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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

MA Financial to acquire Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

2026-03-13T12:30:00+00:00> , By

GCCM is one of the largest yacht refit and repair firms on Australia’s Gold Coast

Yuniboat

French shipyard expands operations with new facility

2026-03-13T16:27:00+00:00> , By

Yuniboat is investing €2m on a 3,000m² facility in Batz-sur-Mer

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Ferretti advisor deems KKCG tender share offer ‘unattractive’

2026-03-13T15:35:00+00:00> , By

New US investor enters the scene, acquiring a 3.4% stake in the Italian yacht builder

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Italian RIB brand relaunches under new ownership

2026-03-13T13:36:00+00:00

Callegari begins new chapter with advanced aerospace technologies integrated into its production

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U-Boat Worx completes sea trials of high-speed Super Sub

2026-03-13T13:25:00+00:00

The Dutch manufacturer has finalised testing of the world’s fastest private submersible

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Voly expands Guernsey operations following Voyonic acquisition

2026-03-13T13:05:00+00:00

New digital payroll system is specifically designed for the superyacht sector

Hiswa te Water 2025- on the water

Hiswa te Water joins IFBSO as full Boat Show Member

2026-03-13T12:30:00+00:00

Northern Europe’s largest in-water boat show strengthens its international presence by becoming part of the global federation

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Columbus launches Atlantique 38m M/Y Principessa Capricciosa

2026-03-13T12:30:00+00:00

The latest addition to the Atlantique series combines compact size, elegant design, and efficient performance

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People on the Move this Week

2026-03-13T12:29:00+00:00

New appointments at Boston Whaler, Sunreef, Tingdene and more

DIBS 2025

Dubai International Boat Show postponed – industry reacts

2026-03-12T17:23:00+00:00> , By and

DIBS moves to November 2026, sparking mixed responses from stakeholders as the new dates coincide with a busy regional events calendar

World Foiling Congress 2026

World Foiling Congress returns to Genoa with expanded program

2026-03-12T14:01:00+00:00

Next week’s event will bring together global experts to discuss advancements in hydrofoil technology

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Cox Marine opens new training and collaboration facility in the UK

2026-03-12T13:30:00+00:00

The British diesel outboard maker has launched a dedicated space at its Shoreham-by-Sea headquarters to enhance technical training for global partners

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