Thursday 24 July 08 - 09:33
 

A Public Relationship

  • Ignore Women At Your Peril

    01 Jul 2006

    There have been endless studies on the differences between men and women. We turn maps upside down to read them and any birthday or Christmas present you wrap looks more like the dog did it. 

Business Matters

  • Trading Standards almost as powerful as the VATman

    01 Jul 2006

    Trading Standards Officers are employed by local authorities to enforce an extensive range of legislation, says James Lowe. And an investigation could prove an unnerving experience for all staff There are over 100 Acts of Parliament and over 600 regulations enforced by Trading Standards Officers (TSOs), each of whom has a wide range of enforcement powers at their disposal to enforce such legislation. 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Jul 2006

    The keel problems that forced the delay of the Clipper Race must have cost Clipper Ventures a fortune. They also cost those families that followed the race a lot in cancelled flights and accommodation. 

Electrical Systems

  • The display gauge and sender market is changing

    01 Jul 2006

    Faria supply marine engine instrumentation, targeting for many years the display gauge and sender market, which involved custom made gauges to suit boatbuilders' requirements. 

  • System monitor for GMDSS

    01 Jul 2006

    Energy Solutions, based in Rochester, Kent has developed a new product that works in conjunction with its core Victron product line. 

  • System monitor for GMDSS

    01 Jul 2006

    Energy Solutions, based in Rochester, Kent has developed a new product that works in conjunction with its core Victron product line. 

  • The display gauge and sender market is changing

    01 Jul 2006

    Faria supply marine engine instrumentation, targeting for many years the display gauge and sender market, which involved custom made gauges to suit boatbuilders' requirements. 

  • Operate maximum rated AC equipment

    01 Jul 2006

    Charles Industries says boatbuilders can harness 100 Amps of power with its PM3, the new modular AC power management system designed for vessels 50ft and above. 

  • Made to measure looms for all kinds of boats

    01 Jul 2006

    Using a loom ensures both quality and speed of installation, says Loom-Tech. 

  • Developments match power demands

    01 Jul 2006

    As ever more power hungry devices invade our boats, the distribution and protection of power becomes more and more important, says Phil Pickin 

Electrical Systemsengines & Propulsion

Engines & Propulsion

  • Vetus launches new saildrive options

    01 Jul 2006

    Vetus has introduced complete saildrive packages across its entire small engine range right up to 80hp. 

  • Cut engine vibration

    01 Jul 2006

    Marine engines are traditionally coupled directly to the propeller drive shaft, allowing engine movement and vibration to travel down the shaft and into the structure, thereby creating vibration. 

  • Most US builders use SureSeal

    01 Jul 2006

    Florida-headquartered Tides Marine designs and manufacturers a full line of selfaligning dripless shaft seals and bearings for propeller shaft and rudder assembly applications. 

  • CJR picks up new Sunseeker Tri Deck Yacht

    01 Jul 2006

    CJR Propulsion was founded in 1945 by Charles John Russell, following his experience finishing propellers for the Ministry of Defence during World War II. In the 1980's son John Russell opened the CJR foundry and commenced full scale propeller and sterngear production. 

News

  • Scotland - boosting the marine leisure image

    01 Jul 2006

    It has become more and more apparent to those in contact with the Scottish Executive, local government, and the Enterprise companies in Scotland that officials and elected representatives have very little idea of the size, and more importantly, the potential of the marine leisure industry, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Cooney 'set for 20% growth per year'

    01 Jul 2006

    Cooney Marine International is set to grow by up to 20% a year over the next five years, thanks to a new government backed High Growth Company Support Programme. 

  • More than 7,000 contracts adver tised on new government site

    01 Jul 2006

    There are now more than 7,000 government contracts advertised on a new business portal which removes the barriers faced by many small businesses to access public sector contracts, says the government. 

  • Doyle retains Halyard links at Darglow

    01 Jul 2006

    The announcement of the appointment of Zeb Elliott and Chris Feibusch at Halyard (M&I) heralded the departure of technical sales director Bob Doyle, who had been with James Grazebrook at Halyard since 1989. 

