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SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY AT CRICK More than 250 exhibitors are expected to head to Crick Marina for Britain’s biggest inland waterway event, the Crick Boat Show showing the latest products and innovation in the sector. The event, which will take place over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend, 3-5 June, is organised by Waterways World in association with the Canal & River Trust and Crick Marina. More than 26,000 visitors are expected to attend the show, which this year has sustainability as a key factor. “With environmental concerns increasingly on the minds of consumers, sustainability is a key area of innovation for the inland waterways sector,” said Matthew Symonds, National Boating Manager for the Canal & River Trust, explains. “Each year, more boaters visit the Canal & River Trust Marquee at Crick Boat Show asking about ways to make boating more sustainable. “Their concerns range from the damaging eﬀect on wildlife of plastic pollution in our waterways, to electric engine charging points and waste disposal.” And he explained how the Trust is working with a range of partners and projects to support the Government’s decarbonisation agenda and tackle the physical eﬀects of climate change. These include water sourced heat pumps for heating and cooling canalside buildings and generating hydro-electric power on rivers.

Trade growth Expansion programme Heightened demand pages 1-9 8 Around 250 exhibitors are expected to attend Crick Boat Show 2022

He added: “The Government’s Clean Maritime Plan states that by 2025 there must be a plan in place to ensure that all vessels, including those on the inland waters, are able to meet the zero emissions target by 2050. “The Trust is committed to working towards a zero-carbon future for boating on our inland waterways, recognising that this needs to be a collaborative eﬀort involving boaters, businesses, local authorities and the government.” Free boating seminars will take place at the show oﬀering boaters advice on reducing their impact on the environment with green boating.

Brunswick Q1 2022 up 20% Brunswick Corporation has enjoyed a strong start to 2022 despite the continued impact of supply chain issues on business. First quarter highlights for the year show net sales of US$1,695.7 million, up 18.3% from the same period in 2021. Adjusted operating earnings are also up by 10.1% at US$267.5 million. “Our businesses had a strong start to 2022, as continued focus on operational eﬃciency and strengthening our supply chain enabled increased production levels,” said Brunswick chief executive, David Foulkes. “The pace of retail sales continues to be dominated by the twin supply-side challenges of exceptionally low field inventory levels and supply chain disruption. Global boat field inventory levels were 6% lower at the end of the first quarter 2022 than at the same time in 2021.

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“Wholesale sales and production growth continue to be constrained most notably by the supply impact of the recent China lockdowns and associated freight and transportation delays.” The Propulsion segment reported a 7% increase in sales due to continued strong global demand for all product categories whilst the Parts and Accessories segment reported a 34% increase in sales and an increase in operating earnings driven primarily by acquisitions completed in 2021. The Boat segment reported an 18% increase in sales owing to increased sales volumes to dealers with Freedom Boat Club, which is part of Business Acceleration, contributing approximately 3% of sales to the segment in the quarter. The company anticipates net sales of between US$6.8 billion and US$7.1 billion over the full year and continued progress towards its 2025 targets.

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OBITUARY - PETER LUCAS

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Peter Lucas, head of the family sailmaking business W G Lucas & Son, has passed away. Peter, 81, died following a short but courageous battle with cancer. As head of the family sailmaking business W G Lucas & Son, he was a well respected and loved character around Old Portsmouth and Portchester. Together with his wife, Sue, he can be credited with diversifying W G Lucas & Son from a traditional sail and tent making business to a world renowned specialist in tensile fabric structures, with projects ranging from the British Pavilion at Expo 1992 to shading for rooftop bars of world class restaurants. Distinguished career During his career, Peter chaired the Association of British Sailmakers and was a founder member the British Federation (now British Marine). He was a life member of the Royal Yachting Association. A keen and talented yachtsman, Peter spent as much time as possible on the water. He started racing in years in an Albacore dinghy, then later an International 14, progressing to a Ballad, Contessa 32 and then a J24 and was proud to have completed (and won) almost

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all major races in his field on the British racing circuit. He was thrilled to have crossed the Atlantic with his good friends, Sir Robin Knox Johnston and the late Sir Peter Blake in the catamaran Enza, which was then rated as the world’s largest racing sailboat. He believed this to be a trip of a lifetime. Ever the entertainer, he kept a beautiful house and garden which he enjoyed showing oﬀ at every opportunity, generally with

8 Peter was head of the family sailmaking business W G Lucas & Son

a glass of red wine and cigar in hand. He was a loving husband and father and is survived by Sue and his children Timothy, James, Joanna and Dominique. A memorial service was be held at St Mary’s Church, Portchester, on Friday 22 April at 12pm. The family ask that any donation in his name be made to the RNLI or Rowan’s Hospice.

UK ANTENNA MANUFACTURING RETURNS Marine antenna design company, Shakespeare Marine, is to bring manufacturing back to the UK for four of its VHF antennas. The four antennas that will be manufactured in the company’s Lancashire factory are the 427-N 1.5m VHF antenna with nylon Ferrule, the 427-S 1.5m VHF with stainless steel ferrule, 5101-S 2.4m VHF with stainless steel ferrule and the 1.5m 427-N-KIT VHF

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Antenna with 4186 a nylon ratchet mount, designed to make lowering the antenna quick and easy. “We are delighted to be bringing the manufacturing of our four most popular antennas back to the UK,” said Dave Manasseh, Shakespeare Marine, European sales manager. “This move ensures we can oﬀer the best quality engineering and a more streamlined distribution across Europe, whilst

utilising our Great British manufacturing expertise and capabilities.” As part of the brand’s reorganisation, Shakespeare is also changing its distribution channels in the UK. The company will supply its antennas through Meridian Zero and SMG. Shakespeare’s antennas are suitable for all boats from small craft vessels to large commercial ships utilising the VHF marine radio frequency.

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This month the national – and worldwide – headlines have been full of details that are not necessarily positive of various superyachts and mega yachts that have been seized by authorities throughout Europe. The latest is the Scheherazade, a megayacht that allegedly belongs to Vladimir Putin. The vessel, thought to be worth around £500 million, was seized in Italy with a decree freezing any movement. The climate of secrecy regarding the owners of these mega vessels makes it hard for the authorities to investigate the time-consuming process of ownership. And it adds to a growing problem of what to do with the seized yachts and who is responsible for the associated mooring fees, all negative publicity for the industry. And then there’s a fake marina at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. I’ve heard it described as a Disneyfication of sport and entertainment, an extravaganza for the modern era. The ‘marina’ became something of a joke as pictures of it went viral across social media. Formula One wanted the racing to take place around a Miami marina and ten yachts ‘moored’ in solid vinyl mock water on the inside of three of the turns was the result. It certainly got the headlines but are they the type of headlines that are good for the marine industry? The marine industry contributes millions, if not billions of pounds to the UK economy each year and this side of the industry rarely gets a mention in the national newspapers. Carbon initiatives In other news, it’s been positive to see the increasing number of companies setting sustainability targets, working with community organisations and introducing initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint. This month saw the European Boating Industry, in conjunction with a number of other organisations launch what is believed to be the first-ever environmental qualification for the nautical tourism sector. The qualification aims to sustainably manage recreational boating and nautical tourism to become a means to protect our marine and coastal ecosystems. We all want cleaner and healthier oceans and waterways and if everyone takes steps then we’ll be well on the way. More and more ‘green’ products are being launched and we’re finally beginning to get the infrastructure that’s needed – this month Plymouth’s electric marine charging network was one of the first to be switched on. The larger companies are hiring sustainability oﬃcers; boatbuilders are introducing more sustainable materials and practices and boat shows are also making it one of their priorities to focus on sustainability. The expanded Green Tech Boat Show taking place for a second time in Plymouth next month is just one example of this, with more exhibitors and added features. It’s clear the scales have well and truly tipped from the minority trying to do their bit to the majority becoming involved.

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MARINE TECH FIRM ENTERS GREEK MARKET

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Key trends in the yacht charter market include smart technology, short-term rentals and a focus on sustainability, according to market research. A study has tracked yacht charter sales in more than 20 countries and found that sales are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 5.4% over the next decade. Cutting-edge technology plays a key part as yacht builders attempt to lure guests with the latest smart devices to make their holidays as memorable and luxurious as possible.

Autonomous Mahi Two, an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), has become what is believed to be the first boat to cross the Atlantic Ocean using only solar power. The autonomous robotic boat left the coast of Spain in September 2021 and made landfall in Martinique, 4,300 nautical miles and six months later. This is the second time Project Mahi has attempted the crossing – in 2019, the first crossing attempt capsized in a storm in the Bay of Biscay. The knowledge learnt was used to build Mahi Two, a 4m composite hull built for strength, eﬃciency and durability.

Acquisition Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has acquired Superyacht Management (SYM). SYM is a superyacht management company based in Golfe Juan, France. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in its first full year.

