Pendennis Shipyard, which operates a custom superyacht build and refit facility in Falmouth, Cornwall, has taken a majority interest in Cornish firm Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding. Pendennis Shipyard has been operating for over 35 years, employs over 550 tradespeople…
Lloyd’s Register has reached an agreement to acquire maritime training provider Ocean Technologies Group from Oakley Capital to expand its growing services into seafarer training, assessment and career development. UK-based Lloyd’s Register, a global provider of maritime professional services and…
The Rothen Group has acquired Fazeley Mill Marina, near Tamworth in the UK. Civil engineering and waterways contractor specialist The Rothen Group, based in Warwickshire, has purchased the 2.2-acre marina from ABC Leisure Group, which operates numerous inland waterway marinas…
North Technology Group (NTG) has acquired two renowned sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails. Both brands will maintain their unique identities and operate independently, ensuring their legacy and competitive edge remain intact. North Technology Group originated was founded in 1957…
Brittany Ferries is set to assume majority ownership of Condor Ferries, subject to approval by the regulatory authorities in Jersey and Guernsey. Condor Ferries, which operates passenger and freight services between the Poole and Portsmouth, the Channel Islands, and St…
Broom Boats, which has been operating in Norfolk for 125 years, has been bought by the owners of Horning Pleasurecraft, for an undisclosed sum. Broom Boats business was established on the River Yare in 1898 and the Brundall-based business has been serving the local…
Cornish Crabbers, the boatbuilder responsible for the Crabber and Shrimper ranges, has been bought out of voluntary liquidation. A team from brokerage and yacht services firm Blue Lagoon Marine, led by Ben Walker, is the new owner of the Cornish…
The Swiss-based Scheurer Bootswerft has merged with Fiberfoam Austria AG, and will relocate the mast manufacturer to its HQ in Nidau. Sailing mast manufacturer Fiberfoam Austria was founded over 30 years ago and specialises in the development and production of…
Darthaven Marina Limited has acquired Marine Engineering (Looe) Limited (MEL), a marine engineering business based in Plymouth, Devon. Established in 1951, Marine Engineering Looe Ltd is the longest standing Volvo Penta Dealer in the UK. It provides marine engineering services…
First Peninsula Marine is pleased to announce the sale of Curtis Marine Insurance after it was purchased by the Howden Group. Plymouth-based marine insurance broker Curtis Marine has been acquired by the Howden Group to become part of their rapidly…
