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). ... read full story
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The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Project to win the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic gains momentum
April 04, 2011
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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. ... read full story
Glass Design for Superyachts by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
April 01, 2011
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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. ... read full story
Baltic Yachts obtains ISO14001 and 18001 certificates
March 31, 2011
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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 the business quality management systems ISO 9001 (in 2008), ISO 14001 (in 2004) and the OHSAS 18001 (in 2007) mean that the company is aware of the customer’s quality... ... read full story
Motor yacht Diamond A receives New Exhaust
March 31, 2011
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Motor yacht Diamond A, a 57,30m (187' 11") superyacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998, suffered breathing problems. Her main stainless steel exhaust had corroded over time and her genset drystacks spilled soot. She needed help. Marine Exhaust Systems' technical experts cured yacht Diamond A's troubles with custom units that now have her breathing easy, in a crunch project of less than 6 weeks. ... read full story
e3 Systems signs 100th VSAT contract
March 31, 2011
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e3 Systems have been pioneers of VSAT satellite services on super yachts. In addition to installing the first ever VSAT antenna on a super yacht in 2003, they have provided VSAT services on the world’s largest yacht, MY Eclipse. e3 Systems has now announced that it recently signed its 100th VSAT contract. ... read full story
Dieter Royal new CFO at Tognum
March 17, 2011
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Dieter Royal joins the Executive Board, as the new member responsible for the Finance and Corporate Services Division at Tognum. ... read full story
Next Generation Hybrid Motor Yachts by Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine
March 15, 2011
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Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine have unveiled two new revolutionary 27 metre and 34 metre motoryacht concepts that will use the next generation of hybrid propulsion ensuring higher energy efficiency. The new motor yacht designs will also offer lower noise levels and lower carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. These 27m and 34m motor yacht concepts will feature the Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept, which utilises the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850), a system powered by two generators. ... read full story
70 Sunreef Power Catamaran JAMBO breaks records in fuel economy
March 12, 2011
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The 70 ft Power catamaran JAMBO is a rare example of a luxury medium-sized power yacht (60-80 feet) with extremely high fuel efficiency, trans-Pacific range and top speeds reaching 20+ knots. This exceptional yacht was conceived by Sunreef Yachts with the help and advice from Laurent Bourgnon, a famous sailor with a wealth of experience... ... read full story
Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV
March 10, 2011
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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. ... read full story
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