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Devonport Yachts New Website and Digital Brand

February 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from Devonport's partnership with Pendennis Shipyard in early 2010 the company's identity has continued to develop. With a reputation as leaders in complex engineering solutions and technologically advanced yachts the Devonport brand has aligned itself with the digital age. Alongside the redevelopment of the website, a new e- newsletter has been launched and even the business cards are going digital! ... read full story

Innovation at 2011 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Twelve marine products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami. Eleven companies took home the prestigious boating industry 2011 Innovation Award and one the Honorable Mention during NMMA’s State of the Recreational Boating Industry Breakfast, held this morning at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ... read full story

Ocean Signal launches Ocean Signal America

February 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ocean Signal, the UK manufacturer of marine communication and safety products, which include EPIRBs, SARTs and VHF radios, will open its own US sales operation this month as Ocean Signal America. The new company, headed up by CEO Talbot Pratt, will be based in Newburyport, MA and will share facilities with Digital Yacht and Digital Deep Sea which manufacture a complementary range of marine electronic products including AIS, chart plotters and marine PCs, for both commercial and leisure markets. ... read full story

Vicem Yachts introduce the New Vulcan Line

February 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012. ... read full story

Northrop Grumman Supplies Navigation, Communication and Safety Systems for Cruise ship Allure of the Seas

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit supplied the navigation, communication and safety systems for Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, which just completed its maiden voyage from its shipyard in Finland to its home port in Port Everglades, Fla. ... read full story

New Spencer 70 IPS Motor yacht features Nauticomp Signature II LED Displays

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nauticomp Signature II marine LED displays are installed throughout the new Spencer 70 Penta Gone Motor yacht, powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Propulsion System (IPS). The innovative Volvo Penta corporate flagship, commissioned to showcase the abilities and efficiencies of IPS power, will be on display at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, February 17-21 (Sea Isle Marina, Slip 148). ... read full story

Azimut Magellano 50 motor yacht wins Croatian Boat of the Year 2011

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the past nine years, the worldwide boating industry has recognized the best in boat building through nauCAT's annual Boat of the Year awards, for boat models introduced on the Croatian market. In the election "Croatian Boat of the Year 2011", the overall winner is the Magellano 50, from the Italian boatyard Azimut. ... read full story

2011 Miami International Boat Show: Nauticomp To Demonstrate Marine LED Display Waterproof Test

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 2011 Miami International Boat Show (Electronics Room booth 1676, Miami Beach Convention Center, February 17-21), marine LED displays manufacturer Nauticomp will immerse a functioning LED display in a tank of water to demonstrate the testing process the company uses to ensure every display leaving the factory is waterproof to Ingress Protection (IP) ratings high enough to withstand harsh conditions in the marine environment. ... read full story

Taylor Made Group: New Glass-Making Processes for Superyacht Builders

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Taylor Made Group, the world’s leading supplier of marine glazing systems for pleasure boats, today announced the introduction of new processes that will enable the company to produce very large, chemically toughened and laminated, shaped glass for superyacht builders. ... read full story

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Unveils iPhone® and Android App

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, running February 17-21, 2011, announced today the launch of the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail App on iPhone® and Android, the only U.S. boat show to have its own mobile application, offering visitors the chance to discover boating and turn their phones into an interactive boat show planner. ... read full story

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