The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
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
UK regulator sets one-week deadline for AkzoNobel-Axalta merger concerns
Remedies must be found to address competition concerns, or a further, more in-depth inquiry may follow
Nautilus Marine Insurance extends NZ coverage to include marine trades
The company is extending its commercial business in New Zealand to marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships and more
OneWater Marine extends loan agreements to 2029
US dealership group secures additional US$50m in borrowing capacity to finance inventory purchases
Miami-Dade County delays key Seaquarium marina development vote
Commissioners defer vote on Terra Group’s US$22.5m Seaquarium lease after residents complain of rushed public consultation
Sanlorenzo unveils 1150 Explorer flagship
New 60m superyacht offers 4,000Nm range and a 300m² owner’s apartment
Former Nautor Swan exec joins Moravia Yachting as commercial director
Thea Shaw will oversee brokerage, retail charter and Hill Robinson’s charter management operations
MasterCraft doubles quarterly sales as Marine Products acquisition pays off
Revenue surges 123.4% in Q1 2026, with underlying growth of 37.4% as Chaparral and Robalo brands bolster first-quarter results of transition period
Aquila passes 1,250 catamarans built milestone
Builder stages largest power-catamaran display in FLIBS history after strong Fort Lauderdale show
Sunreef unveils rotating wing-sail technology for its sailing catamaran range – a first for a production cat builder
The Sunreef Wing, a self-supporting 360-degree rotating wing with AI-assisted controls, is designed to simplify sail handling and improve efficiency
Marine Cork expands into Middle East with new UAE representative
Yacht refit specialist MS1 will introduce Marine Cork decking to Gulf boatbuilders
Tunisia targets US$1.1bn in boat exports by 2030
Tunisian-owned boatbuilders are scaling up production and ambition as the industry eyes major export growth
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
KNRM orders 13 larger lifeboats as part of €120m fleet renewal by 2035
Suzuki Australia, Club Marine enter insurance partnership
Polish builder unveils new flagship, eyes Spain growth
McConaghy launches first GT86 power catamaran in China
Qatar Boat Show sees double-digit visitor growth as GCC participation surges
Sicomin’s GreenPoxy 550 helps build lighter mast for historic Tuiga
US startup books US$5bn in ‘flying boat’ orders
Marinas help lift LAMDA's results for first nine months of 2026
Superyacht Summit Türkiye concludes fourth edition in Istanbul
NZ builder increases production as it expands Australian presence
RS Sailing secures new investment to support growth





















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