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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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PPF Group announces sale of marine portfolio

2026-09-22T09:02:00+01:00

The agreement in principle includes the acquisiton of Dream Yacht Charter, Navigare Yachting and SamBoat, subject to final agreements and approvals

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Princess Yachts enters new growth chapter with £60m profitability improvement as X90 makes world premiere

2026-09-21T10:06:00+01:00>

Plymouth-based manufacturer reports £9.4m profit before tax for 2025, backed by operational excellence and ambitious £51m product development programme

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BBA 2026: Who is leading the way on sustainability?

2026-09-22T15:16:00+01:00

The Sustainability Project of the Year award recognises boatbuilders whose projects are delivering measurable reductions in environmental impact

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Trump order targets fishing rules and boating access

2026-09-22T14:38:00+01:00

The measures aim to modernise fisheries management, improve water access and reduce regulatory burdens on US boaters and anglers

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Electric WaterCraft Forum registration opens

2026-09-22T13:37:00+01:00

The inaugural Maine event will showcase electric boat projects, technology and marine electrification

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Safe Harbor Rybovich expands Riviera Beach superyacht facility

2026-09-22T13:12:00+01:00

South Florida yard nearly doubles hauling capacity and can now service yachts up to 220ft and 850 tons

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Monaco takes centre stage for global superyacht industry

2026-09-22T11:37:00+01:00

The Monaco Yacht Show, conferences, meetings and a fleet of yachts draw the industry to the principality this week

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Bodrum yacht construction and repair project enters EIA process

2026-09-22T11:27:00+01:00

Proposed İçmeler facility would build yachts up to 30m and service as many as 50 boats a year

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Trieste Shipyards plans new superyacht construction and refit facility

2026-09-22T10:59:00+01:00

The new yard on Trieste’s Industrial Canal will target yachts over 30m, with capacity for vessels up to 80m

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Buff Safety appoints UK distributor

2026-09-22T10:48:00+01:00

The agreement with Ocean Safety brings certified head and neck PPE to UK commercial marine customers

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Brunswick Corporation’s Foulkes to retire; Denari tapped to take the helm

2026-09-21T15:39:00+01:00

Foulkes to retire after transformational tenure; Denari to step up as CEO

The Askeladden Fenix C66BR, named Day Trip Boat of the Year at Båter i Sjøen in Oslo, will continue to be built by Norsk Modell og Formplast under licence from Parker Poland. Source:

Parker Poland licenses Norway production

2026-09-21T14:33:00+01:00

Following the bankruptcy sale of Askeladden Boats, the brand is now confirmed as owned by Parker Poland Sp. z o.o., while a Norwegian company plans to continue production of models under 7 metres in Norway under a licence agreement. A new Nordic distribution network and a possible Mercury Marine partnership ...

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