Industry mourns Viking Yachts co-founder
William “Bill” J. Healey, co-founder of Viking Yachts, has passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Healey died on...
Obituary
Obituaries for figures involved in the marine industry and maritime sector. Marine Industry News honours those who have shaped the leisure and commercial marine market.
Tributes flow in for America’s Cup legend Peter Lester
The global sailing community is mourning the sudden loss of Peter Lester, veteran of three America’s Cup campaigns, accomplished...
Former London Boat Show manager Richard Gordon dies age 85
Richard Gordon, former exhibition manager and historian of the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, has died following...
Obituary: Heesen Yachts founder Frans Heesen
Heesen Yachts confirms the death of its founder, Frans Heesen, who passed away peacefully on 23 April 2025 in...
Northrop & Johnson yacht broker Paul Daubner dies
Northrop & Johnson has announced the passing of yacht broker Paul Daubner, who died on 12 March following a...
Graham Allen, former Henri-Lloyd CEO, dies age 59
Graham Allen, the former chief executive officer of British outdoor clothing brand Henri-Lloyd, passed away on 8 March 2025,...
Pearl Yachts owner Margaret Whittaker dies, age 76
British boatbuilding company Pearl Yachts has announced the passing of its owner, Margaret Whittaker OBE, who died on Sunday...
Carlo Agliardi, former CEO and president of Fraser Yachts, dies age 74
Yacht brokerage company Fraser Yachts has issued a tribute to former CEO and president Carlo Agliardi, a yacht broker...
GMBA founder Jouko Huju dies after short illness
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced the passing of Jouko Huju, the association’s founder and chief operating officer,...
Former Correct Craft CEO dies at 87
Walter N. Meloon, former Correct Craft CEO and member of the Wakeboarding Hall of Fame, has passed away at...
Paolo Vitelli, founder of Azimut-Benetti Group, dies age 77
Paolo Vitelli, founder and president of the Azimut-Benetti Group, and a titan of the Italian boating industry, has passed...
