Industry News – Page 18

  • Paul Grys, Fairline
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    Reduction in operating loss

    2022-02-11T10:30:00Z

    Fairline Yachts Ltd had an operating loss of £15.7m, excluding exceptional items, during the year ended 31 December 2020.

  • DTC's expanded warehouse facility allows the company to dedicate more space to developing its R&D capabilities
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    Investing in future growth

    2022-02-09T12:18:00Z

    Direct Tool Company (DTC) Ltd is investing in a series of initiatives to keep up with demand.

  • Seadogz, photo courtesy MAIB
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    Crown court trial for high-speed RIB driver

    2022-02-08T15:48:00Z

    Two men have been sent for trial in connection with the death of a girl after a high-speed sightseeing RIB crash.

  • Premier Agapi Boat Club, Premier Marinas
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    Agapi Boat Club expands

    2022-02-07T10:39:00Z

    Premier Agapi Boat Club is to expand to Chichester Marina.

  • Robosys test boat undergoing trials in the Solent 2021
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    Autonomous navigation project

    2022-02-04T11:34:00Z

    Robosys Automation, developer of autonomous and unmanned navigation system software, is taking part in a project driven by the UK’s Maritime Coastguard Agency Smart Shipping initiative.

  • Neil Chapman (2) Boatshed
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    Franchises extended

    2022-02-04T09:34:00Z

    Online yacht broker, Boatshed, has extended its franchise operation to Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, and Cape Town, South Africa, giving it a foothold in more than 70 locations in 18 countries.

  • BOS LE300 lithium extension battery
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    SMG adds BOS brand

    2022-02-01T16:38:00Z

    Marine electronics distributor SMG Europe, has introduced the BOS brand to its catalogue, initially with the LE300 Lithium Extension Battery.

  • CEO Lesley Robinson British Marine
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    Interview - Governance amendments are needed

    2022-02-01T14:41:00Z

    British Marine is holding an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday February 3 so members can vote on proposed amendments.

  • MarineMax retail is going strong ahead of the peak selling period
    News

    Record retail revenue

    2022-01-31T13:19:00Z

    A global boat retailer has posted its best results ever for a first quarter

  • Freedom Boat Club, Brunswick. Photo courtesy Freedom Boat Club
    News

    2022 set to be outstanding

    2022-01-27T16:43:00Z

    2022 will be another outstanding year for Brunswick predicts CEO David Foulkes as he forecasted net sales between $6.7 billion and $7.0 billion, with strong growth in each segment.

  • EBI logo 2022
    News

    New strategy for European Boating Industry

    2022-01-27T12:41:00Z

    European Boating Industry has launched a new strategy for the period to 2025, in what the organisation says will better represent the boating industry better.

  • savvy navvy app integrates essential marine information into one app, allowing boaters to cross-check their traditional navigation plans
    News

    App swamped by investors

    2022-01-26T11:40:00Z

    A marine tech company has been overwhelmed by investors wanting a piece of the company

  • Sunseeker Superhawk 55 2022
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    Sunseeker unveils growth plans

    2022-01-25T10:48:00Z

    By the end of 2022, Sunseeker’s new Superhawk 55 will be the most desired boat in the marketplace.

  • Coltraco has formed a partnership with Durham University to further research and innovation opportunities
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    Fostering marine innovation

    2022-01-24T12:59:00Z

    An ultrasonics tech manufacturer is reaching out to academia to foster research and innovation

  • Gulf Craft Maldives
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    Expansion for Gulf Craft

    2022-01-20T14:09:00Z

    Gulf Craft is to develop a new production facility in the Maldives that will see its operations and production capacity in the region double.

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    Fire exposes holes in pleasure craft legislation

    2022-01-20T10:30:00Z

    Pleasure craft are not legally obliged to carry fire detection systems

  • Retailers say there are some big hurdles to overcome in 2022 - namely price increases and inventory
    News

    US boat retailers warn of market fragility

    2022-01-18T13:51:00Z

    Retailer sentiment is more optimistic going into 2022 but there are some big hurdles to overcome

  • News

    Double fatality preliminary assessment

    2022-01-17T15:48:00Z

    The Marine Accident Investigation Board has opened a preliminary assessment into a fatal accident that took place on board the privately-owned motorboat Emma Louise.

  • ​Salterns Brokerage has won the Sealegs International Dealer of the Year 2021
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    International dealer of the year

    2022-01-17T14:32:00Z

    A UK brokerage yard has won a prestigious industry award topping off a busy year

  • Seadogz, photo courtesy MAIB
    News

    Marine accident manslaughter charge

    2022-01-14T15:34:00Z

    Two men are to appear in court having been charged in connection with the death of a girl after the RIB she was a passenger in crashed during a sightseeing trip.