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Top tips to help first time importers get the hang of it
01 Jun 2006
First time importers have to overcome a number of hurdles, says David Gough, such as the mechanics of ordering and paying, declaring the goods and paying any charges due While these hurdles can, at face value, seem confusing, there's lots of information available to help the first time importer to get the hang of things.
Comment
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Comment
01 Jun 2006
The presentation by National Boat Shows (NBS) of its ideas for the 2007 London Boat Show last month gave a very good insight into the thought processes of the organisers and their new consultant creative director, Tim Pyne.
East Head
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South Coast industry awaits East Head decision
01 Jun 2006
The future of Chichester Harbour could be in doubt, says David Foxwell, if a long-term plan is not put in place to prevent the continual erosion of East Head
Heating & Air Conditioning Systems
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Portable? Self contained? No problem
01 Jun 2006
Chances are we've all seen the mobile air conditioning units on sale in the likes of B&Q and other retailers, says Phil Pickin.
Lean Manufacturing
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'Companies who ignore lean will struggle in world markets'
01 Jun 2006
As more UK manufacturers throw in the towel and move production to distant lands - where labour rates would have any self-respecting British trade union leader tearing his hair out - pressure on those who still manufacture at home can only grow, says Peter Poland
News
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Sealine International
01 Jun 2006
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Yamaha strengthens southern UK
01 Jun 2006
Warsash Marine of Warsash, Hampshire, has been appointed an authorised Yamaha Motor marine dealer to handle the area between Southampton and Portsmouth with outboards and inflatables sales, as well as servicing requirements.
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Plymouth training centre opens
01 Jun 2006
A hi-tech training centre dedicated to raising skills and supporting Plymouth's marine industry was opened in Plymouth last month.
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NMMA success
01 Jun 2006
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MDL's youngsters
01 Jun 2006
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Transmarine's catalogue
01 Jun 2006
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BW prosecutes drunk driver
01 Jun 2006
On May 9, British Waterways (BW) successfully prosecuted a boater under the 1962 Byelaws relating to the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and River Severn Navigation, following an incident at Gloucester Docks on February 7, 2005.
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Wet Scottish show succeeds
01 Jun 2006
The Scottish Boat Show at The Falkirk Wheel last month, although suffering some of May's poor weather, attracted around 10,000 people, writes Mike Balmforth.
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Tall Ships celebrates
01 Jun 2006
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Deutz shares
01 Jun 2006
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Boat Asia
01 Jun 2006
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New management team in at Z Spars
01 Jun 2006
Following the retirement of founder David White, a new management team has taken over the reins at Suffolk based Z Spars UK.
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PWCs under scrutiny
01 Jun 2006
Clyde Coastguard and the Clyde District Marine Safety Committee have initiated a survey of Personal Water Craft (PWC) activities, and have formed a sub committee to consider the safety aspects of their use, writes Mike Balmforth.
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Walcon enquiries
01 Jun 2006
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AINA
01 Jun 2006
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Caffari's Edson
01 Jun 2006
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Sea-Doo wins
01 Jun 2006
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Solent lunch
01 Jun 2006
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Sunseeker movies
01 Jun 2006
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JEC show
01 Jun 2006
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Island charity race
01 Jun 2006
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Plimsoll helps sales teams work smarter
01 Jun 2006
Start building a sales relationship with the 60 companies named as the "best to do business with", says a new analysis published by industry specialists, Plimsoll Publishing.
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Oban Yacht Services sold
01 Jun 2006
Located on the island of Kerrera, just a few minutes by motor launch from Oban waterfront, Oban Yacht Services has been sold, writes Mike Balmforth.
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Dutch to invade Gunwharf Quays Marina Boat Show
01 Jun 2006
Among the many yachts, motor cruisers, RIBs, and sportsboats set to attend the Gunwharf Quays Marina Portsmouth Boat Show that runs from Friday June 9 to Sunday June 11, is the Guardian 50 motor yacht from Holland, shown here.
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Bates showrooms
01 Jun 2006
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Ecosea signs up three new installers
01 Jun 2006
Ecosea has signed up three new installers to supply and fit Cuprotect on the South Coast, in Scotland and Republic of Ireland.
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Fete du Nautisme draws 500,000
01 Jun 2006
This year's edition of the Fete du Nautisme across France and French-speaking Belgium saw over 500,000 visitors attend to experience a range of nautical activities at 570 sites.
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Mirror gets a makeover
01 Jun 2006
The Mirror dinghy, perhaps the most famous gunter rig dinghy in the world, is to get a makeover with an optional Bermudan rig.
