Simrad takes the latest step in the march towards GMDSS-friendly VHF communications
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MarineOnline buys On-line-marine
On-line-marine, the Internet chandler, ceased trading on 15 November 2001 - the site and its assets have been bought by MarineOnline
RCD confusion to be tackled
The BMIF and Royal Yachting Association are to launch a joint campaign at the London Boat Show to raise the awareness of the Recreational Craft Directive.
McMurdo and Transas join forces in UAIS launch
A new VHF transponder is aimed at the commercial market but may have leisure applications
Henri-Lloyd scoops top award
British clothing manufacturer Henri-Lloyd took top honours this morning at the 11th annual DAME awards ceremony.
Management buyout of Ancasta International Boat Sales
The management of Ancasta International Boat Sales Limited successfully completed a management buyout of Europe’s largest boat brokerage network on 1 November 2001
CNN launches Inside Sailing
ybw takes a look at the pilot of a new monthly sailing program going out on CNN
Sowester Simpson-Lawrence final nail
In a statement released at 2.45pm this afternoon administrators have confirmed the winding down of UK, Poole-based distributor Sowester Simpson-Lawrence.
RYA announces regional winners of MDL YJA Young Sailor of the Year Award 2001
British Nautical Awards have announced the 12 regional winners of this year’s MDL (Marina Developments Limited) YJA (Yachting Journalists’ Association) Young Sailor of the Year Award. In a year of…
Honda sponsors environmental award
Honda (UK) is to sponsor the newly introduced Environmental Award at this year’s British Nautical Awards
UK chandlery group sold
Sailing Adventures Limited has officially announced that it has purchased Action Leisure's subsidiaries
Sowester still trading
The Poole-based marine wholesaler and distributor is to continue in operation whilst a buyer is sought, it was revealed this afternoon.
Familiar chandlers all in administration
Britain's largest multiple marine retailer, Action Leisure, formerly known as Caverdale, and a number of its subsidiaries have been put into administration today.
Fate of Sowester Simpson-Lawrence hangs in balance
Trade rumours, as yet unconfirmed, that Sowester Simpson-Lawrence, Europe's largest marine importer and distributor, is in financial difficulty were heightened yesterday as calls to the Poole, UK-based company were answered…
Kursk finally raised
After resting 330ft beneath the surface of the Barents sea for 14 months, the Russian nuclear submarine, Kursk was finally raised at the end of an exhaustive salvage effort
Sixth Louis Vuitton Cup
With just 12 months remaining before the start of the next America’s Cup season in Auckland, New Zealand teams, sponsors and the media have all been waiting patiently for the…
International Memorial to Seafarers unveiled
An international memorial to the world's seafarers, past, present and future, has been unveiled in a spectacular ceremony at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation
Last day for nominations for the British Nautical Awards
Today is the final day for nominations to the British Nautical Awards
Nautical awards revamped
The British Nautical Awards are receiving a makeover at the hands of the Liz Hobbs Group
Call for concepts
The British Marine Industries Federation has launched a new competition aimed at naval architects, other designers, manufacturers and even amateur boat users to prompt the creation of concept boats in…