Sunseeker issues statement: workforce to return in January
Sunseeker has issued a statement to clarify its position on its ‘temporary’ layoff of workers prior to Christmas 2024....
UK’s marine sector
Sunseeker makes ‘temporary layoffs’ over Christmas amid cash-flow challenges
British boatbuilder Sunseeker announced a number of temporary layoffs shortly before Christmas due to “restrictions in its supply chain”...
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 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...
