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Business Matters

  • Dismissing staff can be a tricky business

    01 Aug 2005

    The Employment Rights Act 1996 provides employees with a general right not to be unfairly dismissed. But, say Jonathan Exten-Wright and Eleanor Winslet , in addition to these statutory rights the employee may also have a right to bring a wrongful dismissal claim if their contract of employment is breached 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Aug 2005

    And so Sir Bob Geldof's Sail 8 fell a bit flat. Astounding many who thought nobody would sail over to France to ferry boatloads of non-sailors over to the UK, over 70 boats registered for the trip. 

Finance & Insurance

  • The introducer's lot

    01 Aug 2005

    The new FSA regulations provide that introducers must not: 

  • Policyholder protection

    01 Aug 2005

    While Nav & Gen admits the FSA regulations have taken some time for everyone to get used to, other companies feel things are definitely moving in the right direction. 

  • Compliance could bring problems, says Dodd

    01 Aug 2005

    John Dodd, managing director of Denovo Underwiritng Agencies, told BB : "It's probably still too early to make any clear judgements about FSA and its rules; 

  • Field joins Advanced Polymers

    01 Aug 2005

    Joe Field has left his position as development manager with insurers Navigators & General to join Worthing-based Advanced Polymers Ltd, manufacturers of silicone rubber seals, gaskets, hoses and other moulding/extrusion work. 

  • The view from the other side

    01 Aug 2005

    Essex Boatyards offers insurance facilities in association with Groves John & Westrup Ltd or Haven Knox-Johnston, a division of Amlin Underwriting Services. 

  • FSA compliance: 'no easy ride'

    01 Aug 2005

    The deadline for FSA compliance for the selling of general insurance came and went during the ExCeL London Boat Show on Friday January 14, 2005. Richard Coleman , head of Navigators & General, outlines how the company handled things 

  • 'There is activity, but it's not a boom, by any means'

    01 Aug 2005

    The finance houses are traditionally the indicator of business levels in the industry so Peter Nash spoke to The Big Three to see how they view this year - is the garden rosy? Or is it an uphill struggle out there? 

Letters

News

  • Finance Wales helps marina expand

    01 Aug 2005

    Holyhead Marina has secured a £150,000 funding package from Finance Wales to help expand its berthing capacity by some 30%. The company plans to increase its total capacity to 500 berths. 

  • SEEDA offers space at Marchwood

    01 Aug 2005

    The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is offering space in a dedicated 12.5 acre marine park at Marchwood, on the west side of Southampton Water. 

  • Le Saffre makes way for Francois

    01 Aug 2005

    Patrick Francois is to replace Anthony Le Saffre as CEO of the Navimo Group. 

  • Bavaria fights back against Match 42 claims

    01 Aug 2005

    Originally brought to light by an internet sailing newsletter - sailinganarchy. com - the saga of Bavaria's Match 42s continues. 

  • Fairline holds first supplier conference

    01 Aug 2005

    Fairline Boats hosted its first supplier conference recently with the objective of consolidating its relationships with suppliers and to set challenges and targets for the forthcoming year. 

  • Business oppor tunities in Puget Sound trade trip

    01 Aug 2005

    The South East's marine industry is to be showcased on a high profile trade visit to the United States this October. 

  • Boat Scrubber scrubs again

    01 Aug 2005

    Boat Scrubber Marine Limited recently went into liquidation. The company says it failed to secure much-needed funding to refine and improve its patented invention. 

  • Revenue up at Crown Estate

    01 Aug 2005

    The Crown Estate has announced a 4.5% increase in net revenue surplus to £184.8m for 2004/05, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Oceanair wins 2nd Queen's Award for Enterprise

    01 Aug 2005

    Oceanair Marine was presented with its Queen's Award for Enterprise last month by the Lord Lieutenant, Hugh Wyatt, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen at Oceanair's headquarters in Selsey. 

  • Four combine for safety

    01 Aug 2005

    Four leading Safety at Sea organisations have joined forces to encourage South Coast sailors to be more aware of their responsibilities to themselves and their fellow recreational boaters. 

  • Arty wall-mounted speakers

    01 Aug 2005

    According to Artcoustic, speaker systems in the past have often appeared rather clumpy, drab, and more of a necessity than a pleasure to have on view. 

  • Professional outdoor range from Crewsaver

    01 Aug 2005

    Talking to owners of sailing schools and training establishments, Crewsaver says in today's competitive environment it is important that all aspects of your training package convey confidence and expertise. 

  • Dubarry's injection moulded soles

    01 Aug 2005

    Dubarry's 2005 range sees the introduction of injection moulded technology to sole applications, so instead of stitching and glueing, the sole is now bonded directly to the leather upper. 

  • Bilge pump acts as back-up to main pump

    01 Aug 2005

    Boat owners know that one of the most important pieces of equipment to have on board is a bilge pump. 

  • Roll-top blind from Oceanair

    01 Aug 2005

    The Doorsol interior blind from Oceanair is, they say, an ideal system for providing privacy, security, ventilation or insulation. 

  • Be bold, be brash, says Musto

    01 Aug 2005

    Musto has a new summer range in its #1 shirts and shorts. 

