Experience

British Marine

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Blue Sea Yachts Ltd

• Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Director

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Blue Sea Yachts are the dealer for Dufour Yachts in Scotland and also have associates with offices in Majorca and Turkey with whom we sell to Med based British clients. The team have many years of experience in Boat Sales and the Marine Industry. Martin has over 35 yrs of boat sales experience, having been MD of Kip Marina who over the years where he headed up the sales of numerous new brands, assisted in new boat development and developed Kip into the second largest Moody Yachts dealer for… Show more Blue Sea Yachts are the dealer for Dufour Yachts in Scotland and also have associates with offices in Majorca and Turkey with whom we sell to Med based British clients. The team have many years of experience in Boat Sales and the Marine Industry. Martin has over 35 yrs of boat sales experience, having been MD of Kip Marina who over the years where he headed up the sales of numerous new brands, assisted in new boat development and developed Kip into the second largest Moody Yachts dealer for numerous years. Peter Cameron, our Sales Director, has a wealth of knowledge, having been in the industry for over 30yrs, in both New Boat and Brokerage sales and his customer contacts list is the envy of many. Dufour is undoubtedly a strong range of sailing boats, built and represented by sailors, and Blue Sea Yachts looks forward to building healthy sales in Scotland. Show less Blue Sea Yachts are the dealer for Dufour Yachts in Scotland and also have associates with offices in Majorca and Turkey with whom we sell to Med based British clients. The team have many years of experience in Boat Sales and the Marine Industry. Martin has over 35 yrs of boat sales experience, having been MD of Kip Marina who over the years where he headed up the sales of numerous new brands, assisted in new boat development and developed Kip into the second largest Moody Yachts dealer for… Show more Blue Sea Yachts are the dealer for Dufour Yachts in Scotland and also have associates with offices in Majorca and Turkey with whom we sell to Med based British clients. The team have many years of experience in Boat Sales and the Marine Industry. Martin has over 35 yrs of boat sales experience, having been MD of Kip Marina who over the years where he headed up the sales of numerous new brands, assisted in new boat development and developed Kip into the second largest Moody Yachts dealer for numerous years. Peter Cameron, our Sales Director, has a wealth of knowledge, having been in the industry for over 30yrs, in both New Boat and Brokerage sales and his customer contacts list is the envy of many. Dufour is undoubtedly a strong range of sailing boats, built and represented by sailors, and Blue Sea Yachts looks forward to building healthy sales in Scotland. Show less



Blue Sea Consulting LLP

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate

• Senior Partner

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  Blue Sea Consulting LLP are experts in Waterfront Regeneration, Marine Leisure and Strategic Development primarily concentrating on Scotland and the North . We regularly form part of larger teams on regeneration, feasibility and delivery projects providing input to master plans, marina design, business planning, stakeholder consultation and operational design. We have developed strong contacts and experience around community wealth building. We have worked on projects for the Private… Show more Blue Sea Consulting LLP are experts in Waterfront Regeneration, Marine Leisure and Strategic Development primarily concentrating on Scotland and the North . We regularly form part of larger teams on regeneration, feasibility and delivery projects providing input to master plans, marina design, business planning, stakeholder consultation and operational design. We have developed strong contacts and experience around community wealth building. We have worked on projects for the Private, Public and 3rd Sector with Budgets from £0.5 - £150m

