High hopes for marine businesses following visit from international superyacht professionals
International superyacht representatives will today end their three-day visit to UK marine companies[see full list of local companies at end of release]. The tour of excellence, organised by Superyacht UK, an association within the British Marine Federation, and supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), involved introductions to 70 UK companies through site visits, networking events and a exhibition showcase.
The 27 delegates, made up of Captains, project managers, yards, brokers and designers, visited a number of businesses including South east companies: Oceanair, Lewmar, B&G, Simrad, Ocean Safety, Southampton Yacht Services, CJR Propulsion, Berthon Boat Company, Formula Yacht Spars, Green Marine, Dixon Yacht Design, Laurent Giles Naval Architects, SP Systems and UKSA
Similar events organised over the past four years have resulted in millions of pounds of business for UK marine companies and early signs from this visit are equally positive.
Toby Allies, International Director, British Marine Federation commented, "The Tour of Excellence is an excellent opportunity for British companies to network with potential buyers. The UK marine industry is a manufacturing success story, and the Superyacht sector is internationally recognised for high quality and innovative design and this event provides a showcase for our industry. We are confident that this visit will result in significant orders for the industry as in previous years."
One of the visiting delegated was equally impressed, Alexander Höfling, Head of Yacht Purchasing, Lürssen Werft GmBH & Co stated, "It's been both entertaining, efficient and a very well organised event. It has been a perfect insight in to the UK supply chain, which will be very helpful for future purchasing decisions."
His views were supported by a second delegate Captain Mark Jasper, Anna Christina, "We have packed a great deal of useful information in a short time, I hadn't previously thought about the UK in terms of superyacht build and it's been ideal to gain a first hand impression of UK superyacht equipment and UK capability."
If you would like to find out more or take part in a future event contact Tom Chant by emailing tchant@britishmarine.co.uk
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