The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Mitie Group agrees £3.1bn acquisition by OCS Group International
The UK company manages marina facilities, port security and provides superyacht concierge services
Business as usual for Dubai-based superyacht refit firm
IBI’s Middle East correspondent visits Autore, a specialist in superyacht refit and repair
RAD Propulsion expands in North America with US sales appointment
Marine propulsion specialist names Sean Wilson as US sales manager as it continues to build its commercial presence in the world’s largest leisure marine market
EBI energy transition roadmap has coastal, inland marinas in its sights
Europe’s marinas face major infrastructure upgrades to support the shift to zero-emission recreational boating
Alaskan community launches 27-vessel clean-up
The BoatUS-funded initiative will remove boats from waters surrounding Annette Islands Reserve
Former British Marine president, ICOMIA vice chairman dies
David Lewin remembered for more than four decades of service to the leisure marine sector
Cruisers Yachts grows Mexican dealer network
Wisconsin-based boat builder appoints new retail partner in Mexico, with the first customer deliveries already completed
Lumitec achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Florida-based marine lighting manufacturer say milestone reinforces its quality management credentials as it expands its international business
MB92 explores intelligent refit technologies in new report
Technology should support human expertise and align with data and artificial intelligence
Paris show on track for November
The Fédération des Industries Nautiques revived and relocated the historic Paris Nautic exhibition last year, first held at the Grand Palais in 1926
Northrop & Johnson broker dies after 50-year career in yachting
Bob Leslie has passed away at the age of 81
TISG CEO Giovanni Costantino steps down amid company challenges
The departure leaves The Italian Sea Group facing mounting uncertainty, with the luxury yacht maker now requiring a new board to guide its future direction
Turkish shipyard ends partnership with Nordhavn Yachts after 55 builds
Leadership change at World Cat
VMG unveils details of first 16m trimaran
Croatian dealer opens Monaco office to expand Mediterranean presence
Petition targets Starlink’s new international roam restrictions
Investors confirmed for Smart & Sustainable Marina Innovation Awards
Former Wellcraft president, Marine Concepts founder dies
Bluegame unveils new BG64 model ahead of Cannes debut
Aquavista appoints chief operating officer
Fountaine Pajot launches new brokerage brand
Freedom Boat Club expands in France
Fairline strengthens European sales network with key dealer appointments
Groupe Beneteau launches dedicated marine finance programme in Australia
First Pershing GTX90 launched as new Sport Utility Yacht expands GTX range
Volvo Group reports higher Q2 sales and earnings
Interview: Cannes Yachting Festival director on growth, innovation and managing demand
French lawmakers propose ban on superyachts over 50m
Vision Marine posts 27% sequential revenue growth
Vitters achieves fossil-free superyacht breakthrough with Yacht Zero launch
Major German contract fuels Marine Alutech’s growth
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