The 165ft / 50m classic motor yacht Malahne was re-launched on March 14th at Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth, after a meticulous 30 month restoration, during which the project’s details have been shrouded in secrecy. Designed by Charles E. Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1937, Malahne is one of a small number of pre-war motor yachts to have survived […]
Superyacht UK are holding their 2015 AGM and networking event at the new Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) Research and Innovation Services This will give us an opportunity to see the fabulous new facilities they have on site. Date: Thursday May 7th Time: 6pm – 8pm Address: Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) Research and […]
BMT Nigel Gee (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced the completion of new offices in Southampton in order to meet a large increase in design work. Operating across four principal market sectors, the naval architectural practice delivers design and engineering services for specialised vessels in the commercial, yacht, defence and offshore energy markets. […]
Pendennis Shipyard operates an award-winning apprenticeship scheme that has now been running for over 16 years. During its history over 160 local young people have been trained on Pendennis’ General and Surface Finishing Apprenticeship schemes, acquiring highly specialised superyacht building skills. Over 80% of those apprentices have moved on to full-time careers at Pendennis, with […]
On Monday (23 February 2015) Britain stole the show at the prestigious Superyacht Design Symposim in Kitzbuhel, Austria. From the 17 ShowBoats Design Awards presented on the night, 12 included the work of nine British-based architect and design companies. The Awards aim to honour the creative talents behind the most innovative, elegant and inspiring new […]
Topics and speakers: The changing tide in superyacht finance Leon Batchelor, Arc & Co. Marine and Aviation Ltd. Leon will provide an overview of the current solutions in superyacht finance, including how choices are determined by the jurisdiction of the owner’s assets; how banking regulation is affecting these choices; and why yacht finance still makes […]
The Apprenticeship scheme at Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth is renowned as one of the best of its kind, having received multiple awards from within the shipbuilding industry and recognition from national business awards. For each intake the yard receives over 10 applications for every one space offered, with the course having trained over 160 local […]
Piers Wilson is the deserving recipient of the inaugural Superyacht UK Lifetime Achievement, presented at the CWM FX London Boat Show. This new award has been introduced to honour those who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the superyacht sector and, in particular, the aims and objectives of Superyacht UK (SYUK). The recipient is […]
David Rowles, a third year student from Coventry University, scooped the top prize in the inaugural Superyacht UK Design competition at the CWM FX London Boat Show. The contest was sponsored by BMT Nigel Gee and Pendennis Shipyard. Eight students from Plymouth, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Central Lancashire Universities were invited by Superyacht UK, an association […]
A University professor, composites yacht builder, inspirational single-handed deaf yachtsman, joiner shipwright and panel of experts chaired by an experienced journalist are among the eclectic line-up of personalities who were presenting at the 2014 Shipwrights Lecture. The lecture series, now in its fourth year, was a fantastic occasion for marine apprentices, young shipwrights and students […]
