MDL Marinas has significantly upgraded its lifting operations at Northney Marina with the addition of a powerful 35-ton hoist, following a £400,000 investment. Since its installation earlier this year, the hoist has already made a notable impact, enabling the safe and efficient handling of larger vessels, streamlining daily operations for the marina team and enhancing … MDL Marinas enhances lifting capabilities at Northney Marina with powerful 35-ton hoist
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Ocean Youth Trust South is delighted to announce that Chief Executive Mark Todd has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Boaters cruising the UK this summer can now earn rewards, from marina dining vouchers to a luxury holiday for two, simply by exploring MDL’s marina network as part of the company’s new Dock & Discover campaign.
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and wellbeing, MDL Marinas has taken a pioneering step to enhance water safety awareness by equipping nearly 30 members of its operational team with hands-on, scenario-based cold water immersion training.
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is pleased to confirm its attendance at the 32nd UK Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA) Annual General Meeting and Members’ Summer Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday 11 June during this year’s Seawork Exhibition at Mayflower Park, Southampton.
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems, specialists in commercial pontoon infrastructure and CTV berthing solutions, is once again championing its industry focused Get Onboard Safely initiative at Seawork 2025, taking place between 10-12 June at Southampton’s Mayflower Park.
MDL Marinas is pleased to announce that long-standing partner Approved Boats has relocated its operations to Shamrock Quay in Southampton. This strategic move within the MDL Marinas network marks an exciting new chapter for the company, offering enhanced visibility with a dedicated outdoor display area for showcasing boats.
MDL Marinas is delighted to announce that Blue Funnel’s MV ‘Ocean Scene’ and MV ‘Jenny Blue’ will be moving to a new permanent home at Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton this summer.
The 6th edition of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, guided by Raymarine, concluded a highly successful three-day event at MDL’s prestigious Ocean Village Marina this past weekend (9-11 May). Attracting over five thousand visitors, the show reinforced its place as a key event on the UK’s marine calendar.
Set against the impressive backdrop of MDL Marina’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 is once again hosting a spectacular lineup of exciting new launches from leading global power and sail brands.
Boating enthusiasts have even more reason to attend the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025, with prizes worth over £10,000 up for grabs. Visitors who register for free tickets will automatically be entered into a prize draw, with the chance to win cutting-edge marine electronics from Raymarine, the show’s main sponsor.
ExploMar, a global leader in high-performance electric outboard systems, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Caverton Marine, a premier provider of marine logistics services in Nigeria. This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing the electrification of water transportation in Africa.
Llanthony, a 77-foot 1934 Camper & Nicholsons motor yacht will journey to Dunkirk this May to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
The eagerly anticipated South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025, guided by Raymarine, will showcase the UK debut of the high-performance Delta 33 Coupé at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9-11 May 2025.
The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 will host the highly anticipated Show Debut of Inspiration Marine’s Hanse 360 sailing yacht. Recently crowned European Yacht of the Year 2025 in the Family Cruiser category, the Hanse 360 is set to turn heads with its sleek design, advanced engineering and outstanding performance.
Seldén Mast is thrilled to unveil the Halyard Tensioner 32, a game-changing solution designed to eliminate the cumbersome coils of halyard lines typically found under the sprayhood or at the mast when a furling sail is hoisted.
Entropy Resins®, a leading manufacturer of high-performance composite resins, announces the launch of BIOinfusionTM, a new epoxy resin system specifically engineered for composite manufacturing.
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is thrilled to announce it has been officially awarded with ISO 14001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for organisations that meet the strict requirements for their Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
MDL Marinas is delighted to announce that Desty Marine has become the latest high-profile business to join its Otium loyalty programme, taking the total number of partners in the scheme to an impressive 45.
Hamble Point Marina, one of MDL Marinas’ premier locations, is enhancing its facilities with the construction of state-of-the-art toilets and showers, set to open for the 2025 boating season. Part of a £500,000 development project, this upgrade is designed to provide berth holders and visitors with a modern, comfortable and customer-friendly experience.
Seldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team. These new additions bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in sailing and marine industries, reinforcing Seldén’s commitment to innovation, service and global growth.
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, has joined forces with Pick a Pier to develop an innovative pilot programme designed to unite the marina industry, create new opportunities for stakeholders and enhance the customer experience through a seamless loyalty network for visitor berthing.
