Technology

60m Perini Navi superyacht hull C.2193 to be fitted with thruster by Ocean Yacht Systems

The latest RDE (Rim Driven Electric) thruster by Ocean Yacht Systems will be fitted on the Perini Navi 60m luxury yacht hull C.2193, as the first vessel from the Perini Navi 60m series, boasting this highly advanced thruster.

Maxwell partners with Vitters on superyacht Inoui and the 46m Dubois hull 3067 yacht

Maxwell is to collaborate with the well known Dutch shipyard Vitters on two spectacular vessels, currently in build: the 33m sailing yacht Inoui, for which Maxwell will develop a completely customized below deck, submarine type windlass system, as well as the 46m superyacht hull 3067, expected to boast Maxwell´s twin VWC6000 installation.

Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology enhances the quality of power aboard luxury yachts Lady Dee and Nassima

Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology delivers electrical systems of a high quality and constant dependability to clients such as Vitters Shipyard, Vicem Yachts, Acico Yachts and Jongert.

World first remote control hull cleaning robot arrives in Spain

World first remote control hull cleaning robot, called Hulltimo Remote Controlled Robot Hull Cleaner, arrives in Spain. Fitted with 4 high powered lights and 2 waterproof cameras, the cleaner constantly feeds real time images back to a screen on the remote control module giving the operator complete command of the cleaning process.

New power system concept for Royal Huisman´s Superyachts over 40m

WhisperPower BV will supply a 100 kW power generation system, consisting of two GENVERTER 50 kW variable speed generators, which will be installed in sailing yachts over 40 metres, built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman.

66.9m megayacht HETAIROS with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system among finalists for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012

66.9m luxury sailing yacht HETAIROS by Baltic Yachts, fitted with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system has been nominated as a finalist for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012. Other finalists in the awards equipped by OYS are: the Yachting Development yacht Antares III, the Perini Navi superyacht Fidelis as well as the Alloy sailing yacht Vertigo.

SeaKing signs two prime contracts for superyachts SOLEMAR and KOGO

SeaKing Electrical is a leading electrical engineering company, which has recently secured two important contracts, including the motor yacht KOGO and the charter yacht SOLEMAR.

Vitters 43m sailing yacht MYSTERE fitted with the NRG Sonihull System by E-Tech Yachting

Vitters 43m sailing yacht MYSTERE has been fitted with the NRG Sonihull System, developed by the UK´s largest marine electrical contractor – E-Tech Yachting.

Nautor’s Swan 34m sailing yacht ANEMOS fitted with the NRG Sonihull System by E-Tech Yachting

Nautor’s Swan 34m sailing yacht ANEMOS has been fitted with the NRG Sonihull ultrasonic antifouling system, created by the UK’s largest marine electrical contractor – E-Tech Yachting.

McConaghy Boats involved in James Cameron´s Challenger Deep mission

McConaghy was approached eighteen months ago to assist the explorer-filmmaker James Cameron and his engineering partner, Ron Allum, with the complex construction of the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER submersible, a submarine capable of diving to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Western Pacific, eleven kilometres down at the deepest part of the worlds oceans – with Cameron himself onboard as sole pilot.

America’s Cup Receives Emmy Nomination for LiveLine Innovation

America’s Cup has received Emmy Nomination for LiveLine Innovation. Developed exclusively for America’s Cup broadcasts by the America’s Cup Event Authority and Sportvision, LiveLine does what was previously impossible: overlay geo-positioned lines and data streams at 2 cm accuracy on live racecourse video shot from rapidly moving helicopter and water-based platforms.

Tognum to expand its Aiken Plant in South Carolina, USA

Tognum, the specialist for propulsion and power solutions, will expand its Aiken Plant for MTU engines, situated in South Carolina, USA. Expansion plans for the MTU Aiken Plant include two new research and development buildings that will house new engine test equipment, as well as additional visitor and employee parking areas.