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Rob Stevens standing down from BMF

RETIREMENT: Rob Stevens announced his retirement as chief executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF) today after six and a half years. He will leave in the autumn, after the PSP Southampton Boat Show. 07 Feb 2012
Half of RNLI launches for leisure craft

LIFEBOATS: Some 51% of lifeboat launches were to leisure craft in 2011, says the RNLI. Launches to sailboats rose from 1,481 in 2010 to 1,557, and launches to manual leisure craft were up from 974 to 1,070 in 2011. 06 Feb 2012
BMWL takes up TYHA Gold Anchor scheme

INLAND WATERWAYS: After British Waterways Marinas Ltd’s (BWML) decision to join The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA), Gold Anchor scheme a presentation was held at Sawley Marina, writes Harry Arnold. 06 Feb 2012
RKJ gets Hull Honorary Doctorate

DOCTORATE: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was presented with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull in recognition of his Clipper Race work and legacy youth programmes in the 07-08, 09-10 races. 06 Feb 2012
Gweek Quay about to be bought?

PURCHASE: The fortunes at Gweek Quay Boatyard on the Helford River seem set to dramatically improve, writes Bilge Rat. 06 Feb 2012

SMARTA Sustainability Network (SSN) event

Marketing Masterclass Wednesday 29th February 2012 4:30pm to 6:30pm followed by a networking buffet 26 Jan 2012

LeeSan to run an Open Day

OPEN DAY: It was 17 years ago when LeeSan moved to its Fenny Compton works. We had a party then, some may remember it? 24 Jan 2012

Beginners’ course in GRP wet lay-up

GRP COURSE: Brockenhurst College, in partnership with Composite Mouldings (CML), is to run a series of 5-day beginners’ courses in GRP wet lay-up using hand laminating techniques. 24 Jan 2012

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This year’s Tullett Prebon London Boat Show is being run in uncertain economic circumstances, says Peter Nash. NBS hasn’t had the easiest task selling the space and has done well. But how many visitors will we see? 19 Jan 2012

CRT - there may have to be a recounting of chickens

INLAND WATERWAYS: For the second year running inland waterway politics have been dominated by the transfer of the function and control of the British Waterways (BW) network to a charitable body, writes Harry Arnold. 19 Jan 2012

The FLIR MS-Series can be used for various maritime applications such as man overboard searches. Being able to see in the darkest of nights is an advantage on any yacht or commercial vessel.

The FLIR MS-Series handheld thermal night vision cameras are not only extremely compact and lightweight, they come with ECO-friendly long life rechargeable Li-Ion batteries. 14 Dec 2011

Touch-screen AIS from Vesper Marine

Vesper Marine, a leading AIS manufacturer launched its WatchMate Vision Class B transponder, the world’s first dedicated Class B AIS with touch-screen control for leisure vessels and workboats. 14 Dec 2011