The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
D-Marin sold to European private equity firm
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to sell its stake in D-Marin to InfraVia Capital Partners
Heesen Yachts creates new technical services and after-sales role
The Dutch superyacht builder has created the integrated leadership position to connect project management and after-sales support across the full yacht lifecycle
Videoworks integrates Bang & Olufsen audio systems on Ferretti Group Custom Line yachts
The Italian AV and IT systems specialist has completed the integration of the audio systems, expanding its long-standing collaboration with both brands
Marina Ibiza retains Blue Star Marina certification
The Spanish marina has retained its five-star status following an audit by IMCI
Superyacht crew survey launched a year after Paige Bell tragedy
Protecting Crew Lives (PCL) is an advocacy group promoting positive working conditions for yacht crew
Fountaine Pajot announces management reshuffle amid revenue and profit decline
The company reshuffles senior management following weaker half-year results and continued investment in product development
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New appointments at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Hempel, Tohatsu Italia, Airmar Technology Corporation and more
Alumax Amsterdam opens shipyard in Vietnam
The new Bac Ninh facility will manufacture European-standard aluminium vessels for domestic and export markets using Dutch technology, design and production processes
Autore builds “world’s largest” centre console outboard sportsfishing boat, Huntrex 70
Dubai-based Autore is building what it claims is the world’s largest centre console outboard sportsfishing boat, the Huntrex 70
Marine Components International appointed UK distributor for Hydrotab
Marine Components International (MCI) has been named exclusive UK distributor for Hydrotab, bringing the pneumatic interceptor trim tab system to the UK market for both newbuild and retrofit applications
Yachting Ventures Startup Pitch Competition returns to Metstrade with expanded networking push
The competition will take place on the second day of the show in a lunchtime slot
Remoran Oy appoints Bainbridge International as US distributor
The Finnish cleantech company Remoran Oy has appointed Bainbridge International as its exclusive US distributor for the Remoran Wave 3 hydrogenerator for sailing yachts
Sparfell Group adds yachting to its lifestyle services portfolio
Hunyvers secures €5m financing package to support growth strategy
Eminox and Halyard partner on integrated marine exhaust aftertreatment solutions
Royal Balk Shipyard appoints Niels Lensen as sales director
Metstrade 2026 registration opens with revamped programme and show floor
ENATA reveals expansion plans amid UAE stability and shifting demand
Acquera Yachting expands Eastern Mediterranean network with Istanbul office
Pogo Structures launches LOXO 30 Open
Lürssen records busiest year for newbuild deliveries
BOAT International unveils BOAT Lounge and BOAT Radio for the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show
Seaver launches yacht range with alternative ownership model
Catalina Yachts set for revival as C & T Composites takes ownership and unveils expansion plans
Caribbean Inclusive Development Programme drives inclusive sailing push in Antigua
Swedish Maritime Administration faces SEK 26m loss after Marell Boats bankruptcy
TYKUN expands production as MED Group opens new Italian shipyard
Northstar RIBs completes Vega Lite tender range using single-stage RTM process
Sunreef Yachts in UAE rides out supply pressures as orders build
Sanlorenzo unveils second 74Steel superyacht Virtuosity
MC-ZERO appoints Chris Baird as CEO
Yanmar reports strong 2025 fiscal year
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