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NewsPrincess Yachts to launch new X95 via live Facebook event
The Princess X95 is nearing completion in Plymouth The UK’s Princess Yachts is to launch the new Princess X95 motoryacht via a live Facebook event later this month. As the first X95 reaches completion in the Plymouth-based manufacturing facility, Princess says it is unable to ...
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Halyard appoints new service coordinator
Halyard, the UK-based marine exhaust systems specialist, has hired Roland McIldowie as its new service coordinator.
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UK council to buy key shipbuilding facility in Cowes
Following a meeting yesterday, the UK’s Isle of Wight Council has reaffirmed its intention to acquire Venture Quays, the part of Cowes harbour which hosts the iconic Columbine Building and home to Wight Shipyard.
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First Cox CXO300 diesel outboards leave production line
Cox distributor Sime Darby Singapore will take delivery of the first production units
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Spirit 111 back on track, enters final stage of commissioning
The Spirit 111 at Premier Marinas’ Gosport Marina Earlier this year the UK’s Spirit Yachts chose Gosport Marina and its specialist boatyard, Endeavour Quay, as the base to commission its brand new 111ft superyacht. The yacht was delivered to Gosport Marina in March for sail trials, ...
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Fairline Yachts sold to European investment fund
The UK’s Fairline Yachts today announced that the RiverRock European Opportunities Fund II has acquired a majority stake in the business.
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Swiss water purification specialist appoints UK distributor
Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) in the UK has been made the exclusive distributor for Katadyn Group brands and products in the UK, including Katadyn Water products, Katadyn Survivor, Micropur, Steripen and more.
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Spirit Yachts reveals Spirit 72 Deckhouse design
The 22m sailing yacht has a completely ‘new look’ interior
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British Marine launches new Summer on the Water campaign
UK trade association British Marine has launched its new ‘Summer on the Water’ campaign as Covid-19 restrictions are eased and record numbers look to take to the water.
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Pearl Yachts sells two new-build units during lockdown
The UK’s Pearl Yachts has announced the sale of two new yachts during the country’s lockdown period – hull #3 of the Pearl 95 and hull #4 of the Pearl 62. Both new units will be delivered to their European owners later this year.
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Irish pontoon supplier wins Welsh marina contract
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), the Irish pontoon supplier, has been chosen by The Marine and Property Group Ltd to modernise its Port Dinorwic Marina in north Wales.
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Munich Re Syndicate appoints new head of marine
A new head of marine has been appointed to the Munich Re Syndicate at Lloyd’s of London in the UK. The new head is Rob McAdams, who joins Munich Re, a global leader in reinsurance business, from AXA XL where he was global marine chief underwriting officer.
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Green light for self-drive day boat hire and charter in England
Following the relaxation of lockdown measures in England, further clarification has been released by the UK government detailing that self-drive boat hire or charter companies can operate again on a day basis. A statement released by British Marine says the public is now allowed to hire or charter a ...
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Princess unveils first images of new X95 superyacht
The UK’s Princess Yachts has released images of its first-ever Princess X95 superyacht during its latest sea trial in Plymouth, England.
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Sunseeker restructures management team
Andrea Frabetti continues as CEO; Timon Orlob appointed COO
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British Motor Yacht Show rescheduled, by appointment only
The UK’s Premier Marinas has announced that the 2020 British Motor Yacht Show, initially due to run from June 11-14, will now take place in August with all the necessary precautions in place to ensure the safety of visitors and comply with the current Covid-19 regulations.
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Fairline confirms 240 job cuts
Following last week’s story that Fairline Yachts had warned staff to expect redundancies, the UK-based boatbuilder today announced that 240, out of a total work force of 455, will be made redundant from the end of July, when the furlough period runs out. Fairline attributed the job cuts to ...
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Cyclops Marine appoints new sales director
Cyclops Marine Ltd, the newly formed UK-based technology firm whose smarttune load sensor launched this year, has named Tom Pickles as its new sales director.
