Yacht Safety Equipment

IMTRA’s new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights for mega yachts

IMTRA, a leading manufacturer of advanced LED solutions, announced today availability of its new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights.

Maxwell New Zealand Superyacht supplies anchoring system for 49 m yacht ‘Nassima’

Maxwell, the New Zealand producer of superior anchoring solutions, has recently received the order for the supply of anchor windlasses for the motor yacht ‘Nassima’. This […]

Lewmar appoints Rob Crowe as Aftermarket Sales Manager

Lewmar has appointed Rob Crowe in the role of Aftermarket Sales Manager. Based at Havant UK, Crowe will lead the Aftermarket Distribution Sales Team to support the existing Lewmar Distributors and expand the global network.

OceanView launches the Apollo 2 Xi Night Vision Camera for Superyachts

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.

Baltic Yachts obtains ISO14001 and 18001 certificates

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 […]

Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV

FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard.

Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton name RNLI lifeboat

It was a big day for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and supporters at Trearddur Bay on Thursday as HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton visited the lifeboat station to name the community’s new lifeboat, Hereford Endeavour.

BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology.

Watch Onboard Security Cameras with Next Generation GOST Watch

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.

Sea Temperature and Currents Heating up for 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

According to oceanographic data specialist Tidetech, a large eddy of warm water is forming offshore from Sydney which indicates strong southerly surface currents. With favourable wind, this potentially means massive gains for astute competitors.

GOST Launch GOST Australia

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has launched GOST Australia to distribute its marine security and vessel tracking systems in Australia.

Global Telesat Communications launch Iridium based GeoPro Messenger for safety & tracking

The handheld GeoPro Messenger offers two-way text messaging anywhere in the world via the Iridium satellite system and is now available from Global Telesat Communications, the experts in global communications systems.