Superyacht UK News

Boats 2020 presented by Southampton International Boat Show Ltd

06 Aug 2020

British Marine is delighted to announce that Southampton International Boat Show Ltd will present Boats 2020 at Mayflower Park, Southampton from 11 – 20 September 2020. This outdoor and on the water event will be a not-for-profit showcase of boats and equipment. The health, safety and security of exhibitors, visitors and colleagues will be its number one priority.

Time to renew your British Marine membership

18 Jun 2020

For 2020/21 fees are being frozen at the same level as last year, and furthermore members have the option to renew membership now but defer payment until October 2020.

Global Marina Institute - Board planning for the future

12 Jun 2020

The Global Marina Institute (GMI) was established in 2013 by founding partners British Marine and the Marina Industry Association (MIA) in Australia.

MCA releases contingency plans for surveys during the COVID-19 outbreak

19 Mar 2020

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has released a Marine Information Note (MIN) on ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the MCA’s approach to survey and certification of UK vessels’

Inquiry launched into the impact of COVID-19 on UK businesses

19 Mar 2020

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee has now launched an inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on UK businesses and workers.

The IMO agree SOLAS amendments and changes to guidelines from the latest subcommittee meeting on Ships Systems and Equipment

12 Mar 2020

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has held the 7th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), held from 2 - 6 March 2020.

The MCA release MGN 544, MGN 560 amendment 1 and MIN 607

27 Feb 2020

The MCA releases MGN 544, MGN 560 amendment 1 and MIN 607. Further details of these new MGNs and MIN are here.

ICOMIA release two reports from the IMO subcommittee meetings NCSR and SDC

20 Feb 2020

ICOMIA has released two International Maritime Organisation (IMO) reports from subcommittee meetings on Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR), held from 15 - 24 January 2020 and Ship Design, and Construction (SDC), held from 3 - 7 February 2020.

Superyacht UK delivers another successful Technical Seminar at British Marine Spring Expo

06 Feb 2020

Superyacht UK has run the 11th annual Superyacht UK Technical Seminar which took place yesterday (5 February 2020) at the British Marine Spring Expo. The event was well attended by delegates from across the sector including superyacht builders, regulators, classification societies and naval architects.

Superyacht UK website relaunched for Monaco Yacht Show

22 Aug 2019

The revitalised web presence is based on a new platform that will provide faster access and better search results for local and international visitors.

The Green Blue's Boating Wildlife Awareness Week

05 Jun 2020

Watching wildlife carrying out their daily lives and enjoying their natural habitat is a rare treat that many of us boaters may take for granted. Whether you are sailing in the Solent or boating down the River Wey, there are always a plethora of animal sights and sounds to enjoy...

Get a grant to improve your manufacturing process

11 Jul 2019

General News

Boatbuilders, marine engineers and marine equipment manufacturers are just some of the businesses who can benefit from newly available grants through the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP).

MCA releases second consultation on implementation of the review of Domestic Passenger Vessels “Grandfather Rights”

06 Jun 2019

General News

This second consultation on the review of “Grandfather Rights” seeks your views on the proposals as revised since the first consultation. These requirements are intended to be applied retrospectively to the Domestic Passenger Fleet.

TYHA announces new Chairman

23 May 2019

General News

Colin Watts was elected the new Chairman of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) at the association's recent AGM and takes over from Simon Haigh of Quay Marinas. His appointment coincides with his 20th year as a TYHA director.

Don’t miss this year’s THYA Summer Marinas Networking Tour, sponsored by Inland & Coastal Marina Systems

15 May 2019

This year’s The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Summer Marinas Networking Tour, sponsored by Inland & Coastal Marina Systems will take place in the West Country from Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 June 2019. It will consist of visits to seven marinas via VIP coach, followed by a fantastic boat trip around Plymouth Sound.

Join British Marine at Crick Boat Show

15 May 2019

General News

Crick Boat Show, now in its 20th year, takes place Friday 24 May – Monday 27 May showcasing the inland waterways sector. British Marine will have a dedicated membership stand at the Show which will be located within the Waterways World Boating Marquee, stand number WW86.

TYHA AGM - 15 May 2019

09 May 2019

The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) annual AGM takes place next week on Wednesday 15 May in Shepperton and is open to all TYHA members.

Marine industry invited to enter inaugural Maritime UK Awards

09 May 2019

General News

British Marine calls on the marine industry to enter the inaugural Maritime UK Awards. A brand-new, national awards programme celebrating the breadth of the UK’s £37.4bn maritime sector was launched recently by Maritime UK.

New campaign focuses on antifouling

09 May 2019

General News

Boat owners are being urged to ‘Protect, Collect and Dispose’ as part of a new initiative promoting best practice for antifouling vessels.

British Marine Marina Conference sponsored by Walcon successfully delivered in Bournemouth

09 May 2019

General News

Ahead of the boating season, nearly 100 marina professionals gathered in Bournemouth to share knowledge, learn and network.