Superyacht UK (SYUK), is a flagship association within British Marine, with members operating in the design, build, supply chain and service provision of yachts over 24 metres load line length.
Our members range from designers to insurers and shipyards as well as engines, electronics and equipment suppliers. The objective of Superyacht UK is to provide greater co-ordination and professional support for the UK superyacht sector. Our longer-term aim is to gain UK market share of the world’s superyacht sector.
Superyacht UK
Superyacht UK is a unique membership only association. Our mission is to represent the interests of the UK Superyacht industry both at home and internationally.
Our members cover the diversity of the UK industry from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers of yachts and equipment and the full span of supporting services. All of our 170-plus members draw on Great Britain’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers and spearhead truly world-class products and services.
As part of British Marine, Superyacht UK champions UK innovation, excellence and heritage. We symbolise a badge of excellence within the international community for our member yacht designers, builders, equipment providers and destinations for yachts over 24m LOA.
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Membership benefits include:
SYUK Membership - Good for you, your business and our industry
Business Benefits:
- Sector networking opportunities and events
- Discounted ticket to the Superyacht UK Technical Seminar
- Exhibiting opportunities within the Superyacht Pavilion at METS and the Monaco Yacht Show
- Opportunity to tap into some of our strategic partners' networks with the BBGA (British Business & General Aviation Association), Monaco Cluster and the Barcelona Cluster
- Support great sector initiatives, like the SYUK Young Designer Competition
- Access to our technical department for sector-specific technical updates, guidance and consultations
- Unlimited 24-hour access to a legal helpline
- VAT and customs guidance
- Crisis management support
- Dispute resolution service
- Featured Listing on the SYUK website
- Access to promotional SYUK association logos
Industry Benefits:
- Shape and influence sector-specific legislation and regulations
- UK Government industry representation via our public affairs team
- Support great sector initiatives, like the SYUK Young Designer Competition
Our guiding pillars
Which support the continued growth of our members:
Collaborate
We encourage our members to work together by arranging sector-specific networking events and facilitating introductions.
Examples include our
- Monaco Yacht Show networking reception
- Southampton International Boat Show networking event
- Christmas networking evening
- AGM networking event
- Technical seminar networking
Influence
Representing our members’ best interests, activities include lobbying, actively working with UK government, international agencies and key decision makers on sector regulation.
Technical focus:
- Public consultations
- International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and UK Ship Register (UKSR)
- Technical seminars
- ICOMIA superyacht committee
- ISO TC8 SC12 Large Yacht Committee
- BSI SME/32 Large Yacht Committee
- Marine technology and innovation group
UK Government liaison:
- Department for Business and Trade
- HM Treasury and HMRC
- Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
- Department of Science, Innovation and Technology
- Department of Education
- Working with the Green Blue on environmental matters
In-house British Marine specialists include:
- Ed Tuite, Head of Technical Services
- Joanna Richardson, External Relations Manager
Inform
On our members’ behalf, we conduct research into the sector, ensuring that they are are kept up-to-date through correspondence and events.
Including:
- Superyacht UK member surveys
- Membership of Maritime UK
- SYUK Technical Report
- Latest News
- Guidance Documents
- Technical Seminars
- Website updates, news and publications
In-house British Marine specialists include:
- Brian Clarke, Member Services Director
Promote
We actively promote the excellence of SYUK member products and services, as well as the whole UK sector, domestically and internationally.
Promotional activity includes:
- SYUK news updates
- SYUK Pavilion at METS
- SYUK co-exhibitor stand at the Monaco Yacht Show
- Media Editors lunch/dinner
- Press releases for each SYUK event and our Superyacht UK member survey
- Dedicated SYUK LinkedIn page
- SYUK Tour of Excellence
Secure
We encourage the next generation’s involvement in the sector, through training, engagement and broadcasting opportunities:
Activities include:
- The SYUK Young Designer Competition
- Careers guidance on SYUK website
- Curating and delivering careers awareness events
- Apprenticeship Standards via End Point Assessments and related schemes
- Women In Marine events
- Member support including training courses, legal services and marketing
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