The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 IBI Metstrade Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, under the theme ‘The Industrial Pulse’
Carbon Yachts appointed Australia and New Zealand distributor for Santasevera Yachts
The dealer will introduce the Italian builder’s luxury dayboats and weekenders to the Oceania market
Sunreef launches first Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran
The new vessel combines electric propulsion, battery storage and integrated solar technology; it will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show
INACE Superyachts appoints IYC as global sales representative
The Brazilian shipyard has appointed IYC as its global sales representative, expanding its international sales and marketing reach across key yachting markets
Sanlorenzo debuts SL80A, bringing asymmetric design to 80ft class
The boatbuilder has unveiled the SL80A, a new 24m model, its most compact yet, using asymmetric architecture to increase onboard volume and liveability by up to 20%
Alubat develops new aluminium yacht for blue-water sailing
The first unit of the new model is being built at the company’s shipyard in western France
SailTies launches marketplace for global sailing adventures
The new platform aims to bring berth-by-berth sailing trips, expeditions, racing and training opportunities from operators worldwide into a single booking marketplace
MarineMax announces appointment of Chief People Officer
Beth Garland joined MarineMax five years ago and will continue to lead the company’s people strategy while taking on the newly expanded role
Polish builder to launch new R&D centre as it releases first electric boat model
Lamdo Yachts aims to cater to the growing demand for electric boats in Poland and other European markets
Three dead after sailing yacht collides with passenger catamaran in Croatia
The incident occurred in one of the busiest areas of the Adriatic
Knut Frostad joins Orca board and advisory team
Former Navico CEO and Volvo Ocean Race chief executive takes board position at Norwegian navigation technology firm
Moore Brothers named North American partner for 40OF foiling yacht
The Bristol, Rhode Island engineering and fabrication firm will build and represent the full-foiling offshore racer across the US, Canada and Caribbean
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
Askari Yachts launches first Askari 65 Power Long Range Cruiser
Axopar appoints new Finnish dealer as Hydrolink Boatcenter exits
St Kitts and Nevis hosts nautical forum to strengthen yachting and marina sector
North Sails opens new Mediterranean loft on the French Côte d’Azur
Sea Alliance expands network to Corfu, signs dealers for Absolute and Mangusta
VMG enters luxury trimaran market with first 53ft model under construction
Henri-Lloyd launches Sail Free to boost sailing participation
Montenegro cracks down on illegal ‘grey’ and ‘black’ charter operations
Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026
Flamingo Marine announces new leadership team, ships first Rove pontoon
Next Yacht Group launches Maiora 36 Exuma and AB 130 flagship
Cox Marine renews key European distributor agreements
Beneteau to close Cadillac plant, divest Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab Jet
D-Marin acquires Olbia Marina in Sardinia
MasterCraft expands US dealer network
NMMA Canada builds on luxury tax win during Ottawa meetings
MarineMax, World Cat partner to launch Ducari catamaran line
Turkish marine tech brand expands to US
Azimut-Benetti’s Vitelli appointed Altagamma chair
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