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All at sea but cruise industry will return says entertainment head now charting new career

It’s been one of the most astonishing sights of the last few months. Cruise ships – and in the case of Queen Mary 2 a transatlantic ocean liner – anchored off the... READ MORE »

Keith hopes for plain sailing as he takes the helm of insurance provider Stoneways Marine

A 'fanatical sailor' from Poole is at the helm of a new yacht and marine business insurance provider. Keith Lovett, current Chairman of British Marine Wessex, is the... READ MORE »

Biz News update with Brittany Ferries, Lester Aldridge, Dorset LEP and Dorset Gateway

Ferry company confirms Barfleur will not return this summer No ferry services will operate between Poole and Cherbourg this summer. Brittany Ferries has confirmed that... READ MORE »

Marine electronics specialist buoyed by higher than expected sales revenues in first quarter

A Poole marine electronics specialist has bucked industry trends with a rise in first quarter sales revenues. Actisense saw its 2020 Q1 sales income increase by more than... READ MORE »

Sunseeker International announces phased return to work for all staff from next week

Sunseeker International is implementing a phased return to work for all its employees starting from next week. The Poole-based company says that due to the complexity of... READ MORE »

Back afloat: Portland and Weymouth Marinas to reopen under new boatfolk brand name

Portland and Weymouth Marinas are to reopen this week under a new group brand name - boatfolk. Owners Dean & Reddyhoff and Quay Marinas made the decision after the... READ MORE »

World's most famous ocean liner anchors off Dorset coast as Portland Port hit hard by crisis

She's the flagship of Cunard, feted wherever she goes in the world and famous for her transatlantic voyages between Southampton and New York. But in an image that sums up... READ MORE »

Dorset Biz News update featuring Will Storey, Hays and Poole Harbour Commissioners

Where there's a Will there's a way... for face shields A Poole artist is using his home laser cutter to produce protective face shields. Will Storey, who is also Head of... READ MORE »

Ferry good deal: Brittany Ferries powers ahead after becoming part-owner of Condor Ferries

Brittany Ferries has officially become the part-owner of Condor Ferries. The deal, announced last year, had been subject to scrutiny by competition authorities. But... READ MORE »

Launch your career in the best way with an apprenticeship at Sunseeker International

Sunseeker International, Poole's biggest private employer and one of Britain's largest superyacht builders, is looking to recruit 40 apprentice boat builders. The new... READ MORE »