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Is B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?

Last verified 17 July 2026
In Creditors' Voluntary LiquidationYes, B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited (company number 01358388) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 9 July 2026, by its creditors. Abigail Shearing of Voscap Limited was appointed as liquidator.

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B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited is now in creditors' voluntary liquidation. Below are the key dates, the directors, the public-record timeline that led here, and what the liquidation means if you are a creditor, employee, customer or supplier.

Company at a glance

StatusIn Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation
Company number01358388
Incorporated17 March 1978 (48 years old)
Registered officeUnit 7 Longbridge Industrial Park, Floating Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FL
Nature of business (SIC)52290: Other transportation support activities (Transport & logistics)
Date entered creditors' voluntary liquidation9 July 2026
LiquidatorAbigail Shearing, Voscap Limited (licensed insolvency practitioner)
Official noticeView the official notice ↗
Public registerView filing history ↗

About the business

B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited is a transport & logistics business based in Southampton, incorporated in 1978 and 48 years old when the liquidator was appointed. Its registered activity is other transportation support activities (SIC 52290). There have been 8 director appointments since incorporation, of which 2 were on the board when the liquidator was appointed, alongside 1 person with significant control. 2 charges have been registered against the company, all of which are recorded as satisfied.

Directors

8 people have been appointed as directors of B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited.

DirectorStatusResigned
Janet Mary WeaireActive
Garry Alan John LeeActive
Ian Buckle+ 1 otherResigned1 Sep 2018
Janet Mary WeaireResigned27 Dec 2006
Charles William James MoirResigned31 Jan 2005
Alan Eric WeaireResigned10 Apr 2003
Reginald Dennis Frank WinstoneResigned5 Oct 1996
Ian Buckle+ 1 otherResigned1 Feb 1995

A director resignation shortly before an insolvency is a matter of public record; it does not by itself imply wrongdoing.

Persons with significant control

Individuals or entities with significant influence or control.

2 ceased controls
  • Mrs Judith Buckle · ceased 1 Sep 2018
  • Mr Ian Buckle · ceased 1 Sep 2018

Charges register

Secured creditors and encumbrances against the company. 0 outstanding · 2 satisfied.

Status · Creditor · Type · Dates
SatisfiedHsbc UK Bank PLC
A registered charge · Created 18 Apr 2019 · Satisfied 6 Jun 2026
SatisfiedMidland Bank PLC
Fixed and floating charge · Created 7 Jan 1982 · Satisfied 6 Jun 2026

What happened

EventDateType
Appointment of a voluntary liquidator23 July 2026600
Statement of affairs23 July 2026LIQ02
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off14 July 2026GAZ1
Creditors' voluntary liquidationStatus9 July 2026
Satisfaction of charge 013583880002 in full6 June 2026MR04
111 earlier events · 1987 to 2026
Satisfaction of charge 1 in full6 June 2026MR04
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued21 January 2026DISS40
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off20 January 2026GAZ1
Confirmation statement made on 2025-10-26 with no updates15 January 2026CS01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2024-04-3016 May 2025AA
Confirmation statement made on 2024-10-26 with no updates12 November 2024CS01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2023-04-3030 April 2024AA
Cessation of Judith Buckle as a person with significant control on 2018-09-0110 April 2024PSC07
Notification of Buckle Management & Holdings Limited as a person with significant control on 2018-09-0110 April 2024PSC02
Confirmation statement made on 2023-10-26 with no updates7 November 2023CS01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2022-04-3029 April 2023AA
Confirmation statement made on 2022-10-26 with no updates31 October 2022CS01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2021-04-3029 April 2022AA
Confirmation statement made on 2021-10-26 with no updates1 December 2021CS01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2020-04-3029 April 2021AA
Confirmation statement made on 2020-10-26 with no updates17 November 2020CS01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2019-04-3030 January 2020AA
Confirmation statement made on 2019-10-26 with no updates12 November 2019CS01
Registration of charge 013583880002, created on 2019-04-1824 April 2019MR01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2018-04-3025 January 2019AA
Cessation of Ian Buckle as a person with significant control on 2018-09-0120 November 2018PSC07
Termination of appointment of Ian Buckle as a director on 2018-09-0120 November 2018TM01
Confirmation statement made on 2018-10-26 with no updates20 November 2018CS01
Notification of Judith Buckle as a person with significant control on 2018-09-0120 November 2018PSC01
Audited abridged accounts made up to 2017-04-307 February 2018AA
Confirmation statement made on 2017-10-26 with no updates1 November 2017CS01
Register inspection address has been changed to Priestley House Priestley Gardens Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 4SN1 November 2017AD02
Accounts for a small company made up to 2016-04-306 February 2017AA
Confirmation statement made on 2016-10-26 with updates4 November 2016CS01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2015-04-309 February 2016AA
Annual return made up to 2015-10-26 with full list of shareholders5 November 2015AR01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2014-04-3030 January 2015AA
Annual return made up to 2014-10-26 with full list of shareholders11 November 2014AR01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2013-04-305 February 2014AA
Annual return made up to 2013-10-26 with full list of shareholders5 November 2013AR01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2012-04-305 February 2013AA
Annual return made up to 2012-10-26 with full list of shareholders14 November 2012AR01
Director's details changed for Mrs Janet Mary Etheridge on 2012-10-2530 October 2012CH01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2011-04-302 February 2012AA
Secretary's details changed for Garry Alan John Lee on 2011-10-2516 December 2011CH03
Director's details changed for Mr Ian Buckle on 2011-10-2516 December 2011CH01
Annual return made up to 2011-10-26 with full list of shareholders16 December 2011AR01
Registered office address changed from 35 Canute Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 3FH on 2011-08-099 August 2011AD01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2010-04-301 February 2011AA
Annual return made up to 2010-10-26 with full list of shareholders2 November 2010AR01
Director's details changed for Janet Mary Etheridge on 2010-10-022 November 2010CH01
Director's details changed for Janet Mary Weaire on 2010-10-0225 October 2010CH01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2009-04-301 February 2010AA
Director's details changed for Ian Buckle on 2009-10-245 November 2009CH01
Annual return made up to 2009-10-26 with full list of shareholders5 November 2009AR01
Director's details changed for Janet Mary Weaire on 2009-10-245 November 2009CH01
Accounts for a small company made up to 2008-04-3019 February 2009AA
Legacy13 November 2008363a
Accounts for a small company made up to 2007-04-3028 January 2008AA
Legacy19 December 2007363a
Legacy19 December 2007190
Accounts for a small company made up to 2006-04-302 March 2007AA
Legacy8 January 2007288b
Legacy8 January 2007288a
Legacy6 November 2006363a
Legacy11 April 2006288b
Accounts for a small company made up to 2005-04-303 March 2006AA
Legacy3 November 2005363a
Accounts for a small company made up to 2004-04-302 March 2005AA
Legacy1 November 2004363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 2003-04-304 March 2004AA
Legacy4 December 2003288a
Legacy10 November 2003363s
Legacy22 July 2003288b
Accounts for a small company made up to 2002-04-303 March 2003AA
Legacy13 November 2002363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 2001-04-3025 January 2002AA
Legacy1 November 2001363s
Legacy14 August 2001288b
Accounts for a small company made up to 2000-04-3031 January 2001AA
Legacy15 November 2000363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1999-04-301 March 2000AA
Legacy20 January 2000287
Legacy3 December 1999363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1998-04-3026 February 1999AA
Legacy24 November 1998363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1997-04-3026 February 1998AA
Legacy7 November 1997363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1996-04-3027 February 1997AA
Legacy10 November 1996363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1995-04-304 March 1996AA
Legacy7 November 1995363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1994-04-3023 February 1995AA
Legacy20 February 1995288
A selection of documents registered before 1 January 19951 January 1995PRE95
Legacy25 October 1994363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1993-04-3028 February 1994AA
Legacy4 November 1993363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1992-04-301 February 1993AA
Legacy8 November 1992363s
Accounts for a small company made up to 1991-04-3024 February 1992AA
Legacy2 February 1992363x
Legacy28 January 1991363
Accounts for a small company made up to 1990-04-3028 January 1991AA
Legacy28 June 1990363
Legacy23 April 1990123
Resolutions23 April 1990RESOLUTIONS
Legacy23 April 199088(2)R
Accounts for a small company made up to 1989-04-3011 April 1990AA
Legacy14 June 1989363
Group accounts for a small company made up to 1988-04-3014 June 1989AA
Accounts for a small company made up to 1987-04-3024 November 1987AA
Legacy24 November 1987363
Legacy11 April 1987363
Group of companies' accounts made up to 1986-04-303 March 1987AA
A selection of documents registered before 1 January 19871 January 1987PRE87
Incorporation17 March 1978NEWINC

