Piet Brouwer from the Netherlands has recently repaired the electrical system of the 37m Vitters superyacht Ghost, following a lighting strike damaging different parts of the electrical system.
The all-new plus 80m technical platform has been recently completed by Dorries Maritime Services from Germany, in preparation for the launch of their yacht brand during this month’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Featuring glazing by the Glasshape team from Australia, the all-new Nordlund 111′ Sportfisher superyacht has been recently launched at the yard in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
Yacht Technologies will be showcasing its optimised global communication package at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Visitors to the stand (QS76) will learn how the latest innovations in communications can help provide seamless performance as well as reliable communications – wherever they are in the world.
This week saw the superyacht communications expert, Airship, activate three new BT channels on yachts. The company has ensured client access to ESPN, despite a shift in the commercial rights to the channel’s distribution.
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology will be present at the next Monaco Yacht Show, discussing its latest superyacht projects.
Horizon RP110 superyacht Andrea VI has become the first luxury vessel by Horizon to benefit from the new light-weight superstructure, developed by the Horizon R&D department. She now boasts reduced weight and draft, increased speed, as well as a lower center of gravity for high speed cruising and comfort.
The new radical, retractable, hydrofoil-type wing of Bob Oatley’s supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI will be put to the test for the first time under racing conditions at the upcoming Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, starting this Saturday.
The all-new Stratis ICE sail fibre has been proudly launched by Doyle Sails. It is significantly lighter than other fibre options, but with the same durability as well as performance levels. It is currently being installed on such spectacular vessels as the 37m Fitzroy charter yacht Moonbird.
The RORC has selected Inmarsat as its satellite communication partner for the upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race 2013, which is scheduled to start this Saturday.
A new windlass for superyachts, SY38, joins the SY range constructed by Maxwell Marine and will premiere at the upcoming MYS 2013.
The prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Holland Jachtbouw, was honoured with ShowBoats Design Award 2013 for the J-Class superyacht Rainbow’s Hybrid Power and Propulsion System.