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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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Nominate your industry heroes for the Boat Builder Awards

2026-09-18T12:29:00+01:00

With less than two weeks remaining until nominations close, don’t let exceptional achievements go unrecognised

Vernicos Yachts

Nomad Yachting to buy Vernicos Yachts

2026-09-18T11:11:00+01:00

Nomad Yachting has agreed to acquire Vernicos Yachts in a move aimed at expanding its charter operations and Greek market presence

Supreme Yachting

Supreme Yachting reports 77% revenue growth

2026-09-17T15:01:00+01:00

Greek yacht services company posts €1.41m revenue and a 76% rise in pre-tax profit for 2025

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Lürssen to invest €50m in Rendsburg yards

2026-09-18T15:00:00+01:00

The German yachtbuilder plans 130 new jobs as it expands capacity and upgrades infrastructure at Rendsburg-North and Rendsburg-South

Andreja Majer

People on the Move this Week

2026-09-18T14:49:00+01:00

New appointments at Centek, List GC, Roswell Marine and more

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Evene Tenders to launch new Quest Series

2026-09-18T14:38:00+01:00

New premium models designed to ‘redefine the role of a superyacht tender’

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Bellini Nautica enters superyacht market

2026-09-18T14:20:00+01:00

Italian group launches 30m-50m range with 36.13m Eternal 36 as first model

Steve Handy

Sunseeker Europe names Steve Handy managing director

2026-09-18T14:09:00+01:00

Handy steps up from Portugal role to lead European operations and dealer relationships

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Parker Poland acquires Askeladden brand and intellectual property rights

2026-09-18T11:46:00+01:00

The Warsaw-based boatbuilder plans to retain the company’s Nordic heritage while expanding its dealer network across the region

Palumbo Yachts

Palumbo Superyachts reports €1bn order book

2026-09-18T11:30:00+01:00

The Italian yachtbuilder has 20 yachts in build as it expands production capacity in Ancona and Ortona

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First startup exhibitors announced for Metstrade

2026-09-18T11:11:00+01:00

Yachting Ventures has unveiled the first startups for its two dedicated areas, with Fort Insurance confirmed as official sponsor

Mengi Yay Virtus XP NB 113 – Gray Wolf

Mengi Yay joins SYBAss to strengthen Turkish representation

2026-09-17T15:45:00+01:00

The Turkish builder has joined SYBAss, adding further representation of the country’s growing superyacht construction sector

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