British Marine Puts Future Skills on the Boat Show Agenda
British Marine has used the 2026 Southampton International Boat Show to highlight marine careers and technical training, bringing employers and future talent into the …
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BoatUS Names Speakers for Derelict-Vessel Summit
BoatUS Foundation has announced speakers for its December Turning the Tide Summit in New Orleans, where marine businesses and agencies will discuss abandoned vessels …
Metstrade Keeps Dedicated Space for North American Suppliers
NMMA says limited space remains in the USA and Canada Pavilions at Metstrade 2026, giving marine equipment firms a route to meet distributors and …
British Marine Opens Nominations for Inland Sector Awards
British Marine is inviting member nominations for its 2026/27 Inland Sector Awards, highlighting the businesses, products, services and sustainability work supporting boating away from …
British Marine Sets Thames Conference Aboard Dixie Queen
British Marine has opened bookings for its 2027 Passenger Boat and Commercial Marine Conference aboard Dixie Queen on the Thames, combining operational updates and …
MDL Marinas Names Colin Lambert Head of Estates
MDL Marinas has appointed property specialist Colin Lambert as Head of Estates, bringing more than two decades of professional experience to its marina property …
Promarine Expands Marine Finance to Commercial Operators
Promarine Finance is extending its specialist lending to commercial marine operators, offering facilities from £25,000 for vessels, refinancing and upgrades across eligible fleets and …
Pindar Becomes Logistics Partner of Global Solo Challenge
Pindar has agreed a long-term logistics partnership with the Global Solo Challenge, connecting marine transport, equipment movement and offshore racing support in an international …
Metstrade Panel to Examine Women’s Future in Marine Work
Women in the Marine Industry International has announced senior speakers from Navico Group, West Marine, Saxdor and the Magenta Project for its Metstrade workplace …
Metstrade Expands North American Marine Business Programme
Metstrade has expanded its North American programme for November 2026, with US and Canadian pavilions, supplier meetings and sessions on leisure marine markets in …
Marine Industry Seeks Common Lifecycle Method for Small Craft
Marine industry associations have opened a survey on lifecycle assessment for recreational craft, seeking input from builders and suppliers before an October deadline for …
British Marine Recognises 70 Apprentices and Names 2026 Award Winner
British Marine has named Jack Hayden its Apprentice of the Year after recognising more than 70 trainees at Southampton, while a careers evening drew …
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