International Marine Management (IMM) acquires Atlantic Refit Center (ARC), marking IMM’s expansion into Europe. ARC specialises in superyacht refit, conversion and repaints. Based in the only deep-sea port on the French Atlantic coast in La Rochelle, France, its facilities are…
Balaena, the maritime engineering and shipbuilding group, has acquired APCL Group, a leading British marine engineering company operating UK shipyards, creating one of the world’s most significant ship repair and shipbuilding groups. APCL Group was established in 2023 and brought…
Niche Watercraft has acquired Bruckmann Yachts, launching a new brand name Bruckmann + Ellis to honour naval architect Mark Ellis, whose designs defined the Bruckmann line for more than four decades. Located 20 miles west of Toronto in a 25,000…
Ancora Group, an integrated group of marine contractors delivering infrastructure and coastal defence solutions across the UK, has acquired Red7Marine, a leading UK marine infrastructure and engineering specialist, backed by private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners. Red7Marine was founded by…
Aire Valley Marina is under new ownership after recently being purchased by husband and wife Declan and Lucy Colleran, following the retirement of its long-standing owner. The inland marina in central Leeds offers both residential and leisure moorings. Located on…
De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in TransMatch, strengthening its position in inland shipping and further implementing its growth strategy. TransMatch is an inland shipping company dealing with the transport of dry bulk cargo including grains, animal…
Flexiteek International has acquired its Danish distributor, bringing the business into the Flexiteek Group alongside its established operations in the UK, USA, Sweden and Poland. Flexiteek has been creating engineered synthetic decking and marine products since 2000 with the third-generation…
Specialist M&A Advisory firm First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale of Larkman’s Boatyard after it was purchased by Sam and Kayleigh Whitworth. Larkman’s Boatyard, an extensive facility offering the full suite of boatyard operations, based in Suffolk,…
Nautical interiors company Neptune has been acquired by Nick Mulder, owner of Mulder Shipyard. According to the press release, the acquisition provides a strong foundation to further grow Neptune and build on its success. Neptune specialises in seating, lounge and…
X Shore, the Swedish electric boat manufacturer, is under new ownership and fully operational. According to its press release, it is “a focused organization with the financial backing needed to move forward properly. This period has been about stabilizing the…