  • Flatie solves cushion storage problems

    01 Aug 2005

    Bainbridge International has been appointed UK distributor for Flaties self-inflating cockpit cushions. 

  • SailTime sponsors

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  • Challenge charity

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  • More funds needed for Gipsy Moth IV

    01 Aug 2005

    Gipsy Moth IV is now afloat after nearly 40 years in drydock. Her new custodian, the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA), has worked tirelessly to raise funds to save the sailing legend and, with the help of the marine industry and donations from the public, the yacht is ready for her "lap of honour"; a second global circumnavigation departing Plymouth on the September 25, 2005. 

  • Finning appointed for VW marine engine range

    01 Aug 2005

    Finning (UK) has been appointed sole distributors for the Volkswagen Marine product line for the United Kingdom and Eire. 

  • New diploma course for small craft surveys

    01 Aug 2005

    A new distance learning course has been developed in response to the rising demand for marine surveyors specialising in small craft. 

  • Recruitment drive at Pepe Boatyard

    01 Aug 2005

    Two extra boat sheds are being built at the Pepe Boatyard, in Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, and a recruitment drive is expected, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Raymarine outsources manufacturing

    01 Aug 2005

    In a move designed to maintain the company as a global leader in the supply of marine electronic products to the leisure boating market, Raymarine is to close all manufacturing operations at its Anchorage Park facility in Portsmouth with the loss of up to 250 jobs, writes Iain Sutherland and Peter Nash . 

  • Help needed after terminal meltdown

    01 Aug 2005

    The editorial computer went into terminal meltdown last month with the loss of every email sent in the two months up to the end of June. 

  • Navimo to run own trade show

    01 Aug 2005

    Navimo UK is to hold its own trade show this year. The two day event will be held on October 19 and 20 at The Rose Bowl Cricket Ground near the company's Southampton HQ. 

  • Cooney acquires Whittall Group

    01 Aug 2005

    Stainless steel manufacturer Cooney Marine has acquired the Whittall Group's marine products division for an undisclosed sum. 

  • Wilson Marine sets up dock demo sites

    01 Aug 2005

    Cornwall-based Wilson Marine International has set up the first demonstration sites for its new Versadock Modular Drive on Dock and Pontoon system. 

  • Transas website

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  • Humphreys appoints ClearLine

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  • Scorpion RIB record

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  • Rockley record

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  • Castro wins Showboat Award

    01 Aug 2005

    Hamble-based yacht designer Tony Castro has won Best Sail Boat Design at the Showboat Awards for Ameena , a 29m cruising sloop, built by Jongert. 

  • Essex Boatyards buys marina

    01 Aug 2005

    Essex Boatyards has announced its proposed acquisition of Essex Marina. "The acquisition will enable us to offer a much larger range of new and used boats and provide increased and improved services for customers, " said Essex Boatyards' managing director, James Barke. 

  • Barrow wins BMF golf day

    01 Aug 2005

    The British Marine Federation (BMF) golf society held its spring event at Alresford Golf Club in June. 

  • MDM and Navimo to run own trade shows MDM - 2006 Trade Show to run early March

    01 Aug 2005

    Mark Dowland Marine has just announced that its 2006 Trade Show will be going ahead, with provisional dates set for week commencing March 6, 2006. 

People

  • People

    01 Aug 2005

    Philip Ridal has been appointed finance director at British Waterways . BW says he is expected to take up his new post in early autumn 2005. 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Aug 2005

    Poll notes the April - July issue of South East Export appears to have a beautiful picture of a fleet of German- built Dehlers sailing along? Poll was saddened to hear of the death of Ted Heath . He was credited with describing offshore sailing as "standing under a cold shower, tearing up £20 notes". 

Washingston Post

  • Insider actions point to a flat year says Jim Nolan

    01 Aug 2005

    This is the time of year when sales are slow. Boaters are enjoying their boats and builders are trying to sell next year's models to their dealers. It's a difficult time to get a good grip of how the industry is doing this year and what the potential is for next. 

Water Systems

  • Tecma acquires Spinflo to increase share

    01 Aug 2005

    Italian marine toilet manufacturer Tecma has acquired Spinflo, the UK supplier of domestic appliances, in an attempt to increase its share of the market. 

  • Dependable plumbing can make a difference

    01 Aug 2005

    Plumbing may not be everyone's idea of an interesting subject but the dependable supply of clean drinking water or heating water can make all the difference to the end user, says Phil Pickin An efficient water distribution system can go a long way towards keeping a boat owner's family happy and comfortable, and in doing so, make them more likely to use their boat more and more. 

Water Systems Products

  • Two waste water tanks from Vetus

    01 Aug 2005

    Vetus says a European Committee directive states that all vessels will be required to have a waste water system by 2009, so it has introduced two waste water tank systems, for the temporary storage of waste and "black" water, on board small leisure craft. 

Webtrading

  • Webtrading

    01 Aug 2005

    You may be aware that the availability of the . eu, a top-level domain for European companies, was announced mid July this year. The introduction of the "sunrise period" as it is known within the web industry, was greeted with a slight groan from many of the large corporations as yet another domain they must consider owning comes on to the market. 

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