The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Brunswick Corporation’s Foulkes to retire; Denari tapped to take the helm
Foulkes to retire after transformational tenure; Denari to step up as CEO
Countdown begins to the Boat Builder Awards - Nominate now
With less than two weeks remaining until nominations close, don’t let exceptional achievements go unrecognised
Princess Yachts enters new growth chapter with £60m profitability improvement as X90 makes world premiere
Plymouth-based manufacturer reports £9.4m profit before tax for 2025, backed by operational excellence and ambitious £51m product development programme
Parker Poland licenses Norway production
Following the bankruptcy sale of Askeladden Boats, the brand is now confirmed as owned by Parker Poland Sp. z o.o., while a Norwegian company plans to continue production of models under 7 metres in Norway under a licence agreement. A new Nordic distribution network and a possible Mercury Marine partnership ...
US boat sales down in second quarter
US recreational boat sales fell 4.37% in Q2 2026, with only two categories showing minimal growth amid industry-wide decline
Mercy Ships yachting gala raises more than US$1m
Guests attended the second annual Cannes event, raising funds for surgical care in sub-Saharan Africa
Ocean King unveils Ducale 37 in Monaco
The 36.58m full-displacement explorer yacht combines steel construction with contemporary design and a 4,000nm range
Southampton International Boat Show opens with 500+ watercraft
The event has opened showcasing live demonstrations and on-water experiences
Orkney Boats introduces new Pilothouse 23 at Southampton show
The new boat has taken two years to design and develop, with orders being taken for delivery in summer 2027
Lürssen to invest €50m in Rendsburg yards
The German yachtbuilder plans 130 new jobs as it expands capacity and upgrades infrastructure at Rendsburg-North and Rendsburg-South
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Centek, List GC, Roswell Marine and more
Evene Tenders to launch new Quest Series
New premium models designed to ‘redefine the role of a superyacht tender’
Bellini Nautica enters superyacht market
Sunseeker Europe names Steve Handy managing director
Parker Poland acquires Askeladden brand and intellectual property rights
Palumbo Superyachts reports €1bn order book
First startup exhibitors announced for Metstrade
Nomad Yachting to buy Vernicos Yachts
Mengi Yay joins SYBAss to strengthen Turkish representation
Baglietto signs contract for 53m Project 53 with repeat client
Elettromedia unveils Audison Marine Division in Cannes
Supreme Yachting reports 77% revenue growth
Southampton International Boat Show 2026 to run for next 10 days
Aquila to display nine-model lineup at Fort Lauderdale show
MC-Zero launches electric jet tender range
Ajax Systems joins African Boating Conference
SailPro appoints UK sales and development partner
HanseYachts announces management changes in North and South America
ExploMar raises ¥100m Series A to scale electric marine propulsion abroad
C-Quip expands European sales team
Former Sunseeker CEO rejoins Ferretti Group as advisor
Cannes Yachting Festival generates strong sales, draws 56,000 visitors





















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