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News

  • Market raiders set to target struggling companies

    01 Dec 2002

    Market raiders are set to seize over half of the industry next year, according to research from the new 1st Edition 2003 Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis: Marine Equipment. 

  • IMDA E-News

    01 Dec 2002

    IMDA E-News is from the International Marine Distribution Association (IMDA), matchmakers for the boating trade with members worldwide representing all segments of the distribution chain. Feel free to contact them direct, and keep me - Jerry Martin - informed, too. (IMDA e-mail: 

  • Industry minister visits Southampton Yacht Services

    01 Dec 2002

    As part of the government's support for manufacturing industry, industry minister Alan Johnson visited Southampton Yacht Services (SYS) as part of a day devoted to a fact finding tour of the UK's boat building and leisure marine manufacturers. 

  • International design and construction conference

    01 Dec 2002

    An international technical conference on yacht design and construction is scheduled for next September in Southampton. 

  • Broom receives Peter Millward Award

    01 Dec 2002

    The 2002 Peter Millward Award was presented to Martin Broom MBE at the recent British Marine Federation (BMF) AGM. 

  • Norfolk gets its own boat show

    01 Dec 2002

    Gorleston-based County Exhibitions is to stage what it says is the first ever indoor Norfolk Boat Show next year. 

  • MEP wins export award

    01 Dec 2002

    The Marine Export Partnership (MEP) was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Export Service award at the prestigious International Business Awards held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London in November. 

  • Northshore launches twin rudder 135

    01 Dec 2002

    Following the design trend introduced with the smaller Southerly 110, Northshore has just launched the first twin rudder version of its Rob Humphries designed Southerly 135 flagship. 

  • Talk it, buy it, live it, says RYA

    01 Dec 2002

    The Royal Yacht Association (RYA) says the theme for the 2003 RYA Sailboat and Windsurf Show is "Talk it, Buy it, Live it". 

  • Opal scoops Island Packet award

    01 Dec 2002

    Opal Marine has again collected awards for outstanding sales of Island Packet yachts in the UK. 

  • Premier acquires Southsea Marina

    01 Dec 2002

    Premier Marinas recently acquired Southsea Marina. 

  • Jufors named Leader of the Year 2002

    01 Dec 2002

    Staffan Jufors, president of Volvo Penta was named Swedish "Leader of the Year" award at a ceremony at the Stockholm restaurant, Berns, last month. 

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Dec 2002

    A view from a small fish in a large pond, says Peter Edwards , founder of ASAP Supplies and an unabashed supporter of the BMF 

  • Helly Hansen says sailing is changing

    01 Dec 2002

    The new generation of super - fast dinghies and keel boats demands a new way of looking at clothing, said Karl Einer Jensen, watersports manager at Helly Hansen at METS. 

  • Cruiser Uno goes over anything

    01 Dec 2002

    International Coatings launched Cruiser Uno at METS. A new, one-coat antifouling paint, International says Cruiser Uno has been formulated to save as much time and effort as possible. 

  • Chargeable satcoms keep everyone in contact

    01 Dec 2002

    Accounting for satellite airtime has always been a problem. Not now, says Tristan Wood , managing director of maritime satellite communications specialists, Livewire Digital. 

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Dec 2002

    While Poll keeps her ear fairly close to the ground, there are occasions when she gets a little confused. So she wonders if anyone can help her by telling her what on earth is a "turbo-sled maxiboat"? 

  • Clothing & Crew Accessories DAME Award for Musto

    01 Dec 2002

    As seen on TV, being worn by Ellen MacArthur as she won the Route du Rhum recently, Musto's latest is the Windstopper middle layer. 

  • Totally wireless electronics from Tacktick

    01 Dec 2002

    Tacktick launched Micronet at METS and got a Special Mention in the DAME Awards (although many people felt Micronet should have been the overall DAME winner). 

  • Boom times in the distribution business

    01 Dec 2002

    A lot has happened since Sowester Simpson-Lawrence went down a year ago, so we decided to take a look at who has added what lines and what's in store for 2003. 

  • What substance is there to the Internet hype?

    01 Dec 2002

    Simon Judd is sales manager of MarineData Internet, a leading Internet design and programming agency that counts some of the top marine industry names as clients. Over the next few issues, Judd will lead us through the mysteries of the Internet, outlining how it can help businesses of all shapes and sizes. 

  • A record year for METS

    01 Dec 2002

    The annual trip to Amsterdam saw the RAI Centre crammed full this year with smiling exhibitors and satisfied visitors. Here's our round-up, with as many new products as we could find space for this month. We'll bring you more products next month. 

