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Gibraltar superyacht industry gets a welcome boost

Posted on July 9, 2015July 8, 2015 by News Hound

The Gibraltar superyacht industry has received a massive boost with the anouncement of two proposed new marina developments

The Gibraltar superyacht industry is revelling in the news that there are two proposed new superyacht marinas coming to the area. This news will surely increase the popularity for Gibraltar as a superyacht destination.

The first announcement came as Ocean Village’s proposed superyacht marina project and 102 waterside apartments was granted outline planning permission by the Development and Planning Commission. This decision represents a landmark victory for Ocean Village who have been strongly advocating the need for expansion in the marina’s current superyacht facilities due to the fast growing number of superyachts calling at Gibraltar.

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National Boat Shows rebrands as British Marine Boat Shows

Posted on July 2, 2015July 1, 2015 by News Hound

Here is the new logo as national Boat Shows rebrands to become British Marine Boat Shows

As British Marine unveils a strong new identity, National Boat Shows (NBS) has also re-branded to become British Marine Boat Shows. This aligns it with the new British Marine brand.

The British Marine Boat Shows’ portfolio contains two world-leading events: the Southampton Boat Show, which this year takes place 11-20 September, and the London Boat Show, taking place at ExCeL, 8-17 January 2016. The new look is the result of a year-long re-brand exercise which has been undertaken in-house.

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DYT Yacht Transport schedules its largest yacht carrier for trip to South Pacific

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by News Hound

New policies making it easier for foreign flagged vessels to explore the coastlines of Australia have inspired DYT Yacht Transport to schedule its largest semi-submersible yacht carrier, the 686-foot (209-metre) Yacht Express, to deliver yachts to the South Pacific. The trip coordinates with the end of the Mediterranean charter season, starting in Genoa (Italy) in November to accommodate private luxury yachts and charter vessels departing from the Mediterranean Sea. Operating with its unique float-on/float-off method, the ship will make additional port calls in the Caribbean, Florida, Costa Rica, and Tahiti before arriving in Sydney and Auckland by the end of January.

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Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150 fitted with Dometic air cooled system

Posted on June 16, 2015April 2, 2025 by News Hound

Dometic Marine is behind the air cooled system fitted to the Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150, the largest hovercraft to be built in the UK since the 1970s

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialists, Dometic Marine, have supplied a custom made air cooled system for the Griffon Hoverwork BHT 150 – the largest hovercraft to be manufactured in the UK since the 1970s.

The 30.8-metre craft, which was recently delivered to South Korea for use by the Korean Coast Guard, has been fitted with Dometic’s air-cooled DuraSea Condensing Units. According to the brand, the new unit is an optimal solution for hovercraft, which are vessels that can be difficult to cool with normal marine air-conditioning.

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Cheeki Rafiki report published by the MAIB

Posted on May 7, 2015November 18, 2016 by News Hound

The MAIB report into the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki and her crew has been published. Photograph courtesy of United States Coast Guard

Nearly a year on from the loss of the Cheeki Rafiki in the Atlantic with the loss of her four crew, the MAIB has published its report into this distressing matter. The incident, which received massive UK media coverage at the time, sent shockwaves through the marine and yachting world.

Despite an extensive search that found the upturned hull of the Cheeki Rafiki, the four crew remain missing. The hull was not recovered and is assumed to have sunk. In the absence of survivors and material evidence, the causes of the accident remain a matter of some speculation. However, it is concluded that the Cheeki Rafiki capsized and inverted following a detachment of its keel.

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Feadship launches 44 metre Moon Sand superyacht

Posted on April 21, 2015April 21, 2015 by News Hound

Feadship has launched the 44.20 metre (145’0”) Moon Sand superyacht. After the completion of a number of new builds in partnership with renowned exterior designers over the past year, Moon Sand is a salient reminder of the formidable design expertise Feadship has in-house.

Like every pure custom Feadship, Moon Sand is first and foremost a reflection of the owners who commissioned her. The look, feel and function of this striking new Feadship certainly benefits from the high degree of input from the clients, who liaised with De Voogt Design closely on every aspect.

