TANGO sets sail
November 20, 2023
Following on from the blog written in April we have received an exciting update from the Crew. A letter from the crew I am happy to report that TANGO arrived in Sint Maarten this morning, all safe and sound. I was aboard for only the first leg through Bermuda, and…
Celebrating our recently graduated apprentices
October 3, 2023
Congratulations to our recently graduated apprentices, BHG engineer Tom Lovegrove, boat mover Chris Tranter, rigger Kieran Lashford and marine engineers Adam Weekes and Jack Smalley, who received their qualifications from British Marine at the award ceremony. They have now moved up a rung on the ladder, continuing their journey through…
Berthon’s new apprentices
October 3, 2023
Last week we welcomed our new cohort of apprentices. Introducing Marley Evans (shipwright), Tom Wischhusen (engineer), Max Barrow (shipwright), Ben Simmons (engineer), James Bentley (electrician), William Crane (engineer) and Oliver Drummond (engineer). As they embark on their careers at Berthon, we look forward to watching them progress and learn over…
Standards of Electronic Wiring at Berthon
November 9, 2021
A good indication of excellent build quality is to see how much thought and consideration goes into those difficult spaces. It is no wonder tidiness within a console is often synonymous with superior construction and thus longevity. Berthon believes that excellent workmanship starts with careful planning and logical assembly. This…
Denis Kitcher retires from Berthon
November 4, 2021
Denis Kitcher retires from Berthon Denis Kitcher has retired from Berthon after an immense 49 years. As one would expect, he first began working at Berthon as an apprentice back in 1972, training as a shipwright joiner, because back then it was mostly woodwork, although, GRP boats were the new…
Berthon achieves the new standard for Occupational Health and Safety – ISO45001:2018
February 19, 2021
Berthon are pleased to announce that they have successfully achieved the transition to the first internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety ISO45001:2018, replacing its existing British standard OHSAS18001:2007. This achievement shows the company’s commitment to maintaining an Occupational Health and Safety management system of the very highest standard….
Berthon Christmas Opening Hours
December 16, 2020
Berthon Christmas Opening Hours Berthon YMR staff will be working until 1730 on the 23rd December, returning to the office at 0800 on the 4th January. The phones will be monitored and messages will be taken throughout the festive period. Berthon Marine Services will be working until 1730 on the…
The Tyne and Wear Fire Boat in Berthon’s Big Blue Sheds
September 14, 2020
Berthon were pleased to welcome the Tyne and Wear Fire Boat to our Marine Services Big Blue Sheds this summer for a comprehensive life extension refit, prolonging the service of the boat. Starting life as a VT Halmatic MkIII Rigid Raider, the Fire Boat completed a remarkable 15 years in…
Berthon announce their partnership with Henshaw Inflatables
May 12, 2020
Henshaw Inflatables in partnership with Berthon. Spray paint oven at Berthon The combination of Berthon and Henshaw Inflatables Ltd are able to offer a true end-to-end Superyacht tender repair, refit and refurbishment service to discerning Captains & their crews, Superyacht management companies and Superyacht refit yards. Our shared wealth of…
Berthon Marine Services is still operating
April 16, 2020
Berthon Marine Services has been deemed an essential supplier to the UK’s MoD, Security Sector and Emergency Services as well as offering support to the UK’s essential supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. We, therefore, have a core team of skilled staff and project managers from our Marine Services division…
Busy Times for the Berthon Historical Boats Team
March 12, 2020
The New Year has brought some old blood to Berthon. We are delighted to have five historical boats in attendance for a variety of repairs, maintenance and refits. Ranging from traditional wooden sailing yachts, to high speed launches and air sea rescue boats, there are some seriously classy guests in…
Another Versadock installation
December 11, 2019
Versadock installation – a specifically designed dock for an Axopar in the Swiss Alps Versadock installation designed a dock for an Axopar in the Swiss Alps. Naval architecture is all about progress. Just take a moment to think about how boats have changed in your lifetime. There are however seminal…
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