In this month's Marine Matters we meet Mike Glanville, Managing Director of MDL Marinas

As part of our Gallagher ‘Marine Matters’ monthly articles, the marine team got to meet MDL Marinas Managing Director, Mike Glanville. MDL are hugely respected in... READ MORE »

First zero-emissions high-speed vessel launched between South Coast and Isle of Wight

Red Funnel has launched a new partnership with leading maritime technology company, Artemis Technologies(ATL). The partnership will introduce a high-performance... READ MORE »

From sea to the skies: Wightlink supports Armed Forces Day by sponsoring parachute display team

Wightlink demonstrated its support for Armed Forces Day by sponsoring the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team. Commander Dave Lee flew Wightlink’s flag as well as the... READ MORE »

MDL Marinas invests £2.2m in upgrades at Ocean Village Marina

Work is now complete following a £2.2 million investment from MDL Marinas in its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. The investment has enabled the complete... READ MORE »

Primerdesign’s new kit tests for norovirus in oysters, keeping farms open & consumers safe

Primerdesign, an Eastleigh-based supplier of real-time PCR kits and reagents, has launched the genesig Easy_oys Detection Kit for norovirus in oysters. The kit enables... READ MORE »

Programme to plug Solent’s maritime & transport skills gap marks milestone - with more on the way

The Maritime Transport Careers Programme (MTCP) has now engaged with more than 5,000 individuals across the Central South and participated in more than 50 events since it... READ MORE »

New life awaits as former Red Jet 4 prepares to join South Korean ferry firm's hi-speed fleet

A vessel which has carried hundreds of thousands of passengers between Southampton and the Isle of Wight during 21 years of service is about to start a new life in South... READ MORE »

All aboard! Southampton International Boat Show prepares to set sail into the city for its 55th year

The countdown has started to this year's Southampton International Boat Show. Britain’s largest marine festival will be returning to Mayflower Park from Friday... READ MORE »

MDL Marinas backs quadruple amputee Alex Lewis on pioneering South of England sea crossing

Alex Lewis is hoping to become the first ever quadruple amputee to complete the Pig 2 Pig challenge – rowing offshore across the South of England from Falmouth to... READ MORE »

Applications now open as Maritime UK Solent Awards return to celebrate sector successes

Applications are now open for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024. The announcement was made this week at Seawork Marine and Workboat Exhibition in Southampton. Anne-Marie... READ MORE »