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isitors to this year’s Southampton International Boat Show from 16-25 September can now, for the first time ever, add an additional touch of luxury to their visit with the launch of the Show’s brand-new Quayside Club. With the choice of three exclusive VIP packages – White Sea, Coral Sea and Black Sea, visitors will not only enjoy all the show has to offer and the best of the UK leisure marine industry, but they will also be able to enhance their show experience with access to luxury VIP extras and hospitality of the highest level. The all-new Quayside Club White Sea VIP package includes an official meet and greet on arrival at the show, entry into the show itself, a tour of the deluxe Waterfront Lounge, plus complimentary drinks
and snacks. Upgrade to the Coral Sea package and visitors will enjoy all the White Sea elements plus they can sit back and relax in some of the best seats in the show, with a delicious premium served gourmet buffet lunch overlooking the marina. For those visitors looking for the ultimate opulent boat show experience, the Black Sea VIP package covers all their needs. Inclusive of all White and Coral Sea options, with the Black Sea package guests will also enjoy VIP parking,
right at the heart of the show, and access to the ‘On the Water’ stage private enclosure where they can watch amazing demonstrations, including the Fliteboard show, flyboarding or remote-control racing. Black Sea ticket holders can also sign up to an exclusive on-thewater boat experience and enjoy an amazing trip on one of four unique craft, including the F8 Landing Craft, Motor Gun Boat 81, a high speed thrill ride or even a twilight cruise with ‘bubbles’ on board the
majestic tall ship Morgenster. All VIP guests will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the show and will have access to a dedicated coat and bag drop off area. British Marine CEO Lesley Robinson commented, “This new addition to the Show will provide visitors with an exclusive luxury experience never seen at the show before. Horse racing, music festivals, motor racing and many other events offer fantastic VIP packages, and we are confident our new Southampton International Boat Show VIP tickets will add an amazing new dynamic, alongside all that the show, the exhibitors and the industry has to offer”. Southampton Boat Show sales@britishmarine.co.uk www.southamptonboatshow. com
Industry professionals converge on first post-Brexit Seawork The 23rd edition of Seawork was the first Seawork in over 1100 days, the first post-Brexit and the first real large scale post-Covid19 networking opportunity. Even in the face of a UK wide rail strike, 6,485 industry professionals showed their determination to converge on Mayflower Park in Southampton. There was certainly a lot to talk about and it provided a great opportunity for commercial marine industry colleagues to learn from each other. Seawork was again fortunate to be supported by the key associations and organisations, this year focussing on how the multi-faceted commercial marine industry is adapting and innovating in the face of current economic, environmental and political upheavals. There were some fabulous, innovative vessels on the pontoons, together with new
items of equipment and services on the quayside and in the exhibition halls. Commercial Maritime is leading the way in design and innovation, addressing decarbonisation head on with newly-launched vessels. Also worthy of mention were BARTech 30, Seacat Columbia, representing a unique, game-changing evolution
in green vessel design and 35 metre catamaran, MHO Asgard, designed by CEO Mik Henriksen, setting new standards with its advanced hybrid-electric solution from Volvo Penta and Danfoss Editron. Overall winner of the Innovations Showcase, Artemis Technologies eFoiler® system, is based on the integration of a high-power density
electric drivetrain into the flightcontrolled hydrofoils, resulting in an energy-efficient workboat solution, which provides up to 90% fuel savings compared to modern high-speed displacement vessels. Danish company Dacoma demonstrated its novel Airkeel stabiliser, turning smaller workboats and crew vessels into rock-stable safe working platforms with equipmentcarrying capabilities. German outboard manufacturer Neander Motors announced a new partnership with Berthon Power division and Italian manufacturer Heila Marine Cranes confirmed an exclusive distributorship agreement with the Brimmond Group. In 2023, Seawork will once again be held in Southampton from 13-15 June. Mercator Media Ltd marketing@mercatormedia.com www.mercatormedia.com JUNE 2022 • MARINA INDUSTRY