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NABO push
01 Jun 2006
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Global's course
01 Jun 2006
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Old Pultney
01 Jun 2006
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Tacktick success
01 Jun 2006
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Cowes Online
01 Jun 2006
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Princess Balearics
01 Jun 2006
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Ceasar's RIB
01 Jun 2006
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Sika helps
01 Jun 2006
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Glorious Goodwood
01 Jun 2006
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Marine Manufacturing Forum set for July 5
01 Jun 2006
The British Marine Federation (BMF) is holding its annual Marine Manufacturing Forum on July 5, 2006 at the Heritage Motor Museum and Confer - ence Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire.
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Government cuts threaten marine safety
01 Jun 2006
Government-inspired cuts in funding for adult education evening classes will hit Britain's marine safety record and lead to more deaths and injuries afloat, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) believes.
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McMurdo sells lights division
01 Jun 2006
McMurdo announces the conditional sale of its Survivor Location Lights business, for a cash consideration of £2.85m to Danish owned company Daniamant Ltd.
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Ocean Safety girls jump for JST
01 Jun 2006
Rachel Brown and Louise Woolmore, respectively operations manager and purchasing co-ordinator for Ocean Safety, are going for a free-fall parachute jump to raise funds for the Jubilee Sailing Trust.
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Seagleam forced out of business
01 Jun 2006
Seagleam, the Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, based boatbuilder and refit company has given up boatbuilding and refit work because it cannot find space to carry on, writes Iain Sutherland.
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Elliott joins as Halyard reorganises
01 Jun 2006
Zeb Elliott - currently managing director at Selden Masts - is to join Halyard following the news that Bob Doyle is to leave the company at the beginning of July.
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Blakes chosen
01 Jun 2006
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Sunseeker supports
01 Jun 2006
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Hyde sponsors
01 Jun 2006
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Awlgrip sponsors
01 Jun 2006
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Gill continues
01 Jun 2006
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Explorer supports
01 Jun 2006
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Lewmar's Irish
01 Jun 2006
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Florida's website
01 Jun 2006
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Boat fire safety campaign
01 Jun 2006
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting boat owners to take part in the first Fire Safety Boat Survey that it hopes will soon become a national project across the UK.
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BoS Marine Finance relocates
01 Jun 2006
The UK's Bank of Scotland Marine Finance has relocated, writes Iain Sutherland.
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BW 'not contemplating restrictions'
01 Jun 2006
Even though drought orders are now in place in the south, BW says it is currently not contemplating any restrictions to boating and is hopeful that this will remain the position for the rest of the summer.
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Premier completes Moodys changes
01 Jun 2006
What was AH Moody & Son in Swanwick has seen some radical changes since Premier Marinas acquired the company and all of its subsidiaries in December 2005.
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Dubarry appoints two new UK sales agencies
01 Jun 2006
Dubarry, the County Galwaybased footwear manufacturer, has appointed two new UK sales agencies.
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Prentice runs first Marathon for BHF
01 Jun 2006
Aquafax's Frank Prentice completed this year's Flora-sponsored London Marathon in 5hrs 23m.
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Ex-Dubois designer creates luxury narrowboat
01 Jun 2006
After four years working for Ed Dubois on some very fancy boats - such as Beagle V - Duncan Fawkes has joined the family firm of Grant and Livingstone as chief designer.
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NBS overhauls LBS
01 Jun 2006
It seems we are well on the way to having a London Boat Show instead of an unspectacular boat exhibition in a big shed in Docklands.
People
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People
01 Jun 2006
Jeremy Robinson has joined the sales team and Jeremy Elliott has joined the design team at North Sails UK.
Seawork Preview
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Marine South East
01 Jun 2006
Marine South East is hosting a number of support organisations across the south east on one stand, which is being run as a Business Advice Centre.
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Responding to the emissions regulations
01 Jun 2006
Finning Power Systems is hosting a seminar at this year's Seawork to highlight the current emissions regulations and their effects on the commercial marine sector.
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Innovations Showcase entries
01 Jun 2006
Among the entries are:
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Responding to the emissions regulations
01 Jun 2006
Finning Power Systems is hosting a seminar at this year's Seawork to highlight the current emissions regulations and their effects on the commercial marine sector.
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The show season begins with Seawork
01 Jun 2006
With the lines between commercial and leisure getting ever more blurred, Seawork is now firmly established as the season show opener for the marine industry, says Peter Nash Seawork International runs from June 13 to 15 at the Canary Island Fruit Terminal in the ABP Port of Southampton. The show is now in its ninth consecutive year and, in that time, the exhibition has spread its influence far beyond the UK and the confines of Europe.
Washington Post
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High fuel prices bring subtle effects says Jim Nolan
01 Jun 2006
With fuel prices where they are today (diesel is $2.95 a gallon versus the record high of $3.24 in October 2005 and gasoline $2.90 versus $3.30), many would think that they would be having a negative effect on new boat sales. But this does not appear to be the case at the moment.
Webtrading
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Webtrading
01 Jun 2006
Make sure people visit your website and stay to do business says Ian Atkins, managing director of boats. com






