Visitors to Milford Marina are now able to fill up with petrol following the installation of a dedicated 7,500 litre pump. Located within the current fuelling site where diesel is already on offer, it enables berth holders, fishing customers and any users of the Waterway to access petrol twenty-four hours a day, seven days a…
Helly Hansen, a leading technical outdoor brand, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Musto, the British specialist sailing and country apparel brand, from Phoenix Equity Partners and other shareholders. With this transaction, Helly Hansen will become a global leader in professional sailing apparel, complementing its existing leadership position in professional…
Mercator Media Ltd, the producer of Seawork International – Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, announces new dates for Seawork 2018. The 21st anniversary edition of Seawork International will be held from 3-5 July 2018 in Mayflower Park, Southampton UK. Seawork International is regarded as the industry’s one-stop-shop, providing buyers, legislators and influencers with…
The success of the UK superyacht industry was high on Government’s agenda last week as British Marine and its association Superyacht UK hosted a significant visit by International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier to UK companies showcasing at the Monaco Yacht Show. The UK’s superyacht industry, which employs 4,244 FTE, posted its fifth consecutive year of…
VesselVanguard, the leading maintenance management solution for boat owners and manufacturers, announced today a relationship with Xquisite Yachts to provide a multi-year subscription to its award-winning maintenance management solution to every new owner. All Xquisite Yachts catamarans now include 5-years of VesselVanguard service, providing owners notifications of, and at-a-glance status for, required maintenance, as well…
Former crowned Superyacht UK Young Designer, Dastinas Steponenas, has unveiled an eye-catching superyacht called ECTHETA designed in honour of new Sky Atlantic series, ‘Riviera’. The winner of the 2016 edition of the prestigious design competition was hand-picked to design an exclusive yacht befitting of the new smash hit drama starring Julia Stiles (Bourne Series), Iwan…
Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition, Seawork International, has opened its doors today, at Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK and will welcome attendees from across the globe until Thursday. Since its inception, Seawork International has been a sell-out success and this year is no exception. It is home to over 10,000 products, equipment and…
After a seven-year search, E.P. Barrus Ltd has found a new site enabling the company to consolidate its operations under one roof and remain in Bicester. The company will be relocating to a 16-acre site which forms part of commercial space allocated on the edge of the unique Graven Hill Development to the south of…
The Lymington (UK) based Rating Office, headquarters of the world’s most popular rating system IRC, is to be managed by Dr Jason Smithwick. Following on from academia, roles in the research industry and sailing’s international federation Smithwick will take up his post at the head of a team of four full-time staff and several external…
British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, is today celebrating one year since the all-new management team took over the boatyard. Under the leadership of a highly experienced marine industry management team, the company has employed 227 people, launched two new models (the Targa 53 OPEN and Squadron 53), updated the interior finishes across the 48ft…