• Senior Partner

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Blue Sea Consulting LLP was registered in 2011, when we merged our former company CSM Scotland into this active marine tourism, waterfront regeneration and marina consultancy. Our clients include numerous councils, public agencies and private clients and developers and we have been involved in numerous project since 2004. We offer the a wide range of services which include Feasibility and Business case production, Marina design, Master planning input, Strategic Marine Tourism Work… Show more Blue Sea Consulting LLP was registered in 2011, when we merged our former company CSM Scotland into this active marine tourism, waterfront regeneration and marina consultancy. Our clients include numerous councils, public agencies and private clients and developers and we have been involved in numerous project since 2004. We offer the a wide range of services which include Feasibility and Business case production, Marina design, Master planning input, Strategic Marine Tourism Work, Business operational audits, and other work in the leisure marine operational and tourism sector. We work well with larger teams and regularly invited on to design teams by Project Leads, Engineers and Architects. Martin Latimer has be a co-author and instigator of the the two Scottish Marine Tourism Strategies Awakening the Giant and Giant Strides - https://scottishtourismalliance.co.uk/marine-tourism/ which have attracted significant investment in the sector and been integral to a number of substantial growth deal awards. Currently the two strategies have attracted over £25m of public sector investment with over £50m set to be invested in marine leisure and marine tourism through Growth Deal projects. Clients include Argyll and Bute Council, North Ayrshire Council, Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Island Enterprise, Scottish Canals, Dundee City Council, NE1, Dumfries and Galloway Council and numerous private sector companies.



British Marine Scotland

• Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Joint Chairman and BM UK Board Director

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  A semi-devolved regional group of the British Marine UK. Currently heavily involved in growing marine tourism for the industry sector in Scotland. The federation represents all aspects of the marine trade up to 120'. Martin has played a very active and formative role in the development of the Scottish Marine Tourism Strategy - launched March 2015- in which BMS is a lead partner. Martin was instrumental in writing and developing of both Scottish Marine Tourism Strategies and continues to… Show more A semi-devolved regional group of the British Marine UK. Currently heavily involved in growing marine tourism for the industry sector in Scotland. The federation represents all aspects of the marine trade up to 120'. Martin has played a very active and formative role in the development of the Scottish Marine Tourism Strategy - launched March 2015- in which BMS is a lead partner. Martin was instrumental in writing and developing of both Scottish Marine Tourism Strategies and continues to work with partners in the development and delivery of the ambitions. Show less A semi-devolved regional group of the British Marine UK. Currently heavily involved in growing marine tourism for the industry sector in Scotland. The federation represents all aspects of the marine trade up to 120'. Martin has played a very active and formative role in the development of the Scottish Marine Tourism Strategy - launched March 2015- in which BMS is a lead partner. Martin was instrumental in writing and developing of both Scottish Marine Tourism Strategies and continues to… Show more A semi-devolved regional group of the British Marine UK. Currently heavily involved in growing marine tourism for the industry sector in Scotland. The federation represents all aspects of the marine trade up to 120'. Martin has played a very active and formative role in the development of the Scottish Marine Tourism Strategy - launched March 2015- in which BMS is a lead partner. Martin was instrumental in writing and developing of both Scottish Marine Tourism Strategies and continues to work with partners in the development and delivery of the ambitions. Show less



Blue Sea Marinas Ltd

• Nr Glasgow, Scotland

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Blue Sea Marinas designs, installs, prepares business plans and manages marinas on behalf of the public and private sector. They have experience in waterfront regeneration, all aspects of marinas and significant property experience. The company is looking to expand throughout the UK and into Europe Blue Sea Marinas designs, installs, prepares business plans and manages marinas on behalf of the public and private sector. They have experience in waterfront regeneration, all aspects of marinas and significant property experience. The company is looking to expand throughout the UK and into Europe



Eaglestack Ltd

• Director & shareholder

  • Jun 2008 - Present

  A company set up to develop a period farm steading and 106 acres of land, on the West Coast of Scotland at Kilmelford, 20mls south of Oban. Planning in place for 12 units in a stunning old Steadings and former distillery overlooking Loch Melfort, Argyll A company set up to develop a period farm steading and 106 acres of land, on the West Coast of Scotland at Kilmelford, 20mls south of Oban. Planning in place for 12 units in a stunning old Steadings and former distillery overlooking Loch Melfort, Argyll



