All UK articles – Page 9
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Work starts on £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour boatshed
New waterfront offices and facilities will be available to rent from spring 2025
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SALT. drives growth amid second funding round
The boat finance company’s new brokerage service is now fully operational
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Garmin acquires Lumishore
Acquisition brings premium LED lighting solutions into Garmin’s product portfolio
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MCA outlines criteria for courses dealing with electric propulsion
Growth of such vessels should see increase in training options
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Walcon signs 15-year contract with Southampton show organiser
The company will continue to supply a temporary marina for the Southampton International Boat Show
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Conflict between Gibraltar, Spain over plans for new Eastside marina project
British territory invites Spain to sue over territorial water dispute
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Electrification
HPDE, recycled carbon and natural reinforcements drive sustainable transport
A project to develop a lightweight, single seat electric car for urban mobility is following a trend already set by forward-looking boat builders to create products that are easily reconfigured and recycled. However, the urban mobility aspect is pushing thermoplastics and recycled carbon fibre to new levels.
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Battery Technologies
BASF’s new thermal coating for battery compartments
The giant chemical company BASF has designed a new type of fire-resistant coating for battery compartments that is claimed to offer a thermal barrier of up to 1,200oC.
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Saltwater Stone sold to global PR firm
Saltwater is a well-established name in the leisure marine market
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Savvy navvy appoints non-executive director
Keith Binley to join board as the boating navigation app continues to scale up its growth
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UK technical clothing brand expands warehouse operations
Rooster is bringing its European warehousing back to Britain
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Tough 2023 for Fairline Yachts but brighter prospects for 2024/25
UK builder says trading was impacted by supply chain problems and war in Ukraine
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IBI Presents
Choosing the right flexible impeller pump for marine engine cooling
The Jabsco technical team at Xylem explain the advantages and characteristics of flexible impeller pumps for cooling and the different types of marine engine cooling systems that they work with
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IBI Presents
Honda Marine launches joystick steering collaboration
Honda Marine is introducing a new joystick steering system to provide easy handling that seamlessly integrates Ultraflex steering and Vetus bow thrusters
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Cox Powertrain reports challenging 2023
The UK diesel outboard builder is strengthening its products, supply chain and routes to market
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Green Technologies
IMO marine environmental protection moves could impact yachting
Topics discussed at the 82nd session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) included lowering GHG from ships, improving overall energy efficiency, designating new emission control areas in sensitive parts of the world and addressing marine litter
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Sunseeker opens new showroom in Dubai
UK builder’s new flagship facility in the Middle East cements presence in the region