The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Sanlorenzo appoints Barbagallo Marine as Bluegame dealer in Western Australia
The company strengthens regional dealer network with new Western Australia partnership
Navier targets Maldives with foiling ferry network
The US builder and JIH Global plan Maldives foiling ferry network of up to 100 vessels
Scanstrut strengthens Americas growth strategy with senior sales appointment
Marine industry veteran Sean Hatherley has joined the company as director of global sales and sales manager, Americas
Thetford announces passing of CEO
The company pays tribute to long-serving leader whose tenure oversaw periods of growth and transformation across the global organisation
Dutch builder expands capacity amid growing market demand for 30m-45m motoryachts
Van der Valk Shipyard says it continues to see strong international interest in fully custom yachts, especially in the Americas
Yachts from Hong Kong and Macau gain access to Greater Bay Area
New State Council approval allows yachts to visit nine cities in the GBA
Apache Racing names Clements Marine as technical partner
The UK propeller specialist will supply bespoke propulsion systems for the redevelopment of the Apache offshore powerboat
Sharrow Marine expands leadership team with new appointments
The propeller technology company adds senior executives to support dealer network growth and increased production capacity at its Detroit facility
IBI Summit 2026: Candid conversations define industry’s premier strategic forum
More than 60 industry leaders and investors gathered in London for the IBI Summit 2026, where closed-door conversations about consolidation, economic headwinds, and real-world M&A deals delivered what attendees valued most: honest dialogue
LCI Industries CEO retires after 32 years, interim leadership appointed
Independent director Johnny Sirpilla will serve as interim CEO effective immediately
KJM Marine, Ocean Group partner to elevate Crossroads Marina as Maldives yachting hub
A new company has been formed for this purpose called Ocean Aventis
Next Yacht Group expands into Adriatic and Central European markets
Splendid Yachting will represent Maiora and AB Yachts across Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Sanlorenzo urges faster rollout of green methanol infrastructure at Venice Climate Week
American Sailing appoints new CEO
FIN appoints experts to represent French boating industry in international standards discussions
Volvo Penta interview: maintaining clear priorities in the face of uncertainty
Moonen marks major construction milestone for tenth 122 Martinique
FIM launches dedicated superyacht tender division
AkzoNobel shares fall over 20% after latest takeover offer ends
IBEX registration opens
Dutch water sports sector valued at €6.6bn as new report fills data gap
Vision Marine opens Nautical Ventures dealership in South Florida
Eastern Cape delegation courts Italian builder for South African investment
Galeon Yachts partners with InSitu Design on new 700 Sky interior concept
Industry confidence buoyed by Gothenburg Floating Boat Show
Neander Marine expands Asian distribution network
New SilverCat dealer for south coast of England
Bulgarian electric boat builder secures funding for expansion
Boat builder turns movie maker
BoatUS seeks boater support for abandoned vessel clean-up
Brunswick launches TotalCare bow-to-stern protection for boat owners
EVAL SA named exclusive AquaAmp distributor in Greece
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