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Scottish marine electronics firm Seall, has signed a partnership deal with Greek based Intermarine Electronics. Under the agreement, Seall will provide software for its new range of ECDIS products expanding global reach, as well as within the Turkish and Cypriot markets. “This partnership reflects our vision to continuously

drive eﬃciency and safety improvements in marine navigation, ensuring that a wider range of customers across an ever-growing geographical reach can access our technology to enhance the safety of those at sea,” said Barry Booth, Seall chief commercial oﬃcer. Better accessibility Intermarine, which is headquartered in Pireaus,

Greece, develops, builds and supplies marine electronics equipment to a large range of shipping and ship management companies, as well as private and governmental organisations, fishing boats and large oﬀshore operators. While it has marketed an ECDIS system for a number of years and designs and produces all of its hardware

8 Seall’s ECDIS is expanding its global market

in house, the company now wants to update this with a new product featuring the latest software technology. Intermarine Electronics will be stocking the first 25 ECDIS systems with the new Seall software next month. Seall now powers more than 38,000 licensed products globally.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE GROWTH RECOGNISED Digital Yacht has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise recognising its growth in international trade. In addition, Coltraco Ultrasonics has won its second award in the same category. Digital Yacht, headquartered in Bristol, designs and manufacture marine navigation and communication products for ships and yachts and has grown export sales by more than 50% in the past three years. The company exports to

more than 100 countries with export sales representing more than 70% of revenues. Last year, the company opened a new European oﬃce in Rouen, France. The company also has a Boston based oﬃce for the US and Canadian market. “This award is an amazing team achievement that celebrates everything we do from product development, local manufacturing, international marketing, logistics and our corporate social responsibilities,” said

Nic Guerin who heads up business development. Founder and CEO, Nick Heyes added: “Digital Yacht started back in 2011 with just a handful of products. Since then, we’ve organically developed innovative products and solutions spending 15% of revenues on R&D. We think about the global marketplace right from the outset.” Coltraco exports 90% of its output to 120 countries with 150 plus distributors in 80 countries. The company has experienced three years

of increased international trade by opening new sectors in markets where it already has a presence. During the pandemic, Coltraco developed its manufacturing and created a new science-led organisation that comprises the company, its Institute and its Centre. It has focused on science, exporting and diversification and says it is now a multi-sectoral company, which its Research and Development Plan and Global Distribution Strategy emphases.

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NEWS Wayne Ross, MD of Servowatch Systems has died. Wayne was appointed CEO of Servowatch on 31st March 2014 by the company’s previous owners, Larsen & Toubro. His mission was to take what had been a small family run firm with obvious potential but lacking the leadership needed to turn it into a profitable, and successful business in the naval automation and merchant marine controls arena. And, highly respected by his peers throughout the industry, that is what he did, said a company statement. “Never afraid to make tough decisions, Wayne was a tenacious man, focused on his task and persistent in its application. “He shaped the business into a lean, eﬃcient, and eﬀective organisation, building up his management team, and leading from the front. His vision was to take

OBITUARY – WAYNE ROSS Servowatch out from the little leagues and set the business on its present trajectory,” continued the statement. The company, a supplier of integrated marine automation solutions, was acquired by Rolls-Royce in 2020. The acquisition was a fitting tribute to Wayne, who raised the reputation and

credibility of the company, leaving a lasting legacy. “It is with a heavy heart that we write this obituary on behalf of the management team and all at Servowatch for a man we came to admire and respect through eight years of working together at Servowatch,” said the company statement.

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Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Deborah.

Expansion programme for MST Marine Specialised Technology Group has acquired the Carmet Shipyard from Carmet Tug Company on the banks of the River Mersey for an undisclosed sum. MST will move its boat building, servicing and maintenance operations to the new site later this year. “We secured these new premises at just the right time as we embark on several major contracts for our flagship ‘HPB’

high-speed patrol boat range which have been, up until now, limited to a maximum 19m in length due to launching and logistical restrictions,” said Philip Hilbert, MST’s sales director. “The new larger facilities with its direct access to water now enables us to not only manufacture more craft at any one time but also to manufacture significantly larger vessels and we already have a 23m

design being worked on.” MST is carrying out a £1m refurbishment to the 80m main and 50m secondary boat building halls, adding new oﬃces and carparking facilities and is erecting additional composite and fabrication facilities. The new facility will have 25 tonne overhead travelling gantry cranes, a 90m 700 tonne slipway and a 100 tonne WISE amphibious boat travel hoist.

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BRIEFS A new research centre exploring maritime autonomy has been launched at Warsash Maritime School, part of Solent University, Southampton. The Warsash Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Research Centre (WMRC) will examine diﬀerent aspects ranging from smart ships and smart ports to the human elements of working in tandem with smart systems, together with maritime teaching and consultancy.

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X Shore, electric boat manufacturer, has raised more than 50 million Euro of new capital in its latest funding round. The funding was oversubscribed in a day, with new investors including Peter Carlsson founder and CEO of Swedish battery developer, Northvolt. The money is on top of further investments from existing owners, board members, and management and will be used to ramp up production at X-Shore’s new factory - X Shore Industries 1 - in Sweden.

Premises Marine seating and mattress manufacturer Neptune is due to move into its larger premises. The company is currently constructing an extra 500m2 attic at its current workshop in ZwaagdijkEast in the Netherlands. The space will provide increased production capacity, with a focus on producing ship and project upholstery. The extra space is in addition to Neptune’s recently renovated 850m2 workshop.

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Grant UKSA has been awarded a grant from the TK Foundation worth more than £600,000 over the next three years. The Isle of Wight based charity provides water-based adventures, education, and maritime training. It will use the grant to fund a number of places on its Superyacht Cadetship and Sea Change Foundation programmes for those who would not otherwise be able to participate. The grant will also enable the purchase of new keel boats.

Investment MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has invested further in technology with Boatzon, a 100% digital, online boat and marine retailer. Boatzon provides online access to boats, engines, trailers, marine products and more, with its platforms allowing consumers to browse, finance, insure, purchase, and arrange delivery of boats and marine products entirely online. It is thought to be the first of its kind in the boating industry.

The UK’s first e-marine hub of shore-side charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been switched on in Plymouth. The system consists of a series of high-power DC electric charging stations: a 150kW charging facility at Mount Batten, a 75kW site at Queen Anne’s Battery, and a 25kW installation at the Barbican landing stage. Further installations are being developed along the city’s waterfront, with

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additional sites also being identified in Devon and Cornwall with a view to providing electric charging facilities every ten miles along the counties’ southern coastline. The charging network has been created through the Marine e-Charging

THEPERSONBEHINDTHEFACE Ian Stevenson

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One thing the industry needs less of is... Brexit, red tape.

One thing I couldn’t live without... My cafetiere

How I got into this industry... I was working for Kraft foods, it was a choice of selling Dairylea to Asda or selling boats to nice friendly folk. My first job was at Buckden Marina in Cambridgeshire, then it was onto Ronstan, Bainbridge, Lewmar and in 2010 I started with Osculati, a committed family company which is great.

Most hated buzzword orworkplace expression... Commodity Codes & UKCA

How I cope with stress... walking the dogs via the Coal Exchange pub in Emsworth helps.

Don't worry about... The price of beer.

Something about you that people might be surprised by... I had a pilot’s licence, which I got whilst I was in Australia. A bit rash really, as I can’t aﬀord a plane.

Best advice I’ve ever received...make sure your work, is something you enjoy.

Favourite meal... A braai on the beach, at East Head.

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Partnership SILENT YACHTS is partnering with other shipyards, sharing information on its propulsion systems to create eco-friendly vessels. The first vessel resulting from the initiative is a 24m, aluminium hybrid catamaran built in collaboration with VisionF Yachts. The model will be equipped with a new hybrid drivetrain and is a move forward into using hybrid technology.

8 A series of high-power DC electric charging stations has been installed around the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Photo credit University of Plymouth

Living Lab (MeLL) initiative, a consortium led by the University of Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth City Council, Princess Yachts Limited and Aqua superpower. “While a full battery electric yacht may not be feasible with existing technology above around 12m, the MeLL project and its legacy has real world relevance and benefit to the growing interest we see in hotel service batteries and hybridisation,” said Nick Smith, head of product planning at Princess Yachts. “The benefits are marked with charging times nearly 40x faster than many marina shore power connections, and the launch of this project in our brand home of Plymouth is fantastic for the city.” Alex Bamberg, CEO of Aqua superpower, added: “In deploying our dedicated marine fast charge network as part of the project, we are creating the right landscape towards decarbonisation of the marine environment, responding to the Maritime 2050 route map for maritime net-zero.”

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Innovation recognised with award KPM-Marine has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022 – for excellence in innovation. The award recognises the company’s shock mitigation seating that protects users against whole body vibration and severe impacts. The company is one of 225 organisations nationally to be recognised with the Queen’s Award. “Innovation is at the heart of our business and integral to everything we do,” said Julian Morgan, joint MD at KPM-Marine. “Winning it is recognition of all the hard work we have put in to continuously develop new innovative products and drive the company forward through these unprecedented times.” Based in Birmingham, KPM-Marine was set up in 1995 and currently employs 14 people. The company specialises in the design and manufacture of safety critical products for the marine industry with its products including seating, modular vessel interiors, engine room air management systems, high performance bilge pumps and sea strainers. KPM-Marine recently merged with seat manufacturer Scot Seat, a move designed to enhance KPM-Marine’s innovation resources, as well as scale up its advanced manufacturing capabilities and expand its product oﬀerings.

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Huge challenges “There were many occasions when we thought this wonderful facility wouldn’t come to fruition - we were faced with huge funding challenges, a complete redesign of the facility buildings, and of course Covid,” said Andy McKenna, chair of Thomas Telford Corpach Marina.

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Caol Regeneration Company, a not-for-profit community organisation, has signed a £1 million deal with Gael Force Group to build the third and final phase of its £3.5m Thomas Telford Corpach Marina project at Fort William, Scotland. The contract will deliver a forty-berth marina with space also for smaller boats, comprising floating breakwaters, pontoons and an all-ability access walkway, helping strengthen the area’s brand as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the World’. The works are scheduled to be finished by August, with some facilities, including a public slipway, opening earlier in the summer.

“But we have come through all of that with really positive plans to contribute something big to the local community and to watersports in the area,” he added. Construction works will be carried out at Gael Force Group’s nearby Corpach

boatyard, with assembled components being floated across to the marina site. This phase follows on from the earlier development of a car park, public slipway and facilities building, which were completed during the last two years. A recently-agreed

8 The ‘Outdoor Capital of the World’ – the area around Fort William in Scotland

package has enabled these final works to go ahead thanks to funding from the Highland Council, Crown Estate Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Mowi Scotland.

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Teams from the Arleigh Group’s Aquafax and Midland Chandlers have taken part in a practical training event organised by International Paint. The day gave the staﬀ first-hand experience with the new OneUp Primer Undercoat and Toplac Plus products. Aquafax customers also attended a training day at International Paint’s facility giving them a practical experience of products with further customer training placements planned for later in the year.