  • Applications invited for Queen's Awards

    01 Jul 2006

    The call has gone out for entries for the 2007 Queen's Awards for Enterprise. Regarded as the UK's top business awards, a Queen's Award is widely regarded as the equivalent of a "corporate knighthood". 

  • Fibreglass Gratings adds anti-slip gritted surface

    01 Jul 2006

    Fibreglass Grating has developed a new anti-slip gritted surface for its range of flooring panels. Angular quartz grit is now embedded into the top surface during the manufacturing process, resulting in an extremely hard-wearing, durable, chemical resistant finish, says the company. 

  • They do exactly what it says on the card

    01 Jul 2006

    New to the marine industry is a complete range of stainless steel ratchet straps from Tops & Strops. 

  • Ravenspring targets clubs, associations

    01 Jul 2006

    Custom made dry-suit specialist, Ravenspring, has launched a new embroidery service, writes Katina Read. 

  • Island Harbour sold

    01 Jul 2006

    Island Harbour marina near East Cowes has been sold in a multi-million pound deal. 

  • Torquay development delays summer season

    01 Jul 2006

    Traders on Torquay's harbour - side fear their summer season won't get going this year with development work expected to take longer than previously expected, writes Katina Read. 

  • Fingers crossed for good SBS weather

    01 Jul 2006

    Organisers National Boat Shows (NBS) says for 10 days in September, Southampton's Mayflower Park will be transformed into a fun filled Treasure Island, complete with colourful tall ships, live interactive pirate shows, live music and a fantastic sandy beach. 

  • Broads fire - 'arson not ruled out'

    01 Jul 2006

    According to the Norwich Evening News, a massive blaze ripped through one of the biggest boatyards on the Norfolk Broads, wrecking 20 boats late last month. 

  • Sealine follows the big boys

    01 Jul 2006

     

  • Watermota's UK and Ireland Cleopatra deal

    01 Jul 2006

    Devon based Watermota has signed a deal to become the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Cleopatra Boats, writes Katina Read. 

  • New rope making factory for Marlow

    01 Jul 2006

    Marlow Ropes is to continue making and designing rope on the same site in Hailsham, Sussex, where rope has been made for the last 200 years. 

  • Por tsmouth Boat Show 'a disaster'

    01 Jul 2006

    County Exhibitions, organiser of the Portsmouth Boat Show held at Gunwharf Quays in June, blamed the World Cup, Gunwharf Quays and the local youngsters for the lack of attendance. 

  • Jets sells entire company to BRP

    01 Jul 2006

    Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) will distribute its products direct to dealers in Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Ireland from October 1 this year. 

  • Pains Wessex refutes red flare doubts

    01 Jul 2006

    Following the disastrous misfiring of a Pains Wessex white hand flare in April that left the demonstrator in intensive care, doubts were expressed about the safety of the equivalent PW hand held red flare. 

Newsseawork Review

  • H4 launches Australian oil recovery system

    01 Jul 2006

    H4 Marine was appointed UK marine distributors for Recoverit, a new re-usable oil recovery system just before Seawork. The capture, recover and separation process was demonstrated at the show, collecting a range of oils from hydraulic to olive and then being separated for re-use. 

People

  • People

    01 Jul 2006

    Steve Norbury has joined Selden Masts as managing director. He joins the company from Bainbridge International, where he was head of marketing. 

Seawork Review

  • RNLI, McMurdo, AWS combine on MOB Guardian

    01 Jul 2006

    The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has worked alongside McMurdo to produce its Man Overboard (MOB) Guardian system. 

  • Another great Seawork

    01 Jul 2006

    Seawork really does seem to get better every year, says Peter Nash. This year the layout of the show and the style of stands announced very simply 'we're here to do business' Described as the best Seawork yet, this year's show saw 5,700 visitors (that's an unaudited figure) come to see 380 exhbitors - both figures mark an increase on last year's show of around 500 more people and 40 more stands. 

Washington Post

  • Grow Boating rumours emphatically denied says Jim Nolan

    01 Jul 2006

    Grow Boating is the US recreational marine industry's initiative to promote the boating lifestyle and improve the boating experience that will ultimately increase participation in boating and lead to increases in sales of marine products and services. 

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