Pole Star Global, specialist in maritime intelligence solutions, has acquired Clearwater Dynamics, a UK-based innovator in real-time maritime risk intelligence and the creator of Coral, defining Pole Star Global’s continued investment in cutting-edge technologies that support the integrity and resilience…
Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been acquired by computer game entrepreneur Gabe Newell. Oceanco is based in Alblasserdam in The Netherlands and operates from an eco-efficient HQ which has the capacity to work on multiple…
Marine safety survival specialists Wescom Group has been acquired by Albion River LLC, from Sun European Partners, LLP. Wescom, with its HQ in Derbyshire, UK, is a leading global provider of life-saving, mission-critical and specialist products that ensure human safety…
VINCI Energies has signed an agreement to acquire maritime technology company Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH, expanding its range of services in the industrial sector. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics, based in Hamburg, Germany, was founded in 1906 and specialises in technologies for…
Rosenxt UK Ltd, part of Switzerland-based Rosenxt Holding AG, has acquired selected assets and talent from Rovco Limited, doing business also as “Beam”, the subsea robotics and engineering firm. This strategic move enhances Rosenxt’s subsea and robotics capabilities, reinforcing its…
Boat Fenders Direct has acquired AquaMarine International from Bainbridge International, marking a strategic move for the company as it expands its offering beyond its core Polyform Norway fender range. AquaMarine is a family business specialising in designing and developing ranges…
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has acquired the assets of Maretron, including the brand’s Octoplex, MPower and MConnect product lines from Littelfuse, Inc., expanding Raymarine’s leading position as a vessel automation solution provider to boat builders and system integrators. Maretron, based in…
RINA, the multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group, has acquired the entire share capital of Foreship, a renowned Finnish company specialising in naval architecture and marine engineering, from Vaaka Partners’ managers. The acquisition marks a further expansion of RINA’s…
Farndon Marina has been acquired by Northamptonshire-based Tingdene Group, following the retirement of the previous owners. Located on the River Trent near Newark in Nottinghamshire, Farndon Marina has been owned by the Ainsworth family since 1966, when the 25-acre freehold…
Arachas, Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance broker, has acquired marine insurance specialist Craftinsure Ireland Limited in a move that will further strengthen its insurance offering in the marine sector. This is the fourth acquisition announced by Arachas in 2025, following other…