What this means for you

If you are a creditor

Submit your proof of debt to the liquidator (Voscap Limited). Once liquidation begins, no creditor can start or continue legal action without the court's permission. Unsecured creditors rank after secured and preferential creditors and are usually paid last, often only a portion.

Owed money by a company in liquidation

If you are an employee

Employees are preferential creditors for certain unpaid wages and holiday pay, and may be able to claim from the Redundancy Payments Service if roles are made redundant.

Employee rights and redundancy pay

If you are a customer

Deposits paid are usually unsecured claims. Contracts may be terminated by the liquidator. Contact the liquidator about outstanding work or refunds.

What customers can recover

If you are a supplier

Goods supplied before the liquidation began are an unsecured claim. Check whether any retention-of-title clause lets you identify and recover specific goods.

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Frequently asked questions

Is B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited in creditors' voluntary liquidation?
Yes. B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited (company number 01358388) entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 9 July 2026, by its creditors. Abigail Shearing of Voscap Limited was appointed as liquidator.
Who is the liquidator of B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited?
Abigail Shearing, a licensed insolvency practitioner at Voscap Limited, was appointed liquidator of B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited on 9 July 2026. Creditors can contact the liquidator directly to submit a claim.
What does B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited do?
B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited's registered nature of business is other transportation support activities (SIC 52290). It is classified in the transport & logistics sector.
Where is B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited based?
B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited's registered office is Unit 7 Longbridge Industrial Park, Floating Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FL. The registered office is the address held on the public register, which is not always the trading address.
When was B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited founded?
B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited was incorporated on 17 March 1978, 48 years before the liquidator was appointed.
What is B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited's company number?
B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited's registered company number is 01358388.
Who has significant control of B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited?
1 active person with significant control over B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited is on the register: Buckle Management & Holdings Limited.
What does liquidation mean for creditors of B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited?
Liquidation is the formal wind-up of a company. Once it begins, the liquidator collects assets, settles claims in statutory order (secured, preferential, then unsecured) and distributes whatever remains. Unsecured creditors often recover only a portion of what they are owed, and sometimes nothing.
How long does liquidation take?
Most liquidations run for 12 to 24 months, longer where the company has complex assets, litigation, or ongoing trading. Annual progress reports are filed by the liquidator until the company is dissolved at the end of the process.
Will creditors get paid in B.M.W. Shipping Agents Limited's liquidation?
Secured creditors are paid from the assets they hold a charge over. Preferential creditors (employee wages up to limits, pension contributions, HMRC for certain taxes) come next. Unsecured creditors share whatever remains, which may be nothing. The Statement of Affairs, when filed, sets out the liquidator's estimate at the point of appointment.

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