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Interwar yacht Caritas set for restoration by G L Watson & Co

Posted on April 20, 2015April 20, 2015 by News Hound

G L Watson & Co is set to restore Caritas, one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts

G L Watson & Co has discovered one of the last remaining large classic interwar motor yachts. Caritas is a fine example of a 1920’s Cox & Stevens designed and Krupp built yacht and at 48m provides the last opportunity to save and restore a large significant high pedigree interwar yacht.

She has been long forgotten prior to being discovered, and G L Watson & Co has found her just in time to save her from being scrapped.

The plan, according to G L Watson & Co, is following restoration that Caritas should re-join her restored stablemates Dona Amelia (ex Haida) and Talitha G (ex Reveller).

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New RNLI lifeboats to be designed by Newcastle University students

Posted on April 13, 2015April 10, 2015 by News Hound

Newcastle University students are set to design the new RNLI lifeboats. Image by Steve Lowe

The approach to the design of all-weather RNLI lifeboats is set for a re-evaluation as part of a major study being led by Newcastle University and the RNLI with support from Lloyds’ Register. Set up to explore how new technology, materials and approaches can be used to improve the design, operation and maintenance practice of the RNLI’s Severn Class lifeboat, the four-year project will help to improve the performance of the craft while providing the safest possible environment for the RNLI’s volunteer crews.

Using computer models, small scale experiments and full size trials to analyse the behaviour of lifeboats at a range of speeds and in varying conditions, the findings will inform new design specifications around speed, safety and efficiency.

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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas in £50m Cowes redevelopment

Posted on April 7, 2015April 6, 2015 by News Hound

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas are to be involved in the £50 redevelopment of Victoria Quay in Cowes. Photograph courtesy of Patrick Eden

It has been reported that Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has signed an agreement with its landside partner, Westcourt Real Estate (WREE) and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to permit the £50 development of Victoria Quay in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The plan allows for a landside and seaside development, which will include a new 400 berth marina at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK.

The agreement is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including funding, planning and building. In particular, the exchange of final contracts relating to the development remains subject to the incorporation and financing of an investing company within the next 45 days. It is anticipated that the investing company will then engage a development company, in which Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will have a carried interest.

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CTruk floats 26 metre semi SWATH design

Posted on April 2, 2015April 1, 2015 by News Hound

CTruk is planning to launch a 26 metre semi Swath design for the European offshore windfarm sector

Essex-based CTruk is now the second largest producer of crew transfer vessels. The company’s success can be attributed to investment in design and its policy of working closely with clients to ensure that CTruk craft meet and exceed the demanding requirements of the commercial marine sector.

In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of the burgeoning European offshore wind industry, CTruk is offering what it believes to be an ideal solution, a 26 metre semi SWATH vessel in collaboration with BMT Nigel Gee.

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Poole Harbour Boat Show makes its debut

Posted on March 18, 2015March 18, 2015 by News Hound

The Poole Harbour Boat Show makes it debut on 9-10 May and looks forward to welcoming a number of marine companies demonstrating exciting new products at this iconic Dorset location.

Boats and marine equipment will be displayed along Poole Quay and at Poole Harbour Commissioners Marina and Poole Quay Boat Haven. Already several big names in the boat market have been confirmed as exhibitors.

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Sunseeker supports National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on March 18, 2015April 22, 2025 by News Hound

Sunseeker International is creating 28 new apprenticeship vacancies as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Photo © Sunseeker

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2015, Sunseeker International has announced that it will create 28 new apprenticeship vacancies during the coming year, its largest intake in four years. These will cover a broad range of specialist skills including marine engineers, electricians and carpenters, all based at its manufacturing centre in Poole, Dorset.

Sunseeker has recognised the benefits of developing apprentices for over 35 years, training on average 25 apprentices annually across its programme. Working in partnership with Bournemouth & Poole College and its specialist Marine Technology Centre, Sunseeker is firmly committed to honing the high level skills required to develop the young marine engineers and boat builders of the future who will maintain its reputation and position as a world leader in luxury performance motor yacht design and manufacture. Continue reading “Sunseeker supports National Apprenticeship Week”

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