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New Sony Flexible OLED Display (rollable around a pencil) to Have Applications in the Superyacht Industry

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

This amazing OLED Display technology will be a space and weight saving technology that can be used in superyacht interior design, lighting and entertainment as well as with yacht navigation systems. Other application of OLED will likely been seen not just in the yachting and marine industries but in almost every industry imaginable. ... read full story

Vripack turns her face towards the sun – Solar Superyachts

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Whilst the daily activities of Vripack consist of designing and engineering interiors and exteriors of luxury yachts, Vripack decided to take a dive into the innovative waters of alternative propulsion of superyachts by use of Solar Energy. ... read full story

The Canadian House of Commons Gives Motion To Recognize Recreational Boating

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

“NMMA Canada and the entire boating community applaud Mike Wallace for his work and commitment to the recreational boating industry in Canada,” said NMMA Canada vice president, Sara Anghel. “Boating is big business in Canada and contributes a great deal to our nation’s economy as well as to the quality of life of Canadians. The motion affirms our government’s commitment to recreational boating and recognizes boating’s vital impact throughout Canada now and for future generations.” ... read full story

Sea-Fire Suppression Technology Moves into Middle East

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

"Sea-Fire's line complements the markets and customers we already serve," said Solas management rep Tuan Hain Rajudin. "They offer good, effective products that are easy to install. Delivery time is excellent and the manufacturer is quick to respond to service requests." ... read full story

The yacht Esimit Europa 2 – Claimed the World’s Fastest Yacht – Launched in Cannes, France

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

15 years ago, the Esimit Europa project symbolically connected border cities and regions and the idea that seemed utopian at the time became reality with the expansion of the European Union. Today is the time for a new dimension -- a Pan-European dimension. ... read full story

48 M Baiterek Yacht Launched in Russia

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht Baiterek had her exterior design work created by a Ukrainian design firm called Proline, who also created the video below. She is a high volume superyacht with over 1160 m2 of living areas and she has a displacement of 420 tons. ... read full story

Yacht Banque Populaire Set New World Record

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The new sailing record is welcome as Pascal Bidegorry and his team have been looking at every weather opportunities to make an attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy since mid-November 2009. Despite this stand-by period, the Team Banque Populaire has not managed to find the proper conditions has thus decided to reschedule their crewed handed round the world attempt to next fall. ... read full story

Superyacht Magnifiq – New To The Luxury Yacht Charter Market

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Magnifiq had her exterior lines is designed by Cor D Rover of Holland and her interior design is the creation of well known designer Luca Dini. Motor yacht MagnifiQ has been built from a light alloy material - for both her hull and superstructure - in accordance with RINI and MCA stipulations. She makes for a great charter yacht. ... read full story

Massimo iS: An Innovative Sailing Yacht Concept

June 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mladen Milosevic, a Serbian industrial designer has revealed a new innovative 54.9m superyacht concept known as Massimo iS. This extraordinary superyacht concept is based on a computer controlled surface, which enables the owner personalize the deck space. ... read full story

Abby Sunderland 16 Year Old Solo Circumnavigator Found

June 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

For the family of teenage solo sailor Abby Sunderland it was the best news possible - she had been found alive and well after fears she had been lost in wild weather in the middle of the Indian Ocean. But for 16-year-old Abby, who was attempting to better Australian Jessica Watson by becoming the youngest person to sail solo round the world, it was the end of that dream. ... read full story

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