Yacht Solemates, a 60m (196′ 10″) German built Lurssen superyacht launched in 2010 is the first yacht of its kind to offer charter clients control of its various high-tech systems via iPad. The Ipad device controls the onboard entertainment, climate and lighting and blind systems and is even able summons crewmembers to bring canapés and refreshments.
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Doyle Sails has bolstered its internationally respected design team in Auckland, New Zealand, signing up renowned helmsman and trimmer Justin Ferris.
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has released the newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system. The system turns any smart phone or offsite computer into a remote monitor that displays live images from onboard security cameras.
The prospects for boot Düsseldorf 2011 are bright. The mood in the international watersports industry has perked up noticeably after a difficult 2009. The upward trend is reflected by lively demand for exhibition space.
The Second International Superyacht Coatings Conference organised by the Informa Yacht Group was held in Estoril on 14 and 15 December. A good cross section of the industry was represented.
Sunseeker International has recently awarded Dometic Marine ‘Approved Supplier’ status in recognition of many years of providing exceptional support and service to its customers. Dometic supplies a range of products from prestige brands to Sunseeker’s motorboats and yachts, including HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning), sanitation and galley equipment.
The long awaited World Yacht Racing Forum, co-located with the Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium and the International Superyacht Coatings Conference will begin tomorrow morning in Estoril, Portugal.
Following a three-year construction period, the new steelmaking and processing plant of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA in the south-eastern USA was officially opened in the 10th of December.
WhisperPower will introduce a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems from 5 to 250 kW at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, Stand 10F17.
Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made. The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands.