Marine Ecology

Environmental Foundation to rebuild Reefs in Phuket, Thailand.

Groundbreaking corporate social responsibility group, the Pure Blue Foundation, has successfully generated THB400,000 (USD13,000) during its inaugural gala fundraising auction “Coral Couture”, in aid of rebuilding damaged reef ecosystems in Phuket’s Phang Nga area.

MS TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR arrives in the Galapagos Islands

During its circumnavigation of the world entirely without fossil fuels, using only the power of the sun, MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar is currently visiting the Galápagos Islands. The world’s largest solar boat anchored in the harbour of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal, today, Tuesday, 25 January 2011, around 9.00 hrs a.m. local time (15.00 hrs UTC).

Superyacht Brisbane Flood Update

A week on from the floods that decimated parts of Brisbane, “The River City, and its residents are courageously emerging from the disaster. Though vast parts of the northern and western areas of Brisbane were inundated by flood waters, the river broke its banks and flowed with debris, including vessels still atop pontoons swept away from the riverside homes. However the larger vessel and marine infrastructure and businesses situated on the eastern reaches of the river towards Moreton Bay sustained relatively little or no damage.

TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR IS THE FIRST SOLAR BOAT TO PASS THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL

To the Pacific with the power of the sun – MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar first solar boat to pass through the Panama Canal – Onward journey to […]

The 75 Sunreef Power Sport Fish Catamaran by Sunreef Yachts

Available in Expedition and Exclusive versions, now the Sunreef Power can also be converted into the Sport Fish version designed for deep sea fishing enthusiasts in mind that appreciate such catamaran assets as stability, low draft, long range coupled with low fuel consumption and extended storage.

Michael T. Moore Re-elected as Chairman of the Board of The International Seakeepers Society

Miami attorney Michael T. Moore, the founder of Miami-based law firm, Moore & Company, P.A., has been re-elected to serve a second term as Chairman of the Board of The International SeaKeepers Society.

Project 116, a 38 metre AeroCruiser by Danish Yachts fitted with exhaust system by MarQuip

The 38 metre AeroCruiser, Project 116, is an Espen Øino 50 knot jet-driven superyacht that will launch for its initial sea trials in Denmark soon. MarQuip, specialists in exhaust systems have worked closely with the technicians at Danish Yachts to ensure optimum performance in this 38m superyacht.

Ghost G180 Hybrid Superyacht by Ghost Yachts

Ghost Yachts and the Italian design studio Gloss Design have joined forces with Imtech Marine & Offshore on the development of the superyacht Ghost G180H, the first full hybrid superyacht. The G180H is the company’s next step towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient super yachts.

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat – the Guardian S Class by Sauter Carbon Offset Design

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat , the Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated Mercedes Benz Bluetec engine coupled to a Carbon-Grossbauteile electric motor. Her Fuel Consumption and GHG Emissions are 50 to 100% lower than any speed boat ever built.

Dometic’s In-duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier wins the IBEX Innovation Award

Dometic Marine’s In-duct Breathe Easy™ Air Purifier has been awarded the IBEX Innovation Award.

Oceanco Honored at the International Seakeeper’s Society’s annual Bal de la Mer

Mr. Mohammed Al Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco, receives acknowledgement at the International Seakeeper’s Society (ISKS) annual Bal de la Mer.

Azimut Yachts aims for eco-sustainability

Azimut Yachts illustrates the results of its environmental responsibility plan and presents the Magellano 50, the motor yacht with the highest level of ecocompatibility ever reached.