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. 

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. 

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 . 

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 . 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Rockley record

01 Aug 2005

Transas website

01 Aug 2005

Humphreys appoints ClearLine

01 Aug 2005

Scorpion RIB record

01 Aug 2005

Challenge charity

01 Aug 2005

SailTime sponsors

01 Aug 2005

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.