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Troon Yacht Haven has been certified under The Yacht Harbour Association’s marina quality assurance scheme. Troon has been awarded the 5 Gold Anchors award largely owing to a £1.5 million investment in its facilities. Over the last few years, upgrade work has included refurbishing berth holder’s washrooms and toilets, adding a new launderette, installing electric car charging points and creating a comfortable berth holder lounge.

Submersible An Italian startup is building a high-tech electric submersible hydrofoil. The iSpace2o DeepSeaker DS1 project intends to create and market a composite craft which, in addition to navigating the surface in hydrofoil mode, can dive up to 50 metres deep with the use of mobile ballast to produce neutral buoyancy. iSpace2o has already obtained funding to begin the build.

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First designs The first new Hardy designs are in build following Cockwell’s acquisition of Hardy Marine’s assets in 2020. Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding launched its Hardy 45 at last year’s Southampton Boat Show and the first vessel has been sold to an owner of a Hardy 42 who was looking to upgrade and customise.

MTA dinner The British Marine Trades Association (MTA) Awards Dinner will return this year, taking place on Monday 20th June 2022 at the Grand Café, Southampton. The marine industry event, sponsored by A-Plan Insurance and Marine Resources, will oﬀer opportunities for colleagues, friends, and fellow members to come together the night before Seawork 2022. Attendees will have the chance to network and reconnect with welcome drinks, a meal, entertainment, and awards presentation.

Relocation North Sails has relocated all its sales and service into one location, doubling the size of its Palma based loft. The relocation of all its sales and service into one location in Palma will make it one of the largest dedicated sailmaking and service facilities in the city. Previously the company had two loft sites in Mallorca.

New market Jeanneau has entered into a new market with its DB/43 day boat The DB/43 has been designed to combine style with an open boat layout for entertaining. It’s the first in the new DB line, revived from the 1980s.

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HIGH DEMAND CONTINUES Heightened demand continues in US, The American boating industry has seen further growth levels of firsttime boaters entering the market. In 2021, 420,000 first-time boat buyers of new and pre-owned boats entered the US market, on par with 2020 and levels the industry hasn’t seen since 2007. First-time boat buyers accounted for 34% of the boat sales. The figures come from the National Marine Manufacturers Association - NMMA - and Info-Link, a market intelligence firm serving the recreational boating industry. “The boating industry has seen tremendous growth over the last two years as more Americans discovered the freedoms, special moments and accessibility of the boating lifestyle, giving us valuable momentum and creating a strong foundation,”

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said noted Ellen Bradley, NMMA senior vice president of marketing and communications. But she warned that maintaining the momentum is important given potential headwinds including competition for consumer spending in the leisure market, inflation, continued supply chain disruptions,

and the war in Ukraine. And she warns that the industry should be thinking about how to manage itself through these impacts while reinforcing eﬀorts to retain new boat owners, engage long-time customers, and also attract the next generation. The report predicts that 2022 should continue to see

8 430,000 first-time buyers entered the US boat market in 2021

healthy levels of new boat owners entering the market as manufacturers work to refill the pipeline and fulfil the backlog of new orders, although the trajectory will soften as boat sales begin to normalise.

NOISE WARNING OVER LATEST HS2 BILL The Inland Waterways Association says The High Speed Rail Bill for HS2 Phase 2b West doesn’t address noise. IWA has responded to the latest HS2 Bill highlighting the need for noise protection at crossings of the Middlewich Branch, the Trent & Mersey Canal and the Bridgewater Canal. The High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill for HS2 Phase 2b West was deposited in January 2022, with a public consultation on the Environmental Statement to the end of March. IWA has previously made no bones about its protest against the current plans for this part of the development. It warns that the provision for noise impact on this part of the HS2 proposal is inadequate. The association said that

HS2 Ltd seeks to dismiss all canal users as ‘transitory’, with only short exposure to the noise from HS2. This ignores the facts that people live on their boats when underway, can moor for up to 14 days in most places and often stay overnight on their moorings, whether these are oﬃcially residential or not. The main aﬀected locations include The Trent

& Mersey Canal in the Dane valley, where three viaduct crossings (River Dane, Puddinglake Brook, Trent & Mersey Canal) will aﬀect visitor moorings at Bramble Cuttings and permanent moorings at Oakwood Marina. Also, at The Bridgewater Canal at Agden near Lymm, a viaduct 11 metres high will be installed directly above the Lymm Cruising Club

8 IWA says that noise impacts have been inadequately addressed in the new Bill pictured, The Bridgewater Canal

moorings, which will be lost during the construction period of over three years. In its full response to the Bill, IWA has called for noise fencing four metres high to be installed at each of the viaduct sites with fencing or earth barriers on adjacent embankments.

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LUXURY SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS

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The inaugural London Luxury Afloat boat show has been heralded a ‘great success’ by organisers British Marine, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors alike. The four-day event took place at St Katharine Docks Marina from 21-24 April saw a line-up of luxury craft from luxury yachting brands including Sunseeker, Oyster, Fairline, Hallberg-Rassy, Pearl Yachts, Azimut, Falcon, and RYCK, plus Float8’s ecoconscious floating home. Shoreside there were a number of selective displays featuring smaller craft, products and services including Helm Yachting Holidays, Raymarine, Ultimate Stream, Waterlodge UK and Fliteboard superyacht accessories. The show hosted the oﬃcial launch of the new Oyster 495, attended by F1 legend Eddie Jordan and double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robinson. Bentley Motors, the exclusive Luxury Automotive Partner for the event, also showcased three models from itsrange:

the Continental GTC Speed, Continental GT Mulliner and the Bentayga Hybrid. “We are absolutely delighted with how well the debut London Luxury Afloat has gone,” said Lesley Robinson, CEO, British Marine. “We have been working closely with the

luxury sail and motor yacht market to develop an event tailored to their respective buyers and to see it all come to fruition has been fantastic.” She added: “We are also extremely pleased to have a partnership in place with St. Katharine Docks for

8 The first London Luxury Afloat was a great success

London Luxury Afloat, from which we can develop and grow this fantastic event and be able to provide the luxury yacht market with a platform to showcase their brands to prospective buyers.”

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The yacht builder has readied itself for the next 20 years with a new home which is nine times larger than its existing one. Still located within Ijmuiden, The Netherlands, the new facility covers a total of 7000m2 of land with 4000m2 of buildings and came already equipped with 12 overhead cranes with the ability to lift 64 tonnes each. A renovation of the new facility which will allow the company to build 35 Saﬃer Yachts at a time is underway.

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Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax, has announced record results for its second quarter ending March 31, 2022. Revenue increased 17% to a $610.1 million, from $523.1 million in the same period last year. The revenue growth was due to sales growth of 7% on top of a 45% increase in the same quarter last year together with recent acquisitions. The improvement was driven by strong overall demand for boating despite ‘lean’ inventories.

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BUSINESSMATTERS CHARLOTTE MORRIS is a senior solicitor at ESP Law

Approved English Apprenticeship Agreement If a business operates within a sector for which the government has published an approved apprenticeship standard (which applies to most sectors) then it should seek to engage apprentices on an ‘approved English apprenticeship agreement’. This is governed by the rules under ASCLA 2009 (Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009). Employers can check the list of sectors for which approved standards have been produced or see an example of the standards and required learning outcomes on the Institute for Apprenticeship’s website.

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to following a fair dismissal procedure); and where the agreement is terminated by mutual agreement. Where both parties genuinely agree that the contract can come to an end this is an acceptable termination.

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Firms employ apprentices for any number of reasons, chief of which are the cost savings available given that a lower minimum wage applies specifically for apprentices aged under 19, or aged 19 and over who are in the first year of their apprenticeship, writes Charlotte Morris. But there are nonfinancial benefits for employers too. They can train apprentices not only in how to perform the role, but how to do so in line with the preferred methods. This can result in employees who can not only undertake the roles required, but who can be moulded in a firm’s ways of working from the outset rather than to seeking to change what has been learned previously. The practicalities of employing and dismissing apprentices depends largely on the type of apprenticeship agreement in use. Using the wrong contract is the main pitfall for employers to be wary of; it can make dismissing an apprentice, even for gross misconduct, high risk. There are two types of apprenticeship agreement.

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There are many reasons why an employer may seek to end an apprenticeship agreement early, including a downturn in work, poor attitude to work or attendance issues. It is much easier to dismiss an apprentice employed under an approved English apprenticeship agreement as they are treated far more as a standard employee would be in terms of their employment law rights. If a dispute arises over the nature of a particular apprenticeship the courts will determine which form of apprenticeship agreement is in place. ASCLA sets out various criteria that the contract must meet to be classified as an approved English apprenticeship agreement. If a contract does not comply with the provisions of ASCLA and fails to include all the relevant provisions required, it may be determined that a common law contract of apprenticeship has been entered into. Common Law Contracts of Apprenticeship Traditional apprenticeships are a contract under common law in England

and Wales. The primary purpose of the contract of apprenticeship is training and teaching, to enable the apprentice to secure the required qualification. Work is only a secondary purpose of the contract. A traditional apprenticeship cannot be lawfully terminated before the expiry of the fixed term contract, except in exceptional circumstances. This is because the contract is entered into to enable the apprentice to receive training and obtain qualifications as a means to obtain better employment. This gives the apprentice far greater employment rights than an ordinary employee. If an employer terminates a contract of apprenticeship early, and as a result deprives the apprentice of training, the apprentice is entitled to claim damages for wrongful dismissal under the contract. The remedy for such a claim would include their loss of earnings for the remainder of the fixedterm apprenticeship in addition to damages for future loss of earnings and prospects as a qualified person. This applies even if the individual is a poor performer or is having

diﬃculty passing any of the exams. The apprentice would be able to make a claim regardless of whether there are conduct issues such as time keeping and attendance. Even a genuine redundancy situation, such as a downturn in work, would not entitle an employer to terminate a traditional apprenticeship agreement (regardless of the length of service). Employers can still discipline a traditional apprentice, but it will only be safe to dismiss, except in exceptional circumstances, in certain situations. These include where an employer completely closes down the business; where the nature of an employer’s business changes to such an extent that the employer cannot properly teach the apprentice the trade or profession that was intended to be taught. The latter would include acts of serious gross misconduct and continual neglect of duties or serious incapacitation on behalf of the apprentice to the extent that it has become impossible for the employer to continue to teach the apprentice (subject always

