All UK articles – Page 68
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EP Barrus expands Marine Leisure Division
EP Barrus Ltd, the UK-based engine importer and distributor, has appointed Matt Dayman to the newly created role of application and technical support engineer for the Marine Leisure Division.
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Cox Powertrain expands technical leadership team
Cox Powertrain in the UK has announced new management appointments to further strengthen its technical leadership team ahead of production of the new CXO300 diesel outboard, which is set to commence this year.
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CJR Propulsion launches new design and production service
UK-based CJR Propulsion has launched a rapid design and manufacturing service to deliver bespoke, fully-machined Class S propellers in just two weeks. The precision-engineering specialist claims to be the only propeller manufacturer in Europe able to offer this level of responsiveness, following a £4m investment at its Southampton, UK facilities. ...
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Harken named official deck hardware supplier to America’s Cup challenger
Harken has been made an official supplier of winch systems and deck hardware to INEOS Team UK as part of its challenge for the 36th America’s Cup.
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German gearbox manufacturer forms UK subsidiary
The management of Reintjes GmbH and Reintjes Benelux BVBA, the two main entities of German gearbox manufacturer Reintjes, have announced a change of status for their business in the UK.
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Arksen grows technical team
Arksen, the new UK-based builder of hybrid explorer vessels, has appointed Jim Mair as technical director.
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Premier Marinas reports small fall in profits
Premier Marinas Ltd, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has reported a 6% fall in post-tax profits to £4.782m for the 2017-18 fiscal year to September 30, 2018 compared with £5.088m in the year previous. The figures were filed with Companies House, the UK business register.
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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas returns to profit
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd (CNM) saw a return to profitability in 2018, as shown by its most recent filing to Companies House, the UK business register. After tax, a loss of £40,948 in 2017 was transformed into a profit last year of £356,249.
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Sunsail invests £3.75m in new Jeanneau charter fleet
Sunsail has announced the addition of several new Jeanneau yachts to its UK charter fleet. The investment, worth £3.75m, will deliver 15 new Sunsail 41.0 yachts in 2020, with the planned addition of a further 10 yachts the following year.
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New Sunseeker CEO confirms development plans
Following on from IBI’s report last week, Sunseeker’s new CEO, Andrea Frabetti, has confirmed that the UK builder’s current range will double in size to 22 models over the next three years. Aided by a £50m CAPEX investment across five years, the company will also focus on further developing the ...
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ePropulsion UK signs major supply deal
The UK division of Hong Kong-based electric outboard manufacturer, ePropulsion, has signed a deal to supply 60 fully integrated propulsion systems to RS Sailing.
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UK yards join forces to offer new repair option
SMS (Southampton Marine Services) and the Fairline-owned Hythe Shipyard in the UK have linked to offer a package of marine repair, maintenance and refit services for yachts and commercial vessels. Both shipyards, based on Southampton Water or adjacent to, will work together in sharing facilities and skills to secure new ...
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Dutch inboard electric motor manufacturer appoints UK distributor
Water World Electronics, a Dutch manufacturer of electric inboard motors, has appointed Energy Solutions as its exclusive UK distributor.
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Lewmar Marine to be acquired by Lippert Components for £33m
UK equipment maker will be LCI’s sixth purchase in the marine sector marking the company’s continued expansion into the global boating business
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Princess MD steps down
Chris Gates, managing director of the UK’s Princess Yachts, has stepped down from his role after more than 30 years at the helm. Gates will transition to a role as special advisor to executive chairman Antony Sheriff.
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OYS expands design team
UK-based thrusters, rigging and hydraulics solutions specialist OYS has named Charlotte Richardson as the group’s new designer.
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UK creates 41 new marine conservation areas
As part of its ongoing policy to protect its extensive marine environment, the UK government has created 41 new marine conservation zones (MCZs) to expand its protection of British marine life.
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UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.
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UK marina operators merge
Two of the UK’s biggest marina operators – Quay Marinas Ltd and Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd – have agreed to merge. Once finalised later this year, the new combined company will operate the widest network of coastal marinas in the UK.
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UK marine college signs MoU with Korean utilities firm
The UK-based South Devon Marine Academy (SDMA) is continuing to build connections around the world by recently signing a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with WaterwayPlus Corp, the national utility company providing water services for South Korea.