The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Larger superyachts drive Southern African cruising growth as regional body rebrands
Southern Africa recorded 36 visiting superyachts in 2025, as industry leaders call for greater regional coordination and economic impact research
AkzoNobel reports strong sixth consecutive quarter of ‘organic growth’
Organic sales and adjusted EBITDA both increased in the third quarter
CL Yachts unveils CLB65 SUV model
The 19.7m yacht targets owner-operators with a single-level layout, flexible outdoor spaces and speeds of up to 28 knots
The Whiskey Project opens US boat plant
Australian boat builder establishes North Carolina facility to manufacture Whiskey, NAiAD and VYCOR watercraft for North American market
Lazzara sells UHV 100 months after launch
The 30.5m yacht has been sold to an experienced American owner, with plans to cruise the Mediterranean before relocating to Florida
Sunbeam Yachts opens €4.5m shipyard in Upper Austria
New Munderfing facility adds 7,000m² of production space with a further 7,000m² available for expansion
American Marine Performance expands US dealer network
New Jersey appointment extends Florida builder’s retail coverage in the northeastern US
Vision Marine names new sales lead for Nautical Ventures
The marine retail veteran debuts at FLIBS this month, tasked with strengthening sales and manufacturer relationships across Nautical Ventures’ five-location Florida network
Gemini Marine donates hull for memorial craft honouring late kitesurfer
Graham Howes, an extreme sports entrepreneur, died last year after colliding with a whale while kitesurfing
Monaco Yacht Show joins IFBSO network
The event has joined the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, strengthening its representation in the global superyacht sector
From tenders to superyachts: finalists announced for 2026 Boat Builder Awards
The IBI Metstrade Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement is pleased to reveal a strong array of 21 finalists who collectively represent excellence across a wide range of yacht construction activity, from 4m to 67m
Tariffs hit marine suppliers unevenly as shipping costs surge
International manufacturers tell IBI that US tariff impacts vary by product and origin, but rising material and shipping costs are a near-universal challenge
Highfield Boats forms new professional division
RAD appoints French partner for electric propulsion systems
Nautipaints Group opens base at VMG Astilleros de Sagunto
African Boating Conference: Premier calls on boat builders to help cut unemployment
TISG receives five binding offers as restructuring deadline passes
AIMEX names new manager for Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef
2026 Paris Nautic tests consumer confidence
Northern Lights appoints distributor for Australasia
Albania’s Balkans Sea Fair expands in second edition
French boat builders resilient despite difficult market conditions
NVN Marine moves to fill the gap left by West Marine
Olympic Yacht Show closes 6th edition with strong international turnout
Cockwells founder steps back as new management team takes helm
MarineMax plans expansion of Pompano Beach sales facility
Saxdor Yachts appoints interim CEO as Erna Rusi steps down
Nimbus USA names Panama dealer for Central, South American expansion
Sea Ray signs new hometown dealer
People on the Move This Week
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront appoints communications chief
Azimut expands dealer network in New Zealand and Mexico
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