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  • Research into the US market

    01 Sep 2002

    Companies looking to export to US markets should attend the launch of the research undertaken by the BMF. 

  • Washington POST

    01 Sep 2002

    Our American correspondent is an Englishman abroad; Jim Nolan . A vastly experienced marine industry hand, Jim's cv includes MD of Barlow Gibb in the UK before moving on to be president of Autohelm America and Navtec. He was also operations manager for International Marine Industries (US) a holding company for a variety of marine companies including Lewmar and B&G. Until recently, he was associate publisher of Boating Industry International . He currently has his own marketing agency in Washington DC with clients such as boats.com, Jerry Martin & Associates and YachtFractions Mr Nash asked me how the 2002/2003 season is looking at this point in time. The easy answer is that no-one really knows because the season has not begun yet. 

  • Selling electricity to berthholders

    01 Sep 2002

    From January 1, 2003, new restrictions will apply to the sale of electricity to berthholders. 

  • Worried boatbuilders, happy lenders it'll be a great show! Southampton Boat Show - September 13-22 Press and Preview Day - Friday September 13

    01 Sep 2002

    Boatbuilders may be seen glancing furtively over their shoulders at this year's show. 

  • RCD: no friend of the SME

    01 Sep 2002

    The RCD is a law that had been requested by the international boatbuilding community, led by Britain's BMF, to overcome trade barriers in international trade. 

  • Watch out - there's a trading standards officer about?

    01 Sep 2002

    Billy Hughes found himself a criminal after attracting the attention of trading standards officers in a convoluted court case not of his making. A salutary tale, says Frank Schofield , himself a vulnerable small boatbuilder. 

  • Much can be learned from other industries

    01 Sep 2002

    Like your average family saloon, yacht electrics are becoming increasingly complex, making huge demands on batteries and charging systems. James Hortop says interesting changes in the automotive industry will almost certainly affect us. 

  • ExCeL - No hotels. No pubs. No night life. Right? Wrong!

    01 Sep 2002

    After all the carping and whinging about ExCeL, Peter Nash went to take a look around the area and put a few questions to the new CEO, Jamie Buchan. 

  • ICOMIA welcomes initiative to assist SMEs

    01 Sep 2002

    After members of the European Parliament's Environmental Council proposed further amendments to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD), Marian Martin interviewed IMEC chairman, Herry Kleyn van Willigen, over ICOMIA's response. 

  • Sealine goes for innovation and development

    01 Sep 2002

    After its sale to the Brunswick giant last June, Sealine was given the brief to get on with it. 

  • Iveco to launch NEF 370hp at Southampton

    01 Sep 2002

    Iveco Aifo is launching the NEF 370hp electronic marine diesel engine at Southampton. 

  • Cummins and Mercury Marine in joint venture on engines and propulsion systems

    01 Sep 2002

    Cummins Marine, a division of Cummins Inc, and Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick, announced earlier this year the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to supply integrated diesel propulsion systems to the worldwide recreational and commercial marine markets. 

  • Princess debut for Scania engines

    01 Sep 2002

    The first Princess V50 sports yacht to be equipped with twin Scania engines completed its sea trials off the Devon coast earlier this year. 

  • Multifunction antenna system

    01 Sep 2002

    Norway-based Comrod A/S has developed a new Multifunction Antenna System, the MAS1. 

  • Environmentally friendly decking

    01 Sep 2002

    Plasti Ltd of Portsmouth is offering a decking plank manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. 

  • Sunsail takes disabled youngsters on a free sailing holiday

    01 Sep 2002

    Portsmouth based Sunsail is looking for around 60 young disabled people from the south who are interested in learning to sail. 

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Sep 2002

    Portsmouth Poll hears that John Buck , the former chief executive of the crashed Sowester Simpson-Lawrence , has joined D S Maritime . Mr Buck will be sales and marketing director for the British-owned distributor for Ferretti and Pershing. He will, Poll understands, be based in France. Poll believes D S Maritime is owned by David Skellon . She wonders if this is the same Mr Skellon who was involved with Fisher boats a few years back? 

  • Bruntons in joint venture

    01 Sep 2002

     

  • Olympic medal boost

    01 Sep 2002

    After winning the final race by over 40 seconds, Iain Percy and crew Steve Mitchell won the Star Worlds at their first attempt. 

  • Shotts gets IMI certification

    01 Sep 2002

    Kirsty Shotts, marina manager at Port Solent, recently received the internationally recognised Certification in Marina Management (CMM) granted by the International Marina Institute. 

  • ISS gets sponsorship shot in the arm

    01 Sep 2002

    The 5th International Sailing Summit (ISS) is to be sponsored by New Zealand electronics company, Navman. 

  • PEOPLE

    01 Sep 2002

    Chloe Davison joined Fernhurst Books as marketing manager on September 2. 

  • Jubilee miniature from Russell

    01 Sep 2002

    Russell Scientific Instruments say its Jubilee barograph is a miniature instrument suitable for domestic weather recording and forecasting. 

  • Stanfords launch local chart series

    01 Sep 2002

    Stanfords says its latest series of charts provides local area coverage on small, 100% waterproof, single sheets. 

  • Management system for small boats

    01 Sep 2002

    Italian company Yachtica specialises in the production and marketing of electronic components and integrated systems for yachts. 

  • Simrad offers hand held VHF with headset

    01 Sep 2002

    Simrad has developed a hand held VHF radio that can be used with a headset or helmet with inbuilt earpiece and microphone. 

  • Wynn puts the wipers on automatic

    01 Sep 2002

    Wynn Marine has launched its Coastal Range, a wiper range specifically targeted at the leisure craft market. 

