Technology

SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies launches global security at Monaco Yacht Show 2010

SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies, a Finmeccanica company and one of the world’s leading providers of navigation, communication, security and entertainment solutions for superyachts, will be revealing its enhanced global security capabilities at this year’s 2010 Monco Yacht Show.

Imtech Marine Group at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Four partners from the Imtech Marine Group will be present at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. They will be situated in the same booth – QD61 – at the Holland Yachting Group Pavilion (HYG).

New Intergrated Antenna Solutions (IAS) from SELEX

New state-of-the-art technology from Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica company launched for superyacht market. Integrated Antenna Solutions (IAS), a process that integrates antennas into the physical fabric of the vessel.

Recapitulation of the Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites Event

Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites seminar held on the 15th July 2010 saw 64 representatives from major British boat building companies joined the event.

Oceana launches expedition to assess long-term effects of Gulf of Mexico disaster

The Oceana Ocean environmental organisation has set off on expedition yacht LATITUDE to study the oceanographic effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil Spill

Awligrip opens new Awlmix Facility

A new Awlmix, colour matching and production facility has been opened by the world renowned producer of yacht coatings Awlgrip.

AISSat-1 Successfully launched

AISSat-1 has been successfully launched from India on 12th of July 2010 by Kongsberg Seatex AS, and has already started transmitting AIS messages from space through Kongsberg Satellite Services ground station at Svalbard.

Simrad BR24PC launched

Simrad launches the new BR24PC Software Development Kit for military, commercial, surveillance and marine applications.

Recovery of technological maritime market observed by IMTECH

Imtech announced observation of improvement of the technological maritime market in Far East and Singapore, drawing conclusion based on the increase in orders in these areas over the past few months.

Top coat revision announced by AWLGRIP

Following the extensive customer feedback, Awlgrip has announced a top coat revision. This revision is due for introduction into the professional yacht market immediately after the previews with customers.

OC Technology and Yellowbrick Tracking in joint partnership

OC Technology and Yellowbrick Tracking signed a new strategic partnership, which represents a important consolidation in the tracking business. As a result of this joint venture, Yellowbrick will become a leading company in the offshore yacht tracking market, with the largest fleet of Iridium-based tracking units available.

CJR Propulsion announces partenership with Southampton University’s Fluid Structure Interactions Research Group (FSIRG)

World leading propeller and sterngear system manufacturer, CJR Propulsion, has announced the start of a long-term partnership with Southampton University’s Fluid Structure Interactions Research Group (FSIRG) – working together to develop accurate design tools to optimise propeller and sterngear technology for improved performance, fuel efficiency, longevity and reduced vibration.