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Business Matters

  • Data marketing and the law

    01 Nov 2004

    Since December 2003 the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 have added a new dimension for all electronic marketing says Gayle Trigg, a solicitor in the IT and E-Commerce Group at national law firm Eversheds LLP But remember that all marketing that uses personal data is also governed by the Data Protection Act 1998 December 2003 heralded a change in the legal framework surrounding data marketing and the way in which businesses are able to contact their customers. However, regulation in this area has been around for some time and it is vital to remember that all marketing that involves using personal data is also governed by the Data Protection Act 1998 before we move on to consider the new regulatory framework. 

Clothing

  • Boating image sells in the High Street

    01 Nov 2004

    Many a 4 x 4 is rarely used off road - and the same can be said for more mundane items of clothing such as walking boots - with few ever getting dirty, says Phil Pickin, and the same, it would seem, can be said of some areas of marine clothing 

Marine Trade Show

  • Does the Marine Trade Show still mean business?

    01 Nov 2004

    Does the Marine Trade Show format still work? Or is it all more of a PR exercise with plenty of hand shaking and the promise of orders to come? Does the MTS still cut the mustard, given the growth and allure of METS, held amidst the raunchy recreation offered by evenings out in Amsterdam? Peter Poland went on the prowl at Windsor 

Marine Trade Show Products

  • Kim MOB retrieval system from Ocean Safety

    01 Nov 2004

    Ocean Safety says its Kim throwing and recovery strop is an innovative and versatile combination of throwing line and lifting strop that offers a substantial improvement in performance on more traditional versions. 

  • Silva's Atmospheric Data Centres

    01 Nov 2004

    Silva launched a few products at Windsor, among them its Atmospheric Data Centres (ADC), which they describe as the ultimate in hand-held weather measurement and analysis. 

  • LED aluminium shelf strips

    01 Nov 2004

    Calibra Marine showed these LED shelf strips - aluminium strips that fit under shelves, etc to give white or coloured lights. 

  • New Bombards from Avon

    01 Nov 2004

    The new Bombard Max range, manufactured by Zodiac and distributed in the UK by Avon, incorporates six models, the Max 2, Max 3 (shown here), Max 3 Aero, Max 3+, Max 3+ Aero and Max 4 Aero. 

  • Merchandiser to help owners specify

    01 Nov 2004

    Oceanair has developed a merchandiser for chandlers and retailers to help boat owners choose the best blind and shade options. 

  • MDM's Everett Easy Launcher

    01 Nov 2004

    Mark Dowland Marine showed the Everett Easy Launcher at Windsor. Another "why didn't I think of that" product, this easy to use universal launcher is designed for use with flat bottom inflatable PVC or Hypalon dinghies. 

  • Twister aligns anchors automatically

    01 Nov 2004

    The Superyacht Doc introduced the DAME Award winning "The Twist" to the UK. 

  • Super quiet heating

    01 Nov 2004

    Marcom International is now the European and UK distributor for the Japanese Toyoset diesel fired heating system. 

Mets Preview

  • METS Preview

    01 Nov 2004

    METS is all about new products - here are a few of those we know about: 

  • Practical sound measurement

    01 Nov 2004

    This seminar will present the current state of the art in sound measurement for recreational craft with special emphasis on practical testing methods for boatbuilders. 

  • Marina focus at METS

    01 Nov 2004

    A one-day Marina Seminar is to be held on Wednesday November 17. Aimed exclusively at marina operators, developers and equipment providers, the seminar focuses on subjects that are key to successful marina management and reflect current industry trends. 

  • METS on the move

    01 Nov 2004

    METS has outgrown halls 8, 9, 10 and 11 in Amsterdam RAI and next year's show will see the show moved to halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the RAI. Peter Nash looks at what's available this year 

News

  • Yacht Systems picks up Veneziani coatings

    01 Nov 2004

    Having celebrated its 140th anniversary last year, Italian paint manufacturers, Veneziani - the world's third largest marine paint and antifouling manufacturer - is launching its entire range of products into the UK through Yacht Systems UK, a subsidiary of Bare Marine. 

  • Splash Camp kids are all right

    01 Nov 2004

    The British Marine Federation's (BMF) Splash Camp television series is now complete and awaits a firm date for screening next year, writes Peter Nash. 

  • Seastream in administration after air crash

    01 Nov 2004

    The death in an air crash in the USA of entrepreneur Christopher Matthews has sent yacht builder Seastream International based at Shamrock Quay, Southampton, into administration, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Pedro Boats' new UK distributor

    01 Nov 2004

    Buyers of new motor yachts need confidence in the dealer's experience, writes Mark Wakelin, and in this respect they don't come better than Jim Cole of JR Cole Marine Services in Brundall. 

  • Henri-Lloyd in BMW Oracle partnership

    01 Nov 2004

    Henri-Lloyd has been appointed as technology partner to BMW Oracle Racing for its challenge for the America's Cup in Valencia in 2007. 

  • Cook controversy commands £318,850

    01 Nov 2004

    A newly discovered water - colour painting that challenges the popular "authorised version" of Captain James Cook's death in Hawaii in 1779 has sold at auction for £318,850, writes Dave Selby. 

  • Tidemaster gets white dial

    01 Nov 2004

    It's 11 years since the Tidemaster Moonphase watch was launched and this year sees it with a new white dial in direct contrast to the original blue enamel dial. 

  • People

    01 Nov 2004

    Henry Nicholson-Cole and Simon Crawford (pictured above) have been appointed technical sales representatives as additions to the existing sales force, while Claire Desty joins as a technical services assistant. 

  • Battleships grows up

    01 Nov 2004

    Not content with a bit of paper with hand drawn squares, Nauticalia has brought the age-old game of Battleships right up to date. 

  • QuickTide ready reckoner

    01 Nov 2004

    Quicktide is now in its 6th year. It's a simple ready reckoner that enables the user to match a date code with a colour, then spin the wheel and read off the times of high and low water. 

  • Don't go to sea without it

    01 Nov 2004

    With sponsorship from Oki, the full title is now the Reeds Oki Nautical Almanac 2005. 

  • Show Quotes

    01 Nov 2004

     

  • Navman signs European deal with Plastimo SA

    01 Nov 2004

    Navman NZ, a unit of Brunswick New Technologies, has signed a new multi-year distribution agreement with Plastimo SA covering the distribution of the Navman range of marine electronics in European markets. 

  • Island must find cash to keep powerboat festival

    01 Nov 2004

    The British Powerboat Racing Club (PBRC) has told Isle of Wight council officials they will have to stump up some cash to keep the Cowes Classic powerboat festival in the town, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Mailspeed wins Retailer of the Year Award

    01 Nov 2004

    Boating Business presented the Marine Trades Association (MTA) Retailer of the Year Award to Simon Relph of Mailspeed Marine at the Windsor Marine Trade Show last month. 

  • NBS cleans up at Event Awards 2004

    01 Nov 2004

    The Schroders London Inter - national Boat Show and Southampton Boat Show cleaned up at the Event Awards 2004 with five major honours for the organisers, National Boat Shows (NBS). 

  • Pindar expands in south

    01 Nov 2004

    One of British yachting's biggest sponsors, Andrew Pindar, has bought a luxury home at Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays and has plans to expand his Alphagraphics business to the area, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • More cash promised for canals

    01 Nov 2004

    Scotland's Minister for Transport Nicol Stephen told the British Waterways (BW) Scotland Annual Meeting in October that grant-in-aid for Scotland's canals would increase to £10.9m next year, and to £11.4m the following year, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Show Quotes

    01 Nov 2004

     

  • McMurdo upgrade programme 'running well'

    01 Nov 2004

    According to Gary Mullins, managing director of McMurdo, the company's consumer product upgrade programme on its EPIRB and PLBs is "well under way and running well". 

  • Lewmar/Bainbridge Retailer of the Year Award

    01 Nov 2004

    Lewmar and its UK distributor Bainbridge International presented their Retailer of the Year Award to Yacht Parts of Plymouth last month. 

  • Bell Lawrie Scottish dates

    01 Nov 2004

     

  • Marine Marketing - the inside track

    01 Nov 2004

    With the boat show season approaching, and the spring selling season just around the corner, the British Marine Federation (BMF) in Scotland will be running a marketing seminar on November 23 at the Erskine Hotel, near Glasgow airport, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Show Quotes

    01 Nov 2004

    Trevor Churchill, Mactra Shop Equipment & Fittings "We actually sold some shop fittings - the first time we've ever done that at an exhibition. 

  • Red alert on red diesel

    01 Nov 2004

    The Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Marine Federation (BMF) and the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) have sounded a red alert to the UK's boaters: kick up a fuss on red diesel, or be prepared for a 200% price hike from the current 30-35p per litre to 90p or more. 

People

  • People

    01 Nov 2004

    Sarah Berry has been appointed as sales co-ordinator at Bank of Scotland Marine Finance. She will be working closely with national development manager, Julian Vincent, and responsible for dealing with finance enquiries, processing and assisting with finance agreements through to the paying out stage. 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Nov 2004

    Poll read a story in The Daily Express recently that said a rule that bans the mentally ill from sitting as MPs is to be relaxed after a shakeup of mental health laws. 

Training

Washington Post

  • Selection of brands is most important says Jim Nolan

    01 Nov 2004

    The boat show circuit is well underway over here and moving down the East Coast in time with the change of season. It is still early enough that the circuit seems fun and one looks forward to visiting the well known watering holes. 

Waste Directive

  • Builders don't like the greys either

    01 Nov 2004

    We spoke to Brunswick's George Armendariz, who told us: 

  • Who's getting to grips with grey imports?

    01 Nov 2004

    One of the best known agents for US-built boats such as Bayliner and Maxum has spoken of his concerns about the growing number of grey imports flooding in from the US, a tide of new and used boats that the authorities seem unwilling to tackle, as David Foxwell explains 

  • Retailers: beware of the WEEE Directive

    01 Nov 2004

    The principle of "producer responsibility" for the whole life of products, including disposal and recycling, will take a big step closer to reality with the introduction of new legislation. Are you ready for the August 2005 deadline, asks Richard Bromley 

Webtrading

  • Keeping the customer in mind

    01 Nov 2004

    Now we've looked at ways of improving your website, we should also point out that the overall standard of marine websites is quite good in comparison to many other "luxury and leisure time" industries. 

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