Terminating Employment at the Expiry of the Apprenticeship The expiry of any fixed term employment contract constitutes a dismissal and as such employers need to have both a fair reason and follow a fair procedure in doing so if they are to minimise the risk of resultant claims. In many instances this will be “some other substantial reason” and the employer will be able to say that the apprenticeship was a one-oﬀ agreement and there is no need for it to be renewed once it has been completed and a qualification obtained. At the end of the fixed term the apprentice will not be deemed redundant if they do not get a new contract and, therefore, they are not entitled to redundancy pay. Training Fee Agreements Training fee agreements are not uncommon to be used for apprentices, however, employers need to be mindful of how the apprenticeship has been funded. If the co-funded levy has been utilised, an apprentice cannot be required to contribute towards this on termination or otherwise including as part of any training fee agreement. Summary While apprentices are employed to learn, they also have rights. Their position is not sacrosanct but good advice is necessary is they are to be dismissed.

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Clean Sailors has launched ReSail - an initiative aimed at prolonging the life of sailing materials and resources. The platform follows a pilot launched in the South West in 2021 and will allow sailors to search for and find local drop-oﬀ points, allowing for products such as sails, bags and sheets to be upcycled and have a new life and purpose. “We often forget that sails are in fact, highly engineered materials, built to last. We have a massive opportunity to help facilitate the reuse of existing end-of-life sail fabrics,” said Clean Sailors founder and sailor Holly Manvell. “We launched ReSail to give sails, and other sailing materials, the chance of a longer life, whether again in our sailing world or another industry. Through better understanding the construction behind such materials, we can significantly reduce the waste that, unfortunately, is created in our industry.” And she explained that while most materials used for sailing are built to withstand some of the toughest conditions on the planet including UV light, saltwater and wind, they have a time limit on their initial use. “Currently, for example, 97% of all sails end up in landfill and here at Clean Sailors, we are determined to bring that number down,” she added. Through ReSail, Clean Sailors also aims to encourage change at the construction stage of sailmaking, working with sailmakers to better understand the science behind the materials used so industries outside of sailing can explore additional uses for them and ultimately prolong the life of the initial materials used.

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BROOM MODERNISATION STRATEGY Broom Boats has introduced a ten-point sustainability policy in order to reach net zero. The company was initially founded in 1898 with many of the old buildings on the site still in use. Now MD Antony Howell, wants to modernise the site and become more eco-friendly. “We’re based in the Broads National Park and our business is based around the Broads. It was apparent the strategy I needed to work on was the environment,” he said. “If we don’t look after the environment, we don’t have a business; we needed to look at the environment and see if we can understand it and help protect it.” The company, which incorporates 60 private moorings, a 24-boat luxury hire fleet, marine services such as engineering, repairs and maintenance, is working with staﬀ, locals, suppliers and organisations to implement the policy.

The ten aims include installing solar and micro wind generators around the site as part of the marina redevelopment and installing ground and air source pumps to generate energy and hot water for the marina. Any additional energy required will be purchased from renewable sources. The company also plans to collect wastewater for recycling, work with Natural England to improve biodiversity around the nineacre site and convert its holiday and day-hire boats

to electric engines. Other points in the plan are carbon oﬀsetting its holidays, encouraging customers to use sustainable travel and introduce with electric bikes and electric car charging facilities to the site. Customers will also be asked to be citizen scientists with the installation of water quality monitoring technology on hire boats to show the impact the business is having on the river and what can be done to improve it. “Some aims will take

8 Broom Boats has a 24-boat hire fleet

longer than others,” explained Antony. “We have an old site and old buildings; we need to have redevelopment in order to reach net zero.” He added: “We can’t reach net zero with the old buildings and the old ways of heating, so we want to redevelop the whole site in terms of removing those buildings and also moving towards floating pontoons within the marina to help mitigate the eﬀect of rising sea levels.”

SOLAR CHARGE STATIONS AWARD KUDOS Floating solar power charge stations have won the Ocean Tribute award, held in conjunction with boot Düsseldorf. HelioRec has developed environmentally friendly electric charging stations (ECS) for the maritime sector based on floating solar power plants. “Healthy oceans and clean waters are a top priority for all friends of water sports. With the Ocean Tribute award, we hope to attract further supporters for this important cause,” said Petros Michelidakis, boot Düsseldorf project director. Circular economy HelioRec’s systems convert unused water into a clean energy source through a floating oﬀshore solar cell system.

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The charging stations seek to save land area in a port area, generate a clean energy source and establish fast charging stations for electric vehicles and electric boats in the port. They also take the circular economy approach. Recycled plastic is used to manufacture the floating systems, reducing system

costs and carbon footprint in the process. Since 2018, the Ocean Tribute award has been sponsored by the Prince Albert II Foundation, the German Ocean Foundation and boot Düsseldorf and awarded annually at the show. Companies, institutions, associations, initiatives

8 The Ocean Tribute award includes HelioRec received €20,000 in prize money as part of the 2022 Ocean Tribute Award

and research facilities that would like to apply for the 2023 award can do so from May 2022. 8 boot Düsseldorf is set to return from 21 to 29 January 2023

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SUSTAINABILITY A study to develop alternative mooring systems to protect seagrass beds has begun in Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. Seagrass beds are a ‘blue carbon’ habitat, ie they can store carbon in a similar way to forests on land. They also act as fish nursery areas, improve water quality and help protect the coast against storm damage. Traditional moorings can scour the seabed, damaging these important areas. In 2017, Defra commissioned a study into the use of advanced moorings to determine whether these could be used as an alternative, reducing or eliminating the scouring caused by traditional mooring chains and protecting the seagrass habitat. “The main conclusion is that advanced moorings are a possible management measures for marine protected areas,” said Darren Rice, AONB and

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geopark manager, “but that the evidence is not yet there to assess their suitability for all potential UK marine environments.”

Strangford Lough study Strangford Lough is protected as an SAC/SPA/ MCZ/ASSI and includes seagrass beds also

protected under the SAC. The study, carried out by Newry Mourne and Down District Council through the AONB and Geopark service with works undertaken by Cuan Marine Services, was split into two phases. During phase one the supplier assessed various advanced mooring systems and designed the necessary installations for the local conditions. All possible risks were detailed together with a maintenance and safety plan. Post installation costs, including whole life eco-mooring costs, were estimated and all statutory approvals and legal documentation completed. Two systems were chosen – Stirling and Seaflex. Phase two will comprise the installation of these systems, including photographing the seabed before and after, as well as a period of monitoring which will continue for several years.

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50% more power from outboards Torqeedo’s latest higherpowered Cruise-series motors consist of 3kW, 6kW and 12kW models (6-25hp equivalent) in outboard and pod configurations. The Cruise motors have been re-engineered with up to 50% more power, enhanced thermal behaviour, an aluminium pylon with integral fin, quiet and durable helical gears and improved tiller functionality. “Since 2005, Torqeedo has been the technology leader in innovation and advanced engineering in marine electric power systems,” said Steve Trkla, Torqeedo president. “Electric propulsion is rapidly gaining in popularity as boatbuilders, dealers and boatowners discover the benefits of cruising quietly and cleanly through the water without constant expensive visits to the fuel docks.” The 12.0 and 6.0 models incorporate TorqLink data network, aimed to simplify system setup and seamless communication with solar, hydrogeneration and AC generators in hybrid configurations when paired with Torqeedo’s Power 485000 lithium-ion batteries. Also new from Torqeedo is the Deep Blue 50kW saildrive system, developed in partnership with ZF. Other new enhancements in the Deep Blue product range include an upgraded 22kW shore power charger and a DC interface designed to make it easier to manage third-party DC range extenders.

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The power of green GreenSonic was founded by marine cooling and propulsion manufacturer Blokland Non Ferro, following a decision to develop a green line of environmental friendly products. The idea behind the technology came from Piet Moerland, who believed existing techniques were not suﬃcient for the type of coolers used in the marine industry. “The dimensions and operating conditions of these boxcoolers had to be taken into account, as this influences the way ultrasound travels,” explained GreenSonic’s Antwan Veenstra. “As the external side must be kept free of fouling and not the cooling liquid side, it seemed more convenient to direct the ultrasonic energy directly into the cooler bundle itself and not into the cooling water circuit.” This resulted in a method where the energy was directly transferred into the tubeplate, providing more eﬃciency, but also a monitoring function, with a power/frequency curve, showing the acoustic impedance of the cooler over the set frequency range. The system can be monitored using an internet connection, with changes in the acoustical impedance logged. The information can be used for adjusting sweep ranges and frequencies.

NEW APPROACH TO GENERATORS Openarc Marine is developing a new approach to on-board generators for use when cruising under sail. The company is using hydroelectric technology to develop smart marine energy systems, having developed technologies that reduce and eliminate dependence on diesel and petrol fuelled electric generators. Conventional systems couple the turbine directly to the generator, making them drag sensitive and limited in range and output. The Openarc system has an intelligent coupling system able to control drag and open up a wider range of operation with higher energy yields. “Our innovative system introduces a completely novel approach to hydro generation, where optimisation of energy conversion eﬃciency has been reduced in favour of controllability,” explained Openarc Marine director, Jim Shields. “This has then

been augmented by the use of a highly sophisticated control mechanism. This means that the new system can generate electricity at very low speeds, when other generators cannot.” He added: “Because the amount of drag can be controlled, the user can choose to sacrifice speed to generate more electricity if they wish.” The company is now

conducting prototype development, having proven the concept of its generator through pilot testing. Sea trials are due to take place this Spring with the product expected to launch in 2023. Support to develop the product was provided by Marine-I which is part funded by the European Development Fund to help the Cornish marine technology sector.

