The survey was conducted by Superyacht UK, a subsidiary of UK marine industry trade body, the British Marine Federation.

According to reports, more than 95% of the Superyacht UK members polled either increased or maintained the same number of employees in the last year.

A significant majority (84%) reportedly rated the domestic market workload as higher or the same compared with a year previous, and over two-thirds suggested that the workload provided by the export market had increased compared with the previous year.

84% of the 130 businesses questioned by Superyacht UK also reportedly rated their business prospects in the near-term as 'good' or 'excellent'.

Commenting on the survey results in the UK media this week, Rob Stevens, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation observed that:

“The Superyacht sector is a UK success story, and the results of this survey are a welcome boost. With thousands of people either directly or indirectly employed, it demonstrates how high-end manufacturing can play a key role in the British economy. It is particularly pleasing to see such confidence in export markets – with British expertise winning more customers in the competitive European and World markets. I look forward to continued expansion and success for the UK Superyacht industry in the future.”