Domestic Marine introduces innovative VARC48 Variable Capacity Chiller

Domestic Marine introduces innovative VARC48 Variable Capacity Chiller

Reducing energy costs for boat owners and the size of generator needed on-board, Dometic Marine introduces the award-winning Dometic VARC48 at this year’s Seawork International. The Dometic VARC48 offers innovative chiller efficiency as the first chiller of its kind to adjust capacity output based on the current load demand. Ideal for workboats and other commercial…

Local Business Buzz for Seawork

Local Business Buzz for Seawork

Exhibitors from all over the south coast will be showcasing their products and innovations at next week’s commercial marine exhibition and conference, Seawork International 2015. Opening on Tuesday, with over 600 global exhibitors, an impressive 184 organisations will be attending from the UK South Coast. Although renown as Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition…

Fairline launches apprenticeship programme

Fairline launches apprenticeship programme

Leading British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline launches a new ‘trailblazer apprenticeship’ programme in partnership with Evolve Business Training.  The new scheme will offer 22 people the chance of a career in the £multimillion highly skilled boat building industry. Supported by the British Marine Federation and the Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme, which encourages businesses to train…

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy celebrates a decade 2005 - 2015

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy celebrates a decade 2005 – 2015

he Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is celebrating a decade of excellence throughout the summer of 2015.  From its humble beginnings the WPNSA has developed into a world class sporting venue due to the passion and determination of those involved at the inception and the continued support of many, including the Royal Yachting…

Howard Pridding

Our key objectives for ensuring Government support of Britain’s thriving marine industry

Apart from one lucky Scot, who placed a £30,000 bet on the Conservative Party taking a majority at the General Election, not many expected anything but complicated negotiations following another hung parliament. But here we are, nearly five weeks on and with the machinery of the first majority Conservative Government since 1992 slowly grinding into…

£3 Million St. Helier Harbour Project Now Completed

£3 Million St. Helier Harbour Project Now Completed

Marina Projects Limited, the UK based marina consultancy business, has been leading the development of a project that has delivered much needed improvement to visitors’ berths and holding pontoons in the busy St. Helier Harbour, Jersey. More than 20,000 yachtsman visit St. Helier each year and this development will offer a significant enhancement of facilities…

Royal Marines capture 'Quay' area as Sam's Ramp receives a fitting dedication

Royal Marines capture ‘Quay’ area as Sam’s Ramp receives a fitting dedication

Plymouth-based Royal Marines have simulated the capturing of a newly built yacht ramp at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Hamble, in a tribute to their fallen brother in arms, Mne Sam Alexander MC. The marines, from 42 Commando, stormed the newly constructed ramp using a team of Zodiac fast attack craft before securing the area…

Oceanair opens new Experience Centre

Oceanair opens new Experience Centre

Oceanair has proudly opened their much anticipated Experience Centre that showcases the breadth of the Oceanair product range in the flesh. Features include a range of hatches, portlights and window treatments including our new Companionway and luxury Curtains. Also showcased is the SKYVENETIAN Leather Alloy – both unique and beautiful, combining stunning leather finishes with…

Seawork International to host exciting demonstrations & new launches

Seawork International to host exciting demonstrations & new launches

Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition held in a working port, Seawork International, has released its exciting plans for demonstrations, launches and conferences. Some of the highlights will include Voith, who will be announcing a new marine propulsion system that produces more thrust, reduces noise and vibration, whilst dramatically cutting operating costs. The Smart…

Celebrating award-winning British Marine Federation members

Celebrating award-winning British Marine Federation members

Four BMF members and an inspirational individual have been recognised for excellence within the industry, winning the prestigious British Marine Federation (BMF) Awards 2015.  Presented by BMF President, Fiona Pankhurst, Awards were given to i-Bos Ltd and MBNA Thames Clippers for ‘Best Marine Business to Work For’ while Topsail and Bartons were named as ‘Best…