Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc today launched their voluntary public offer for the majority of Tognum AG through their 50:50 joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. Further to the announcement issued on March 9, 2011 the offer document has been approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin). ... read full story
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The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic gains momentum
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The Maricuda project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic has gained significant momentum recently with its association and assistance from General Electric, Renk, Wartsila and Devonport Yachts. The design process of the 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Atlantic Challenger, the craft that is being designed to cross the Atlantic in under two days is closer to becoming a reality. ... read full story
Williams expands to meet increased global demand
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Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, is expanding its UK operation in response to continued business growth. Williams is adding an additional 20,000 sq. ft to its Berinsfield-based headquarters, and has recruited four new members of the team so far this year to meet the increased global demand for its tenders. ... read full story
C A Clase appoints McKenna Townsend PR
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C A Clase, the UK’s leading distributor of marine electronics, representing brands including KVH, MB Quart Nautic, Nauticomp and Telestar, has appointed McKenna Townsend PR (MTPR) as its retained PR consultancy. ... read full story
Southern Expedition claims ‘new found land’ in Needles Channel
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It may not quite live up to the adventurous exploits of Scott and Shackelton, but an intrepid group from the Hamble-based Royal Southern Yacht Club, led by Mike ‘Pike’ Jones, Peter Delbridge and Tim Robinson, sought out new Solent territories yesterday resulting in them naming a newly found island ‘Southern Land’ as well as declaring... ... read full story
Sealine Yachts Asia
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Sealine is delighted to announce the launch of 'Sealine Yachts Asia', a joint venture with KOP Nautical, a division of the group KOP Group Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. With interests in hotels, resorts, properties and marine activities, the group currently has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing and there are plans to open up to five new Sealine dealer offices in China during 2011. ... read full story
Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand
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Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story
Oceanair launches Marine Retail Range
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Oceanair, leading marine blind and shading experts for boats of all sizes, are pleased to announce the launch of their retail range for 2011. In addition to offering bespoke custom made blinds for boat windows, hatches, portlights and doors, the Oceanair retail range offers ready-to-go shading solutions that are easy to install and available in a wide range of standard sizes. ... read full story
109th President of IMarEST appointed
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Professor John Carlton DSc BA CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FIMechE MRINA, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London and, until his retirement in 2010, the Lloyd’s Register Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigation, has been appointed the 109th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its AGM today (10 March). Malcolm Vincent BSc(Hons) MSc CEng FIMarEST has been appointed President Elect. ... read full story
Numarine appoints Connect Group to rebrand
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Istanbul-based luxury boat builder Numarine has appointed the Leading Midlands marketing communications agency, Connect Group to develop a full communications strategy to reposition its brand. Connect Group’s work will encompass new brand guidelines, digital communications, dealer advertising and support materials, PR and exhibition collateral. ... read full story