Scottish Canals

• Glasgow

• Non Executive Board Member

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2019

  Martin was elected by ministers onto the new Scottish Canals Non-Executive Board in early 2012, which was vested in early July 2012. The Board developed an exciting new vision and strategy for the Scottish Canals and works closely with the executive team to ensure an exciting and viable future for Canals and associated uses in Scotland Scottish Canals achieved amazing results through exciting projects from the Kelpies to Pinkston Paddlesports and is continuing to drive regeneration and… Show more Martin was elected by ministers onto the new Scottish Canals Non-Executive Board in early 2012, which was vested in early July 2012. The Board developed an exciting new vision and strategy for the Scottish Canals and works closely with the executive team to ensure an exciting and viable future for Canals and associated uses in Scotland Scottish Canals achieved amazing results through exciting projects from the Kelpies to Pinkston Paddlesports and is continuing to drive regeneration and tourism across Scotland Martin was a non-exec of SC for 6.5 yrs Show less Martin was elected by ministers onto the new Scottish Canals Non-Executive Board in early 2012, which was vested in early July 2012. The Board developed an exciting new vision and strategy for the Scottish Canals and works closely with the executive team to ensure an exciting and viable future for Canals and associated uses in Scotland Scottish Canals achieved amazing results through exciting projects from the Kelpies to Pinkston Paddlesports and is continuing to drive regeneration and… Show more Martin was elected by ministers onto the new Scottish Canals Non-Executive Board in early 2012, which was vested in early July 2012. The Board developed an exciting new vision and strategy for the Scottish Canals and works closely with the executive team to ensure an exciting and viable future for Canals and associated uses in Scotland Scottish Canals achieved amazing results through exciting projects from the Kelpies to Pinkston Paddlesports and is continuing to drive regeneration and tourism across Scotland Martin was a non-exec of SC for 6.5 yrs Show less



Great Harbour Yachts LLP

• Greenock

• Managing Partner

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2018

  Brokerage and New Boat Sales Company operating out of James Watt Dock Marina, Greenock Elan Yachts Dealer and Princess Motoryachts Brokerage specialists. The team have in depth knowledge of Moody, Princess, Bavaria, Elan, Northshore, Grand Banks, J Boats, Fairline craft Ours is a small company offering sound advice and great customer service. Experts in sourcing boats for owners to exacting specifications. Brokerage and New Boat Sales Company operating out of James Watt Dock Marina, Greenock Elan Yachts Dealer and Princess Motoryachts Brokerage specialists. The team have in depth knowledge of Moody, Princess, Bavaria, Elan, Northshore, Grand Banks, J Boats, Fairline craft Ours is a small company offering sound advice and great customer service. Experts in sourcing boats for owners to exacting specifications.



CSM Scotland

• Travel Arrangements

• Waterfront and Leisure Consultant

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2013

  Our company has been involved in numerous marina fesibility and design projects. It has also been retained on waterfront rengeration and masterplanning projects, tourism and tourism impact studies and general marine and leisure development projects. Martin currently sits on the Marine Tourism Cross Party Group in the Scottish Parliament and is an active member of the British Marine Federation in Scotland

• Owner

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2013

  A Marine consultancy specialising in Marinas and Waterside Development. I set this company up to utilise my practical experience in marinas, leisure and development. Uniquely among consultancies I have the ability to advise on a very practical basis on all matters pertaining to Marina design, planning and operation. I am prepared to take projects from clean sheet to turn key, including adivce on plant selection, staff selection, training and quality delivery. My experience in boat… Show more A Marine consultancy specialising in Marinas and Waterside Development. I set this company up to utilise my practical experience in marinas, leisure and development. Uniquely among consultancies I have the ability to advise on a very practical basis on all matters pertaining to Marina design, planning and operation. I am prepared to take projects from clean sheet to turn key, including adivce on plant selection, staff selection, training and quality delivery. My experience in boat sales, chandlery and other practical aspects of marinas allow me to advise/assist clients in setting up departmental sectors or selecting tenants for each operation In 2013 Martin re-branded CSM Scotland as Blue Sea Consulting LLP and brought Craig Latimer into the team.

• Martin Latimer resume

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

  As a past Managing Director of HLP he was responsible for the control and development of over 900 marina berths, 550 hard standing spaces and all the aspects of running three active marine concerns (Kip Marina, Craobh Marina and Fairlie Quay). He handled numerous planning applications and building projects including successful applications for mixed residential, marina and commercial developments. Through operating leading marinas, service and chandlery he has gained an extensive… Show more As a past Managing Director of HLP he was responsible for the control and development of over 900 marina berths, 550 hard standing spaces and all the aspects of running three active marine concerns (Kip Marina, Craobh Marina and Fairlie Quay). He handled numerous planning applications and building projects including successful applications for mixed residential, marina and commercial developments. Through operating leading marinas, service and chandlery he has gained an extensive knowledge of the national and international marine business, leisure, boating and development patterns. He led the north's top boat sales outlet and gained valuable knowledge of most aspects of boat sales, events and related marketing. As MD of the company's caravan and holiday lodge operations he was responsible for all elements of the businesses including development, design and planning, sales and marketing.



RGA Waterfront Ltd

• Edinburgh

• DIrector & Shareholder

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2012

  RGA was merged into GVA in 2011. RGA Waterfront Ltd was a sister company to RGA Consulting Ltd, a formal consultancy with 12 employees, numerous valuable associates and offices in Edinburgh and London. RGA Waterfront specialised in offering services to marinas and waterfront developments and can offer formal consultancy services, project delivery and asset managment. The company had a broad experience of working with the private and public sector and has extremely good contacts… Show more RGA was merged into GVA in 2011. RGA Waterfront Ltd was a sister company to RGA Consulting Ltd, a formal consultancy with 12 employees, numerous valuable associates and offices in Edinburgh and London. RGA Waterfront specialised in offering services to marinas and waterfront developments and can offer formal consultancy services, project delivery and asset managment. The company had a broad experience of working with the private and public sector and has extremely good contacts within the marina, hotel and leisure industries Show less RGA was merged into GVA in 2011. RGA Waterfront Ltd was a sister company to RGA Consulting Ltd, a formal consultancy with 12 employees, numerous valuable associates and offices in Edinburgh and London. RGA Waterfront specialised in offering services to marinas and waterfront developments and can offer formal consultancy services, project delivery and asset managment. The company had a broad experience of working with the private and public sector and has extremely good contacts… Show more RGA was merged into GVA in 2011. RGA Waterfront Ltd was a sister company to RGA Consulting Ltd, a formal consultancy with 12 employees, numerous valuable associates and offices in Edinburgh and London. RGA Waterfront specialised in offering services to marinas and waterfront developments and can offer formal consultancy services, project delivery and asset managment. The company had a broad experience of working with the private and public sector and has extremely good contacts within the marina, hotel and leisure industries Show less



Whiteness Property CO

• Project Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  Prepared waterfront development strategy, handled marina planning issues, developed waterfront business plan. Project managed the site clearance including demolition and remediation works. Prepared byelaws and operational review for Harbour Revision Order Negotiated with government agencies on planning and environmental issues Prepared waterfront development strategy, handled marina planning issues, developed waterfront business plan. Project managed the site clearance including demolition and remediation works. Prepared byelaws and operational review for Harbour Revision Order Negotiated with government agencies on planning and environmental issues



Holt Leisure Parks Ltd

• Managing Director

  • Jun 1978 - Oct 2004

  MD of the group for 25yrs and involved in the running and development of 3 marinas, caravan and lodge parks, Skibo Castle, Isle of Gigha and interests in South Africa and other business interests. The company grew to a peak of 250 employees and a value in excess of £32m Also involved in developeng a large boat sales and brokerage operation and in planning, designing and negotiaitions for two large waterside residential developments MD of the group for 25yrs and involved in the running and development of 3 marinas, caravan and lodge parks, Skibo Castle, Isle of Gigha and interests in South Africa and other business interests. The company grew to a peak of 250 employees and a value in excess of £32m Also involved in developeng a large boat sales and brokerage operation and in planning, designing and negotiaitions for two large waterside residential developments