Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
Economic pressures, regulatory challenges and workforce dynamics are reshaping the horizon
When it reflects on the year past, many companies across the UK leisure marine sector will most likely be relieved that they ended in better shape than first feared, with some cautiously optimistic sentiment for coming months
Storms darkened the forecasts of many UK marine businesses over the past year, thanks to unseasonable weather in 2023 and metaphorically due to political upheaval within an end-of-term parliament and stubbornly high interest rates.
Supply chains, freight costs and healthy order books present 2022 challenges for UK boatbuilders
After a tough year of lockdowns, UK builders have been grappling with supply chain and logistical issues as they seek to maximise unprecedented demand in 2021. Perhaps not the ideal time to fuel further orders, but who could turn down a marketing boost from the ultimate brand ambassador – James ...
Boom in boating interest, but travel restrictions prove major hurdle for yards and brokers getting buyers in to see product
Future of luxury yacht builder looks a little brighter
Setag Yachts sets up new facility in Port Denia to handle yachts up to 30m
The UK equipment firm has also introduced two new products
Misha Vysokovskiy appointed chief product officer at marine tech firm
UK brokerage implements series of internal promotions and new appointments