The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Helsinki launches Nordic Marine Expo for commercial marine sector
The inaugural event will take place alongside the 2027 Helsinki International Boat Show
Fountaine Pajot expands Marine West distribution in Indian Ocean
French dealer group will represent the catamaran builder in Seychelles, Mauritius and Réunion through Destination Yacht
IBI relocates to new London headquarters
International Boat Industry has moved to the home of parent company Informa
Yanmar Marine International to take direct control of Italian distribution
YMI will assume distribution from late Q4 2026, with long-term partner Cartello continuing as an authorised dealer and service partner
Spanish boat registrations up 7% in first nine months of 2026
Motorboats and larger vessels drove growth, while charter registrations also increased despite remaining below 2024 levels
Seattle Boat Co buys US dealership
Bayside Marine sells pre-owned boats and is a Yamaha and Mercury outboard dealer
Bill Yeargin inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
The former Correct Craft president and CEO was honoured at IBEX for his decades of industry leadership
Omnia Marine opens new chapter for Majesty, Nomad yachts in China
New partnership grants Omnia exclusive representation of the brands
Windy Boats appoints design manager to drive SR range expansion
David Jordan brings experience from Sunseeker and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design
2026 IBEX Innovation Awards recognise breakthrough marine products
A BWI judging panel evaluated innovations across 10 categories, awarding multiple winners and honourable mentions
Delphia names new brand director
Mark Averhoff brings over a decade of expertise from Groupe Beneteau, most recently serving two years as Delphia’s sales director
66th Genoa show reports 11% visitor increase, confirms 2027 dates
The event recorded 138,273 visitors and more than 4,600 sea trials, with organisers reporting positive exhibitor feedback on business concluded during the show
IBEX keynote: NMMA chief says uncertainty requires industry unity
BBA 2026: Time to buy your tickets
Cape Town firm introduces marine project management tool
Saxdor to integrate Simrad AutoCaptain autonomous docking technology
Triton Yachts keeps US deliveries on track despite 25% tariff
Osculati establishes US operations with new Fort Lauderdale base
Garmin wins 12th NMEA Manufacturer of the Year Award
Lusben relaunches sailing yacht Olympia
Sterk Yachts expands Adriatic presence with new dealer appointment
Baglietto’s 41m Andala sold for €26.75m
Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for September
BBA 2026: Final day to nominate for awards
Italian marine industry unites regional boat shows to strengthen national network
Bennington unveils 2027 pontoon lineup
7th Design Innovation Awards attract over 100 entries
Five destinations awarded Monaco sustainability label
Italian leather goods specialist expands amid 15% annual growth
African Boating Conference to explore economic growth
300 exhibitors to attend Dubai show
NX Boats and Suassuna Fernandes forge cross-industry Pininfarina partnership
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