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
SilverCat broadens international dealer reach
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
Saxdor expands Americas dealer network with appointments in Argentina and Canada
The Finnish builder has entered the Argentinian market while strengthening its Canadian presence through two new dealer partnerships
Ancasta creates group brokerage role to support UK and European growth
The UK dealer and brokerage has appointed Rob Seabourne to strengthen operations across its 22-office network in the UK and Europe
Michael Schmidt & Partner rebrands as Inspiration Marine Group
Two Oceans Marine completes NSRI Offshore Rescue Craft series
Balkans Sea Fair grows as Albania boosts Mediterranean yachting presence
Beneteau first-half revenues: IBI comments
Informa Prestige launches The Future of Refit, debuting in Monaco in 2027
Fairline boosts European dealer network with Yachthub Group addition
New owners of Your Boat Club sell Minnesota marina to reduce debt
Rolls-Royce H1 profit surges 46% on transformation gains
Mercury Marine, Telwater extend exclusive BMT partnership
Cyclops Marine rebrands as Cyclops Global following diversification
Highfield dealer meeting outgrows hometown
ICOMIA creates new partnerships role to strengthen global member engagement
Reboat raises funding to expand sailboat refurbishment operations
MB92 Barcelona secures concession extension to 2050
Ferretti delivers strong cash generation in H1 2026 despite 5.6% revenue decline
Sunreef Yachts, Brabus unveil the new Brabus Ultima 55
Japanese quake could put pressure on semiconductor market; factory shutdowns across industry groups
Bellini Nautica raises €2.3m through share placing to support expansion
Lengers Yachts declared bankrupt
Callegari RIBs acquires Italian tender specialist
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