Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed GAC UK as its agent in Newcastle and Liverpool. Under the deal, GAC will manage 18 calls during 2018 for the 804-guest cruise ship Black Watch at its home port of Liverpool, and a further 16 for the 1,350-guest Balmoral, at its home port of Newcastle. Clare Ward, Director […]
Lumishore, a manufacturer of high-performance underwater LED lighting systems, introduces next generation Thru-Hull lights with additional features, including MFD (Multi-Function Display) control, plug-&-play installation, and upgraded functionality, which offer advantages for the boat owner, builder, and dealer/distributor. All SUPRA & EOS Thru-Hull models are now fully plug-and-play. Pre-connectorized cables for connecting to Hubs, Controllers, and […]
Philanthropic design proved the key to success at this year’s annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2018, in partnership with Pendennis Shipyard and Olesinski, as Christopher Mobley, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, was crowned the winner last week at the London Boat Show. In close second place, Ashley Scott, a product design student […]
At the end of 2017 Pendennis Shipyard hosted an Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its current trainees. Certificates were handed out to 32 apprentices, which included vocational and academic qualifications alongside achievements in RYA and First Aid. At the presentation Pendennis also announced their Apprentices of the Year, who were James Lambourn […]
Williams Jet Tenders is proud to announce details of its latest Sportjet model to join the range – the Sportjet 435. Hot-off-the-heels of the Sportjet 345 and Sportjet 395 models, which launched at The Cannes Yachting Festival 2017, the Sportjet 435 uses the same design principals, delivering high-performance and speed, but in a bigger […]
du Pré Marine recently added to the range of equipment in stock at its new Hungerford full service facility by placing one of Hatteland’s latest 55in Multi Vision Displays in its demonstration room. The Series X MVD Range offer large UHD 4K resolution type approved monitors with high quality brightness and contrast. Currently available in […]
The ERDF-funded project to transform Cockwell’s outdated collection of sheds at Mylor Creek Boatyard into a purpose-built, low environmental impact HQ has begin in earnest with demolition, ground works and the commencement of the construction phase. The creation of a 1,058 sqm BREEAM Excellent, modern, accessible workspace will enable Cockwells to increase production; employ more […]
Significantly strengthening its on-board power monitoring and control capabilities, Fischer Panda UK has been named a distributor for digital switching specialist CZone in the country. The new partnership will position diesel generator expert Fischer Panda as the prime supplier for marine and mobile power solutions at the 2018 London Boat Show where it will be […]
The Spirit 111’s impressive design is taking shape as her beautiful wooden hull is veneered in preparation for the roll over, due early this year. This will see the start of an exciting new phase in the build of the 111 as Spirit’s team of boat builders begin to focus on the complex interior. As […]
Sunseeker International is delighted to announce that English World Cup legend, Sir Geoff Hurst, and BT Sport’s presenter, Jake Humphrey will be the company’s special guests at the London Boat Show on 10th January. Sir Geoff, best known for scoring the goals that helped to secure victory for England in the World Cup in 1966, […]