Latest articles

Gunwharf Quays Marina owner agrees £3.1bn cash takeover

Mitie Group, which runs Gunwharf Quays Marina in Portsmouth, UK, has agreed a £3.1bn cash takeover by rival facilities management group OCS Group International. Completion...

Correct Craft acquires Fluid Motion

Correct Craft has acquired Fluid Motion, the parent company of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats. Fluid Motion will continue to operate, retaining its...

British Marine turnover falls; £50,000 profit

British Marine Federation Group’s turnover reduced by £524,513 in 2025 compared to the previous year, largely due to a reduction in marina-generated turnover at...

First Sea Expandary branch launched

Shenzhen Tanhai Yacht Industry Development Co., Ltd. (Tanhai Company) has become the first branch in China for the high-end yacht brand Sea Expandary. Based in...

Next Yacht Group acquires metal fabrication company SIMAN

Italian shipyard Next Yacht Group has acquired metal fabrication and mechanical engineering company SIMAN. The acquisition will enable Next Yacht Group to expand its production...

Nautical Ventures to represent Sterk yachts

Nautical Ventures has been appointed the exclusive authorised dealer for Sterk yachts in Florida. Nautical Ventures will represent Sterk models distributed by MS Marine USA,...

New partner and director for Seven Yachts

Seven Yachts has appointed Jochem Eenkhoorn as partner and yacht charter director. Seven Yachts was established in Dubai around 11 years’ ago and operates a...

Remembering Northrop & Johnson broker Bob Leslie

Northrop & Johnson broker Robert ‘Bob’ Leslie has died after a career spanning more than 50 years in the marine industry. He leaves a legacy...

New president for World Cat boats

Vann Knight has been promoted to the position of president of World Cat boats, replacing Andrew Brown as he transfers to the role of...