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Welcome to our new chair and committee
The Superyacht UK AGM in May provided a welcome opportunity to meet and hold planned elections for our committee. We are pleased to announce that Stephen Hills from Pendennis Shipyard was appointed as chair, succeeding Jeff Houlgrave from Marina Projects.
 Stephen (pictured right) graduated from Southampton University and is a Chartered Naval Architect. Prior to joining Pendennis’s board in 2010, he worked for 20 years at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
He has been very closely involved with a wide range of yachts including the UK’s largest projects such as MY VaVa II, MY Sarafsa, lengthening M5 (formally Mirablella), MY Aquila and MY Lady E as well as smaller vessels such as the iconic Global Challenge fleet of 67ft and 72ft sailing yachts and Tamar and Seven Class lifeboats.
When not at work Stephen enjoys fishing, shorthanded offshore racing, Falmouth working boats and family cruising holidays – all active interests that relate closely to the many aspects of British Marine and Superyacht UK.
Stephen says: "Speaking for all members I'd like to thank Jeff for his leadership of Superyacht UK as well as the committee for their invaluable support through a very challenging time for everyone. Superyacht UK has once again proved its strength in depth by electing a very talented and experienced group of 14 to the committee. Alongside Vice Chairs Kiran Haslam of Princess Yachts and Ken Hickling of Viking Recruitment, I look forward to ensuring Superyacht UK continues to support its members' endeavours and to build on its success and profile globally."
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Our committee
The Superyacht UK committee for 2021-22 comprises a mix of currently-serving and newly-elected members. Our congratulations to all who have joined, thanks to those who continue to serve and gratitude to retiring committee members for their valued contribution to the association.
- Jeff Houlgrave (ex SYUK Chair), Marina Projects
- Panos Pourgourides, Hill Dickinson
- Julie Clark, Savage Marine
- John Burnie, Discovery Yachts Group
- Chris Frisby, UKSA
- Stephen Hills (Chair), Pendennis Shipyard Ltd
- Kiran Haslam (Vice Chair), Princess Yachts Ltd
- Ken Hickling (Vice Chair), Viking Recruitment
- Ian Hughes, Holman Fenwick Willan
- Matteo Magherini, Lateral Naval Architects
- James Ward, Marine Resources
- Chloe Buchanan, MTM
- Mike Wimbridge or Jane Smith, Pantaenius
- Mike Herrebrugh, Sevenstar
The committee runs as a voluntary body to ensure that the services delivered by Superyacht UK are relevant and meet the aim of the association. It works to achieve greater co-ordination and professional support for the UK Superyacht sector and grow its global market share.
If you would like to raise anything for the attention of the committee, please contact Superyacht UK's secretary, Johanna Sargeant.
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Save the date – Superyacht UK Technical Seminar 16 September
Superyacht UK's always well attended Technical Seminar has been scheduled this year for 16 September and will take place at the Southampton International Boat Show – further details to follow.
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SYC Southampton Seafarers' Supper
Superyacht Charities, in association with Superyacht UK, is pleased to announce a fundraising evening event at the Southampton International Boat Show. It will feature live entertainment and nautically themed food and drinks. Sponsorship opportunities will be released soon and tickets will be on sale later this month. Please mark your calendar for 16 September and we’ll look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more about Superyacht Charities here.
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Monaco Yacht Show 22-25 September
With plans developing for the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2021, Superyacht UK is delighted to present an opportunity for members to attend and exhibit at the show in support of their export plans.
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Roadmap for decarbonising recreational vessels
The Carbon Trust has released its report on the >Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of the European Recreational Marine Craft Sector, with contributions from British Marine and its members.
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Welcome to our new Superyacht UK members
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Latest member news
Follow the links for full stories and email editor@superyachtuk.com to submit your press releases for the Superyacht UK website and newsletter
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UKSA's new 136-bed accommodation block has been given the go-ahead and contruction is underway at its Cowes headquarters.
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UK-based specialist galley company GN Espace is reporting a healthy order book for its Superyacht galleys in the next 12 months.
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Yacht Carbon Offset is excited to announce the near-term arrival of a ‘blue carbon’ project as part of its verified project portfolio
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Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has has continued its expansion by acquiring The South West Shipyard in Cornwall.
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New technology from Cyclops Marine has led to the most accurate, reliable and robust custom load pins available.
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Viking Crew have brought in-house employment and payroll services and formed a new company, Viking Crew Guernsey
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