Sailing yacht AGLAIA at 66 metres (216.5 ft) was launched earlier in March by Dutch Shipyard Vitters a well known high quality super sailing yacht Shipyard. […]
Dometic Marine’s Booth at this year’s China International Boat Show in Shanghai features the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which was awarded the highly acclaimed IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category at IBEX 2010. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts.
Telemar Yachting the Viareggio-based Integrated Marine Electronics Specialists providing Navigation, Communication, Audio/Video Entertainment systems, Computer Integration, Security Systems and Airtime to the world’s superyacht industry and a division of CG Telemar SPA announces completion of the “Americanisation” of the 127 foot, Chinese built, Italian designed yacht, motor yacht PRIMA DONNA, the first large Chinese yacht to be delivered to the USA by IAG Yachts.
Motor yacht STEALTH is a Ken Freivokh Design (KFD) studio masterpiece. The 112m metre Stealthy superyacht is a leap in the evolution of yacht design with […]
Companies in the steel and concrete industries have already developed life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle inventory (LCI) data collections to respond to the growing demand in all market sectors to produce proof that their companies are “green.” Where does this leave the composites industry? The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) – the leader in green composites issues – will address critical issues like this at the first Green Composites Workshop, June 21-22, 2011, in Rosemont, Ill.
A leading supplier of night-vision cameras to the finest superyachts in the world, OceanView has announced the release of the Apollo 2 Xi which instead of a separate controller, utilizes an on-screen controller to make it easier to control and view the images. A small, fixed waterproof mouse and a wireless mouse are supplied to add flexibility, as either mouse can be used to control all the camera’s functions via the on screen menu while simultaneously viewing the images.
Security tracking specialist Track24, has today launched the first global tracking and messaging solution for individuals and small businesses. The Track24 Solo solution uses the Iridium satellite network and Track24’s mapping software to provide reliable and affordable, global tracking and 2-way text messaging capabilities.
Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications will launch its new ‘Local Numbers’ service at this year’s Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway. Available to all customers of Marlink’s Sealink(TM) and WaveCall(TM) VSAT systems, the new service combines Direct Inward Dialling (DID) with the local telephone number of the vessel operator’s office location to provide cost-effective calling for shore-to-vessel voice calls.
Bay Area resident Stan Honey (USA), a two-time Emmy Winner for Technical Innovations in Sports TV Broadcast and the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year for 2010, has been appointed Director of Technology for the 34th America’s Cup by the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA).
The Maricuda project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic has gained significant momentum recently with its association and assistance from General Electric, Renk, Wartsila and Devonport Yachts. The design process of the 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Atlantic Challenger, the craft that is being designed to cross the Atlantic in under two days is closer to becoming a reality.
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.
Baltic Yachts is the first company within the global boat industry to have obtained the DNV Quality, Safety and Environmental certificates. The development and implementation of […]