A new name in marine communications has been launched specialising in the design and development of advanced communication and safety products. The directors of the company, Ocean Signal™, have brought together one of the most highly experienced teams in the marine communications industry. Individually they have designed and developed many of the market leading products and now, as Ocean Signal™, bring a fresh approach to communication and safety at sea for commercial, fishing and leisure vessels. ... read full story
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Colonna Yachts expand with new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility
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Colonna Yachts, a division of long standing Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia is pleased to announce a major expansion with the opening of the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this new facility will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 megayachts and deep draft sailing yachts. ... read full story
Henri-Lloyd Expands Environmental Efforts
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Ahead of World Environment Day on 5th June Henri-Lloyd confirmed its commitment to this by announcing its new Company Environmental policy. Following the successful launch of their award winning Blue Eco Foul Weather Gear last year this next step furthers the company's commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and to increase the awareness of environmental issues among employees, business partners and customers. ... read full story
New Superyacht Dry Dock in US for Knight & Carver YachtCenter
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The superyacht dry dock is named 'Diligence' and can accommodate yachts of up to 122m (400ft) in length and 30m (100ft) in width. It will be berthed at Knight & Carver's docks, located on the southeast shores of San Diego Bay. Knight & Carver YachtCenter claims to have the largest lifting capacity (4,000-tonnes) for superyachts and commercial vessels on the US west coast — and one of the largest in the country. ... read full story
Construction Begins on Porto Arsenal a New Superyacht Marina in Northern Sardinia
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The new Sardinia marina is to have dedicated superyacht moorings and berth and there will be residential, retail and commercial facilities. Marina on Porto Arsena also provides for maxi sailing yachts and racing yachts, a design hotel of 120 rooms and suites, a medical spa of 3,500 square meters, a shopping gallery of 8,000 square meters, an area of 105 residential apartments and a conference center of 1,700 square meters. ... read full story
Iridium NEXT Generation 72 satellite constellation Communications – $2.9 billion
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“We are excited to be Iridium’s lead supplier in the design and build-out of the Iridium NEXT constellation,” said Reynald Seznec, CEO of Thales Alenia Space. “With our satellite design, Iridium will have a flexible platform for the delivery of existing and new services. As the prime contractor for Iridium NEXT, Thales Alenia Space is the undisputed leader in the design and manufacture of commercial low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellite communications systems. We will be supported by a broad consortium of world-class technical partners with extensive expertise in supporting critical missions of this scale and nature, and we expect 40 percent of the work for Iridium NEXT to be subcontracted to North America companies.” ... read full story
Simrad Yachting introduces marine-grade audio server
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Simrad Yachting — a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilots, communications and fishfinding systems has announced a revolutionary audio hub and docking station for recreational boaters, the Simrad SonicHubÔ. Designed in collaboration with Fusion, a leader in marine stereo systems, SonicHub joins the comprehensive Simrad Yachting product family to further... ... read full story
Lowrance launches SonicHub TM marine high definition audio server
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Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992, announced today its new SonicHubÔ, a revolutionary audio hub and docking station for recreational boaters. Designed in collaboration with Fusion, a leader in marine stereo systems, Lowrance SonicHub is the world’s first marine-grade audio server that networks with multiple onboard... ... read full story
RYA UK revises it’s advice on flares and emergency distress alerting equipment
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The use and carriage of flares as distress signals at sea has changed as more robust and technologically advanced alternatives have developed. As a result the RYA has revised its advice to mariners regarding the carriage and use of flares in combination with more modern alerting methods such as EPIRB’s and VHF DSC. ... read full story
Drettmann GmbH yacht builder and dealer files for bankruptcy
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As of the 25th of May 2010, management of Drettmann GmbH has filed for bankruptcy. The luxury yacht builder and dealer, based at Bremen-Hemelingen, situated directly on the Weser River, Drettmann employs around 100 people. ... read full story