  • 12th DAME Award goes to Besenzoni

    01 Dec 2002

    The Italian G 326 Magic hydraulic davit from Besenzoni was chosen by the international jury as the winner from among the 138 entries for the DAME Awards. 

  • All change at IFBSO

    01 Dec 2002

    On November 20, Val Thornborough retired from her position as secretary general of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO), after eight years in the post. 

  • Washington POST

    01 Dec 2002

    Get on TV through an SMT, says James Nolan 

  • HISWA highlights US tariff worries

    01 Dec 2002

    An article published by the Dutch marine industry association, HISWA, raised the spectre of potential tariffs on American products, creating concern and confusion during METS. 

  • Error Alert (2)

    01 Dec 2002

    Mike Phillips apologises for giving us the wrong email address for Echopilot, which we published in our November issue. 

  • Scania leaves leisure market

    01 Dec 2002

    Scania Industrial & Marine Engines is to pull out of the leisure market and concentrate on commercial marine. 

  • Hood moves into blocks

    01 Dec 2002

    Hood Sailmakers is now manufacturing composite blocks that can, says the company, be used for a variety of applications. 

  • US and UK antenna suppliers in joint effort

    01 Dec 2002

    Communication Aerials Ltd of Wiltshire and US-based Shakespeare C&E announced at METS that Shakespeare is to manufacture selected products for Communication Aerials' VTronix antenna line. 

  • Error Alert

    01 Dec 2002

     

  • 18-year run for Simrad

    01 Dec 2002

    Simrad scooped five prestigious awards presented by The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) in the USA at a recent ceremony in Fort Myers. 

  • Study aims to find boating and watersports types

    01 Dec 2002

    Research has been commissioned into the numbers and types of people who enjoy watersports and boating. 

  • New company, new propeller

    01 Dec 2002

    Ringprop plc is an AIM-listed company that opened for business on November 19. 

  • Comment

    01 Dec 2002

    A while back, I noted how Mr Brown had forsaken his long-term mistress, Prudence, and replaced her with a far more dangerous lady; Profligate. 

  • Sealine nine month figures

    01 Dec 2002

    Sealine International has posted a profit after tax of £2.7 million for the nine months ending December 31, 2001 with sales amounting to £36.1 million. 

  • London Boat Show site goes live

    01 Dec 2002

    The website for the 2003 Schroders London Boat Show is now live. 

  • EA publishes waterways strategy

    01 Dec 2002

    River users will get a unique opportunity to influence the way the Environment Agency manages its waterways with the publication of a wideranging draft strategy. 

  • USCG order

    01 Dec 2002

     

  • US company signs with UK arbitrators

    01 Dec 2002

    Bermuda-based Marine Liens Ltd has formed an alliance with London-based Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to help it in the resolution of online disputes between maritime contractors or suppliers and vessel owners. 

  • Port waste facilities

    01 Dec 2002

    The Department of Transport has released a consultation on the new European Directive on port reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residues, which came into force in November 2000. 

  • Safety manuals to help prevent tragedies

    01 Dec 2002

    Following the tragic events in August 2002 when broadcaster Chris Evans and his friends watched helplessly as their skipper vanished overboard and they had to rely on a mobile 'phone to call for help, D J Marine Services has set up an operation to produce personalised boat safety manuals. 

  • LeeSan surfing

    01 Dec 2002

     

  • Approval for Sea-Fire H-Series

    01 Dec 2002

    Sea-Fire Marine's H-Series fire systems recently received the approval of Transport Canada and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). 

  • boats.com's European "hit parade"

    01 Dec 2002

    The online boat market place, boats.com, has brought its monthly "hit parade" to Europe. 

  • RCD finalise Colvic asset purchase

    01 Dec 2002

    Colchester -based RCD Mouldings has finalised the acquisition of all Colvic Craft Plc assets, which include the Sunquest range of 38/40' 44' 50' and 53' Flybridge Cruiser models. 

  • Scanstrut sales up 20%

    01 Dec 2002

    Talking at METS last month, Scanstrut general manager, Tom Reed, said the company's sales have risen 20% in the past year. 

  • Broads Tourism Forum to revive boating holidays

    01 Dec 2002

    Broads hire boat holidays are set to receive an injection of new life with the launch of the Broads Boating Holidays Project in November. 

  • MarineForce stock goes to auction

    01 Dec 2002

    Another step towards the end of the road for the ill-fated MarineForce chandlery chain comes on Saturday, December 7, when the stock from the unsold Victoria shop is auctioned in Nottingham. 

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