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Product LaunchMCI to stage UK launch of latest Duarry liferafts
The 12-person capacity Duarry ISO9650 liferaft Marine Components International (MCI) is set to stage the UK launch of the latest range of Duarry Dynamic ISO9650 liferafts for the yacht and motorboat sectors. The Poole, Dorset-based firm was made the exclusive UK distributor of Spanish-owned Duarry ...
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Dean & Reddyhoff rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group
Following the takeover last year of Quay Marinas (QM) by the Dean Reddyhoff Group (D R) , the combined entity is to be rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group Ltd. IBI understands that the rebranding is to be officially announced on April 1, 2020, according to a spokesperson for D ...
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UK government appoints new minister to cover maritime sector
MP Kelly Tolhurst used to run Tolhurst Associates, a marine surveying business As part of the recent UK government ministerial reshuffle, Kelly Tolhurst has been appointed to oversee the country’s maritime sector including the recreational marine market. Tolhurst has the ranking Parliamentary Under Secretary of State ...
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Ancasta named one of UK’s fastest-growing private exporters
The UK-based international boat sales firm ranked 53rd in the annual Sunday Times HSBC list
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Williams Jet Tenders makes key promotion
Williams Jet Tenders in the UK has promoted long-serving team member Dan Bloice-Smith to the role of development director. In his new position, Bloice-Smith will oversee the development of all new products for Williams, as well as the ongoing evolution of the existing range.
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Taiga Motors appoints global superyacht dealer
Taiga Motors, the Canadian snowmobile manufacturer that recently entered the electric watercraft market when it launched its Orca PWC in September last year, has chosen Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) in the UK to serve as its global dealer.
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Fischer Panda UK hosts first partner training event
Around 25 representatives attended a recent session in Verwood
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Borrow A Boat pursues third crowdfunding round
The UK-based Borrow A Boat company, which aims to be the Airbnb of the boating world, is currently undertaking a third round of crowdfunding to raise a target of £1.5m. Requests to invest led to this round, rather than doing a private shareholder fundraising round with support of venture capital ...
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Dometic UK Blind Systems names new MD
Kevin Lench has over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership positions
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YBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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MS Yacht Services undergoes corporate restructure
The UK’s MS Yacht Services, a global specialist for protective coating applications, has undergone a corporate restructure and rebrand under the name of MS Global Solutions. The move is part of the company’s growth strategy to diversify into construction, automotive, public transport, aviation and medical industries.
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Marine Hardwoods now offers Certified Sustainable Teak
Marine Hardwoods in the UK has announced that it now offers Certified Sustainable Teak in decking and mini decking.
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David Tydeman leaves Fairline having fulfilled remit
Tydeman’s directorship at Fairline was terminated on January 14
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Sprenger appoints UK distributor
Sprenger, a German manufacturer of yacht and boat fittings, has appointed Bainbridge International as its new UK distributor.
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British Marine Spring Expo to be held next week
British Marine is to host its annual Spring Expo next week at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Taking place from February 4-5, the two-day event will include a number of key industry talks and seminars and is set against a backdrop of learning, networking and business deals ...
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Sunseeker significantly improves new-build productivity across the range
At its annual Boot Düsseldorf press conference, Sunseeker International reported that it strengthened its financial performance in 2019 and that its new-build productivity had improved significantly right across its range.
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2020 British Motor Yacht Show to expand
The organisers of the British Motor Yacht Show (BMYS) have announced that this year’s event will extend to four days from May 14-17 and will include more craft than ever before.
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Sunseeker hires director of superyachts & dealer network
Francesco Frediani has joined Sunseeker International as director of superyachts dealer network. Having worked in the leisure marine industry for 30 years, Frediani brings a wealth of experience to the UK yard.
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Yachting logistics and transport specialists link to offer sailing sector solutions
A new partnership between two leading players in the yacht transport and event logistics areas has been agreed to “provide additional professional transport solutions to the sailing sector”. The two partners are GAC Pindar, the marine leisure, sports and event specialist arm of the GAC Group, and BBC Yacht Transport, ...
