Marine Chandlery, based in North Shields, UK, has acquired the assets of Devon-based Bayside Marine, in order to boost its growth in the sector. Marine Chandlery provides products to the leisure marine market, including outboard engines, fish finders and inflatables,…
Briggs Marine, a leading provider of marine services, has acquired Scanco, a supplier of port services which currently operates out of both Calais and Cherbourg, France. Scanco, a well-established company specialising in the RoRo port sector, currently manages port services,…
The Trelleborg Group, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, has acquired Mampaey Offshore Industries, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of specialist solutions for the marine industry. Trelleborg, based in Sweden, is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical…
Fairline Yachts has been acquired by Arrowbolt Propulsion Systems Limited after the company purchased Hanover Investors’ interest. According to the United Kingdom Companies House records, Arrowbolt Propulsion Systems now holds 75% or more of the ownership of shares for Fairline…
BMT, a global leader in maritime design, technical consultancy, and engineering, has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), an independent, wholly Australian-owned naval design and marine engineering consultancy based in Melbourne. Specialising in engineering, design, and consultancy services for marine projects,…
Firecrown, a US-based publisher, has acquired Active Interest Media (AIM)’s Marine Group, expanding Firecrown’s marine portfolio. AIM is a leading enthusiast media company producing magazines alongside consumer and trade events, websites, podcasts, and TV shows. The company operates under five…
Michigan-based boat retailer Action Water Sports (AWS) has acquired a former Tommy’s Boats dealership in Clermont, Florida. AWS, founded in 1990, deals in sports boats including ski and wake, bowrlder and pontoon, from six existing locations in Michigan and Florida….
General Oceans has acquired ocean technology specialists RS Aqua in a move that will strengthen the positions of both companies. General Oceans seeks to make a difference in the world of ocean technology by leveraging the combined knowledge and business…
Electric marine technology firms ZeroJet and Tectrax, both based in New Zealand, have announced their merger, expected to be finalised next month. The merger will see a sharing of expertise in the electric vessel arena, with both brands continuing to…
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat). IBEX is North America’s marine technology trade show dedicated to advancing the business of boating. Focused on the recreational marine industry, it’s held at Tampa Convention Center,…
