For the last 17 years, Superyacht UK (SYUK) has organised the UK Pavilion at The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) which took place last week (Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 September). During the show, the SYUK committee and members supported and hosted various industry events including the Superyacht Tenders and Toys Reception. Lesley Robinson, British Marine, […]
New figures released today, by British Marine association Superyacht UK at the annual Monaco Yacht Show, show that Britain’s superyacht industry recorded its seventh year of consecutive growth in 2018/2019. The industry generated revenues rising to £660 million, representing an increase of 7.1% on last year.
British Marine has launched a new course to add to its extensive training portfolio in response to member feedback. The two-day course, developed by Superyacht UK, will cover an Introduction to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and Regulatory Framework and the Role of Class and Flag on day one. Day two will focus on the […]
James Shakespeare, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, has won the annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2019, sponsored by Marine Resources at The Superyacht Design Forum. James’ design was praised for its overall visual style, excellent aesthetics and the eco-friendly features. His presentation skills were also highly applauded by all the judges. James […]
British Marine Expo dates announced The inaugural British Marine Expo will take place on 26-27 March 2019 at the impressive St. Mary’s Football Stadium in Southampton. With its bright, modern, open spaces, this great venue is the perfect spot to kick off the boating season. St. Mary’s will be the first location of annual British […]
British Marine has been working in conjunction with the MCA on a new code to allow builders, refit/repair yards, brokers, surveyors, delivery companies, and equipment installers who are using a vessel which is intended to be used as a pleasure vessel but is in temporary use outside of the definition of pleasure vessel, operating to […]
The success of the UK superyacht industry was high on Government’s agenda last week as British Marine and its association Superyacht UK hosted a significant visit by International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier to UK companies showcasing at the Monaco Yacht Show. The UK’s superyacht industry, which employs 4,244 FTE, posted its fifth consecutive year of […]
Exports grow at fastest rate for seven years New figures, released today in a report by Superyacht UK, an association within British Marine, come as UK businesses head to Monaco Yacht Show to showcase the best of British. Despite continued uncertainty that followed the EU referendum and recent General Election, the UK’s superyacht sector remains […]
Time is rapidly approaching for the Monaco Yacht Show on 27-30 September and Superyacht UK is in the final stages of preparing its pavillion, located in Darse Sud, stand QS28, with a number of members exhibiting. We’ll also host a Meet the Buyer Networking Reception on Thursday 28th. This annual event typically draws more than […]
Former crowned Superyacht UK Young Designer, Dastinas Steponenas, has unveiled an eyecatching superyacht called ECTHETA designed in honour of new Sky Atlantic series, ‘Riviera’. The winner of the 2016 edition of the prestigious design competition was hand-picked to design an exclusive yacht befitting of the new smash hit drama starring Julia Stiles (Bourne Series), Iwan […]