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£100K “Shared Prosperity” grant towards future plan for Falmouth Harbour
Monday, 11 March 2024 A plan to map out Falmouth Harbour’s position as the UK’s best place to live, work and visit over the next 15 years has won almost £100K from the government’s “Levelling Up” Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding &nd...Bespoke Sanlorenzo yacht arrives in London to star in immersive experience
Monday, 11 March 2024The Sanlorenzo SL90A has arrived in London to take centre stage at the Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience. This 28m yacht is the first from this innovative Italian shipyard to venture up the river Thames to the heart of the capital.
Special Services Weekend at SKD Marina
Monday, 11 March 2024This year, St Katharine Docks Marina has a new event on its horizon. To end a week of D-Day 80th commemorations, on 8 and 9 June, a ‘Special Services Weekend’ will showcase special waterborne services and vessels along the Thames and b...
You are invited… An evening with RATS next week
Monday, 11 March 2024Mark your calendar for an evening with the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Thursday 21 March.
Refer a Boat increases earning potential
Monday, 11 March 2024Boatshed.com is calling for marine businesses and the industry’s wider customer base to join its Refer a Boat Scheme.
Tough times for boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
Monday, 11 March 2024A virtual meeting of creditors has been called for Cornish Crabbers. It’s been convened by Peter Thomas, MD, and is due to take place on 13 March. Thomas joined the British boatbuilder in 2001 as an assistant salesman and has seen it throug...
ICOMIA forms new diversity committee
Monday, 11 March 2024The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has formed a new ICOMIA Diversity Committee.
New technical centre at Conwy Marina
Monday, 11 March 2024Boat maintenance company boatcare has launched a new technical centre at Conwy Marina. The centre represents a £600,000 investment and can accommodate vessels of up to 14 metres. The firm says this allows it to offer weatherproof services a...
Haven Knox-Johnston on adapting to new markets
Monday, 11 March 2024Why did Haven Knox-Johnston restructure, and how is it adapting to niche markets and new consumers?
Aquila names new dealer in Hong Kong and Singapore
Monday, 11 March 2024Aquila Power Catamarans has appointed Marine Italia as the exclusive dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans in the Hong Kong and Singapore markets.
Shockwave Seats appoints Italian distributor
Monday, 11 March 2024Shockwave Seats, a specialist manufacturer of marine suspension seating systems based in Canada, has partnered with Uflex for distribution in Italy.
Babcock to create 1,000 new jobs in Scotland over four years
Monday, 11 March 2024Babcock International Group (Babcock) is creating over 1,000 new jobs at its large-scale manufacturing and shipbuilding facility in Rosyth, Scotland.
April 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 11 March 2024Are you thinking about selling your boat?
Volvo Cork Week
Sunday, 10 March 2024Volvo Cork Week entries have been steadily climbing with a huge variety of boats and sailors from Ireland and all over the world expected to be competing at the Royal Cork’s famous regatta.
Saving Lives at Sea returns to the screen
Friday, 08 March 2024As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marks 200 years of lifesaving, the charity’s lifeboat crews are set to return to the nation’s television screens on 12 March in a special episode of popular TV show Saving Lives at Sea ...
boatcare launches new technical centre at Conwy Marina
Friday, 08 March 2024boatcare, a national boat maintenance company, founded by boatfolk has announced the launch of a new bespoke technical centre at Conwy Marina. The new technical centre, which represents a £600,000 investment, will officially open on 8 March....
RNLI CELEBRATES WOMEN LIFESAVERS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Friday, 08 March 2024This week, the RNLI celebrated 200 years of lifesaving. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the RNLI’s Chair was joined by staff and volunteers to mark International Women’s Day and celebrate our remarkable women lifesavers.
Sailboat market entering ‘transformative phase’ in 2024
Friday, 08 March 2024Favourable economic indicators, evolving consumer preferences and technological advances are contributing to the sailboat market’s steady expansion, or so says Research and Markets. It’s issued its latest report, Sailboat Global Marke...
Zero USV offering autonomous AI fleet for charter
Friday, 08 March 2024An autonomous uncrewed surface vessel fleet will soon be available for long term lease or charter, says Zero USV. This is a a collaboration between software house Marine AI and Plymouth’s MSubs and the venture aims to have its first vessels...
Freedom Boat Club adds new locations in Spain’s Costa Blanca
Friday, 08 March 2024Boat club operator Freedom Boat Club has confirmed two new locations in the Costa Blanca region as it expands across Spain.
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