C A Clase, the UK’s leading distributor of marine electronics, representing brands including KVH, MB Quart Nautic, Nauticomp and Telestar, has appointed McKenna Townsend PR (MTPR) as its retained PR consultancy.
Two years after Thales contacted them, Multiplast has delivered the 2 first COAST WATCHER 100 radar antennas to be completely manufactured in carbon fibre. The COAST WATCHER 100 is a coastal surveillance radar aimed at an international market.
FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard.
The Middle East’s and Asia’s leading producer of luxury fiberglass motoryachts, Gulf Craft, has appointed Mastervolt, the market leader in onboard power supply systems to provide the Digital Switching control system for the Oryx 36 sport cruiser, which is on display at the Dubai International Boat Show.
Luxury motor yacht builder Gulf Craft is celebrating its successful working partnership with international air conditioning supplier Marvair, whose Managing Director, Trevor Goldsmith, has been working together with Gulf Craft for the past 20 years.
Beschier Kik recently joined the board of WhisperPower BV. In his role as Commercial Director, Kik will help the company develop into a global player in the field of power and propulsion systems in close cooperation with general director/owner Roel ter Heide.
The dates for the 4th High Performance Yacht Design conference have been confirmed and will run from the 12-14 March 2012. This will take place in Auckland, New Zealand during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover. The boats arrive on 8 March and depart on 18 March. The conference venue will be in the heart of the Viaduct Basin in the purpose built Marine Events centre.
Twelve marine products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami. Eleven companies took home the prestigious boating industry 2011 Innovation Award and one the Honorable Mention during NMMA’s State of the Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast, held this morning at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Dometic Marine’s Booths (Q71, Q65, and Q61) at this year’s Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail feature the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which won a 2010 IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts.
New, state-of-the-art Frensch F-19 series recessed LED lights from Scandvik Marine feature unique prism-cut lenses that provide energy-efficient, natural cabin and salon lighting onboard superyachts.
The F-19 series is available in warm or cool white with optional dimming and in red, blue, or green nightlights. Round or Quattro trim rings are available in white, black, grey, chrome or titanium.
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit supplied the navigation, communication and safety systems for Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, which just completed its maiden voyage from its shipyard in Finland to its home port in Port Everglades, Fla.
Nauticomp Signature II marine LED displays are installed throughout the new Spencer 70 Penta Gone Motor yacht, powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Propulsion System (IPS). The innovative Volvo Penta corporate flagship, commissioned to showcase the abilities and efficiencies of IPS power, will be on display at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, February 17-21 (Sea Isle Marina, Slip 148).