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Wescom acquires medical supplies firm
Wescom Group expands its portfolio with the acquisition of medical supplies company ANP Pharma
Chris Baird is the new joint CEO
Marine business and marketing consultancy YESSSS, has appointed Chris Baird as joint CEO alongside Nona Pedersen.
New Barton Marine head of sales and marketing
Barton Marine has appointed Phil Wood as its new head of sales and marketing.
New production and design director
Julian Weatherill has joined the management team of Spirit Yachts as production and design director.
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Watersports participation rises in the UK
The number of adults in the UK trying a boating activity has risen.
Boating’s economic impact increases 36%
The annual economic impact of recreational boating in the States has increased 36% over the last five years.
Popularity of water sports leads to rise in marine incidents
The boom in the popularity of water sports since the Covid-19 lockdowns has led to a rise in marine incidents.
Nusrat Ghani to open Seawork 2023
Nusrat Ghani, Minister of State at His Majesty’s Government’s Department for Business and Trade will open Seawork 2023.
Innovation to take centre stage
Innovation, people and the environment are to be recognised at METSTRADE.
Convention centre upgrade ready in time for IBEX
IBEX will be one of the first to benefit from Tampa Convention Center’s makeover
Sleipner E-thruster makes UK debut
Sleipner’s new thruster is said to feature the first-ever electric motor designed specifically for marine thruster use
Nusrat Ghani to open Seawork 2023
Innovation to take centre stage
Convention centre upgrade ready in time for IBEX
Sleipner E-thruster makes UK debut
Wescom acquires medical supplies firm
Wescom Group expands its portfolio with the acquisition of medical supplies company ANP Pharma
Swedish motor startup closes successful seeding round
Swedish startup Zparq has just closed a €2.5 million seed funding round
New liferaft from Seago conforms to exacting standards
A new liferaft has been designed for easier boarding.
New decking prevents serious injury
A new decking progressively reduces shock acceleration.
New keypads are unobtrusive and intuitive
Crestron Electronics has launched the next generation of its Horizon keypads and dimmers.
New sleek and modern design for director’s chair
Onward Trading’s new Edge Teak Directors Chair has a navy cushion and a new sleek and modern design.
Further support for disabled sailing charity
An insurance company is continuing to support a disabled sailing charity.
Marine trade book acquired
Navigators & General commercial direct marine trade book has been acquired
Two awards for broker
An insurance broker has won two European awards for innovation
Port Dinorwic Marina goes into adminstration
A North Wales marina has gone into administration
Patents granted in 85 countries
Haven Dredging, has been granted patent protection in more than 85 counties for its new technology.
Gold for Lymington Marina
A South Coast marina has been recognised by a quality assurance scheme.
Azimut|Benetti in biofuel yachting first
A new partnership to promote biofuel claims to be the first agreement targetting decarbonisation in the yachting industry
Anchor drag risk is minimised
Patented technology is being used to help prevent anchor drag.
Next-gen AIS on show at Seawork 2023
Ocean Signal, will display its next-generation AIS beacons at Seawork through its UK distributor, Ocean Safety.
First ever winches from Ronstan
Ronstan has introduced its first-ever range of winches.
New Northern Lights distributor
The PME Group has been appointed sole distributor for Northern Lights generators for the UK and Ireland
LeeSan takes on the Shurflo range
Sanitation company LeeSan has been appointed distributor for the Shurflo range of marine pumps in the UK.
Longevity and safety are ensured
The installation of new grating will ensure longevity at an inland marina.
LeeSan overcomes floating home challenge
A luxury development of floating homes at a marina in the Malvern Hills will be equipped with LeeSan systems
Boaters could be priced out
Above inflation price increases to the licence fee will risk pricing boaters off the system or result in them being unable to pay.
Early bird tickets to the British Marine National Conference 2024 on sale in early June
In what promises to be a not to be missed event, the 2024 British Marine National Conference, will be heading at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, 27-28 February 2024.
Summer is coming
It’s been a long drawn out spring, but summer must be around the corner as I have already heard the two phases (while working on a boat in a marina) that bring my blood to the boil quicker than a Turkish steam room.
Person Behind the Face – Adam Ramsden
How I got into this industry…After 13 years in motorsport, I was introduced to the marine industry in 2008 through a personal connection.
New system is designed with safety in mind
Eevolution Battery Systems’ modular battery solution is now available from Lightning Craft.
Five different modes from new CombiMaster
Mastervolt’s new 120V AC CombiMaster series is an inverter/charger providing power solutions for any off-grid system.
Dometic unveils new monitoring app
Dometic’s new Marine Gateway app allows users to monitor their boats from anywhere in the world
Wescom acquires medical supplies firm
Wescom Group expands its portfolio with the acquisition of medical supplies company ANP Pharma
A one-stop-shop for all yachting electrical needs
Two system integrators are joining forces to take marine electrics in yachting to a new level
Superyacht sector expansion plans
A ship repair and maintenance group has ambitions to expand in the superyacht sector.
Port Dinorwic Marina goes into adminstration
A North Wales marina has gone into administration
Record revenues for BRP, but not for marine
BRP has achieved record revenues in the first quarter of 2023, but not in the marine segment
Sanlorenzo profits up thanks to good strategy
Profits are up for Spanish yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo
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