Jobs lost in Souter crash

01 Jul 2004

Souter Marine, one of the most famous names in the UK marine industry, went into administrative receivership on June 17, ending the life of a yard that can trace its origins back to 1696. 

Wainwright steps aside at Sealine

01 Jul 2004

Gerard Wainwright is taking on the role of non-executive chair - man of Sealine International, making way for a new managing director, Patrik von Sydow. 

Frank Fish 1954- 2004

01 Jul 2004

The industry lost one of its leading lights on Sunday, June 13 when Frank Fish died from a blood clot on the brain. He was just over 50 years old. 

Scottish Series boosts economy

01 Jul 2004

The Bell Lawrie Scottish Series says it brings 2,500 people to Tarbert - among them some big spending owners who help generate around £1m for the local economy, claim the organisers. 

Marine industry stalwarts honoured

01 Jul 2004

Jim Stirling and Harry Spencer were awarded OBE and MBE respectively in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours list. 

Halyard sets record for quietest vessel

01 Jul 2004

Halyard (M&I) says it has produced the quietest boat in its 27 year history. Song of the Whale is the International Fund for Animal Welfare's (IFAW) new 70ft yacht. 

Vitesse gets Supercool

01 Jul 2004

Fareham-based Vitesse Marine has taken on the distributor - ship for the Supercool range of coolers, boxes and cabinets. 

McMurdo wins health and safety hat-trick

01 Jul 2004

McMurdo has achieved a hattrick, winning its third award in three years from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). 

McMurdo 'writing a letter'

01 Jul 2004

NBS: 'Biggest ever' Southampton Boat Show

01 Jul 2004

According to organisers National Boat Shows (NBS), exciting features, famous faces and stunning boats will make up the biggest ever Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) from September 10-19. 

Water-way (geddit? ? ? ) for a waterways office to move

01 Jul 2004

Last month British Waterways (BW) managers decided to adopt a more traditional and relaxing form of transport to move equipment to their new office at New Port Downie - a canal barge, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Sunseeker stays in Poole

01 Jul 2004

Sunseeker International was threatening to leave Poole for Italy a year ago but now sees its future very much in the town, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Range Rovers! - Who needs 'em?

01 Jul 2004

Brian Ward (Electrical) Ltd of Brundall is a "can do" sort of business, writes Mark Wakelin. 

New landmark for Brighton Marina

01 Jul 2004

A planned £175m investment in Brighton Marina was revealed last month by Brunswick Developments. Located in the Outer Harbour, Brunswick says the scheme is set to enhance the marina and the Brighton skyline. 

Frers gets lifetime award

01 Jul 2004

Argentinean yacht designer German Frers was presented with the Life of Sailing award at a ceremony at end of Italy's Zegna Trophy. 

Jobs saved at Berthon

01 Jul 2004

With the ending of the 11-year building programme of RNLI Severn class lifeboats, Lymington's Berthon Boat Company had warned of redundancies among the 80-strong workforce, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Four Gold Anchor launch for Lowestoft's new Haven Marina

01 Jul 2004

Lowestoft's new 140 berth Haven Marina was formally opened by Waveney MP Bob Blizzard in May. 

Chesil Marine Business Association

01 Jul 2004

The CMBA is a newly formed, fully constituted group for local marine businesses covering all aspects of the marine industry. 

Largs Yacht Haven celebrates 20 years

01 Jul 2004

Largs Yacht Haven celebrated its 20th year in business by taking 650 customers and staff on an evening cruise around the River Clyde on the Paddle Steamer Waverely on June 19, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Ribex to return to Cowes in 2005

01 Jul 2004

In spite of a decrease in visitors, Ribex is to return to Cowes for the 2005, say the organisers. Around 9,000 visitors attended the 2004 event last month, some 1,000 less than last year's show. 

2005 Marine Industry Regatta confirmed

01 Jul 2004

The 2005 Marine Industry Regatta is set to run on Wednesday, April 20 out of Sunsail's Port Solent facility. 

Beale Park has wider appeal

01 Jul 2004

More than 4,000 people visited Beale Park Boat Show 2004 at Pangbourne on the Thames last month. 

The National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show

01 Jul 2004

The 44th annual National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham, February 19 - 27, 2005. 

Falmouth Maritime gets Sea Ray

01 Jul 2004

Falmouth Maritime Ltd has been appointed regional distributor for Sea Ray powerboats, the world's largest manufacturer of pleasure and sports boats.