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The all new Princess 82 has been developed and constructed using some of the most advanced technology available in the marine industry today and her deep-V hull is resin infused to ensure a capable and efficient performance. Her interior is light, with an intelligent use of space throughout from the spacious saloon to the well… Continue reading Princess 82 Yacht Show Debut Listings

Green Marine, the high performance composite racing and performance cruising yachts builder, has been designated by yacht designers Claydon Reeves as the official production partner for their extraordinary new Aeroboat. This remarkable-looking boat will be built in carbon fibre with wood veneers, and will be powered by the Rolls Royce Merlin V12 engine, which famously… Continue reading Green Marine to Build Boat Powered by V12 Spitfire Engine

Intellian, the Korean based manufacturer of maritime satellite antennas, has announced its latest advance in the speed and reliability of both VSAT and TVRO antennas. The Intellian Fiber Link is a single fibre optic cable, which connects the antenna to below deck systems. Previous connections have been carried out with multiple coaxial cables, which are… Continue reading Intellian Introduces Fibre Optics For VSAT and TVRO

At British based boat builders Oyster’s group turnover in 2012 was up on 2011 and delivers a second year in a row of improving results from the recession linked low points of 2008 to 2010.  Reporting profitable results and with a good order book across its range, Oyster closed 2012 in its strongest position for… Continue reading Oyster Yachts Have Got the Wind in their Sails

A shipping company and its DPA (Designated Person Ashore) have been made to pay a total of £13,152.50 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to breaches of the ISM (International Safety Management) Code. On the 19th June 2012, a Port State Control Inspector from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) boarded Terry Siete at Portland… Continue reading Fined Over ‘Disregard For Safety’

Britain’s largest independent ship repairer has been created with the acquisition by Burgess Marine of Testbank Ship Repair in southern England. Burgess Marine, headquartered in Dover and with sites in Poole and Portsmouth’s naval base, has acquired Testbank Ship Repair, with locations at Southampton docks, Portchester, near Portsmouth, and Avonmouth, near Bristol. The deal will… Continue reading UK’s Largest Independent Ship Repairer Created

One of the world’s largest independent design consultancies, BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced recent refurbishment and expansion activity at its offices in Southampton in order to meet a large increase in design work. Operating across four principal market sectors, the naval architectural practice delivers design and engineering services to specialised… Continue reading Superyacht Design Team Expands to Meet Increased Workload

The maritime environment is a risky place. Last year, 112 people died in maritime accidents within the UK search and rescue region. Sir Alan Massey, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has been discussing the role of the Agency in ensuring effective rules, regulations and behaviours are in place to keep lives,… Continue reading MCA Asks: Why Regulate? Can’t We Just Have Fun?

Originally known as Wet & Wild Graphics when it began in 1995 the Wild Group was the first company of its kind to set up in a marina, specialising in Yacht & event branding.  Now Sunseeker International have granted Wild Group International ‘Approved Supplier’ status for the second year in a row. A few years… Continue reading Sunseeker Grants Wild Group International ‘Approved Supplier’ Status

Lurking on a tiny and slightly disorganised stand tucked away in the corner of the Southampton boat show is a booth operated by the Wild Group. The company owned by Greg Hoar has become specialist in vinyl hull finishing and surface protection on yachts of all sizes. Not only can the change the hull colour… Continue reading Boat Ox, Giving Superyachts a Face Lift