The Kimberton Group (M. Christensen & D. Hamilton) Acquires Sea School

The Kimberton Group Acquires Quality Maritime Training

July 16, 2025

Education

The Kimberton Group, led by Mason Christensen and Duncan Hamilton, has acquired Quality Maritime Training, a U.S. Coast Guard–approved maritime training school based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The purchase expands The Kimberton Group's maritime training portfolio and adds advanced-level courses and certifications, strengthening its presence in the Southeast U.S.

MarineMax Acquires Midcoast Construction Enterprises (Midcoast Marine Group)

December 5, 2022

Construction

MarineMax, Inc. acquired Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC (Midcoast Marine Group), a Central Florida–based full-service marine construction company, adding marina development capabilities, specialized equipment, and waterfront real estate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Midcoast founder and CEO Jack Fulford will continue to run the business as part of MarineMax's expanding marina and services platform.

Bleecker Street Group Acquires Marine Learning Systems

November 6, 2023

Software

Bleecker Street Group (BSG), a New York-based software holding company, has acquired Marine Learning Systems, a Vancouver-based provider of maritime eLearning technology and services. The deal brings Marine Learning Systems into BSG’s growing portfolio of maritime software businesses to accelerate product development and expand service offerings for cruise, ferry and workboat operators.

Thomas Capital-Led Group Acquires Marine Supply of Winter Haven

August 18, 2025

Retail

Marine Supply of Winter Haven, a longstanding local marine supply retailer, was acquired by a group of local investors led by John Saterbo, Tom Kersting, and Jeff Donalson of Thomas Capital. The sellers, founders Richard Emry and Tricia Gurr, are exiting as they approach retirement; the new owners plan to preserve operations, retain staff, and invest in the property's amenities and lakeside experience.

Craftsman Capital Acquires MSB School Services

February 3, 2023

Education

Dallas-based private equity firm Craftsman Capital has acquired MSB School Services, a provider of special education software and consulting for K-12 districts. Craftsman Capital said it will work with MSB to expand capabilities and accelerate growth while leveraging MSB's X-Logs platform and consulting services.

Karman Space & Defense Acquires Seemann Composites and MSC

February 8, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense completed the acquisition of Seemann Composites and MSC, establishing a new Maritime Defense Systems end market and adding advanced materials, acoustic coatings and propulsion capabilities. The company amended its credit agreement to increase its incremental term loan to $772 million to fund the transaction and expects the deals to be immediately accretive to 2026 financial metrics.