It’s been over two years since Pendennis Shipyard began the major development of its Falmouth-based yard. During this time Pendennis has seen the previous shore side facility almost completely rebuilt, replaced by larger modernised construction halls, workshops and office space. This includes two 90m and one 45m double bay halls, rated to Building Research Establishment […]
BMT Asia Pacific (BMT) has unveiled a coastal living concept that offers more than style and luxury: it promises hotel developers a flexible, readily deployable offering that provides an enthralling experience; able to be presented to discerning holidaymakers around the world. Entitled SeaScape, this concept of floating villas features clean lines and open air spaces, […]
Release date: June 2 The rig concept was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects in the Netherlands; the load analysis and engineering drawings were compiled by Magma Structures’ in-house engineering design team. Each mast is able to rotate using systems mounted on ‘wings’ at the side of each of mast; adding to both the design complexity […]
Release date: June 2015 Gone are the days when fuel systems took care of themselves. Globally, pressure is growing to increase the percentage of bio-fuel in diesel and to reduce its sulphur content. These dual factors increase the potential for microbial growth (diesel bug) as sulphur curbs bug growth and bio-fuel attracts additional water. The […]
Published on: 1 June 2015 Marina Projects Limited, the UK based marina consultancy business, has been leading the development of a project that has delivered much needed improvement to visitors’ berths and holding pontoons in the busy St. Helier Harbour, Jersey. More than 20,000 yachtsman visit St. Helier each year and this development will offer […]
At this year’s World Superyacht Awards (9 May 2015) UK-based businesses celebrated as their innovations contributed to six yachts picking up eight coveted Neptune trophies. But it was the members of Superyacht UK, one of the British Marine Federation’s (BMF) group associations, who dominated the British spotlight when the trophies for the most notable sailing […]
One of the world’s most sought after superyacht designers, Philippe Briand has become a member of Superyacht UK (SYUK) to capitalise on the innovation found in Britain. Previously, as well as winning numerous awards, Philippe has rooted his business and home in the UK, relocating his Head Office to London to be “at the centre […]
BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, and a leading independent naval architecture and marine engineering design consultancy, has been announced as a supporting technical partner to Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) and the founder member of the Ben Ainslie Racing Technical Innovation Group (TIG). A skilled team member of BMT Nigel Gee has […]
Superyacht UK held their 2015 AGM and Networking at the SMMI on May 7th Almost 70 guests enjoyed an evening at the new Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI) Research and Innovation Services. It was a great opportunity to see the fabulous new facilities they have on site. Canapés and drinks were generously sponsored by Conidia Bioscience and Marine […]
Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF), has today spoken to Guy Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.” Reaching a business focussed audience of some of Europe’s most affluent investors; the interview highlighted the work that the BMF are doing to promote Superyacht UK’s work in Britain, the industry as a whole […]