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 […]
Superyacht UK (SYUK), the British Marine Federation association representing the superyacht industry in the UK, celebrated its 10thanniversary at the Monaco Yacht Show last week, with a feeling of increased economic confidence. The British superyacht industry was represented by almost 60 members at the 23rd show, both in the marina and on land, showcasing the very […]
New research shows industry value and jobs growth with British superyacht success Most positive outlook for UK based superyacht manufacturing and supply for 7 years New figures show value of the UK superyacht industry grown by 7.1% Profits have risen for 43% of respondents 48% now rate their revenue as higher than the previous year […]
The 45 metre yacht designed by Superyacht UK members Dixon Yacht Design and built at Holland Jachtbouw’s has arrived in the Mediterranean, indicating she is now delivered to her owners. http://www.dixonyachtdesign.com/ Yacht Description The 45m Holland Yachtbouw superyacht Heureka features elegant exterior by world-renowned Dixon Yacht Design, while her lovely and spacious interior is by well-known Rhoades Young […]
The Superyacht UK secretary’s report of her day on the spectator boat at the Pendennis Cup on Saturday 31st May I was very pleased and excited to be invited by the Pendennis Cup Team to spend a day on the spectator boat with around sixty other guests. Arriving at the Team’s marquee at 9.30am, I was […]
Superyacht UK member Lumishore, the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance Underwater LED Lighting Systems, is the proud recipient of UK’s highest accolade for business success. Lumishore is delighted to be announced as the winner of British industry’s most coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise, endorsing the highest levels of excellence in Britain’s elite companies. The […]
Guests arrived in the afternoon for a tour of Pendennis Shipyards current development, which has seen substantial expansion of the Falmouth facility, including the creation of two 90m and one 45m marine-facing construction halls with additional office, workshop and crew facilities. Many thanks to the team at Pendennis for hosting this event; it was extremely interesting to […]