8 Openarc Marine is developing a new hydroelectric generator

Marine-i worked with Openarc Marine to develop a programme of activity covering design review, systems design and verification, and prototype testing and analysis. Oopenarc Marine will exhibit at the Green Tech Boat Show taking place in June in Plymouth.

SUSTAINABILITY TOOL LAUNCHED 11th Hour Racing, in collaboration with sustainability firm, Anthesis Group has launched a Life Cycle Assessment – LCA - sustainability tool, MarineShift360. The software tool has been designed by for marine designers, manufacturers, boat builders and engineers to enable users to evaluate and compare materials and processes and investigate alternatives. The tool is also aimed at

driving innovation as well as positive, sustainable change throughout a product’s life cycle. “Until now, such a comprehensive LCA tool has not been accessible in the marine industry due to the specialist skills and complexities needed to conduct and interpret an analysis,” explained Craig Simmons, chief technology and metrics oﬃcer at Anthesis Group, added: MarineShift360 will be such an important

tool to progress long-term sustainability goals across the whole industry and will allow businesses to drive innovations and make informed, environmentally and economically sustainable decisions that will see companies stand out in the sector.” The software development was led by Jill Savery, 11th Hour Racing’s sustainability director, alongside former Mini-Transat and Whitbread round-the-world sailor and

boat-builder, Michel Marie, and the Anthesis team, led by chief technology and metrics oﬃcer and transatlantic sailor, Craig Simmons. The team worked with a range of pilot partners from boat designers to boatbuilders to sailmakers to develop MarineShift 360, including Williams Jet Tenders, GAC Pindar, 11th Hour Racing Team, Princess Yachts, Doyle Sails, Arksen and Group Beneteau.

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SUSTAINABILITY Marlec’s latest product development is its Spectra PERC Shingle solar panel, manufactured using the latest technology for maximum performance and power production. The panel is more compact than previous panels – the 100W panel measures 95 x 55cm compared to 115 x 55cm. In addition, the design reduces the drop in power generation if the solar panel is partially shaded and enables the owner to produce much more power from a smaller surface area. “The Spectra PERC-S panels use a unique solar cell design, each cell is wired in series and placed on the panel with an overlap and attached to the backsheet with an advanced silver adhesive,” explained Ryan Taylor Marlec IT support and marketing. “This isn’t the only unique feature of Marlec’s latest solar panels, the Spectra PERC-S have an anti-

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reflective coating added to the glass surface similar to that which is found on optical equipment such as camera lenses. “This coating allows the cells to absorb more of the sun’s rays reducing

reflection and increases the power generation.” The Spectra PERC-S range is available from 30W - 400W and for boat owners who want to install multiple panels and wattages in areas such as a gantry. The

NEW 100kW INBOARD ENGINE The new ePropulsion H-100 electric inboard motor is a 100kW engine designed for larger sailing boats and vessels. It is suitable to power boats between 60ft to 100ft (18-30m) with a displacement of up to 100 tons. The engine uses ePropulsion’s pioneering permanent magnet motor technology to deliver up to 2000 Newton metres at 96% eﬃciency, reduce onboard noise and vibration. Features include IP67 waterproofing, anticorrosion (acid salt spray for 400 hours), high accuracy position feedback, high torque density and closedloop cooling. The engine weighs 190kg and measures 443 x 315mm, its compact size achieved using a flat cable design that increases the slot fill rate by 25% and also improves power density,

It is suitable for large sailing yachts, catamarans, smaller passenger ferries and trip boats, commercial workboats and large inland cruisers or barges. The drive system can be fitted to a propellor, stern drive, sail drive or Azimuth thruster. In addition, the intelligent operating system allows for remote control options - a Docking mode allows the throttle to be programmed to allow full throttle movement with reduced power input for enhanced low speed control. A Syn mode is available for twin motor setups to match power input to both motors. When paired with ePropulsion’s HC-160-54 controller, boaters can use a 12v DC power output directly, from the high voltage battery, rather than needing to add a converter. The engine requires no maintenance or servicing.

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Thrustme’s latest product is its Cruiser electric brushless motor. Weighing 3.3kg, the motor has an integral rechargeable lithium 18.5V battery that provides up to four hours run time – plus an additional four hours with an external battery pack. There is 16kg forward thrust and 14kg reverse thrust. The motor is controlled with a remote, has six speed settings and a magnetic emergency stop. It is suitable for mounting on most vessels including a kayak or similar vessel. “The Cruiser has been engineered from scratch in order to be able to do the things it is capable of,” said a company spokesperson.” It took us over 20 years of experience in the subsea and aviation business, as well as over four years of research and development to make a unique, easy- to-use and lightweight product to revolutionise the water industry.” The Kicker all-in-one electric motor is another electric product from Thrustme. This motor weighs 4.4kg including the integral battery, making it suitable as a small tender outboard. It has an adjustable shaft size and six forward and reverse speeds. The 18-volt lithium battery gives the engine a run time of up to 2.5 hours and a charge time of four hours. As with the Cruiser, an external battery pack is also available; in addition, a fast charger is available which will charge the battery in one hour. There is also the option to charge the engine using a 12-volt charger or via solar panels. The engine has a wireless remote and lanyard, a magnetic kill switch and an LED display showing the battery status and speed level.

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SUSTAINABLE TECH FOR NEW BOAT MARKETING KATE O’SULLIVAN is MD at ADPR Media partnership can be the golden ticket in landing your dream piece of content in a target channel. They are a paid-for collaboration with a media outlet. But there is a distinction between partnerships and adverts. With advertising, you are buying space from a publication. A partnership is mutually beneficial and a collaborative project, which is bespoke to your business objectives. Benefits of a media partnership: 5 Control of the end product – ensuring inclusion of your brand’s key messages and calls to action. 5 Support – your media partner will want the partnership to perform well - tap into their expertise. 5 Editorial feel – while media partnerships will still be disclaimed as such, they’ll feel more editorial than an advert. 5 Start of a relationship – through working collaboratively with a media partner, you’ll be front of mind for their next relevant editorial piece. Choosing the right partner: 5 Know your target audience – your content should provide value to the partner and their audience. 5 Avoid vanity projects – know your objectives and work out which title will be best in helping you achieve them. 5 Budget – don’t be afraid of opening initial conversations, you don’t have to commit anything during this stage. Success will be diﬀerent for every brand, so really hone down on what matters to your business and ensure you can measure those metrics from the start.

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Marine start-up, Pixii boats, is fundraising on Seedrs with the aim of raising £350,000. The manufacturer, part of the NEVA Group, builds electric leisure boats in Dorset using recycled materials including an aluminium hull. The boatbuilder was founded in 2020 by Charles Hall with co-founders Daniel Simpson and Paul Luscombe with the aim of developing a 100% carbon neutral marine company. “Although there are a few electric boats on the market, none share our vision of using recyclable materials and having a focus on the whole lifecycle of the boat,” they said. “For us it’s about lessening the harmful environmental impact of boating whilst maximising the joy of being on the water.” The company believes the electric marine market is worth around $4.2bn –

out of a total leisure boat market worth $41bn - and believes this figure will double by 2027. “The maritime industry contributes 2.5% to global Co2 levels,” states the company’s Seedrs’ pitch. “The NEVA Group aims to bring new, sustainable tech to this category and act as a guiding light for the sector

while the market grows.” Features of the boats include a 90% reduction in typical vessel maintenance; waterjet drives for fast and near-silent propulsion and user-friendly features such as a remote anchoring system. Pixii boats will be exhibiting at the Green Tech Boat Show taking place at

8 Pixii boats is crowdfunding on Seedrs

Plymouth’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina in June. The NEVA Group also aims to redesign electric jet propulsion with its Lyte Drive and bring to market and sell electric, commercial boats with its subsidiary Hippo Commercial.

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SUSTAINABILITY Clamcleats is working with SeaScape Caribbean to help restore coral reefs. The organisation uses around 1,000 Horticultural Coral Ring Mounts – HRM – a year to secure a washerring into for nurserygrowing coral, securing it to the seabed. In addition, SeaScape Caribbean collaborates with other companies that use a similar number, all of which are provided by Clamcleats that worked with SeaScape to develop and manufacture the mounts. “The mounts are attached to coral grown in the nursery approximately six weeks before they are ready to attached to the seabed,” explained Paul Botterill, sales manager for Clamcleats. “Over time the coral grows over the mounts and the mounts become part of the coral.” And Paul explained that the coral is cut into sections to produce new colonies, which once large enough, are transferred to a new reef and secured in place by

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screwing the mount to the seabed. SeaScape Caribbean’s next project with ClamCleats is the SRM, ghd Silvicultural Ring Mount. “This allows rapid onnursery throughput of much smaller corals which allows multi-hectare scales for real-world restoration

goals,” added Paul. “We are also very proud to announce we are just starting on the road to becoming carbon neutral which is very exciting for all of our staﬀ, their families and the planet. “This is a business game charger, and I am sure will be challenging at times but

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Boat Lift’s first electric boat hoist will be delivered to La Rochelle, France later this month (May). The Italian company is believed to be the first in the world to introduce electric power to its hoists. Previously all of the hoists have been diesel powered but demand from customers has led to the

new zero emission product being launched. “We’ve been working on the project for three years,” explained Boat Lift’s Matteo Scarafiotti. “We’ve seen increasing requests for this type of product. It’s not only zero emission but also low noise, making it suitable for ports or yards that are near a town. There’s

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no inconvenience of a big diesel engine to disturb their neighbours. “It’s quite impressive to see an electric hoist working.” Compared to diesel powered hoists, the electric ones don’t need any hydraulic oil changes

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8 Clamcleats is working with SeaScape Caribbean to help restore coral beds

the reward of knowing that Clamcleat will be doing its bit to repairing our planet is extremely exciting.” SeaScape Caribbean has provided coral and coastal ecosystem enhancements since 2004. meaning maintenance costs will be lower. The new hoists – built and customised to order – are available for all capacities and are particularly suitable for boats up to 100 tonnes. They are powered by a lithium battery, the size of which will depend on the hoist capacity. The hoist will work for several hours before needing a charge and the battery will recharge in two hours meaning operators won’t find themselves needing to stop. “Each yard is very diﬀerent in space, how long the hoist will work depends on how far boats have to travel and how much they are used,” added Matteo. As with a diesel hoist, the new electric hoists are remote controlled and can be easily moved around a yard for lifting and manoeuvring of boats.

