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 welcomes Pendennis apprentices
October 27, 2021
Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming Pendennis Shipyard’s third-year apprentices. Alongside Steve Hancock, their Training Manager and Charlie Ross, Director of Operations, to Berthon for a tour of our facilities. Brian May, Berthon MD, welcomed the group with enthusiasm as they made their way off the coach. Due…
Berthon Bath Road litter pick – Caring for the local environment
October 19, 2021
Berthon volunteers took part in a Bath Road and surrounding areas litter pick on Friday. The first of their initiatives to use willing Berthon staff to serve the community of Lymington. And keep the local environment, on and off the water, clean. Many of the team who work at Berthon…
Music on the Marina 2021
September 9, 2021
A roaring success for Music on the Marina As the changing of the seasons lingers in the air, we are taking a look back at what can only be described as a triumphant Summer. Following the series of lockdowns that happened throughout 2020 into this year, it has been fantastic…
A Q&A with Brian May
June 29, 2021
A Q&A with Brian May, one of Berthon’s co-owners who saw his 60th birthday this month. Berthon’s grand legacy has been woven into the modern era, a tapestry of past and present that makes Berthon the company it is today. Whilst we learn from the past and take pride in…
Berthon makes boats not only race-ready, but race-winners
June 7, 2021
Berthon makes boats race-ready, and we understand the preparation required to win races. We have had a number of race winning boats come through our big blue sheds over the years, so to say we were disappointed with the lack of racing due to covid would be an understatement. However,…
Berthon Apprentices today are the Managers of Tomorrow
May 11, 2021
Berthon apprentices are the managers of tomorrow. Berthon’s mature apprenticeship program has been established for more than 100 years, and today many of our employees have been with us for their entire careers, with others returning after a short exploration elsewhere. Each year there is a new intake choosing to…
GEMINI WR880 chosen by Jersey Lifeboat Association
April 30, 2021
Berthon RIB Solutions to build the fastest inshore rescue vessel in the Channel Islands Berthon RIB Solutions is working for the Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) to build the fastest inshore rescue vessel in the Channel Islands. Following sea trials aboard a standard Gemini WR880, JLA coxswain Andy Hibbs confirmed JLA’s intent…
AB Inflatables has appointed BHG Marine as its UK Distributor
April 19, 2021
BHG Marine become the UK Distributor for AB Inflatables after being awarded exclusive UK distribution rights. AB Inflatables have enjoyed non-stop production for over 50 years and have touched almost every corner of the globe. Every AB model has a unique forward hull design. This creates a raised bow and…
Custom boat adaptation at Berthon
April 1, 2021
Custom boat adaptation at Berthon A seriously heart-warming project recently left Berthon’s sheds. A custom boat adaptation of a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895, sold by subsidiary BHG Marine on site, had a custom-designed crane fitted to the starboard stern by Berthon engineers. This crane arm swings outboard of the boat…
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….
Josh Ross wins Electronic Technician of the Year Award
February 9, 2021
Josh Ross wins Electronic Technician of the Year Award We are pleased to announce that Josh Ross, one of Berthon’s 4th year Marine Electrical apprentices, was recently awarded the newly certificated Electronic Technician of the Year by the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA). Josh has been a model apprentice…
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