The marine industry was saddened to hear that Robert Braithwaite CBE, DL, Founder of Sunseeker International, passed away in the early hours of this morning (7 March 2019) at the age of 75. He was the man behind one of the industry’s most iconic brands who transformed what was a small boat dealer on the UK’s…
C-Front Trading, part of the newly formed SeaFront Marine Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jack Sharland as Sales Manager. With a wealth of commercial sales experience and an excellent overall knowledge of the marine sector Jack is ideally suited to the new position where alongside Finley Mill, he will be representing leading…
Milford Marina, which is the largest fishing port in Wales, has welcomed the FVP Rhodri Morgan, one of five new fisheries patrol vessels taking to the waters in 2019. The vessel was built by local company Mainstay Marine Solutions, and was named in Cardiff Bay in December, memorialising the former First Minister Rhodri Morgan. The…
Mercator Media Limited (Mercator) has agreed to purchase the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE Expo), from the Prysm Group. M&CCE Expo, Europe’s leading event showcasing the latest equipment and techniques in marine civil engineering and construction, is to co-locate with Seawork, Europe’s leading event showcasing the latest equipment and techniques in marine civil…
Multi-agency task force set to review small craft fishing gear entanglements Following previous work by the RYA coupled with the campaign and petition pursued by the Cruising Association, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has convened the first meeting of the Lobster Pots and Small Craft Safety Working Group. The meeting resulted in a multi-stakeholder consensus…
A new code came into force on 1 January 2019 allowing pleasure craft to be in temporary commercial use at sea for a number of defined purposes. The Intended Pleasure Vessels (IPV) Code, which permits the temporary use of craft at sea for businesses purposes and as race support without the current requirement for inspection,…
The Greek Government announced on November 16, 2018 that it had implemented the TEPAH, commonly known as the Greek Cruising Tax. Initially it gave vessel owners just 10 days to pay the tax, but thanks to intervention from the Cruising Association (CA) this date has now been delayed to April 2, 2019. To date there…
The 23rd annual Maritime Media Awards were held at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London on 31st October 2018. Top names in the maritime industry were honoured by the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, for their contribution to maritime affairs across media, film and literature.…
“Heartfelt thanks to everyone with whom I have had the pleasure to work and enjoy myself with over the past 25 years.” Peta Stuart-Hunt On 1st November 2018, the leisure marine consultancy PR Works celebrates 25 years since opening its doors. Its founder, Peta Stuart-Hunt, says it has been a sometimes challenging but always a…
Throughout October, the RYA is once again offering double commission to all clubs, training centres and marine organisations signed up to the RYA Joining Point programme. The Joining Point scheme provides a quick and easy way for those organisations registered as RYA Joining Points to spread the word about RYA membership and encourage their members…
