Marine Professionals Directory

Operating in 50 mile radius of Foxton Market Harborough

Sales and Service for Beta Marine – Vetus – Barrus Shire
Lister Petter • Webasto • Isuzu • Engines Plus

JG Marine Services Ltd is an independent company providing professional support to inland waterways vessels, specialising in marine consultancy, electrical work, engineering, and repairs. Led by Justin Green, a qualified narrowboat surveyor and Gas Safe registered engineer, the business offers reliable LPG repair services and technical expertise across Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas.

Operating Coventry and surrounding area, Nationwide

Installations, Servicing, Breakdowns and Fault Finding Wallas Diesel Cooker, Kabola Heaters

Based in Northamptonshire

Our experienced tradesmen cover all aspects of narrowboat maintenance and installation, including diesel engines, electric propulsion systems, onboard electrics and charging systems, bow thrusters, batteries, and solar panels.

They also specialise in heating solutions such as Autoterm diesel heaters and solid fuel stoves (including flues and collars), alongside plumbing installations and essential mechanical components like gearboxes, drive plates, stern gear, and rudder bearings, plus much more.

Operating from Brinklow near Rugby

• Specialising in traditional coach painting by brush
• Hand painted signwriting
• Shot blasting and blacking
• British Marine members

J K Davis is a coded welder and fabricator, specialising in high-quality welding and fabrication work. Offering a reliable and skilled service, they support a range of marine and structural projects, with a strong focus on precision, safety, and durability.

Grand Union Canal, just North of Weedon

Cabin Work • Stretching • Hull Blacking • Painting

D R Marine, led by David Hull, is a mobile marine engineering service covering Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Gas Safe registered, David specialises in heating systems such as Webasto, Eberspacher, and Mikuni, alongside general electrics, gas work, and installation and repair services for inland waterways vessels.

Operating on the lower Grand Union, parts of the Thames and Lower Oxford Canals

Specialises in engine and gearbox repairs, servicing and charging systems.

Richard Pomeroy is an independent Boat Safety Scheme Examiner, providing professional BSS inspections in the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire area. Richard is Gas Safe registered.

Martin of Vortex Marine offers a comprehensive range of marine technical services, including BSS examinations, hull and pre-purchase surveys, and support with new builds and refits.

With over 30 years’ experience across the Merchant Navy, superyachts, and inland waterways, he brings a high level of technical expertise and professionalism. As a qualified surveyor, instructor, and marine engineer, Martin supports both private owners and commercial clients with reliable, knowledgeable guidance across all aspects of boat ownership and maintenance.

Charles Colledge is a qualified Boat Safety Scheme Examiner, providing professional BSS inspections to ensure boats meet required safety standards. As the main point of contact, Charles offers a reliable and straightforward service for boat owners needing certification and compliance checks.

Alan Buckle is a qualified Boat Safety Scheme Examiner, providing professional BSS inspections to ensure boats meet required safety standards. As the main point of contact, Alan offers a reliable and straightforward service for boat owners needing certification and compliance checks.

MG Boat Services, led by Mark Grainger, offers a wide range of narrowboat maintenance services including engine servicing, plumbing, electrics, and woodwork. Operating across Northamptonshire and the surrounding area, Mark provides a reliable and practical service for all aspects of boat upkeep.

Sam Pountney is an authorised Autoterm heater dealer based in Milton Keynes, supplying and supporting reliable diesel heating solutions for inland waterways vessels. Offering expert advice and service, Sam provides a trusted point of contact for heating installations and enquiries.

Exact Electrics, led by Justin Bird, specialises in the supply and installation of marine-specific electrical equipment. Operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire, the business provides reliable electrical solutions tailored to inland waterways vessels.

With decades of experience navigating the intricate world of canal boats, I am an experienced marine surveyor based in West London & Buckinghamshire, providing expert services across the UK.

My journey on the canals began in my teenage years and having previously managed my own boatyard, I possess an extensive understanding of Narrowboats, Widebeams, Historic boats, Barges, Steel and Iron. This hands-on experience, coupled with a suite of industry qualifications, allows me to deliver thorough, reliable surveys that ensure the safety and integrity of your vessel.

With over 45+ years experience in the marine industry, including Boat Building in timber, GRP, Steel and aluminium, Ben brings an unrivaled breadth of reliable knowledge to your Yacht, Motor Yacht, Narrow boat or any small craft survey. Ben is a Fellow Full Member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA).

Ben is also a full member of the SCMS, the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors. He was previously a full member of the British Marine Federation and Canal Boat builders Association for over 40 years.

Tom Keeling is Chartered Engineer and Chartered Marine Engineer, who works as a specialist, accredited, inland waterways Marine Surveyor, Boat Safety Examiner and writer. He has full-member status of IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology), is Gas Safe Registered (No. 300458) for marine LPG, has worked on the inland waterways since 1995 and is well known within the industry.

With nearly two decades of expertise, Marsurv delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including structural, mechanical, and forensic boat surveys, pre-purchase inspections, insurance valuations, and specialised vessel design consultations. We take pride in our tailored approach, ensuring each project benefits from thorough and reliable maritime expertise, specifically addressing the unique needs of our clients.

Wilkinson Marine Surveys are a boat survey and boat safety scheme (BSS) business based in Surrey covering London, the Southeast and Channel Islands. As a qualified professional boat surveyor and boat safety scheme examiner with over 20 years of marine industry and steel fabrication experience, as well as personal experience living aboard on the inland waterways for many years, I can provide a service boaters can trust.

Offering a comprehensive package of surveying on steel and iron narrowboats and Dutch barges both historic and modern, commercial, and residential.

Whilst surveying in all UK locations, principal locations would include Central England, West Midlands, East Midlands, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Derbyshire Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Types of surveys include Pre-Purchase Survey, Hull Survey, Insurance Survey, Condition Survey, and Damage Surveys.

Graham is a qualified engineer, and small craft surveyor specialising in narrow boats and other steel inland waterways vessels. He is an associate of International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) and holds a Diploma in Marine Surveying (Yacht and Small Craft). As a liveaboard narrowboater, he understands the benefits and challenges of life afloat, which positively influences his surveying work and his relationship with Clients.