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...
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.
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...
Tributes paid following death of TMG founder
Tributes have been paid to The Maritime Group (International) (TMG) founder, Captain John M Cox III, following his death...
French boating industry legend dies in accident
Merry De La Poeze, a respected and prominent figure in the boating industry, passed away on 17 November 2024...
Overmarine Group announces death of Giuseppe Balducci
Overmarine has announced the death of its founder and president, Giuseppe Balducci. Born in Limite sull’Arno in 1937, Giuseppe...
