ABS has signed an agreement to purchase the MetaSHIP intellectual property and related vessel simulator software assets from Orka Informatics, as part of the strategic growth plan for ABS Training Solutions, in a bid to deliver immersive, next-generation training at…
First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale of SeaRegs after it was purchased by Ryan Tozer. SeaRegs, the market leading certified commercial and leisure boating training company based in Plymouth, has been acquired by Ryan Tozer, Managing Director…
Groupe Beneteau has acquired BMS, specialists in the maintenance, customisation, and refit of Lagoon catamarans, expanding its offerings in the Mediterranean. BMS was founded by Pascal Cantiran and Denis Ranjard in 2003 and is a cruising multihull specialist. Based in…
Craobh Marina, located between Lochgilphead and Oban in Scotland, has been acquired by Brian and Shelia Norton and their three adult children, supported by a multi-million-pound funding package from HSBC UK. Brian and Shelia Norton, along with their three adult…
Independent investment advisor Tallvine Partners has acquired Donjon Marine Co., a critical US marine infrastructure platform, marking the creation of Tallvine’s third platform and the establishment of its North American marine infrastructure strategy. Donjon Marine was founded in 1964 by…
Powerhouse Marine Ltd bas been acquired by North Shields-based Marine Chandlery, expanding the specialist chandlery’s operations and reach. Powerhouse Marine specialises in marine engine sales, servicing and repairs, as well as leisure boat parts, jet skis, kayaks and trailers. Based…
Tankoa Yachts has acquired the business division of Otam, finalised in agreement with both companies’ founding families. The acquisition includes the Otam brand and its Genoa shipyard. Organizzazione Tigullio Assistenza Motoscafi (Otam) was founded in 1954 as one of the…
AIS has acquired Ovun, a Norwegian buoyancy and subsea marine specialist, enhancing AIS’ ability to offer integrated solutions to the Nordic region and beyond while expanding manufacturing capacity and capabilities. Ovun manufactures polymer-based products for various industries, including plastics engineering…
Premier Marinas has acquired Boatfolk, facilitated through investment provided by Premier Marina’s long-term owners Wellcome. Boatfolk operates a marina portfolio of 11 UK locations, including Bangor, Conwy, Deacons, East Cowes, Haslar, Penarth, Portishead, Portland, Rhu, Royal Quays and Weymouth. The…
Yacht brokers Denison Yachting and One Water Yacht Group have merged and will operate with the same leadership but under the Denison Yachting brand. This merger represents the integration of two leading companies within OneWater Marine, a publicly traded company…
