Argo Nautical Limited

Reference number: 912994

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When princess.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01926 461583 is, and the 4 other firms that give it
  • Who else gives the postcode CV34 6RT
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Other names (13)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Argo Brokerage Services Trading name
  • Argo Galeon Trading name
  • Argo Leisure Trading name
  • Argo Pardo Trading name
  • Argo Saxdor Trading name
  • Argo Yachting Trading name
  • Princess Brokerage International Trading name
  • Princess Charter Trading name
  • Princess Motor Yacht Sales Trading name
  • Yacht Quarters Trading name
  • Princess International Sales and Service Ltd Former name
  • Chris Craft Balearics Former trading name
  • Chris Craft UK Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (3 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
00829659
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 December 1964 (61 years old)
Registered office
Unit 3-4 Athena Court Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6RT, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Sea and coastal freight water transport (SIC 50200)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Peter William Whale Director Feb 1949 31 Dec 2007 58 other companies
Max Howard Whale Director Apr 1976 12 Jun 2008 18 other companies
Henry William Whale Director Aug 1973 12 Jun 2008 31 other companies
Roger Philip Lipman Director Feb 1963 1 Sep 2009 None
Colin John Capewell Director Dec 1966 20 Feb 2012 4 other companies
Andrew Charles Stone Director Apr 1977 28 Mar 2024 5 other companies
Andrew Charles Stone Secretary Not published 28 Mar 2024 –

Other companies run by these 6 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
62
closed down
24
are FCA-registered
5

In the full report: all 62 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 5 on the FCA register
  • The 32 companies these 6 directors run together
  • All 12 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Argo Nautical’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (40)

2019

13 November 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "Princess International Sales and Service Ltd"

FCA register

5 November 2019

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Orca Marine Leisure Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1964

2 December 1964

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 40 events

  • All 40 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 15
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Firms connected to Argo Nautical

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Argo Nautical. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
4
share a director
4
share its phone number
3

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (4), the same phone number (3), the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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Firms like Argo Nautical

Other firms of the same type (credit broker), nearest first.

In Warwick

Dennis OwenWarwickSee the registerFuelwood (Warwick) LimitedWarwickAuthorisedAlmat Flying Academy LtdWarwickAppointed representativeArgo Brokerage Services LimitedWarwickAppointed representativeArgo Leisure LimitedWarwickAppointed representativeWarwick Independent Schools FoundationWarwickAppointed representative

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  • 62 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 40 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Argo Nautical Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Argo Nautical Limited (FRN 912994) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2019 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Argo Nautical’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01926 461583 and the website princess.co.uk/partner/argo-yachting for Argo Nautical. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by 4 other FCA firms.
Is Argo Nautical a scam or clone?
Argo Nautical is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Argo Nautical?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. Protection depends on which product you hold and how Argo Nautical handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Argo Nautical to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Argo Nautical?
Argo Nautical is owned by Orca Marine Leisure Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Argo Nautical?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Argo Nautical: Peter William Whale, Max Howard Whale, Henry William Whale, Roger Philip Lipman, Colin John Capewell and Andrew Charles Stone.
How long has Argo Nautical been in business?
The company was formed on 2 December 1964, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2019.
Does Argo Nautical use any other names?
It trades as Argo Brokerage Services, Argo Galeon, Argo Leisure, Argo Pardo and Argo Saxdor, and 5 more names. It has previously used 3 other names: Princess International Sales and Service Ltd, Chris Craft Balearics and Chris Craft UK.

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