The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Blue Innovation Dock returns to boot Düsseldorf with strong speaker lineup
Brunswick CEO David Foulkes to deliver next year’s opening address
Developer pulls US$33m Florida marina proposal over community concerns
Tierra Verde Marina would have been the state’s second-largest dry boat storage location
Feadship leadership transition comes at pivotal time for Dutch shipyard
Following Henk de Vries’ 38-year tenure, Bas Nederpelt has taken over as CCO at Royal De Vries Shipbuilding
ILIAD Catamarans expands model range and sales network
The Australian power cat brand has had a busy year
Turkish builder adopts Watchit AI collision prevention system fleet-wide
ADA Yachts has selected the AI-driven safety technology for integration across its complete production line
Mediterranean’s first zero-emissions sailing club forms in Balearic Islands
The Mallorca Electric Boat Club inaugurates with 100% electric boats
Executive appointment at Myers
Kari Brashear named chief legal officer, corporate secretary, and senior VP of business development
SYBAss announces major leadership changes
Theo Hooning steps down after 18-year tenure, Robert van Tol named successor
Yamaha announces supply deal with Whaly Boats
Five-year supply agreement to include all Whaly models
Boot Holland 2026 cancelled for second year running
Next year’s event will not take place due to a lack of exhibitors
Fincantieri secures long-term Ancona port concession to drive shipyard redevelopment
The 40-year deal secures €40m investment to boost production capacity and innovation, including high-end leisure vessel construction
French lawmakers vote to preserve ‘superyacht tax’
The MPs decided to preserve the levy which brings meagre revenue
Finnmaster Boats announces new dealers in Finland and Estonia
Leveraging innovation to balance affordability and amenities
Rossinavi launches Nolimits Yachts brand with debut of 45m MY Gemini
Turkish builder appoints GCC dealer as international expansion continues
Dubai-based builder enters European market with new Maltese distributor
Metstrade 2025 sets new benchmark with full-venue expansion and 32,000 visits
Abu Dhabi show opens with record-breaking edition and giant flamingo float
Flux Marine announces new funding
Data Hidrolik eyes new horizons as global market shifts
Women navigate the future: Harnessing AI to transform the marine industry
World Boating Day goes from strength to strength
Unlocking global insights into the next generation of boat buyers
Lloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
Swiss startup wins Metstrade pitch competition with Olympic-proven robotic buoys
ICOMIA/EBI/NMMA update Metstrade visitors on Blue Boat Horizon LCA project
Largest edition yet of The Superyacht Forum hosts nearly 900 delegates
Retimed Sydney International Boat Show proves a success
North American market a lost season, says NMMA
PwC: AI will cut product development lifecycles in half
Digital twin technology and what it means for the marine industry
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