Energy Solutions, designer, manufacturer and supplier of complete power and monitoring systems for marine and other markets, has announced it is starting the New Year with a positive and busy £1.2m order book, having finished 2018 with a 26 per cent increase in turnover – up to £5.3m. Paul Holland, the company’s MD, states: “We have seen […]
Flexiteek International, the global leader in synthetic teak decking and the 2G technology, have reached an agreement to acquire Wilks, manufacturer, and supplier of Dek-King synthetic teak decking and marine fendering. The acquisition will secure Flexiteek’s position as the market leader in synthetic teak decking and now also marine fendering. Wilks, based in Essex, was […]
It was over 10 years ago, in 2008, that the superyacht market had its record year for new builds. According to the comprehensive research undertaken by The Superyacht Intelligence Agency, 126 shipyards worldwide delivered 267 yachts in 2008, whereas 2018 saw only 54 shipyards making deliveries. This decrease (57.1 per cent) illustrates the changing face […]
British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. At Boot Düsseldorf from 19 until 27 January Sunseeker and MTU will present the new hybrid propulsion system in hall 6 at booth B61. Sean Robertson, Sales Director at […]
Berthon International and Palma-based Sentinel Yachting joined forces in September 2018 to create Berthon Spain where MD Andrew Fairbrass has established a team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals who have acquired an excellent reputation for their knowledge, skill, expertise and pragmatism. This level of excellence has not gone unnoticed by the owners and captains of […]
Swansea, UK and Sarasota, FL – Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting systems, announced today its advanced LED lighting solutions can now be controlled directly through the latest Simrad NSO and NSS evo3, select GO series* and B&G Zeus3 Glass Helm, Zeus3 and Vulcan series multifunction navigational displays. Offering sailors, cruisers and offshore anglers complete […]
Offering the speed and reliability you need for onboard communications, the latest generation KVH TracPhone V7-HTS delivers seamless coverage with download/upload speeds as fast as 10 Mbps/3 Mbps. This market leading antenna allows you to enjoy fast data rates perfect for streaming HD content or video calls with friends and family. Allowing you to enjoy […]
Leading systems specialist Fischer Panda UK has continued its expansion with the appointment of a new Marine Sales Executive, Robert Tuck. With a strong background in the automotive sector and a keen interest in engines and electronics, Robert joins the Dorset-based firm as demand continues to increase for Fischer Panda’s product range in the leisure, […]
The numbers are in for our written and oral exam pass rates in 2018! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates and the results speak for themselves. As we continue to provide tJraining for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to impress. This is all […]
Marlow Ropes, the world leading leisure marine rope manufacturer officially announces the introduction of its latest ‘technically better’ environmentally conscious innovation; the Blue Ocean Dockline made using 100% recycled waste plastic bottles. Every day more than 16 million plastic bottles end up in landfill in the UK alone, and this latest innovation from the pioneering […]