BLUE, the UK-based global B2B PR, digital marketing, brand and communications consultancy for the commercial maritime and renewable energy sectors, has acquired 100% of Saltwater Stone , a PR agency specialising in the marine leisure, white boat and superyacht market….
Lumishore, the marine LED specialist, has been acquired by Garmin, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008, Lumishore is renowned for its marine lighting solutions for leisure marine vessels and superyachts. It manufactures fully-integrated lighting systems for above and below…
Oceanic Systems, which designs and manufactures marine monitoring and control systems, has been acquired by marine electrical systems supplier Energy Solutions UK. Oceanic Systems, based in Hampshire, UK, was founded in 2003 and manufactures NMEA2000 based alarm, display and control systems for…
This market-leading training company, based in a waterside HQ within an historic maritime city, specialises in providing certified commercial and leisure boating training throughout the UK and worldwide, with available qualifications including boat masters, yacht skippers, instructors, port operatives and deck crew….
MB92 La Ciotat, the French superyacht refit yard, has acquired Golfe-Juan shipyard for an undisclosed sum. Golfe-Juan shipyard is a 9,000m² site able to cater for yachts up to 45m, and the acquisition is a significant strategic step for MB92…
British adventure company and marine boat builder Arksen has acquired Kraken Travel, a marine adventure company. New initiative Arksen Adventures has subsequently launched, offering sustainable travel expeditions across the globe. Arksen builds vessels designed for exploration, within its Explorer, Adventure…
First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale of Polymarine after it was purchased by Anglo Adhesives & Services Ltd. Polymarine, the leading supplier of Adhesives, Cleaners, Paints, spares and accessories for the manufacture, care and repair of inflatable…
Pendennis Shipyard, which operates a custom superyacht build and refit facility in Falmouth, Cornwall, has taken a majority interest in Cornish firm Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding. Pendennis Shipyard has been operating for over 35 years, employs over 550 tradespeople…
Lloyd’s Register has reached an agreement to acquire maritime training provider Ocean Technologies Group from Oakley Capital to expand its growing services into seafarer training, assessment and career development. UK-based Lloyd’s Register, a global provider of maritime professional services and…
The Rothen Group has acquired Fazeley Mill Marina, near Tamworth in the UK. Civil engineering and waterways contractor specialist The Rothen Group, based in Warwickshire, has purchased the 2.2-acre marina from ABC Leisure Group, which operates numerous inland waterway marinas…
