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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

Three elements have caused a significant shift in large yacht training patterns during 2014, according to Warsash Superyacht Academy (WSA), the world’s leading superyacht training provider and part of Southampton Solent University. Firstly, the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code (also known as STCW 2010) have brought the biggest change to the international regulatory framework… Continue reading Shifts in Superyacht Training Leads To More Jobs

Crewsaver the lifejacket manufacturer that is part of the Survitec Group is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the design of the Crewfit inflatable lifejacket in a very special way. They have created a very special edition producing just 30 jackets. Beautifully packaged with a matching accessories kit, the box worth £500 includes: Black limited edition… Continue reading Presented With Limited Edition Crewsaver Jacket

As part of the regeneration of the former Vosper Thornycroft ship-building site, a plot of 8.6 acres (3.5 hectares) of cleared land, with deep water access and an area of foreshore and river bed, benefiting from a dredging license, leased from the Crown Estate is for sale. Detailed planning approval has been granted for a… Continue reading Former Vosper Thornycroft Shipyard to Be Sold