Sphere panel range extended German solar panel manufacturer GreenAkku’s latest product is a flexible solar module for use in boats, mobile homes and caravans. The Sphere panels are now available in several sizes from 70 watts to 200 watts. They have a thickness of 2mm and can be bent up to 50 degrees, making them suitable for round or curved shapes in boat construction. The panels are built using translucent teflon ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) industrial coating designed for scratch and weather resistance. “This has a special structure that bundles the light on the one hand and is particularly handy on the other,” said a company spokesperson. “The high-quality processing guarantees a long service life. The ETFE material is resistant to salt water and can therefore also be used optimally in the marine sector.” The materials used have been chosen to make the module attractive because of their technical properties, but also for weight reduction. Each panel comes with two 90cm solar cables (+/-); the panels can be connected in series or parallel. The panels weigh between 1.45 and 3.63kgs, depending on size, and they are suitable for a temperature range between -40 and 85 degrees Celsius. The monocrystalline cells have an eﬃciency of more than 22%. Other developments in the Sphere series include greater panel flexibility than previous modules, aimed at opening up new possibilities for using curved surfaces to generate electricity. The modules have a 25-year performance guarantee on 80% of the nominal output and a fiveyear product guarantee.

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NEW HYDROGEN POWER SYSTEM Hybrid power on show Hydrogen Afloat will be launching a new domestic power system at Crick Boat Show 2022. The system is based on the latest hydrogen fuel cell technology, is nearly silent when running and has been designed to work seamlessly with solar panels or batteries to support domestic power needs such as for a fridge or lighting. The project is headed by Nick Swift who developed the concept. “As someone who has lived for 18 months with hydrogen derived electricity on-board, we know this works and I am passionate about sharing it with others,” he said. “We’re making a hydrogen fuel cell-based power system that can be bought and used today,

8 Hydrogen Afloat’s new power system will produce power almost silently

creating an early domestic/ leisure application for hydrogen technology.” The system is roof mounted for gas ventilation and safety and will produce power almost silently. The unit is bolted to a plinth and can be removed when required. It is 2300mm long 460mm high and 520mm wide.

The casing is manufactured using a resin infused polyester matrix that is corrosion resistant and can also be vinyl wrapped if desired. It uses a hydrogen fuel cell of compressed hydrogen combined with oxygen from the air to produce up to 175 watts of electricity. A second

planned version will push this up to 200 watts. The product can be manually operated and will also automatically monitor voltage levels. The system can be installed in a new vessel or retro fitted. “There’s a big movement towards hydrogen going on; the Government is doubling its hydrogen production,” explained Nick. “This will be one of the first applications available to the public. “It should help to stimulate demand for locally produced green hydrogen, bringing the cost down and hopefully lead to wider adoption and other applications.” 8 Hydrogen Afloat will be on stand Q7.

EV CHARGING FOR AQUEDUCT MARINA Aqueduct Marina has had four charging stations for electric vehicles installed at its Cheshire location. The new Rolec charging units, operated by VendElectric, allow electric vehicle users to recharge at 22kW via a type two connector. Visitors will need to download the VendElectric app to allow them to use the chargers that will be accessible to them seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm. Marina, caravan and boat customers have access to the chargers 24hrs day. “Electric car charging points feel like wi-fi connectivity 15 years ago, which at that time was not

an essential requirement, but rapidly became the primary requirement of all customers to the marina,” said Robert Parton, MD of Aqueduct Marina. “I expect

electric car charging will soon become a must-have.” The installation of the new chargers is part of Aqueduct’s aim to become more environmentally

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8 Aqueduct Marina has installed electric vehicle charging points at its premises

friendly, with plans to reduce its carbon footprint further.

Fischer Panda UK is highlighting a continued commitment to provide customised integrated system solutions for OEMs and customers in the inland waterways sector. The company is seeing high demand for technologies such as electric propulsion and hybrid power systems due to the environmental and efficiency benefits and will be showing some of its solutions at Crick Boat Show 2022. The company supplies drive systems in the higher power range, offering solutions from 2kW to 100kW, available with voltages ranging from 24V to 360V depending on the power requirements. The company also offers the Fischer Panda Electric Pod Motor, offering sailboat and smaller electric motorboat owners, as well as small commercial vessel operators, a quiet, emissionfree propulsion option which requires minimal maintenance. “Our aim in the inland waterways sector is to open up more possibilities for boat owners to adopt electric propulsion and enjoy cruising in peace and quiet while protecting the environment,” said Chris Fower, sales and marketing director, Fischer Panda UK. “Our solutions enable more people to benefit from the low noise and vibrations, flexible installation, easy operation, emissions and cost savings, and minimum maintenance offered by the electric drive systems and pod motor.” The company’s generators provide boaters with independence away from marinas or shore power. 8 Fischer Panda UK is at the Crick Boat Show on stand Q37.

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INLAND WATERWAYS

MIDLAND CHANDLERS AT CRICK 2022

8 The Albin marine 12V silent electric compact toilet

Silent electric toilets The latest electric marine toilets from Albin have a separated flushing and waste disposal cycle together with a combined cycle. The compact toilet includes a two-function rocker switch control panel – either 12/24V - for waste disposal and flushing. Water is supplied to the toilet from an existing pressurised onboard water system using a 12V solenoid valve or flush pump. The toilets are designed to have silent operation and low water consumption. They also have a stable base for easier installation. The port connections inlet is 19mm and the outlet is either 25mm or 8mm. Installation is via plug and play and the toilets have been designed to be interchangeable with other dual cycle electrical toilet models. They are available in 12V and 24V models.

The 12V/24V Dometic 45L Coolmatic fridge is one of the latest products on show at Crick Boat Show 2022 in the Midland Chandlers marquee. The compressor fridge is available in black with a standard or optional flush-mount installation frame. Features include a removable freezer compartment, dual function locks that can act as vents and fan speed that automatically adjusts to the ambient temperature resulting in minimal noise Along with 45 litres of cool storage, the fridge has an optional 4.4 litre of freezer space which can be pulled out to make room for a larger fridge or freezer. The desired temperature is set on a soft touch control panel which is mounted flush in the inner wall. There is also an integrated LED light. The Hamlet Ecodesign Solution 4 Stove is DEFRA VETUS will show some of its latest products at this year’s Crick Boat Show including its E-DRIVE systems and BOW PRO thrusters. The VETUS BOW PRO Boosted 300 series were launched late 2021 and are the highest output thrusters yet in the company’s lineup of BOW PRO units. The Boosted 300 series are the first BOW PRO units from Vetus in the 300-mm tunnel range and allow for extensive use without overheating issues. They oﬀer DC-to-DC charging technology, quiet operation, proportional control, long runtimes and can be integrated with the VETUS V-CAN system.

approved for use in smokecontrolled areas. It is Ecodesign ready, has an eﬃciency rating of 83.1% and produces up to 5kW of heat. The multi fuel function allows either seasoned wood or solid smokeless fuel to be burnt. An optional rear heat shield kit can be purchased to reduce the distance to combustible materials at the back of the stove and a safety handle can be used to open the stove door

without the need of a heatproof glove. Noise reducing The Jabsco 12V Par-Max 3 Freshwater Delivery Pump features an integrated pressure switch, and vibration and noise reducing mounting. It is self-priming and runs dry without damage. It has an output of 13 litres a minute and a pressure

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switch that cuts in at 0.7 bar and cuts out at 1.7 bar. The motor is protected by an automatic thermal overload cut-out and a multi-diaphragm design selfprimes to 1.5m vertical lift. The pump can serve three or more outlets Midland Chandlers will also show a selection of faux leather recliner swivel chairs and stools available in black and brown, a 12V extractor fan and light featuring an interchangeable front cover and a range of MPM oils and cleaners. In addition, Teamac’s Galley Paint, designed to reduce condensation forming on interior surfaces, will be available. The paint can be used in galleys, heads, cabins and ceilings and has a lightly textured surface that can be over painted with other Teamac marine products to provide colour.

8 The E-POD is an electric propulsion system including propeller, pod and drive

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INLAND WATERWAYS LeeSan has installed a new triple position pump out system at the historic Stone (Staﬀs) Boatyard, Canal Cruising Club. The new system replaces an aged pump out tanker that was being used until recently. It consists of a custombuilt pump house which contains a LeeSan LS30T Peristaltic pump, control system and the manifolds, pipework and valves. In addition, 12m of suction hose and a 20m extension are also included. Three pump out connection points have been installed; a wall mounted connection has been installed on the side of the pump house, one has been installed on the wall of the drydock and there is a freestanding one on the canal side. All of the connection points include a 15m hose run for ease of use by boatyard residents or passing craft. They also include a LeeSan ISO pump nozzle

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Waterways rescuers go global River Canal Rescue – RCR - is going global and launching a sister business in Australia. After more than 20 years providing inland waterway users with marine breakdown and recovery services in the UK, RCR is launching a similar business in Perth, Australia. Australia has a national volunteer-led organisation called Sea Rescue, whose priority is to respond to emergency and lifethreatening call outs. But boaters in trouble instinctively contact Sea Rescue for breakdown and non-emergency calls, diverting them away from potentially urgent cases.

with a double ‘O’ ring seal system which, when used in conjunction with the appropriate deck fitting, enables a completely

‘hands free’, simple and clean operation. They are all mounted on low maintenance, stainless steel units and at each

8 LeeSan has installed a pump out at Stone Boatyard

point there is means of starting and stopping the pump system.

