In the dynamic world of marine craftsmanship, the concepts of ‘fit-out’ and ‘refit’ stand as critical junctures in the lifecycle of a vessel, writes Edward Tuite, technical manager at British Marine. And now the sector’s considerable breadth is enjoying significant growth. Both terms, while distinct in their application, underscore the intricate process of transforming a […]
Yachtsman and tycoon Peter de Savary has passed away at the age of 78. de Savary, affectionately known as PdeS, was a keen sailor known for his remarkable life and a career that spanned six decades and four continents. He first rose to prominence in the 1980s, leading the British challenge for the America’s Cup […]
British superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the death of its co-founder and managing director, Henk Wiekens. In a public statement, the company says that Wiekens passed away on October 19. “Words cannot express what a hole this leaves in the Pendennis family,” the company says. “Henk has been instrumental in the growth […]
UK-based superyacht refit and repair yard Pendennis has confirmed the arrival of the 59m expedition yacht Seawolf to its headquarters in Falmouth, Cornwall, for an extensive rebuild project. The 1957 classic motor yacht, reportedly owned by Mike Potter, former CEO of Canadian software company Cognos, was towed from the Netherlands and brought into the […]
Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed, is expanding its European operations with the appointment of Edo Smitz as commercial sales manager – EMEA. Smitz is based in Almere, Holland, and will be responsible for ‘driving brand awareness and developing key partnerships in the commercial sector throughout the European market’. Smitz (pictured left) spent the past 15 years working for Yanmar, initially […]
New Zealand-headquartered underwater foul release developer Propspeed has partnered with custom superyacht builder Pendennis Shipyard, training and certifying seven coatings specialists at the yard’s base in Falmouth, United Kingdom. “We have used Propspeed for several years now and have had great feedback from our clients,” says Peter Coles, paint team support, Pendennis Shipyard. “We are […]
Falmouth based superyacht specialists Pendennis has announced a strong start to 2021 with three new contracts in the pipeline. The contracts are due to start later this spring and are a welcome boost to the company, which currently employs just over 400 specialist tradespeople and support staff at its Falmouth Docks location. The contracts will […]
Falmouth Sailing Week will go ahead this year, according to the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (PoFSA) , on 12-15 August. The shoreside aspects of Falmouth Week remain cancelled. “It was difficult at times as we felt we were looking through an out of focus pair of binoculars,” Neil Andrew, race management officer, told the Falmouth […]
Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker’s CEO, is delighted to announce the launch of Sunseeker’s Superyacht Division, a distinctive range of yachts from 101ft-161ft offering greater flexibility of design and layouts, built in either composite or metal. This announcement is part of a major new product development plan for Sunseeker International which will see the entire range doubling […]
Pendennis Shipyard (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of the UK group associated with superyacht new-builds and refits, has reported a record turnover of £52m for 2017 – a 12% increase on the previous year. In 2017, 87% of the turnover came from exports compared with 69% in 2016. In a year in which the shipyard […]
Pendennis Shipyard, the British superyacht manufacturer, has announced the delivery of its classically designed 39m sloop S/Y Vijonara, marking the first British sailing yacht delivery over 30m since 2015. Having been under construction in Falmouth, Cornwall, since November 2016, the new delivery marks a significant milestone for Pendennis, which is better known for its refit […]