Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff saved by Spanish firm
Harland & Wolff, the Belfast shipyard famed for constructing the Titanic, has been acquired by Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia...
Marine news from the UK
All the latest marine news from the UK. Boat manufacturers, boat rental clubs, new boats and more. Find out what is happening in the UK’s marine market.
Marine Chandlery acquires Bayside Marine for further growth
Marine Chandlery has acquired Bayside Marine’s assets, signalling a strategic expansion in the marine retail sector just six months...
River Canal Rescue launches boat maintenance training courses
River Canal Rescue (RCR) is expanding its service offerings with a new training facility at its Staffordshire headquarters, targeting...
Student-built wooden boats launched in Lyme Regis
The Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis has launched its latest hand-built wooden boats, crafted by students of...
Norco opens its doors to showcase secrets of composite manufacturing
Norco Composites & GRP is holding an open day at its new dedicated CNC machining and kitting facility in...
New boat show to launch in Plymouth, UK, in 2025
Plymouth is set to host a new boating festival in 2025. Plymouth Boat Fest will be held at Plymouth...
Nearly £1m allocated to boost UK coastal economies
The UK government is investing nearly £1m to support nine maritime clusters across the country. The government says this...
MDL Marinas outlines major investment in infrastructure upgrades
MDL Marinas has outlined plans to invest £13.6m in its network during the 2024/25 season. A further £4.1m will...
River Canal Rescue calls for boaters to change winter fuel storage strategy
Marine breakdown assistance firm River Canal Rescue (RCR) is advising boaters to revise their winter fuel storage strategies following...
‘Devastating’ fire destroys Princess Marina ferry in Devon
A fire has destroyed the historic Princess Marina ferry, operated by the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry. The fire broke...
Teacher’s drowning prompts marina safety warning over ladder design
A 57-year-old teacher tragically died after falling into a marina because the ladders to help her climb out were...
