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Oyster Marine signs preferred supplier agreement with Raymarine for Oyster Yachts

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oyster Marine has signed a preferred supplier agreement with marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine.  The agreement will see Raymarine’s full range of integrated electronics installed onboard Oyster Marine’s hand-built, modern blue water cruisers and super yachts. Nick Creed, Commercial Director at Oyster Marine said the preferred supplier agreement will enable both organisations’ product development teams to work together... ... read full story

South East Marine companies enjoy success in the Spirit of Innovation Awards at Seawork 2011

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A number of South East marine companies featured amongst the winners of the Spirit of Innovation Awards at this year’s Seawork exhibition and conference. Overall winners of the Spirit of Innovation Award were Houlder Ltd for their wind Turbine Access System which has been jointly developed with Southampton based BMT Nigel Gee. The lightweight motion... ... read full story

London Superyacht Berthing 2012 and beyond – Royal Docks 2012

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Docks – London, in conjunction with Marina Projects Ltd, is pleased to announce plans for Royal Docks 2012, an exclusive Superyacht berthing facility which will be created for July and August 2012, right at the heart of London and the many events in 2012. Superyacht berthing is very limited in the London area and... ... read full story

MDL Marinas celebrate the best of the summer boating Season

July 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Europe’s largest marina operator, MDL Marinas has launched a new summer campaign to celebrate the best of the boating season with help from the UK’s leading single-handed offshore sailor Mike Golding. Golding, who has offices and berths his IMOCA Open 60 at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, is joining MDL to help encourage boaters to... ... read full story

UK marine industry reports consistent level of performance

July 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry reports a consistent level of performance in its recovery from the recession, according to the latest trends survey from the British Marine Federation (BMF). Spring 2011 Industry Trends Results November 2010 – May 2011 Encouragingly, there has been slight improvement in the trend reported for the... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: A Great First Day onboard Superyacht Maltese Falcon

July 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 289ft Perini Navi designed superyacht Maltese Falcon which is one of the largest privately-owned sailboats in the world had a fantastic start to the 2011 Transatlantic Race on the 29th of June, as described in Jeremy Smith’s blog, a Deckhand onboard sailing yacht Maltese Falcon. “Yesterday afternoon, we had a fantastic start for the... ... read full story

Sealine wins Gold at RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to have achieved “Gold” in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2011. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme some 55 years ago. The awards scheme looks not only at accident records, but also at entrants’ overarching health and safety... ... read full story

Raymarine acquires Tacktick

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine, a global leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tacktick from Suunto, a leading manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire UK, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered instruments for the marine market. This development presents an exciting opportunity for Raymarine and Tacktick... ... read full story

32m Sailing Yacht AKALAM by Barracuda Yacht Design and Pendennis

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht AKALAM, the new 32m/105ft superyacht designed by Barracuda Yacht Design, and built by Pendennis, begins her new life cruising Mediterranean seas after recently being delivered to her owners. The most distinctive feature about the design of Superyacht Akalam is the expansive use of glass within both pilothouse and hull. This technical achievement, followed by successful implementation... ... read full story

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story

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