All UK articles – Page 76
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ePropulsion UK signs major supply deal
The UK division of Hong Kong-based electric outboard manufacturer, ePropulsion, has signed a deal to supply 60 fully integrated propulsion systems to RS Sailing.
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UK yards join forces to offer new repair option
SMS (Southampton Marine Services) and the Fairline-owned Hythe Shipyard in the UK have linked to offer a package of marine repair, maintenance and refit services for yachts and commercial vessels. Both shipyards, based on Southampton Water or adjacent to, will work together in sharing facilities and skills to secure new ...
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Dutch inboard electric motor manufacturer appoints UK distributor
Water World Electronics, a Dutch manufacturer of electric inboard motors, has appointed Energy Solutions as its exclusive UK distributor.
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Lewmar Marine to be acquired by Lippert Components for £33m
UK equipment maker will be LCI’s sixth purchase in the marine sector marking the company’s continued expansion into the global boating business
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Princess MD steps down
Chris Gates, managing director of the UK’s Princess Yachts, has stepped down from his role after more than 30 years at the helm. Gates will transition to a role as special advisor to executive chairman Antony Sheriff.
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OYS expands design team
UK-based thrusters, rigging and hydraulics solutions specialist OYS has named Charlotte Richardson as the group’s new designer.
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UK creates 41 new marine conservation areas
As part of its ongoing policy to protect its extensive marine environment, the UK government has created 41 new marine conservation zones (MCZs) to expand its protection of British marine life.
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UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.
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UK marina operators merge
Two of the UK’s biggest marina operators – Quay Marinas Ltd and Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd – have agreed to merge. Once finalised later this year, the new combined company will operate the widest network of coastal marinas in the UK.
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UK marine college signs MoU with Korean utilities firm
The UK-based South Devon Marine Academy (SDMA) is continuing to build connections around the world by recently signing a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with WaterwayPlus Corp, the national utility company providing water services for South Korea.
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UK timber modification firm grows team
Lignia Wood Company, a UK manufacturer of modified timber for the marine and other markets, has hired Dale Warren, Anthony Carroll and Chris Palmer as purchasing manager, senior technical sales executive and production manager respectively.
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Celsus UK expands sales team
Celsus UK has hired Adrian Gray of Global Distribution Solutions Ltd to help lead the expansion of the Kicker marine audio brand in Europe.
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TYHA appoints new chairman
The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) in the UK has named Colin Watts as its new chairman. Watts takes over from Simon Haigh of Quay Marinas. His appointment coincides with his 20th year as a THYA director.
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Sunseeker 161 Yacht to launch in 2021
The first hull in the Sunseeker 161 Yacht series, built in collaboration with ICON Yachts of the Netherlands, is taking shape and due for launch in 2021. Built at ICON’s Harlingen shipyard, the new flagship vessel will be Sunseeker’s first aluminium-hulled yacht in the all-important 50m sector.
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British Marine launches new strategic plan
Following the appointment last year of Lesley Robinson as CEO of British Marine, the UK’s recreational trade body, a new strategic plan has been developed to take the organisation into the future. The plans have been discussed at a series of roadshows held in different areas of the country.
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Actisense picks up Business Excellence Award
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has been named Best Import/Export Company at this year’s Business Excellence Awards held at the Telford International Centre last month.
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Borrow A Boat named headline sponsor of Southampton show
UK industry association British Marine has signed a title sponsorship agreement with member Borrow A Boat for the 2019 Southampton International Boat Show. The forthcoming edition of the event, which runs from September 13-22, will be promoted as the Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, with a ...
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Oceansgate development secures Phase 2 funding
The second phase of the UK’s Oceansgate development in Plymouth – a multimillion transformation of the South Yard part of the Devonport Naval Dockyard – has been given the go-ahead after securing funding and planning permission.
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Princess makes Sunday Times list of fastest-growing UK firms
For the second time in a row, Princess Yachts has been listed in one of the regular annual business performance surveys carried out by UK newspaper The Sunday Times.
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Brexit brings growth to UK boating tourism
A new study reveals that boating tourism contributed over £6 billion to the UK economy in 2018