The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
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Unlocking Africa’s blue horizon: Marine innovation & opportunity across the continent
Africa’s coastal nations are redefining marine tourism and innovation. This report – anchored by a bullet-point breakdown of key countries – previews the African Boating Conference 2025 and the continent’s rise as the next global marine frontier
MB92 strengthens board following GYG acquisition
Remy Millott appointed non-executive director and board member of the Spanish firm
Smoker Craft presents largest dealer meeting to date
US boat builder presents more than 160 different boats in largest dealer event yet with clear focus on market expansion
Trump threatens 100% tariff on semiconductors
Impending 100% levy on computer chips expected to increase cost of electronics, potentially lead to supply shortfalls
Final report on Titan submersible tragedy highlights design flaws
Two-year report identified ‘toxic work environment’ at operator Oceangate
Amsterdam’s SuperYacht Tech Campus expects first vessel in October
The ambitious $86m development on a former shipyard aims to become a leading hub for sustainable yacht refits and innovation
Fraser Yachts opens Maltese franchise
Yacht services provider strengthens presence in key Mediterranean hub
Yachtr traffic growing rapidly, says IYBA
International Yacht Brokers Association says increased adoption of new digital platform by brokers brings control back to yacht industry
Nautor Swan, American Magic partnership put Pensacola on the map
The city is set to become a centre for cutting-edge yacht production and high-performance racing with the launch of the ClubSwan 28 series
Suzuki Q1 sales, profits sag
Gains in marine segment offset by lower automobile numbers to produce first profit decrease in five years
ePropulsion Americas partners with Marathon Boat Group
Two MBG boat brands are now available with ePropulsion electric outboards
Cantieri Magazzù expands dealer network amid rising demand
The Sicilian yacht builder has added five new domestic sales and service partners and reinforced its corporate team
Updated boat building standards released by ABYC
Tough Q2 for Caterpillar
Sunreef’s Ultima 55 to make European debut at Cannes
Mazu Yachts founder lost at sea
Lower 2025 first-half revenues, profits for Yamaha
US tax incentive drives interest in charter-ready yachts
Spanish refit and repair yard begins first phase of €8m expansion plan
EBI provides update on EU-US trade deal
Princess Yachts appoints PR and influencer partner for boat show season
Mixed Q2 for Cummins
Wescom Group sold to PE firm
Lippert Q2 revenues up 5%
New Superyacht Working Group takes shape ahead of African Boating Conference
Australian developer buys major marina precinct north of Brisbane
Four Winns launches two new power cats
Xylem reports Q2 revenue, earnings gains
NMMA downgrades industry outlook
Rolls-Royce Power Systems posts double-digit gains in sales and earnings
Excess Catamarans grows Asia-Pacific dealer network
Surge in fishing sales drive Q3 growth for Johnson Outdoors
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