Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc today launched their voluntary public offer for the majority of Tognum AG through their 50:50 joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. Further to the announcement issued on March 9, 2011 the offer document has been approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin).
Baileys Marine, Australia’s leading independent supplier of fuel services for the marine industry, will this week open their brand new state of the art fuel facility at White Bay 6 on Sydney Harbour. With limited infrastructure development within the harbour over recent years, recreational boat owners have been limited to using old and in many instances sub-standard fuelling facilities. This is about to change with Thursday’s opening of White Bay 6 by Baileys Marine.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the judging panel for the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards. It is important to maintain some consistency in regard to the judging of these awards stated AIMEX CEO MaryAnne Edwards. The judges will this year be Barry Jenkins, Iain Murray, John Savage, Ken Evans and Peter Ironmonger.
Lantic Entertainment Systems, the leading developer and manufacturer of integrated entertainment systems for superyachts, has announced the launch of its all new software Suite 2011 incorporating an exciting new graphical user interface.
Due to an increasing demand for larger beach clubs, more natural light and a greater connection with the marine environment, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture began a project last year to investigate the use of larger glass areas. Designs with large open spaces and windows from deck to ceiling are appealing and help work out the wishes listed earlier, but can cause problems for the strength of the vessel. They have contracted Lloyd’s Register and a leading yacht glazing specialist to provide their relevant input.
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.
Motor yacht Diamond A, a 57,30m (187′ 11″) superyacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998, suffered breathing problems. Her main stainless steel exhaust had corroded over time and her genset drystacks spilled soot. She needed help. Marine Exhaust Systems’ technical experts cured yacht Diamond A’s troubles with custom units that now have her breathing easy, in a crunch project of less than 6 weeks.
e3 Systems have been pioneers of VSAT satellite services on super yachts. In addition to installing the first ever VSAT antenna on a super yacht in 2003, they have provided VSAT services on the world’s largest yacht, MY Eclipse. e3 Systems has now announced that it recently signed its 100th VSAT contract.
Dassault Systèmes has announced that Baltic Yachts a Finnish yacht builder of composite yachts from 50ft-260ft, has chosen CATIA to Streamline Development and Production to create better faster and more efficient yachts. Founded in 1973, Baltic Yachts is globally known for its pioneering custom yachts combining innovative materials and technologies with high quality craftsmanship.
Dometic Marine, the world’s leading supplier of marine air conditioning and sanitation systems, has recently appointed Dennis Chiang as OEM and Aftermarket Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific. Chiang will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining product sales within the region.
Future Fibres´ is pleased to announce the creation of Future Fibres Italy, a dedicated sales and support office to cater for one of the largest yachting markets in Europe. While Future Fibres already has a strong presence in Italy with long term customers such as Wally Yachts, Future Fibres Italy will focus on bringing the same level of support to all Italian based yards, designers and yacht owners.
Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) have announced that they will be delivering 20 sailing yachts from Oman to Turkey in April.