Wider Secures Dubai Backing to Expand WiderCat 92 Global Reach

Wider has added OceanWorld Group of Dubai to its capital base, a move that could push the WiderCat 92 into more marinas, charter fleets and owner briefings across the Gulf and beyond. Wider said the deal came through a capital increase fully subscribed by OceanWorld, with the investor’s gradual entry set to be completed by the end of 2026.

For buyers, the point is not just fresh money. Wider said the investment is meant to support internationalisation and expand its product range, while the company keeps its operational base in Italy’s Marche region. That combination matters in the catamaran market, where after-sales support, parts logistics and dealer visibility can be as important as the boat itself. A wider footprint in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait could give Wider a clearer route into key cruising markets where large multihulls are increasingly being judged against conventional motor yachts on space, efficiency and range.

The WiderCat 92 sits at the center of that push. Wider describes it as a serial-hybrid catamaran with a cruising speed of 12 knots, an electric-boost top speed of 15 knots and a zero-emission mode. The model is also reported as a 28.04-metre yacht with a 12-metre beam and 242 GT, with delivery due in 2026. On paper, that is exactly the kind of platform that can appeal to Gulf owners who want long-legged family cruising without giving up the volume and stability that make a catamaran easy to live with.

Wider’s business story gives the deal more context. The company says it dates back to 2010, and Marcello Maggi, now a board member of Wider Luxembourg and linked to the 2019 acquisition structure through the Luxembourg holding that followed, has remained central to the brand’s direction. He described the OceanWorld move as more than a financial partnership, calling it a “synergy of intents.” That is the right kind of language for a builder trying to move from niche recognition to broader market presence.

OceanWorld brings a different kind of muscle. The company describes itself as a GCC-focused yacht sales, charter, construction and management group with bases in Dubai and Kuwait. That reach could help Wider show the WiderCat 92 to a far wider audience, from private buyers to charter operators, and give the brand a stronger platform as it tries to scale its hybrid catamaran offer without losing its Italian build identity.