British boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers has been placed into liquidation following a creditors meeting. The virtual meeting of creditors on 13 March was convened by Peter Thomas, MD, who joined the British boatbuilder in 2001 as an assistant salesman and has seen it through some troubled and successful times. In its latest unaudited financial statements (31 December 2022), […]
A virtual meeting of creditors has been called for Cornish Crabbers. It’s been convened by Peter Thomas, MD, and is due to take place on 13 March. Thomas joined the British boatbuilder in 2001 as an assistant salesman and has seen it through some troubled and successful times. ‘A meeting of members has been called […]
It’s time for boatbuilders to stop offering the ‘customer wants’ lame excuses when it comes to sustainability, argues GMBA’s David Lewin. Boating is often seen as elitist, and in many cases, we need to admit that it is. It’s expensive in real terms, but the notion that you can have anything you want if you […]
Swedish boat builder, Arcona Najad Yachts AB has appointed Urban Lagnéus as its new CEO. Having previously held leading positions within the yachting industry, including time as financial director at Hallberg Rassy, Lagnéus will join the company in his new role this Autumn. “We have had a huge interest in the role,” says Håkan Eksandh, […]
Turkish boat builder, Dromeas Yachts, has introduced its D28SUV to the marine market. The company describes this new model as an “all-rounder” with overnight capabilities. The twin stepped deep-V hull was designed by Adam Younger Design, and the exterior and interior by Epikworks and Dromeas Design Studio. An enclosed helm offers ample seating and an […]
The first Baltic 68 Café Racer was launched on schedule last week. With her flax-reinforced hull, eco-electric propulsion, easy-to-handle sail plan, and interior design by Jens Paulus and naval architect Javier Jaudenes, the company says the new yacht offers a stylish and sustainable, performance sailing experience. Baltic Yachts Executive Vice President, Henry Hawkins, says: “This is […]
Hamble-based Walker Marine Design (WMD) has expanded its team with the addition of Matthew Nash, joining as a naval architect. Matthew Nash studied yacht design and production, together with engineering at Southampton Solent University. “I am thrilled have joined what I believe is the UK’s leading light in small ship design,” says Nash. “WMD’s ground-breaking […]
Since its inception, MIN has sent out two news flashes. One was when SIBS and the Ocean Village Boat Show were cancelled hours before opening, the other was when Oyster Marine went into liquidation. Just a few months later, with a marine industry still reeling from the after-effects and a redundant workforce, the company was […]
Photographer Tom van Oossanen has captured a series of stunning images of Project 817, a 94m vessel built by Dutch shipyard Feadship, as it weaved its way along narrow canals from its Kaag Island facility to Rotterdam, according to CNN Travel. Oossanen says that around four to six superyachts are transferred along this route each year […]
Following a competitive tendering process, Goodchild Marine Services has won the contract to build a new research and patrol boat for Eastern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (Eastern IFCA). Eastern IFCA’s district encompasses the counties of Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and extends six nautical miles out to sea. Its role is to manage a sustainable marine […]
Strategic Marine has launched its next generation Strat Cat crew transfer vessel (CTV) designed for the offshore wind market. An evolution of the Strat Cat 26, the Strat Cat 27 (SC27) is said to meet the increasing demands from the offshore wind industry, offering enhanced vessel capabilities with a reduced environmental footprint and hybrid drive options. […]