The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Azimut-Benetti makes key changes to Brazilian operations
The leadership reshuffle aims to strengthen governance, accelerate investments, and highlight Brazil’s strategic role in the group’s global expansion
Royal Huisman hopes to turn Trident 810 into a series of world cruisers
Dutch yard takes next step towards creating the “perfect custom XXL true-sailing superyacht”
Spanish boat registrations fall slightly in first nine months of 2025
Despite a 3.9% drop, a slower rate of decline suggests the market may be stabilising
MarineMax expands leadership to drive global yacht and superyacht growth
Charles Cashman appointed senior vice president of global yacht sales
Aquila exec joins American Sailing board of directors
Nick Harvey is chief revenue officer at Aquila Catamarans
Quick USA forms strategic partnership with UMMA
Agreement strengthens Quick Group’s position in the US leisure boat building market
Riviera hosts annual Technician Training Academy for Australian, NZ dealers
The three-day event brought together 30 technicians for hands-on training and skills development
Siren Marine, Dometic announce collaboration
The new partnership has resulted in the launch of the world’s first cloud-based HVAC control system for boats
Thai ferry company orders 10 Candela electric ferries
New craft will link mainland with Koh Kood Island
Catana inaugurates new Portuguese facility
The French builder has opened its €30m Aveiro plant to produce YOT power catamarans
Apreamare extends Spanish dealer network to Valencia
Náutica Marina Sport will offers sales and aftersales to boaters in the region
Seychelles superyacht visits decline due to Red Sea insecurity
Yet investment in the island nation’s recreational boating sector remains strong
Dockmate launches new wireless control at IBEX
Pesto Sea Group opens South African operations in Cape Town
Airmar strengthens EMEA and global Marport sales leadership
Omaya Yachts and its fresh take on the catamaran
German superyacht sector heats up with new shipyard, concepts, and major projects
Beneteau acquires French refit and repair yard
Brunswick launches Simrad AutoCaptain at IBEX
Metstrade expands side events to cover all leisure marine segments
New Saudi Arabia marine tourism regulation takes effect
Propspeed launches latest line extension strategy at IBEX
Hammer Yachts unveils first ‘walkaround’ HammerCat 35 HH
New owners reveal plans to transform Scottish marina
IBEX 2025 Industry Breakfast: NMMA’s Hugelmeyer calls for innovation amid market headwinds
IBEX Innovation Awards - winners revealed
Damen Yachting sea-trials largest Amels Full Custom yacht
Walstrom Marine names new president
Wellcraft expands presence in Spain with new official dealer
Portonovi Montenegro strengthens leadership team
New manager for International Multihull Show
Davco launches Davit in a Box kits
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