US hedge fund Donerail Group has reportedly offered to buy MarineMax for $35 per share in an all-cash deal. The deal, which has been confirmed to Reuters by ‘three sources familiar with the matter’ would value the superyacht service company at just over $1bn. The offer comes after a period of mounting pressure from Donerail, a […]
Global paint and coatings maker AkzoNobel has published results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, organic sales declined by 1 per cent, reflecting lower volumes, while reported revenue fell by 9 per cent due to foreign exchange translation. The company completed the divestment of AkzoNobel India Ltd […]
The Startup Zone organised by Yachting Ventures (YV), the leading platform for startups and emerging technology in leisure marine, will return to the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) from 8-12 April 2026, building on the success of its inaugural Startup Zone in 2025. Now in its 32nd edition and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, […]
Marine accessories leader, Osculati, is appointing Javier Corcuera as sales manager for the Spanish market to strengthen the company’s presence in Spain and develop new growth opportunities across relevant European markets. Corcuera has nearly 40 years’ experience in the marine industry and the appointment serves to strengthen the Osculati brand, both as a manufacturer and […]
Tuxedo Yachting House has presented the Ceccarelli 40, a 40-metre aluminium superyacht project, in Milan. The yacht is the first vessel in a new full-aluminium series called the Ceccarelli Collection. The collection is named after siblings and founders/owners Francesco and Laura Ceccarelli, and marks the entry of the Ceccarelli family into the superyacht segment. The […]
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has renewed its exclusive outboard engine supply agreement with De Antonio Yachts for a further five years. The agreement, which was renewed during the 2026 Düsseldorf Boat Show, continues to include Touron as Mercury Marine’s distributor partner, with Touron maintaining its working relationship with the shipyard. Mercury Marine […]
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the maritime industry’s first Guidance Notes for onboard hydrogen generation, as the industry seeks clarity on the safe design and integration of hydrogen generator technologies on ships. The Guidance Notes aim to provide clear technical direction for the design, installation and integration of onboard hydrogen generators. LR says it has issued […]
Footballer Robert Lewandowski has joined Sunreef Yachts as a brand ambassador and has placed an order for an 80 Sunreef Power Next catamaran. The yacht is scheduled to be built to a customised specification and will be used for private leisure purposes. Lewandowski currently plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and is the captain […]
The mood inside Italy’s leading boatyards is shifting. As global demand steadies and new competitors enter the marine sector, long-standing suppliers are being warned: the era of guaranteed business is over. From mass-market changes to the rising influence of innovation-driven newcomers, Italian yacht builders say the future now hinges on flexibility, global support, and a […]
Yacht rentals have been integrated into Google’s ‘Things to Do’ — a feature that enables tour, attraction and activity operators to list their products and prices — for the first time. Charter listings are now appearing in Google Maps via Boatscribe, a UK-based metasearch platform for yacht rentals, which says it aggregates more than 36,000 […]
RIB and tender maker Protector Boats is expanding its customisation capability for the superyacht sector, a move that the firm says reflects shifts in how chase boats and tenders are specified and used by owners and captains. Protector Boats is a New Zealand-built RIB brand owned by Rayglass Boats and represented in Europe by PB […]