When it comes to selling boats online there are a few things that our team here at Spidersnet Marine and our brokers feel are extremely important. We’ve spoken time and time again about the importance of search engine optimisation, explaining what it is and why it’s so vital. However, one subject that we haven’t touched on, but that is definitely at play in the minds of boat buyers, is brand loyalty. In this guide you can read a breakdown of why brand loyalty is so important to your boat ..read more

The Government recently revealed that they would be running two webinars to offer businesses clarity in the event that the UK was to leave the European Union without a deal. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will host the webinars, with their Good Regulations team offering advice to businesses, and offering attendees the chance to ask questions. British Marine is encouraging its members ..read more

For the first time, a national salary survey is being carried out to gain an in-depth insight into the salaries being earned across the marine sector. Specialist recruitment consultancy firm Marine Resources, has teamed up with British Marine and Maritime UK to carry out the Marine Industry Salary Survey 2019 which also aims to offer support for businesses through the highlighting of common challenges and key trends. You can view and take part in the survey here ..read more

British Marine is continuing and improving its long-term goal of having a positive impact on the environment as it launches the second year of its Environmental Pledge. Year two of the campaign will be launched at the Southampton International Boat Show in September this year. British Marine will, this year, focus on eight specific areas where it can have a positive impact. These areas are Plastics, Paper, Catering, Waste and Recycling, Our Home, Travel, Access, and Education and Awarene ..read more

One of the UK’s biggest boat builders states that the marine industry hasn’t got its act together when it comes to recycling fibreglass. During the 1960’s the marine industry was revolutionised when using fibreglass was introduced as a more efficient and cost-effective way of building boats. However, with this has come some negative impacts caused by the material. There are fears that using fibreglass has some detrimental effects on the environment as it can’t be recycled easily, there a ..read more

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Casualty Review Panel has reviewed 22 fatalities from last year ruling that 11 lives could’ve been saved if they had been wearing a life jacket. This figure is slightly lower than last year’s number of 13 lives (out of 27 fatalities). The panel has been reviewing fatalities for 12 years, and during that time it has recorded that 200 lives may have been saved if the person was wearing a life jacket or buoyancy aid. The majority of the incidents in questi ..read more

HM Revenue and Customs are asking boat owners to have their say on proposed changes to the rules surrounding red diesel use in private pleasure craft. The proposed change of rules is a result of a judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Last year the CJEU ruled that taxation rules in the UK surrounding diesel use in private pleasure craft, went against the Fuel Marker Directive. Therefore, HM ..read more

Sunsail, one of the leading yacht charter holiday companies, has announced that it will add a number of new Jeanneau yachts to its UK fleet. This will see the company invest around £3.75million, adding 15 new yachts in 2020, and 10 more in 2021. This new fleet, based in Port Solent, Hampshire, will be available for charters allowing customers to explore the south coast of the UK. Charters will start in Portsmouth, Southampton, Cowes, Lymington and throughout the Solent. These new yachts ..read more

Most boat brokers understand the importance of online reviews. When it comes to buying a boat the opinions of others can be very influential. When you take into account that almost 90% of consumers seek out reviews online before deciding whether to visit a dealership, it becomes even more clear how important it is that you respond to these reviews in a professional manner. Evidently, lots of people are reading these reviews, so you need to do all you can to show your business in a good l ..read more

Southampton International Boat Show is on the horizon and this year’s event will highlight the accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity of boating. Britain’s biggest boating festival, which takes place from Friday 13 September to Sunday 22 September 2019, announced that its brand new lead sponsor for this year would be Borrow A Boat. The Show is set in Europe’s largest purpose-built marina and will display some of the world’s most luxurious and innovative boats. Thousands of enthusiast ..read more