It has been a huge success for the British companies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. British Marine Federation (BMF) members, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and Design Unlimited, have been honoured with the Neptune trophies for motor yacht Como and sailing yacht WinWin, respectively.
Porto Montenegro, a fabulous Montenegro yacht holiday location, has been recently awarded by The Yacht Harbour Association’s as TYHA Superyacht Marina of the Year 2015. This five-star marina currently provides 420 superyacht berths, with additional 50 berths under construction for the Summer 2015 season.
The winners of the Marina of the Year Awards 2015 were announced by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) at the recently concluded CWM FX London Boat Show. The Superyacht Marina of the Year 2015 Award went to Porto Montenegro, nestled in the lovely Montenegro yacht vacation location.
The winner of the inaugural Superyacht UK Design competition has become David Rowles, a third year student from Coventry University. Sponsored by BMT Nigel Gee as well as Pendennis Shipyard, the competition is designed to raise the profile of the essential hand-drawing skill.
The new boatbuilding apprenticeship is being developed by employers within the government’s trailblazer scheme. Co-ordinated by the British Marine Federation (BMF), the employer led group to encourage apprentices in the marine industry is led by Berthon Boat Company, with the participation of BMF member companies, including Sunseeker, Princess Yachts, Fairline Boats, Pendennis, to name but a few.
John, the CEO of Superior Jetties and a Director of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), has been recently appointed to the Global Marina Institute (GMI) Board.
The recently concluded 13th International Sailing Summit (ISS) was a huge success, marked by an overwhelmingly positive feedback from its delegates.
The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course in Dubai came to an end with a great success. The event hosted 15 participants from across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Annually hosted by British Sailing, this year’s 13th edition of the International Sailing Summit (ISS) will be streamed live online for the first time in the event’s history. The event will run on November 17, 2014.
For the very first time, the upcoming 13th edition of the International Sailing Summit (ISS) will be streamed live online. Viewers can watch the live streaming on the ISS website from from 8am (GMT) on Monday 17 November.
The recipient of the MIA Bellingham International Scholarship, David Osmond, Marina Manager at d’Albora Marinas PIER 35 and Victoria Harbour, has successfully concluded the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) course, conducted by the British Marine Federation (BMF) on the South Coast of England.