The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
BBA 2026: Limited tickets remain for Boat Builder Awards
Organisers urge guests to secure their place soon ahead of the 18 November ceremony at Metstrade
Abu Dhabi show’s eighth edition set for next week as Gulf tensions ease
ADIBS returns to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 19-22 November, with 180 boats, over 1,068 brands expected
TISG’s future ownership still uncertain
Auction of group assets set for Monday, but number of bidders unknown
UK brokerage buys Network Yacht Brokers (Southwest) Ltd
The deal includes the NYB Plymouth office
Karver acquires Alphalock business to expand sail-handling range
The agreement brings patented US magnetic locking technology into French manufacturer’s product development and Antal collaboration
Seawind Catamarans celebrates strong Annapolis show results
Strong sales and renewed customer confidence drove Seawind’s best Annapolis Sailboat Show since the Covid-19 pandemic
Benetti sells first Oasis 36M superyacht
The hull of one of the new vessels sold weeks after Cannes debut; delivery due 2028
IMTRA announces leadership and organisational changes
Alex Larsen named executive VP as Chip Farnham retires after more than 40 years
Millikan Boats expands into Canada with electric catamaran deal
Vancouver Island’s Rising Tide Boatworks will provide local sales, maintenance and electric propulsion expertise for the M.10
Mirava targets European dealer network
Electric M800E to support boot Düsseldorf push and 2027 sea trials
Pioneer Yachts unveils interior of PY60 solar-electric catamaran
Pioneer One is built around an integrated energy architecture for life at sea
TISG auction set for November 16 as Azimut-Benetti steps aside
Court of Florence approval expected today paves way for single-bidder auction, though a rival €320m offer could still complicate proceedings
Nautilus Marine Insurance extends NZ coverage to include marine trades
OneWater Marine extends loan agreements to 2029
Miami-Dade County delays key Seaquarium marina development vote
UK regulator sets one-week deadline for AkzoNobel-Axalta merger concerns
Sanlorenzo unveils 1150 Explorer flagship
Former Nautor Swan exec joins Moravia Yachting as commercial director
MasterCraft doubles quarterly sales as Marine Products acquisition pays off
Aquila passes 1,250 catamarans built milestone
Sunreef unveils rotating wing-sail technology for its sailing catamaran range – a first for a production cat builder
Marine Cork expands into Middle East with new UAE representative
Tunisia targets US$1.1bn in boat exports by 2030
D-Marin expands to 30 marinas with Marina Genova acquisition
Florence Court may order auction for TISG assets as rival bidders vie for control
Nordic Marine Expo 2027 unveils professional program for Helsinki debut
US$20m in improvements for Port of Everett in 2027
Australian industry association names new CEO
BBA 2026: Countdown continues with eight days left to get your tickets
Fiji’s first tourism-focused hydrographic survey to boost navigation safety
Suntex earns spot among Dallas-Fort Worth’s top workplaces
Baglietto's La Spezia expansion plan rejected over height concerns
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