United Kingdom: Market Reports
Netherlands
Insight: A big leap into the future
New state-of-the-art facilities and a series of fruitful collaborations are helping to drive Vetus’s business and product ambitions into an exciting new era
Industry leaders to gather in London this week for inaugural IBI Summit
Barton Marine appoints Hungarian distributor
Seasoned investors and top CEOs to debate future of investment in boating at IBI Summit
Sunseeker to cut up to 200 jobs in proposed restructure
Aquatic AV appoints UK distributor
Peters & May partners with Briese Chartering
UKRising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
UKBoatbuilders hunting out opportunity as economy flatlines - Part 1
Economic pressures, regulatory challenges and workforce dynamics are reshaping the horizon
UKIndustry weathers stop-start year of change
When it reflects on the year past, many companies across the UK leisure marine sector will most likely be relieved that they ended in better shape than first feared, with some cautiously optimistic sentiment for coming months
UKNew government, new taxes, but falling interest rates a boost
Storms darkened the forecasts of many UK marine businesses over the past year, thanks to unseasonable weather in 2023 and metaphorically due to political upheaval within an end-of-term parliament and stubbornly high interest rates.
UKInnovation paying dividends for manufacturers
Innovative products, value for money and quick delivery prove recipe for success for the UK’s legion of marine equipment and accessories suppliers
UKFocus on profitability as supply chain headaches ease
Our annual A-Z review of key UK boatbuilders, with business updates and outlook comment on 2024
UKIndustry cautiously optimistic despite challenges ahead
Activity is settling back after post-pandemic highs and consumer facing businesses have had a more difficult year, but there are reasons to remain cheerful with at least some of the lock-down generation of new owners staying in the market
UKOverview: Balancing act
Supply chains, freight costs and healthy order books present 2022 challenges for UK boatbuilders
UKLockdown proves leveller but boatbuilders look to future
After a tough year of lockdowns, UK builders have been grappling with supply chain and logistical issues as they seek to maximise unprecedented demand in 2021. Perhaps not the ideal time to fuel further orders, but who could turn down a marketing boost from the ultimate brand ambassador – James ...
UKStaycation and vaccine boost put boating front and centre
Boom in boating interest, but travel restrictions prove major hurdle for yards and brokers getting buyers in to see product
Companies - UK
NewsBarton Marine appoints Hungarian distributor
Amarcord Marine to distribute UK firm’s deck equipment in Hungary
NewsSunseeker to cut up to 200 jobs in proposed restructure
Around 10% of the workforce could be affected
NewsAquatic AV appoints UK distributor
Meridian Zero will distribute the US firm’s marine audio solutions in Britain
People - UK
NewsRS Marine Group appoints new CEO
Ben Willows was formerly chief executive of the UK Sailing Academy
News2025 King’s Birthday Honours include several UK boating figures
Ocean Youth Trust South CEO receives MBE; MIA president Andrew Chapman made Member of the Order of Australia
NewsInternational Superyacht Coatings appoints new CCO
Zenith+Noble founder joins ISC as chief commercial officer
Industry leaders to gather in London this week for inaugural IBI Summit
Barton Marine appoints Hungarian distributor
Seasoned investors and top CEOs to debate future of investment in boating at IBI Summit
Sunseeker to cut up to 200 jobs in proposed restructure
Aquatic AV appoints UK distributor
Peters & May partners with Briese Chartering
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