  • Looking for a Halon replacement?

    01 Sep 2002

    Pyrongen reminds us that Halon will be phased out over the year starting from December 31 2002. 

  • Surface drives answer quest for speed

    01 Sep 2002

    Surface drives are being seen more and more on production boats, where speed adds the marketing edge, says Aldous Grenville-Crowther The model year 2002/3 has seen several developments in leisure marine transmissions. 

  • The Personal Touch "For the good of us all?"

    01 Sep 2002

    Ron Davis owns and runs Ron Davis Marine, supplying gensets, engines and gearboxes. 

  • Trading income up at British Waterways

    01 Sep 2002

    The waterways are providing "remarkably good value" for the government's investment, said Lord Whitty, the waterways minister, at the British Waterways (BW) AGM on July 11 at the Institution of Civil Engineers. 

  • Charles Smith Publications on the move

    01 Sep 2002

    At the end of July, Charles Smith relinquished Boatline and moved his offices. 

  • Rural affairs minister on Broads visit

    01 Sep 2002

    Rural affairs minister, Alun Michael, was scheduled to make a fact-finding tour of the Broads on August 28 and 29. 

  • Spectra to Hudson

    01 Sep 2002

    Hudson Marine Electronics has been appointed sole UK distributor for Spectra Watermakers. 

  • West Country folio

    01 Sep 2002

    The UKHO has published a new edition of the Admiralty Leisure Folio for the West Country (CS5602), covering Falmouth to Teignmouth. 

  • J-Boat bearings

    01 Sep 2002

     

  • Mantsbrite picks up Koden

    01 Sep 2002

    Mantsbrite Marine Electronics has been appointed a UK distributor for the Japanese Koden range of marine navigational products. 

  • CEproof offers 'Get Out Of Jail Free' cards for the Southampton Boat Show

    01 Sep 2002

    Following the announcement that Southampton trading standards was to inspect all craft at the Southampton Boat Show for compliance with the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD), directive specialist company, CEproof, is offering exhibitors a "Get Out of Jail Free" card. 

  • Regulations confusion (2)

    01 Sep 2002

    The UK marine trade could be severely affected by new regulations that came into force on July 1 this year. 

  • Concern over MCA safety regs

    01 Sep 2002

    Manufacturers and owners of craft over 45ft face problems as conflicting regulations bring chaos over life saving equipment and information. 

  • Comment

    01 Sep 2002

    Boating has made headlines for the wrong reasons recently. 

  • Changes at Raymarine

    01 Sep 2002

    Rick Kane, managing director and CEO since Raymarine's formation by a management buy-out from Raytheon Marine in January 2001, has resigned. 

  • Silva in Furuno manufacturing deal

    01 Sep 2002

    Silva Sweden has signed a long term agreement to manufacture marine electronic instruments for Japanese electronics company, Furuno. 

  • Marlow Ropes

    01 Sep 2002

     

  • Fairline - turnover and profits up

    01 Sep 2002

    Oundle-based Fairline Boats Plc has posted a turnover of £77.54 million for the 12 month period ending December 31, 2001, against £67.33 million for the same period in 2000. 

  • Alarm at proposed MCA Code of Practice

    01 Sep 2002

    The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a limited circulation consultation on its proposed new Code of Practice for the Safety of Vessels carrying no more than 12 passengers on inland waterways. 

  • Kelvin Hughes adds almanacs and calendars

    01 Sep 2002

    Kelvin Hughes has taken over the exclusive distribution of all Macmillan Reed almanacs. 

  • IMDAE-News

    01 Sep 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: 

  • Cox plans to sell Solent Rigging

    01 Sep 2002

    Neil Cox, managing director of Solent Rigging (Services) Limited, tells BB he plans to sell up after 28 years. 

  • Icom in free radio safety upgrade

    01 Sep 2002

    Icom is offering a free software modification for its IC-M501 VHF transceiver to bring it into line with the latest ETC type approval standards. 

  • Mariners get new livery

    01 Sep 2002

    Mariner outboards have a new livery, with bright new red graphics, black lettering and white numerals on the silver grey cowl which has been synonymous with the brand since it was introduced into Europe nearly 30 years ago. 

  • 15% increase, say Finns

    01 Sep 2002

     

  • Yacht research conference

    01 Sep 2002

    The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the University of Auckland and Massey University are hosting the inaugural High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland from 4-6th December this year. For details of papers and delegate registration: 

  • Princess - turnover up, profits down

    01 Sep 2002

    Plymouth-based Princess Yachts has posted a turnover of £102.58 million for the 12 months ending December 31, 2001, against £98.65 million for the same period in 2000. 

  • Funding for Sound Boat gets nearer

    01 Sep 2002

    Although the British Marine Federation (BMF) announced recently that the European Commission (EC) had approved funding of £500,000 for the UKled Sound Boat Project, according to project leader Ken Wittamore, the money's not quite in the bank yet. 

  • Vetus powers environmental award winner

    01 Sep 2002

    A Vetus-Deutz D4.29 65hp diesel engine helped Inland Waterway Cruises to win the Green Award for Tourism 2002 from the Heart of England Tourist Board. 

  • Windsor set for a bumper year

    01 Sep 2002

    The annual Marine Trade Show, October 2 and 3, 2002, at Windsor Racecourse is shaping up to be the best yet, says Matt Davies, sales executive for the show. 

  • Dredge takes titles

    01 Sep 2002

     

  • Endeavour at boat show opening

    01 Sep 2002

    Cook's Endeavour sails into Southampton, Friday September 13, to open the 34th Southampton Boat Show. 

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