The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Catana reports Q1 drop in new-boat sales, offset by services growth
The French catamaran builder recorded a 20% year-on-year fall in first-quarter revenue for 2025/26, driven by weaker demand in the new boat segment
Lalizas Charter Summit wraps up with focus on marine tourism’s future
This year’s event brought together Greek charter firms to explore industry challenges, trends, and opportunities
Feadship unveils Project 826 as a bold redefinition of superyacht design
The Dutch builder’s latest creation marks a striking departure from traditional aesthetics
Freedom Boat Club acquires largest franchise in network
The deal includes 21 locations across Greater Boston, Cape Cod, and surrounding areas
Leadership shake-up at North Sails Cape Town as CEO retires
South African sailmaking loft makes way for new management team
Off The Hook Yachts expands into new-boat sales
US group to sell brands through Bellhart Marine, with Sloop Point Marina supporting storage-led ownership model
Rolls-Royce Power Systems reduces mtu diesel emissions
Engine tests in Friedrichshafen, Augsburg and Ruhstorf are now carried out on hydrogenated vegetable oil
Yamaha Marine expands UK dealer network
New Welsh dealer adds Yamaha outboards and Yamarin boats to its portfolio
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at AIATA, Modus, The Italian Sea Group and more
Ownership change at Swedish wholesaler
Stockholm-based Erlandsons Brygga AB enters new era
McConaghy buys Australian sailing cat builder, brings production in-house
The yard has acquired the brand and intellectual property of Cure Marine
Invictus Yacht owner becomes sole shareholder of Aschenez Srl
The group has taken full ownership of the Invictus, Capoforte and Marcopolo brands
Yamaha Motor NZ hires national marine manager
FarSounder strengthens European operations with key appointment
China Boat Industry & Trade Association joins ICOMIA as Sustaining Member
Investor Karel Komárek on deepening his stake in Ferretti Group and the ethos driving his success
Scanstrut wins Red Dot Award
New Heesen Yachts owner unveils bold expansion strategy
Spanish refit yard establishes new Mediterranean hub
Sirena Marine issues build update on new 42m superyacht
Sanlorenzo opens Mayfair showroom to boost UK presence
RIB-X nears completion of defence contract for BAE Systems
Smartgyro strengthens UK reach with new dealer appointment
Finnmaster sets sights on major growth
Iconic Spanish marina put up for sale amid rising global interest
Sailfish Boats adds to its dealer network
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New CEO at Mercator Marine Group
European Boating Industry joins Waterborne Technology Platform
The Italian Sea Group appoints new CFO and financial reporting officer
African Boating Conference confirms first speakers and sponsors for 2026
ACOBAR reelects Eduardo Colunna as president
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