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BlueSolar Panels introduces on the market by Victron Energy

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Skylla combination Photo Courtesy of Victro Energy

The use of solar panels has grown rapidly over the years. Unlike fossil fuels, the use of solar energy is environmentally friendly and a sustainable way to generate energy. Therefore, on June 7, 2010, Victron Energy introduces the BlueSolar Panels on the Dutch and international markets. ... read full story

Caterpillar’s Vision 2020 Strategy Unveiled

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Caterpillar Offices

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) executives are unveiling the company's updated Vision 2020 strategy to employees, dealers, suppliers and shareholders, setting the stage for the next phase of the company's leadership and growth in the global industries it serves. ... read full story

Lloyd’s Register Launches New Training Scheme

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Lloyd’s Register has launched a new scheme aimed at helping training providers deliver courses to recognised standards that meet their clients’ needs. The new Lloyd’s Register’s Approved Training Provider Scheme is designed to approve both training management systems and specific courses, whether these are provided by an independent college or academy, or the training department of a shipping company or manning agency. ... read full story

Prout PT 138: The World’s largest sailing trimaran taking shape

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Breaking records, Prout has successfully infused all three hulls of its innovative sailing trimaran, the PT-138, using epoxy resin at the yard in Zhuhai (China). When the Prout PT 138 is launched it will be the largest sailing trimaran in the world. ... read full story

Benetti launches 47 m Superyacht Imagination

June 08, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With the motor yacht Imagination of 47, Benetti inaugurated a new semi-displacement line, entirely made of aluminum. The first model, FB 501, has arrived to the yard in Livorno and now under completion to be delivered to her final owner in mid July 2010. Superyacht "Imagination" is to be considered as an evolution of the Golden Bay line designed by Stefano Natucci, who also signed the new 47-meter yacht. ... read full story

Marco Yachts to Launch Three Super Yachts in 2010

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marco Yachts, a Chile based Yacht builder, has recently turned their attention to building some large private superyachts of the expedition or explorer style. Marco Yachts has been in news for its unusually named super yacht Z, the superyacht GIN TONIC II and the 85 meter Super Yacht 231 by Ken Freivokh Design, which are presently under construction. ... read full story

McMurdo Ltd launches the brand new McMurdo SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris –FR0010501015 – ALORO) today launches its brand new NAVTEX Receiver, the McMurdo SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX. ... read full story

New Executive Director Carlos Vidueira of Rybovich and Huizenga Holdings to Replace Retiring Industry Veteran Frank Herhold at MIASF

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dania Beach, FL (June 5, 2010) - Following the retirement announcement of Frank Herhold from Marine Industries Association of South Florida after 20 years of stewardship, the organization's Board of Directors has named Carlos Vidueira as the new Executive Director effective July 1, 2010. The official introduction and announcement were made on Saturday June 5, 2010 at the MIASF Annual Meeting & Awards Reception held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach. ... read full story

Gianni Zuccon awarded with the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award during the UCINA – SATEC annual meeting

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Gianni Zuccon awarded with the "Boating Pioneer 2010" award

In the frame of UCINA – SATEC’s annual meeting held in Genoa the 28th and 29th of May, the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award was awarded to Gianni Zuccon, well known designer of many and famous yachts. ... read full story

30 m Classic Sailing Yacht to be refitted at Tamsen Maritim

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Classic Sailing Yacht to be Refitted at Tamsen Maritim

The owner of a classic 30 metre long sailing yacht chosen the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Germany to be in charge of her refit. The most modern shipyard in Europe is located in Germany on the Baltic sea, which together with the experience staff makes the Tamsen Maritim Shipyard the most suitable for this job. ... read full story

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