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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
BBA 2026: Countdown continues with eight days left to get your tickets
Tickets remain on sale as the Boat Builder Awards return to Metstrade’s Harbour 8 on 18 November
BBA 2026: Countdown continues with eight days left to get your tickets
Tickets remain on sale as the Boat Builder Awards return to Metstrade’s Harbour 8 on 18 November
Florence Court may order auction for TISG assets as rival bidders vie for control
A report suggests the November 11 hearing may not resolve The Italian Sea Group’s financial troubles, with an auction between SRI Global and Azimut-Benetti now possible as early as November 16
Nordic Marine Expo 2027 unveils professional program for Helsinki debut
The new Finnish event targeting the light commercial marine sector will run alongside the Helsinki International Boat Show in February
US$20m in improvements for Port of Everett in 2027
The Washington port’s $72.5m budget for next year targets infrastructure modernisation, supply chain greening, and marina upgrades
Australian industry association names new CEO
Andrew Scott, the BIA’s CFO since 2021, has been promoted to chief executive
Fiji’s first tourism-focused hydrographic survey to boost navigation safety
A new partnership is mapping the waters around Malolo’s Musket Cove Marina
Suntex earns spot among Dallas-Fort Worth’s top workplaces
The US marina operator ranks among Dallas’ top midsize employers, praised for leadership, innovation and work-life balance
Baglietto's La Spezia expansion plan rejected over height concerns
Heritage authority objects to height of proposed office extension
KNRM orders 13 larger lifeboats as part of €120m fleet renewal by 2035
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution has commissioned 13 new Nh1816-2 class vessels from Bloemsma Aluminium
Suzuki Australia, Club Marine enter insurance partnership
Club Marine named Suzuki Marine Australia’s preferred insurer, adding owner benefits and a repower market focus
Polish builder unveils new flagship, eyes Spain growth
Promotor Yachts has launched Promotor 800C as its new flagship
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
Neil Marine brings Hidea outboards to Sri Lanka
Leigh-Smith Yachts opens Sydney office at d’Albora The Spit Marina
Bay Rider Boats grows Florida presence with Black Label Marine Group partnership
European Commission approves AkzoNobel/Axalta merger
China explores yachtbuilding and refit collaboration with Maldivian firms
Howden names new head of Superyachts London
UK RIB manufacturer enters voluntary liquidation
Yamaha reports higher revenues, profits
Next Yacht Group’s Delmiglio among Forbes Italia’s Top 100 CMOs 2026
Sirena Yachts appoints new US dealer for southeast expansion
Cigarette Racing, Yacht Hub Group form partnership to expand in EU and Africa
Integrel Solutions doubles turnover, hires commercial chief
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