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Nobla, formerly Lac II, Hannibal and Al Farah is 45 metre (148 ft) yacht built by Feadship De Vries in 1975 has been relaunched at Ocean Quay She is better known more than most yachts of her age because for several years she was the private yacht used by President Gaddafi of Libya. Now renamed… Continue reading Gaddafi Yacht to Sail Again

As if to reinforce the news that Britain is leading the way in superyacht refit contracts Britain’s largest independent ship repairer Burgess Marine has secured a long-term lease from ABP Southampton The lease is for the two slipways at the top of Southampton Water that are currently occupied by Marchwood Slipways. The acquisition adds the… Continue reading Burgess Marine Expands Again

With more CEOs than some have had hot dinners Fairline Boats the Oundle, based motor yacht buildereEstablished in 1967 has acquired its sixth new Captain in as many years. Ayiaz Ahmed the CEO of the boat brands new owner, Wessex Bristol will be stepping in as CEO replacing Kevin Dady who will depart immediately to… Continue reading New Owners for Fairline Boats

British Marine is reporting significant increase in investment, profit and employment for the British marine industry The trade association published its bi-annual “Marine Industry Trends” survey at the 2015 Southampton Boat Show. It reports a number of upward trends for economic performance across sectors of the leisure marine, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. The… Continue reading British Marine Publishes Bi-annual Trends Survey

  Exhibiting at this year’s Southampton Boat Show is the marine artist, Stephen Lees, a name synonymous artwork that graces many sea and coastal lover’s walls (and boats!). Stephen will be painting a canvas live at the Southampton Boat Show which will be given away to one boat show winner at the end of the show.… Continue reading Stephen Lees’ live painting to be given away at Boat Show

Only those with a real sense of perseverance get to see Seawork a very worthwhile exhibition buried in the back of beyond of Southampton The trade show is the largest and fastest growing international commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference held in a European working port This year over 550 exhibitors, promoted a wide range of… Continue reading Seawork A Good Exhibition If You Can Find It

Superyacht UK have created a new award to honour those who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the superyacht sector and, in particular, the aims and objectives of Superyacht UK (SYUK). The recipient of the Superyacht UK Lifetime Achievement award is chosen by past and present Chairmen of SYUK. Winner of the first ever… Continue reading Superyacht UK Awards Lifetime Achievement Honour to Piers Wilson

Lionheart, Ranger and Velsheda will arrive in the Solent on or around 20 July and will be moored in Ocean Village, Southampton. They will be in the Solent to compete at the RYS Bicentenary International Regatta from 27-31 July 2015. Racing is scheduled from the RYS line from Monday 27 – Friday 31 July in… Continue reading 3 J Class yachts will compete at the RYS Bicentenary International Regatta

The age old rivalry between sail and power could see a resurgence if plans to race a fleet of multihulls against the liner Queen Mary 2 come to fruition. “The challenge is a bit crazy, but it would mean the return of the world’s biggest cruise liner 2 to Saint-Nazaire, where she was built. ”… Continue reading Queen Mary 2 to Race Against Sailing Yachts