INTRODUCING SIDERISE AQUAFON 8 RCR’s general call-outs, such as electrical, fuel and engine issues, flat batteries, over-heating and gear box failures, was up by 13% on 2020

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“Having discussed our proposition with Sea Rescue in Perth, its volunteers welcome our arrival as they’ll now be able to pass all breakdown and non-emergency calls in the region to River Coastal Rescue, freeing them up to respond to emergencies,” said Stephanie Horton, RCR MD. Perth has a high boating population. Rottnest Island, Western Australia’s most popular nature reserve, welcomes half a million visitors a year, including 150,000 private vessels.

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LESLEY ROBINSON British Marine CEO As we close the membership year, it is the perfect time to reflect on all the support and opportunities we’ve delivered for our members. Despite recent challenges we saw the welcome return of METS, Monaco and the Southampton International Boat Show. We also had a presence at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show for the first time and launched London Luxury Afloat, all providing great opportunities for many of our members to showcase their brands. In a year when staycations were booming, we launched Onthewater.co.uk, a brandnew website which makes getting out on the water easy. We also introduced a new Training Platform, providing over 90 accredited, free and low-cost courses, from addressing skills gaps to assisting staﬀ retention. Heading into 2022, we hosted the first ever British Marine National Conference, which proved a big hit with industry leaders, providing an opportunity to share success stories and network face-to-face after a long period apart! All these initiatives, whether new or wellestablished, have been delivered as a direct result of member feedback, and sit alongside the individual member support we provide. It has been fantastic to see how positive the outcomes have been. We look forward to another busy and successful year and would like to remind members to look out for their membership renewal documents.

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Crick Boat Show 2022 will see Mothership Marine showing one of its latest electric narrow boats with the company’s ‘unique’ solar panels and new watercooled electric motor. The solar panels on board Falcon have been designed to fit seamlessly across the entire roof of a narrow boat. “They can have a fibreglass in-fill so the panels can cover the entire the roof on one level,” explained Tim Knox, Mothership Marine founder. “Other manufacturers have smaller ones so there’s a slight step around the panel which also makes it harder to maintain the steel work around the panels inevitably there will be bits of rust that will need to be seen to.” The one level also allows water to drain and not pone. The system was designed by Tim who has recently updated the junction box on

8 Mothership Marine’s solar panels can cover the whole roof

the back, using three diodes instead of one to even out the power. Mothership Marine will also show its new

water-cooled direct drive electric 15kW motor that incorporates a controller mounted on a ‘soap dish’ designed by Tim. This covers the top of the motor and all the equipment needed to run the motor

with the controller reducing the amount of current and voltage while allowing the motor to still run. 8 Falcon, which incorporates reclaimed materials where possible, will be on Stand F13.

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DC Battery Technologies will show its new premium brand, the Predator Series of batteries, at Crick Boat Show 2022. The series consists of four models - the XFR, the XDC, the CDC and the XBT. The Predator XFR is a high-rate AGM battery that has a continuous float charge capability. Other features include thin plate technology with high cranking and a 12-year design life. The Predator XDC is an Xtra Deep Cycle Tin AGM that is suitable for high deep cycle demanding usage and heavy-duty requirements. It has thicker plates that contain tin and carbon to increase cycling and battery life and will perform 1,000 cycles at 60% depth of discharge - DoD. The Predator CDC is a carbon gel deep cycle battery suitable for partial state of charge applications and daily cyclic use due to

the inclusion of carbon and graphene. The 100% pure gel electrolyte has anticorrosion properties to help increase battery life and prevent drying out. The battery will perform 2,000 cycles at 60% DoD – it has a fast recharge and does not need to achieve 100% charge. The Predator XBT is a high peak, Bluetooth, lowtemperature lithium battery which has 3,500 cycles at 100% DoD. It has prismatic cells to achieve a high level of consistency in deep cycle applications. Each cell is certified according to IEC62133, UL, UN38.3 standards while the entire system is UN38.3 CE certified. Up to four batteries can be connected in series or parallel. There is also a patented inbuild heating element in the low temperature version.

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INLAND WATERWAYS

NEW MOORINGS MANAGEMENT SOLUTION District Enforcement has launched what is believed to be the UK’s first commercially available inland moorings management solution. The launch follows successful trials and contracts with organisations including the Canal & River Trust, Reading Borough Council and Historic Royal Palaces, who are working with District Enforcement to better manage their waterways against moorings abuse and those who don’t pay their fees. “While the right to navigate England’s waterways has been enshrined in law for centuries, there is no unilateral right to moor – permission is generally at the discretion of the

8 District Enforcement has carried out trials with several organisations

landowner,” said Dyl Kurpil, District Enforcement MD. “Furthermore, recent changes have been introduced to ensure

vessels are licenced, insured and have a valid boat safety certificate; something that is key for live aboard boats.”

UPDATE TO CHARGING APP A selection of Webasto products will be on the Kings Lock Chandlery stand, Q4, at Crick Boat Show. Webasto recently launched an update for its ChargeConnect App, which is specially designed for Webasto charging systems. Using the app users are able to call up the current status of their charging stations at any time and from anywhere. This includes charging history and energy consumption, as well as managing and controlling the charging infrastructure. The update has also been developed to improve user-friendliness with more intuitive operation. Updates include a revision to the dashboard, making it much clearer to users. The Quick Start Guide has also been integrated into the app, helping users with the app’s functions. There are also new options for exporting individual or multiple charging data from previous charging sessions.

And a new function has been added which allows users to enter their most frequently used charging stations as favourites. Fresh air system Other recent developments from Webasto include its BlueCool F-Series fresh air system, developed to complement to any centralised air conditioning system. Three diﬀerent models, all of which are powered by an electrically commutated fan, are available, oﬀering a volumetric airflow of between 500 and 2,000 m3/h. The cooling capacity is

District’s solution provides landowners, water authorities and local authorities with a contractual regulation model and management service that is based on and used by car parks nationally. The approach allows waterways, landowners

and facilities management teams to better manage and deter the growing problem of trespass, and of individuals mooring on private land without permission, through the use of enforcement teams. “Therefore, to ensure fair access for all, navigation authorities require a way to enforce mooring regulation for both live aboard and pleasure vessels,” added Dyl. “However, many landowners are wary of oﬀering moorings – despite the potential income available.” In addition, he pointed out, navigation authorities are failing to maximise a revenue stream which could be used to improve other facilities. “Change is required, and this is where outsourced moorings management solutions can help,” concluded Dyl.

8 Webasto recently launched an update for its ChargeConnect App

up to 84 kBTU/h, 75% greater than previous models. Webasto has also improved the climate controller with the integration of a proportional valve, which means that the supply air temperature remains constant throughout. Webasto also has a new CV Standard battery. The battery is suitable for all applications and is scalable in 35kWh steps – from 35 to 140kWh – and available in 400V and 800V.

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Marine Energy Systems and Ajax Security Systems partner to disrupt the boat security market. Engineers who are experienced in installing, and servicing marine electronics see the many applications of Ajax security systems in the boating market. More and more, superyacht and workboat customers are requesting an intelligent security system onboard. Marine Energy Systems have security systems that are compatible with the yachts’ onboard software. The system supports cellular connectivity, has a mobile app to report alerts, is straightforward to install and looks slick, complimenting the luxury interior. For more information visit https://marineenergy.systems/ajax-systems Or call 01752 749505

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PROFILE

Jason Slingo MD of Marinetrade

Growing up, Jason Slingo always wanted to join the forces and on completing his mechanical engineering degree, he had every intention of joining the Royal Navy. However, when family commitments forced him to change his plan, he instead applied for and got a job at Lewmar, initially building thrusters and winches on the assembly line but soon being promoted to manage a small team building windlasses. And after a few years he was promoted to outsourcing engineer where he had the opportunity to travel globally to various suppliers. “Realising that my interests were more focused on a ‘hands on’ role I decided to change career paths and became a ‘racing project engineer’ which involved servicing and installing Lewmar equipment on various TP52’s,” he explained. “I was lucky enough to support a number a racing yachts for a few seasons which enabled me to travel around the Mediterranean.” When Lewmar appointed Aquafax as its UK distributor, co-owner Nigel Pearson offered Jason a position selling and supporting Lewmar products on the distributor’s behalf. After ten years, Jason felt it was time to move on and decided to pursue a career in shipping. However, unfortunately, despite being offered a job, the outbreak of COVID put paid to his plans and the job was withdrawn. Contract A four-month contract at Barrus followed and although Jason was offered a permanent position, when Marathon Leisure offered him a big incentive, Jason felt he had to accept.

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“We had a new-born on the way, so I had to go with the higher salary. Then Marathon was bought out by Alliance Group leaving me having to make choices again. “I decided the time was right to use my skills and experience to start my own company, Marinetrade, a trade only supplier of marine and leisure products.” And he explained that it was only natural for him to stay in the marine industry to use his more than 18 years of experience. “It’s all a bit of a learning curve but I’m very passionate about the industry and I’m doing something I love. “I’ve tried to pick brands that I know - a lot of the products come from what I’m asked for when I’m out and about.” And he says that although he’s enjoyed working for various companies, the most rewarding aspect of his career is having his own

business – even though he’s finding there’s not much time for anything else. “Between the business and a 15-month-old boy, there’s no time to do anything.” He added: “It has been a steep learning curve which has given me a whole new insight into this industry.” But he says he learnt a huge amount from mentors, particularly former Aquafax owners Andrew Mason and Nigel Pearson.