Inspiration Marine Group, one of the UK’s largest new and used boat dealerships, has reaffirmed its commitment to MDL’s Hamble Point Marina by signing a 10-year lease renewal for its 1,500 sq ft office in The Chandlery Building. Established in 2000, Inspiration Marine has called Hamble Point its headquarters for nearly 25 years, benefitting from … Inspiration Marine celebrates 25 Years at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina with new 10-year lease
With the 2025 cruising season just around the corner, MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is offering boaters an exciting opportunity to embark on extraordinary adventures. From 6 January, Otium members can take advantage of an exclusive offer to purchase a 5-day cruising bundle using card payment, giving even more boaters the chance … MDL Marinas launches exclusive January offer for Otium members
MDL Marinas is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available to book for its popular South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at the iconic Ocean Village Marina in Southampton between 9-11 May 2025.
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s leading marina operators, has proudly announced a significant investment of £13.6 million in the ongoing 2024/25 season, reaffirming the company’s commitment to enhancing facilities and services for its berth holders, tenants and visitors.
As demand for secure, convenient and cost-effective boat storage rises, MDL Marinas continues to lead the way with its state-of-the-art dry stack facilities. Designed for RIBs and motorboats up to 13 metres, MDL offers boat owners full protection and peace of mind during the colder months.
Typhoon International, a leading name in marine apparel and water sports equipment, is proud to announce the unveiling of its new brand identity at this year’s METSTRADE.
MDL Marinas is excited to announce the expansion of the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place from 9-11 May at its iconic Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.
Ocean Safety, a leading provider of marine safety equipment, is excited to announce its participation at METSTRADE 2024, the world’s largest international exhibition for the leisure marine industry, where the company will showcase its extensive range of innovative safety products.
MDL Marinas is proud to announce that its marina teams raised an impressive £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and national charities. These funds will benefit a range of important causes, including Hamble Lifeboat, Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate Cancer UK, and many more.
Typhoon International is thrilled to be showcasing its comprehensive range of watersports apparel at this year’s METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place between 19-21 November 2024.
Marking a significant expansion of its renowned Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton, MDL Marinas has confirmed its recent acquisition of the 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street is to be utilised for additional boat storage, manufacturing and boat sales.
Leading marine products and watersports apparel manufacturer, Typhoon International is excited to introduce the latest evolutions of its most popular drysuits; the Max B 2.0, Sea Kayak and PS440 2.0.
Representing the 16th Edition of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, Seldén Mast has confirmed it will return as title sponsor for the off-season sailing series, which has become one of the most popular and prestigious circuits in British dinghy racing.
Typhoon International is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Willis as its Head of Leisure and Commercial (UK & IE) Sales, who is stepping up to the role after 9 years with the company as UK Commercial Sales Manager.
Simple, fun and zippy, the RS CAT12 brings buoyancy and easy handling to the catamaran sailing world. This latest design from RS Sailing bursts onto the scene as the peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14, filling a gap in the market for training centres, schools, hire operators and families who want … RS Sailing unveils the RS CAT12: A dynamic multihull bringing simplicity back to CAT sailing
McConaghy Boats and Ancasta are excited to announce their sponsorship of the 2024 Superyacht Regatta, hosted by BWA at the prestigious Real Club Nautico de Barcelona from October 4th to 6th. This prestigious event will be the perfect setting for private viewings of the impressive McConaghy MC75 performance-luxury catamaran.
MDL Marinas has seen a significant increase in the number of superyachts choosing Ocean Village Marina as their destination of choice.
A highlight of Inland and Coastal’s presence at this year’s SIBS will be a special talk by Jess Allen, a PhD student from Plymouth University, who will be discussing the ecological advantages of the award-winning Living Seawalls.
Castagnola Shipyards announces the completion of the ‘MY/Angra’ refit. The 38-metre motor yacht, built entirely with WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy, exemplifies the shipyard’s expertise in wooden yacht construction.
After 10 years of being built by external manufacturer MTAG Composites, production of RS Marine Group’s internationally renowned RS Aero will now take place at the group’s facilities in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, alongside its RS21, RS400, and RS500 models.
Specialists in all forms of water sports access, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems aims to highlight its Get Onboard Safely campaign at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), taking place from September 13th to 22nd 2024.
MDL Holidays is delighted to announce the completion of its extensive refurbishment of The Cat House at its Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park in Suffolk. This luxurious and Grade II-listed riverside retreat is now available for booking.
Four members of the RS Marine Group team are taking on an astonishing challenge in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Maciej Nowaczyk, who sadly lost his fight with cancer earlier this year.
Elevating customer service and owner experience, Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its aftersales team with the appointment of two experienced marine industry professionals.
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), running from 13th to 22nd September at Mayflower Park.
A wide-ranging line-up of exciting yachts, motor yachts, catamarans and RIBs from the Ancasta Group will be on display at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).
Ancasta is delighted to exhibit an unparalleled selection of the finest sailboats and motor yachts from the world’s most prestigious boatyards at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.
One of the world’s largest drysuit manufacturers, Typhoon International is thrilled to announce the launch of its limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.
