Young people find ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’ on board Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing adventures

Young people who have benefited from this year’s Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing season say they’ve found ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’. These... READ MORE »

Boat show hailed a success after welcoming more than 92,000 people – despite the weather!

With the 54th Southampton International Boat Show drawing to a close last weekend, organisers are pleased to have received upwards of 92,000 visitors throughout the... READ MORE »

‘Unless we galvanise, we have no voice’ – South’s business leaders talk talent retention at boat show

Marine industry executives from across the South came together at Southampton Boat Show last week for Business South’s Business Leaders Breakfast. Led by Lee Peck of... READ MORE »

Gallagher’s marine team catch up with friends and clients at wet & windy Southampton Boat Show

As the 54th Southampton Boat Show continues, Gallagher’s Poole-based marine team have been meeting with clients, industry partners and friends of the show. Over the... READ MORE »

Marine tech firm brings aboard new UK reseller who use their products to scout deep sea wrecks

Yateley-based marine innovators Sonardyne are looking to expand their reach with the appointment of MSDS Marine as their latest UK reseller. It represents the... READ MORE »

Maritime UK Solent makes a splash on the world stage at London International Shipping Week

Maritime businesses from across Hampshire joined industry body Maritime UK Solent recently as they headed to the nation’s capital for London International Shipping Week... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Jet ski stuntman kicks off boat show; Mermaid launches new T-shirts; Trethowans' triple win in Legal 500 Future Lawyers

Britain’s biggest boating festival opens with Jack the Jet Ski stuntman Friday saw the return of Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest boat show, for... READ MORE »

Marine innovators lock down new HQ in old Isle of Wight police station - complete with cell doors

The 125-year-old Cowes Town Police Station is now home to marine equipment manufacturers Spinlock. It follows an 18-month renovation and extension of the formerly... READ MORE »

‘Huge step forward’ for Portsmouth Port as they secure £19.8m to install green shore power system

Portsmouth International Port has been awarded £19.8 million by the UK government to get started on a pioneering decarbonisation project. SEA CHANGE will involve the... READ MORE »

Going, going, gone! Charity auction makes waves at Soton marina raising £11k for trio of causes

MDL’s Ocean Village Marina hosted a bumper charity auction at their Captains’ Dinner last week, raising £11,000 to be split between three marine charities. It was... READ MORE »