Company: Dart Marina Group, Premier Marinas
Business Type: Marina Operator
UK & International Business Sales and M&A News
Premier Marinas has acquired the Dart Marina Group in Dartmouth, UK, comprising Dart Marina, Dart Marina Hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry.
The Dart Marina Group includes the marina, hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry, transporting passengers and vehicles between Dartmouth and the Kingswear / Noss side of the River Dart.
The group’s marina in Devon is a deep-water mooring in Dartmouth’s bustling naval port. Offering both annual and visitor berths, facilities include individual bathrooms and fully equipped laundry, key card-controlled electronic gates and 24/7. Berth holders also receive exclusive discounted rates on hotel accommodation, food and beverage, spa treatments and gym membership,
The 50-room hotel sits on the banks of the River Dart, with the Higher Ferry operating from nearby slipways.
The business will continue to operate as usual, with a focus on maintaining the standards and character that customers value.
Pete Bradshaw, Chief Executive of Premier Marinas, said:
“The Dart Marina Group is an already successful and highly respected collection of businesses, with a fantastic team and a strong identity of its own. Our intention is not to change what makes it special, but to support and build on it for the long term.
“We are particularly pleased to be welcoming the Dart Marina Group team into the wider Premier Marinas group, and we look forward to working together to continue delivering the high standards customers expect.”
Pete Bradshaw – Chief Executive of Premier Marinas
Premier Marinas operates 15 marinas across the UK, including Falmouth, Brighton, Chichester and Noss on Dart, which is sited across the River Dart from the new acquisition.
The press release issued by Premier highlights that, for its customers, this latest acquisition further strengthens its South Coast network.
The acquisition, together with the existing Noss on Dart site, also brings together two Dartmouth sites once associated with the historic Philip & Son shipyard, reflecting a shared maritime heritage on the River Dart.
The company states its immediate priority will be continuity for customers, and stakeholders, while identifying opportunities over time to enhance the overall experience through investment and shared expertise.
It also pays tribute to the long-standing stewardship of Dart Marina under its previous ownership.
Bradshaw continued:
“We would like to recognise the significant contribution made by the previous owner, Richard Seton, and his team in building Dart Marina into the successful business it is today. Their work has created a strong foundation, and we are committed to respecting that as we look to the future.”
Pete Bradshaw – Chief Executive of Premier Marinas
The acquisition has been funded by Premier Marinas’ long-term owner, Wellcome. As part of their investment portfolio contributing to funding scientific research and innovation aimed at improving global health, with profits supporting work to address urgent health challenges worldwide.
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