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Welcome to the latest edition of the Superyacht UK email newsletter
In this edition we tell you about the latest Superyacht UK statistics report, invite you to our Christmas networking event on 13 December, bring you a member discount offer for The Superyacht Forum and remind you about the British Marine meeting and hospitality facilities at METSTRADE 2017. Plus we bring you a summary of member news.
If you'd like to submit news for future editions, please email britishmarine@kimhollamby.com – the deadline for our next edition, which will be published prior to the London Boat Show and Boot Düsseldorf, is Tuesday 2 January 2018.
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Fifth consecutive year of growth
The UK's superyacht sector is remaining buoyant, posting its fifth annual year of growth and contributing £450m in Gross Value Added to UK GDP according to a report produced by Superyacht UK in association with British Marine.
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Monaco Yacht Show visit by Government
The success of the UK superyacht industry was high on Government’s agenda in September as British Marine and its association Superyacht UK hosted a significant visit by International Trade Minister, Mark Garnier to UK companies showcasing at the Monaco Yacht Show.
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Christmas networking 13 December 2017
Please join Superyacht UK for a Christmas Network Evening in partnership with GBR Blind Sailing at the Royal Thames Yacht Club on 13 December from 17.45. Cost is £20 inc VAT for members, £60 inc VAT for non members and Showcase Opportunities are available at £150 inc VAT.
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METSTRADE 2017
Running from 14-16 November at the RAI Amsterdam, METSTRADE is the go-to global trade event with the added benefit of a dedicated Superyacht Pavilion. Please do use the meeting and hospitality facilities on British Marine's stand 03.331.
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Meet the Buyer at METSTRADE
You are invited to join British Marine during its annual Meet the Buyer Networking Reception, this year kindly supported by Santander. The event will take place on Wednesday 15 November from 17.00, providing a fantastic platform to access an large international audience, all accompanied by drinks, canapes and a live band. Note that pre-booking is essential.
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Member discount for The Superyacht Forum
Also running from 14-16 November at the RAI Amsterdam, The Superyacht Forum brings together everyone involved in the sector globally. Email eva@thesuperyachtgroup.com to book tickets at a 10 per cent discount.
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| Capitalising on its 20 years' experience of retrofitting luxury yachts, Landau UK has released a comprehensive case study on its substantial upgrade of the Princess 88 Soldaya. Further details here
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| Please join Viking Recruitment and Savage Lighting on Stand #624-624A at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this coming Friday 3 November 5pm-7pm for a drinks reception |
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Sunseeker has a record line-up for this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show including four models on US debuts – the 76 Yacht, Predator 57 MK II, Manhattan 66 and 95 Yacht (pictured) |
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| Marking the start of the superyacht winter season, Burgess will be showing 13 central agency yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show including the 60m Feadship, ROCK.IT
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| METSTRADE 2017 will see Spinlock unveil its Volvo Ocean Race Deckvest Lifejacket Harness, purpose-designed to survive testing conditions while offering maximum comfort. More details here
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| A busy METSTRADE 2017 in store for Fischer Panda UK as it highlights its larger variable speed generators by displaying a 36kW i45 model as well as its large Sea Recovery watermakers |
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Actisense is launching its professional grade Pro-Mux-1 NMEA 0183 multiplexer at this year's METSTRADE. It offers isolation of all inputs and outputs to avoid hazardous ground loops |
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Dometic is sponsoring the 'Innovation in a Production Process' category for a second year at the IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards 2017, to be announced 15 November
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Three young people were honoured recently in the MDL Sail Training Awards,now celebrating its 30th anniversary. They received five days at sea aboard the Ocean Youth Trust vessel Prolific
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| Three members of the Isle of Man and Malta-based I-Cap yacht management team enjoyed great success at the Monaco Yacht Show
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Pendennis Shipyard won the 'Large Employer' category at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 – it has trained 220 apprentices More here
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