Crown Estates will take over the management of the moorings on the River Hamble from Hampshire County Council. This news follows discussions with council representatives and river users, after management…
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Prout alive again, new company, same premises
A new company, Prout UK, has taken over the Canvey Island premises of Prout Catamarans, in administration since 12 September.
Sowester Simpson-Lawrence in administration
Sowester Simpson-Lawrence in administration
IMO adopts ban on harmful antifouling
A new IMO convention will prohibit the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships and will establish a mechanism to prevent the potential future use of other…
Wrecked oil tanker fear sparks spill exercise
Memories of the Torry Canyon oil disaster linger still...
Steel yacht starts to sink after hitting ‘log’
Two yachtsmen and their boat, Bora, were rescued by the Lowestoft lifeboat after hitting a semi-submerged object: possibly a log
Marine finance lender reports buoyant business
The latest figures from Bank of Scotland Marine Finance show a very healthy increase in lending with more business expected in the wake of Southampton Boat Show
BNA: Record nominations
The British Nautical Awards has been inundated with more nominations tan ever before for their 2001 awards and the winners will be announced at a gala black tie dinner on…
Joint pains man to sail round world
Chronic arthritis sufferer Alex Ransby is building a 40 ft boat to sail round the world
Can weather nouse win races ?
Experts from the world of navigation and meteorology to lecture