National Coastwatch Institution and Sirius Insight partner to enhance UK coastal safety
The UK-registered charity National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has announced a strategic partnership with Sirius Insight, the UK government’s trusted...
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.
Employee-owned marinas: Emsworth MD talks about new business model
In April 2024, Marine Industry News reported that Emsworth Yacht Harbour had sold a controlling stake to an employee...
Liverpool Marina achieves three ISO accreditations
Liverpool Marina has obtained ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications. This achievement follows an 18-month project focused...
Rooster moves European warehousing into the UK
Rooster, a manufacturer of technical clothing and parts for the marine industry, has announced a strategic consolidation of its...
Stricken UK boatbuilder Harland & Wolff in exclusive takeover talks
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Harland & Wolff, the company behind the Belfast shipyard that...
UK boatbuilder secures £1.9m funding to double capacity
British boatbuilder Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has received £1.88m from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth...
Canal & River Trust report reveals mounting concerns amid funding cuts
The UK waterways charity, the Canal & River Trust, has released its annual report & accounts for 2023/24, revealing...
Cruise ship stuck in Belfast for months returns hours after leaving
After months of delays, the Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey cruise ship, stranded in Belfast since May, finally set sail...
MDL Marinas reports influx of superyachts following Brexit
MDL Marinas, the UK’s leading marina and water-based leisure provider is reporting a significant increase in the number of superyachts...
New wheelchair-accessible boats launched on River Thames and in Manchester
UK charity The Wheelyboat Trust has celebrated two recent launches of wheelchair-accessible boats. Both projects were spearheaded by the...
Russian ‘floating bomb’ stranded off UK coast after multiple port rejections
A cargo ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, significantly more than the amount that caused the 2020 Beirut...