8 Jason believes that everything happens for a reason

Opportunities “I shall be forever grateful for the opportunities they gave me. Both extremely driven yet humble characters who helped me to understand the importance of relationships. They built an extremely respected and successful business which has a huge following throughout the UK.” And he says one of

the key lessons he learnt from them was that both customers and suppliers are equally important in business. “They taught me about the importance of relationships, action and respect. The industry is still very much based on relationships.” But he warned that the industry is changing. “I have seen an increase of family run chandleries and engineering businesses closing, some because of our buying habits changing. “Some of these businesses are being acquired by larger companies which is not always a bad thing by any means, but there is a real risk of losing that personal touch.” Another concern is the lack of younger people entering the industry. But on the positive side, Jason suggests that: “This industry has some great companies to work for and if you are driven, respectful and always give 100% you will always succeed.” And his philosophy: “One of my good friends always says, have fun, make money and stay out of jail. “Mine is very similar - do what you love, be respectful of others and remember those who were there for you in your moment of need.” He concludes: “I am a strong believer in fate and although I wasn’t thinking it at the time everything happens for a reason. “I left a rewarding career after ten years’ service to pursue a career in shipping. The job was revoked when COVID 16 took hold. I was very lucky to have my wife still working and I know that a lot of people out there were worse oﬀ than me but when I was left unemployed, my confidence took a real hit. “But I wouldn’t have started my own business without that push.” 8 Jason Slingo began his marine career at Lewmar

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SALTWATER PREDATOR ANGLING SHOW AND COMPETITION Reel Masters is the UK’s first exhibition and brand competition event for saltwater and lure anglers. The angling community have long-awaited a show catering to the needs of the thousands of anglers in the country and beyond, bringing together everything they need in one place. The Reel Masters show, held at the Weymouth Pavilion, will have boats, terminal tackle and everything inbetween. Exhibition for boats, kayaks and fishing equipment in our quayside marquee Marketplace stalls and tasty local food Main Stage demonstrations from industry experts and influencers hosted by the amazing Henry Gilbey

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Electric powertrain and builder of highperformance electric boats, Vita, has appointed Clive Johnson as CEO of its Vita Power division. Clive was the founder and CEO of Tacktick Ltd, which designed and manufactured solar-powered instruments for dinghies and yachts and was sold to Raymarine in 2011. A mechanical engineer, Clive went on to set up and become CEO of Magma Structures, developer of carbon composites and builder of carbon superyacht masts. Additional roles have included Technology Specialist at RS Electric Boats and, most recently, CEO of RAD Propulsion. The Vita Power division develops allelectric powertrains for the recreational and commercial marine sector. The powertrains deliver between 180hp and 600hp and are compatible with highspeed DC charging, supercharging from 10%-90% in under an hour. Mark Hart has been appointed sales manager for Barrus Marine Equipment Division, supporting the continued growth within the company’s Marine Division. Mark has spent most of his career in the marine industry in a variety of sales and marketing roles for the recreational, commercial and military sectors. For more than 20 years, he held roles at Zodiac International initially as a sales representative for leisure boats through the UK dealer network, managing the Zodiac UK subsidiary and responsible for the distributor network for Zodiac in Northern Europe. Latterly he has been sales director for both Ocean Safety and Survitec. “Life really does go full circle,” he said. “Spending the early days of my career at Zodiac it is exciting to join Barrus and see the progression of the brand in the UK. I am relishing the challenge of growing the extensive range of brands and products available from the Marine Equipment Division.” Ali Rowley has joined Wave International as sales, customer and business development administrator and Bryan Stewart has joined the company to further develop and expand its European markets. Ali has previous experience in customer service, logistics and problem solving and will provide service and support to Wave International’s customer base of internationally located marine leisure and commercial customers. Bryan has experience of working with various marine and environmental brands including The Seabin Project, Vaikobi, Gill, Typhoon, Sola and Body Glove. He will work with OEMs, dealers and distributors. Wave International is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of technical filtration products.

Dave Quested Chartwell Marine

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Chartwell Marine

Matthew Johnston Lippert Marine Group

Chartwell Marine has appointed Dave Quested to a sales and business development role, and Rob Sime has been appointed principal naval architect. They will support the commercialisation of Chartwell’s advanced vessel designs. Rob and Dave join as Chartwell moves to new premises in Port Hamble to support team growth and improve waterside access for clients. Rob has more than 20 years of experience. He is a chartered engineer and has worked on the design and testing of high-performance vessels across the defence, yachting, ferry, workboat and offshore energy markets. “What drew me to Chartwell was the diversity of projects,” he said. “I have R&D experience in optimising hull design, and that’s a core part of Chartwell’s offering — one which can be adapted for practically any vessel type.” Dave has been involved in the crew transfer vessel market since 2009 and was a founding member of offshore wind vessel designer and builder CTruk. “My goal is to identify new clients and bring them into the fold in a way that benefits everyone involved, including the wider industry,” he said. Matthew Johnston has been appointed MD for Lippert Marine Group Europe. His role will encompass managing three of Lippert’s brands – Lewmar, Trend, and Taylor Made Ireland, which includes two sites in the UK and one site in Ireland. Matthew has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has held several positions within Lewmar including Custom and OEM sales manager, sales and marketing director, and most recently, group commercial director for Lippert’s Marine Group. Since July 2019, he has acted as a Marine Group representative on the Lippert Corporate EU leadership board. In his new role, Matthew will be responsible for growing the Marine Group footprint in Europe through product development and supporting acquisitions. “It’s an exciting time to be leading the Marine Group as we develop the footprint for Lippert within Europe,” he said. “In order to expedite our growth in this evolving market, we are focused on the development of our people and culture, balanced with driving innovation through product design.”

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Lennart Börjesson Volvo Penta

Jemma Lampkin AkzoNobel

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Lennart Börjesson is to join Volvo Penta’s executive management group. Lennart will take up the position of senior vice president planning, purchasing and product and solution development from September 1, replacing Peter Granqvist who will lead Volvo Group’s electromobility technology developments as senior vice president Volvo Group electromobility technology. “Since this role is instrumental for Volvo Penta’s transition, I am very happy to welcome Lennart Börjesson to our team,” said Heléne Mellquist, president, Volvo Penta. “He will help us secure speed and execution which is extremely important going forward.” Lennart joined the Volvo Group in 1985 and currently holds the position of senior vice president vehicle engineering at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings division has appointed Jemma Lampkin as global commercial director. Jemma has previously held various roles at AkzoNobel, her most recent role was commercial management of AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings Asia-Pacific business. Her main objective in the new position will be to continue to grow the business and help deliver on the promises of its brands Awlgrip, Interlux/International and Sea Hawk. “The Yacht team is well-known for truly embodying ‘passion for paint’, so I am excited to work with so many enthusiastic individuals, while simultaneously learning about a whole new market,” she said. “We have a role to play in shaping the yacht coatings industry through new innovation, engaging boaters and professionals, and attracting talent to the industry.” The appointment follows investment from AkzoNobel into its most ambitious marketing drive for yacht coatings to date - including new brand positioning ‘That Feeling’, which seeks to convey the unique, immersive sensory experience that boating offers. Fischer Panda UK has appointed Louise Sims as commercial manager. The role will have a focus on efficiency improvements across the company while supporting marine sales managers. “We have been very keen for Louise to start and are confident this new position will make a significant contribution to our sales team,” said Chris Fower, Fischer Panda UK sales and marketing director. “We have a clear strategy in place to grow and enhance our presence within the marine markets and this appointment is key to that.” Louise added: “It’s a pleasure to be onboard with Fischer Panda UK, which is highly regarded and established within its respective industries. I look forward to making a difference to marine sales and other areas of the company.”

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Mike Cole has been appointed to the board of directors at Bainbridge International as sales director. He will sit alongside existing members: Laurence Mead, non-executive chairman, Andrew Smith, MD and Gavin Lacey, commercial director. Mike has been with Bainbridge for around 17 years, initially as a sailcloth salesman. Over the years, he has held many roles at the company, most recently as sail and cover sales manager – distributor and export. He has been involved with all aspects of product and account management, as well as planning for the domestic and export markets. “It is a great pleasure to bring Mike on to the board of directors,” said Andrew. “His wealth of knowledge and experience both with Bainbridge and prior to that in the leisure marine industry gives him a solid foundation to move forward to this next chapter.” Brian Johnson stepping down from his role as CEO of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency – MCA - in October 2022. He has been in the role for the last four years. In a statement, he explained that being appointed chief executive was an absolute dream come true. “Being able to work to make a diﬀerence in the world of maritime safety, leading a group of people whose work continues to lead the way in protecting seafarers, saving lives at sea and finding alternatives to help in the battle against climate change, has been an absolute privilege,” he said. Brian has led the agency as it has changed and developed to find better ways to deal with the challenges of maritime safety. He has been at the helm through the celebrations for Coastguard200 and headed work carried out on the safety of ships through survey and inspection. In addition, he has been in charge during a successful audit of the UK Maritime Administration carried out by the IMO. Keith Stevenson has returned to Marine Industrial Transmissions as marine sales and product manager. Keith formerly worked for MIT’s marine sector for more than four years and will use his existing knowledge of the company’s products and customer base, to develop these relationships further while working to establish new opportunities for the business. Working alongside operations manager, Chris Brtiner, Keith aims to extend the reach of MIT’s service capabilities across all marine sectors, covering all vessel sizes and types. “Another strategic goal for MIT is to move towards more sustainable propulsion,” he said. “We are working to future proof our business and our customer’s operations, oﬀering innovative solutions that will make the transition to green power as smooth as possible for our customers.”

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