Voly has acquired Oceanskies in its 4th takeover since 2023, taking the number of crew administered across its expanding superyacht
operations platform to more than 10,000. The deal illustrates a wider push to consolidate fragmented yacht software and services into 1
accountable digital provider. Families in the United States have filed a product-liability and wrongful-death lawsuit following a fatal Sea-Doo Switch capsizing, raising questions about recalls, testing and the effectiveness of remedial work. Plus, Saxdor contributed USD $61m in quarterly sales as Malibu Boats reported a stronger finish to its financial year against a market it still expects to remain broadly flat.

Top stories:
Voly acquires Oceanskies in latest expansion drive
Families sue BRP over fatal Sea-Doo Switch capsizing
Malibu Boats sees strong Q4 as Saxdor adds $61m in sales

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New Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran to make world debut at Monaco
Stolen 1968 Hinckley sailboat found 200 miles away after four-day hunt ends in tragedy
Fischer Panda appointed UK distributor for Instagrid portable power systems
Next-gen PLB and EPIRB tech to lead Wescom Group display at SMM
Teledyne FLIR brings new vision tech to USVs

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