The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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Tide Craft Boats signs OEM partnership with Dometic

2026-04-08T15:55:00+01:00

Agreement expands integration of premium onboard systems across model range to enhance functionality and user experience

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Rand Boats resumes operations following bankruptcy and restructuring

2026-04-08T15:17:00+01:00

The Danish builder has confirmed three new models for 2026

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Dutch superyacht yard celebrates leadership transition

2026-04-08T14:20:00+01:00

Feadship’s Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw subsidiary is under new management

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Candela names new CEO

2026-04-08T11:30:00+01:00

Sofia Graflund steps into the leadership role, succeeding Gustav Hasselskog, as the Swedish builder enters its next phase of growth

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Singapore Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

2026-04-08T11:30:00+01:00

The addition comes as the marine industry reassesses event formats to meet changing audience expectations in 2026

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Okean Group to showcase full Ferretti Yachts fleet at 2026 Rio Boat Show

2026-04-08T11:30:00+01:00

All models from the Italian brand produced in Brazil will be showcased together

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Winners of the AFBE 2025-2026 Awards for electric boating revealed

2026-04-08T11:30:00+01:00

The French Electric Boat Association announced the winners of its prestigious awards at Nice Boating Tomorrow in France

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Maritimo expands presence in Southeast Asia with new dealer agreement

2026-04-08T11:29:00+01:00

Primus Marine will represent the Australian builder in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia

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International Multihull Show 2026 to be most ambitious edition yet

2026-04-07T15:27:00+01:00

Record fleet, multiple world premieres, and redesigned layout featuring new marina are all part of this year’s show

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Ancasta under new ownership as founder sells majority stake

2026-04-07T13:31:00+01:00

Nick Griffith has sold a majority shareholding in the £50m turnover yachting business

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2026 Yacht Style Awards: Categories finalised, nominees announced ahead of Singapore gala dinner

2026-04-07T11:30:00+01:00

This year’s awards will feature over 30 categories celebrating innovation and creativity

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Finnish firm tackles hurdles to expand electric PWC sales in Europe

2026-04-07T11:30:00+01:00> , By

Viva launched its first electric jetski three years ago and is now exploring innovative solutions to address regulatory bans

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