VersaDock sets up international subsidiary

01 Feb 2007

VersaDock, the US manufacturer of modular floating dock systems, has set up a UK subsidiary to deal with international business outside the US, writes Iain Sutherland.  

Sunseeker in £10m expansion

01 Feb 2007

Sunseeker International is planning to invest £10 million to expand its manufacturing facilities in Poole over the next two years, according to a report in The Financial Times, writes Iain Sutherland.  

As much boats as caravans

01 Feb 2007

The National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show is rapidly becoming a boat show as well as a caravan show. And the 2006 show got over 142,000 people attending.  

15 Years Ago

01 Feb 2007

From the vaults of marketing consultants PNTA - www.pnta.co.uk  

Yellow taxi for Plymouth and south east Cornwall

01 Feb 2007

A ring-and-ride water taxi service is due to open in the Plymouth area later this year, writes Katina Read.

MSC Napoli highlights environmental threat

01 Feb 2007

The environmental threat posed by the stranded MSC Napoli off Branscombe beach illustrated the need for robust and effective decision support systems to assist those responsible for managing risks to the marine environment.

Halyard completes restructuring with two new directors

01 Feb 2007

Marine exhaust system manufacturer Halyard has announced two company directors to complete the company’s management restructuring.

MEMS supports redundant workers

01 Feb 2007

The UK's Marine, Engineering and Manufacturing Skills (MEMS) Partnership has launched a new programme designed to support workers in these fields who face the risk of redundancy.

Anger at changes to Whitby harbour plans

01 Feb 2007

Whitby's controversial £2.8m harbour development has attracted more outrage following ‘major changes’ to the original plans proposed by Scarborough Council.

Key companies sign for 2007 Southampton Sports Boat and RIB Show

01 Feb 2007

A number of key names have signed to exhibit at the newly located 2007 Southampton Sports Boat and RIB Show.

White stands down at AINA

01 Feb 2007

Ian White, AINA’s chairman since May 2003, stood down on January 31 following his decision to take early retirement from British Waterways.

Barton Marine purchases Wincher tooling and distribution rights

01 Feb 2007

Barton Marine has purchased the tooling and distribution rights for the Wincher – the specially designed rubber moulding that converts a standard winch into a self tailing unit.

Bainbridge to distribute Globe products in UK

01 Feb 2007

Bainbridge International appointed as exclusive UK distributor for Globe Composite Solutions.

Defra grant cut no suprise for BW's Evans

01 Feb 2007

Just before Christmas the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the level of grant funding for British Waterways (BW) for the year 2007/08.

Waterways battered in January storms

01 Feb 2007

As the UK was battered by storm force winds and driving rain last month, the inland waterways network didn't escape nature’s mid-winter beating.

US court certifies class-action lawsuit against Caterpillar Inc

01 Feb 2007

A US district judge recently certified a national class-action lawsuit against Caterpillar Inc. that potentially affects more than 7,000 Caterpillar marine engines produced since 1996. If successful, damages in excess of $100 million could be awarded, said the Detroit News.

Bénéteau produces its 1000th Antarès 7.60

01 Feb 2007

Bénéteau  says Antarès 7.60 hull number 1,000 is due to roll off the Beauvoir assembly line at the beginning of this month.

Beken of Cowes

01 Feb 2007

Keith Beken of Cowes has died aged 92. The pioneer of 20th century marine photography, he joined his father Frank's shop in Cowes during the 1930s.

According to an item on ybm.com, after his father died in the 1970s Keith Beken established Beken of Cowes with his son Kenneth. He retired in the 1990s.

C-Map purchase takes off

30 Jul 2008

US Powerboat sales down

01 Feb 2007

The December version of Info-Link’s Bellwether Report suggests the combined 15ft plus powerboat segment in the Bellwether states finished the year down about 8%.  

Marina plans get consent

01 Feb 2007

A batch of new planning consents has given the green light to more Scottish marina projects, writes Mike Balmforth.

