The £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour will be completed this year, fitting as it’s also the 50th anniversary of the Beaulieu River marina. Half a century since it was opened by Edward, Lord Montagu with round the world yachtsman Sir Chay Blyth CBE, BEM, the new-look marina contains 66 additional berths, many of which have […]
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Controversy as 70ft boat sinks in Brixham Harbour
A 70ft Ferro Cement Schooner sunk in Brixham Harbour last weekend – fees are expected to reach £100k for damage repair and hull disposal. Sea Beast had been berthed on swinging mooring in the harbour for months before being moved alongside the pontoon, but was found submerged with only its mast above the surface (image above […]
Maritime UK shines a spotlight on Time to Talk about Mental Health
Today Time to Talk Day and Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is urging maritime organisations and individuals to join the conversation about mental health and help end the stigma. Simply talking can be a lifeline for people experiencing a mental health problem. That’s the message of a new Port of London […]
Jet skis set to be banned at North Devon tourist spot
The launching of jet skis at a North Devon tourist resort is set to be banned. Torridge councillors on Monday morning backed calls made by Cllr Len Ford for the ban in Appledore due to the ‘chaos’ they are currently causing. Cllr Ford said that he wasn’t been a ‘killjoy’ and that there were alternative […]
Polluter should pay,’ says DfT in new consultation on flares
The Department for Transport (DfT), along with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), has published a consultation about the safe disposal of time expired marine pyrotechnics (flares) from the pleasure boat sector. The consultation seeks feedback to decide the next course of action when, in Dec 2021, the MCA’s current interim arrangements for flare disposal are set […]
Maritime UK gears up for National Apprenticeship Week
Maritime UK gears up for National Apprenticeship Week and calls on businesses to get involved Maritime UK today announces its plans to promote the maritime sector during National Apprenticeship Week. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships runs from 8 to 14 February 2021. It week will shine a light on the amazing work being done […]
Port of London to get new Damen tug via Svitzer
Port of London to get new Damen tug via Svitzer Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Svitzer for the delivery of an ASD Tug 3212. The vessel, to be named Svitzer Thames, will operate in the Port of London. She will be the fourth Damen ASD Tug 3212 in the company’s UK fleet. […]
Maritime UK welcomes Associated British Ports to the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme
PRESS RELEASE Maritime UK welcomes Associated British Ports to the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, as the latest business to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter programme. ABP has commenced […]
Electronic Navigation Systems – Guidance for safe use on leisure vessels booklet
Electronic Navigation Systems – Guidance for safe use on leisure vessels booklet RIN representative to UKSON, Mr Paul Bryans, is pleased to announce publication of ‘Electronic Navigation Systems – Guidance for safe use on leisure vessels booklet’. This is available free for download as at below links; Enabling all of us to make better […]
RNLI issues lockdown water safety warning
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is again urging anyone who is able, under government guidelines, to visit the coast during lockdown, to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks that may put extra pressure on emergency services. As the UK and Ireland enter new nationwide lockdowns, RNLI lifeboats will continue to launch. However, […]