Cruise Kintyre guide

01 Feb 2007

The Crinan Canal, together with strategic partners Isle of Gigha and Isle of Sanda, has launched Cruise Kintyre, a new information brochure covering all aspects of sailing and cruising around the Kintyre peninsula, writes Mike Balmforth.

BWS relocates to Glasgow

01 Feb 2007

British Waterways Scotland has announced its intention to close the Lowland Canals office at the Falkirk Wheel and re-locate in Glasgow, writes Mike Balmforth.

Cheetah’s Ventnor plans approved

01 Feb 2007

After four years of discussion with Isle of Wight council planners, Cheetah Marine’s revised plans to build a new marine unit on the east side of the pumping station on Ventnor Esplanade have finally been approved.

Watermota teams with Mecc Alte

01 Feb 2007

Engine and generator specialist Watermota has teamed up with Mecc Alte to sell and distribute its diesel generating sets, writes Katina Read.

Falmouth up for award

01 Feb 2007

The traditional boatbuilding course at Falmouth Marine School has been shortlisted for a national award, writes Katina Read.

Teignbridge expands

01 Feb 2007

Teignbridge Propellers has announced expansion and upgrade plans worth nearly £2 million, writes Katina Read.

Tacktick wins another Innovation Award

01 Feb 2007

In Portsmouth the annual Business Excellence Awards were presented on January 18 with several marine companies and names featuring in the various categories, writes Iain Sutherland.

MDL buys Sparkes Marina

01 Feb 2007

MDL Marinas last month acquired Sparkes Marina in Hayling Island for a rumoured price of between £7 million and £8.5m.

2nd South Wales Boat Show runs at Margam Park

01 Feb 2007

The 2nd South Wales Boat Show returns to Margam Park this year as a three day show running from June 15-17 and is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors.

ExCeL and Earls Court go head to head

01 Feb 2007

Exhibitors at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show at ExCeL last month were shocked to be approached to exhibit in a boat show to be launched at Earls Court in December of this year.

2nd BBEx set to succeed

01 Feb 2007

The second edition of BBEx runs at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on February 14 and 15.  

MIR entries building

01 Feb 2007

Since we asked companies to complete entry forms (the Mk 1 pen and paper is hard to beat), we’ve had 38 confirmed entries for the 2007 Marine Industry Regatta.

UK developing biodegradable hulls

01 Feb 2007

The UK is on its way to developing car doors, boat hulls and baby capsules manufactured from super-strong, lightweight plastic made from plant products, which harmlessly biodegrades at the end of its life, says a government report published last month.

Mailspeed closes Southsea store

01 Feb 2007

Mailspeed Marine has closed its chandlery in Southsea Marina. The store was opened 14 months ago and was the company's first store on the south coast.

Easy and cheap way to get into e-commerce

01 Feb 2007

Hanson Park, an exhibitor at BBEx last year, offers a cost effective means for small companies to get into online trading.  

One MBE and one OBE

01 Feb 2007

Mike Golding and Barry Whitelock each received awards in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.

Hill heads new pyrotechnics company

01 Feb 2007

Chemring Marine Limited has been formed to handle Pains Wessex and Comet pyrotechnic brands for the leisure and commercial marine sectors. The company will be led by managing director Robert Hill.

Red diesel price claims ‘alarmist’

01 Feb 2007

Claims that the loss of the UK’s derogation on red diesel could see the price of fuel double are, says Ancasta, alarmist.

Lorry smashes Middlewich Aqueduct

01 Feb 2007

Around 09.00 on January 25 a lorry managed to smash into the Middlewich Aqueduct, causing the damage seen here.

Navico to acquire BNT’s marine electronics business

19 Feb 2007

Navico International Ltd is to acquire the marine electronics business of Brunswick New Technologies (BNT), a unit of the Brunswick Corporation, the world's largest builder of recreational boats.

Owner and boat gutted by blaze

19 Feb 2007

Owner Mike Knowles watched as his luxury motor yacht burst into flames and sank soon after leaving Brighton Marina on Sunday afternoon.