Four Damen fast crew supplier (FCS) 2710 hybrid, three Damen FCS 3210 hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs), and one 295.2' construction service operation vessel (CSOV) will be built. The FCS 3210s and the CSOV will be equipped for ultra-low emission operations, and be designed to be upgraded to methanol-fueled engines. The order is part of Purus Wind’s strategy to be a ...
Buquebus, one of Incat’s longtime customers based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, recently asked Incat to “investigate the possibility of replacing the LNG powerplant with a battery-electric solution,” for a 130-meter (426') catamaran that will carry 2,100 passengers and 226 vehicles, according to Incat. When the transition from LNG to batteries is completed, the vessel woul...
As an avid boater and angler, sunglasses for me have always been a tool, a way to cut down the glare on the water and get a clearer picture of what lurks beneath. But until recently, I never cared about more than the frames and whether they were polarized. Then, in a classic case of middle-age creep, I started bringing a pair of drugstore cheaters on board so I could s...
Last winter, the story of a diver in the Florida Keys who had gotten separated from his dive boat and later rescued by his family really struck me. While there are many seamanship and safety lessons involved in how he got separated from his friends in the first place, I couldn’t shake one particular aspect of the whole episode. In the article I read about the thankfully...
Today a fair number of marine electronics still use the old National Marine Electronics Association 0183 networking protocol, which includes some AIS and autopilots. But the most notable are fixed-mount VHF radios. Many older (and some new) VHFs have only NMEA 0183 wires (usually four extra wires) to connect to a device with built-in GPS, such as a multifunction display....
The pilot project for 3D model-based class approval is meant to pave the way towards using three dimensional computer designs as standard procedure to achieve class notation for seagoing vessels. Vessel steel hull Design evaluation based on 3D models in parallel to its classification review process has become possible thanks to the new data exchange format – OCX. The OC...
Watch the videos in Pip Hare's new series on double handed sailing skills. Expert advice on short handed sailing from one of the world's best sailors. Pip hare, accompanied by our English expert Wayne from Key Yachting explain the key manoeuvres on the J/99. Episode 1: Spinnaker hoist (https://youtu.be/upRuKfvLSQw) Episode 2: Inside gybes (https://youtu.be/4_b0Acvr6Io)...
The 26' tug is purposefully designed as a multifunctional utility boat servicing marine construction sites, tending dredges, tending buoys, short range ferry operations and other near shore operations such as crew transportation or line handling, EBDG said. The tug will be a test case to understand the market demand for an all-electric vessel. Miller Marine, a boat buil...
“Investing in our future is a key part of ACBL’s strategy. We are proud to introduce the first Tier 4 Mitsubishi engines to the marine industry,” ACBL’s CEO Mike Ellis said in a statement. “The addition of this new Tier 4 retractable towboat represents our commitment to providing our customers with innovative marine transportation solutions while minimizing our impact on...
With knowledge of alternative fuels and experience in building marine projects that run on hydrogen and ammonia, CMB.TECH will support WinGD in establishing its ammonia-fueled engine concept for a large bore engine. The large bulk carriers that will utilize WinGD’s ammonia engines are stated to be the first of their kind. The engines will become part of WinGD’s X-DF port...
Molabo inboard motors After starting out in the automotive sector in 2015 with an initial prototype, Germany's Molabo entered the field of electric motors for boats in 2020 with its first demonstration boat. This one was equipped with a conventional shaftline inboard motor. The equipment manufacturer released its first 50 kW inboard motors, named Iscad V50, in June 2021....
Yamaha takes a stake in Skipperi Japanese marine engine specialist Yamaha Motor made public its investment in Finnish company Skipperi on February 7, 2023. The Finnish startup, founded in 2017 and headed by Kristian Raij, bases its expertise on digital services for the boater. Its core business, Skipperi Fleet, claims the title of the largest subscription-based yacht clu...
“The impact 800 life jackets will have on our loaner stands is massive, ultimately meaning more people can make safe, fun and lasting memories on the water for years to come,” Sea Tow Foundation executive director Gail R. Kulp said in a statement. The PFDs are being distributed this week. In California, roughly 225 will be used in four loaner stations hosted by Sea Tow ...
Waste disposal on a small island without vehicular access can be tricky. But Oslo, Norway’s Kommune Bymiljøetaten (municipal urban environmental agency) and SF Marina came up with a novel solution for Gressholmen- Rambergøya, a popular nature preserve that’s a short ferry ride from the city. A small floating concrete dock houses three Molok® Deep Collection™ trash contai...
“The XTO 450 allows boaters to enjoy the convenience and ease of operation associated with the XTO line, in addition to more torque and power,” Ben Speciale, president of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, said in a statement. “In addition, Yamaha’s esteemed F200 and F150 DEC outboards now feature integrated electro-hydraulic steering for the 2.8-liter DEC models and ...
HD Hyundai subsidiary Avikus has successfully conducted the transoceanic voyage of a 180,000m2 ultra-large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier called Prism Courage, using autonomous navigation technologies. Claimed to be a world first, the voyage was completed by Avikus in collaboration with SK Shipping. Featuring Avikus’ level two autonomous navigation solution called...
Vertige features exterior design from Italy-based designer Francesco Paszkowski with an interior design collaboration between Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini. The brief for Vertige was simple, to design a yacht where people could relax and enjoy the company of each other. The spacious 496 GT yacht features an open-plan main saloon with sumptuous sofas and a...
The announcement was made within a broader discussion on the shipyard's current sustainability and technology initiatives, which include the construction of a 50-metre superyacht with fuel cell technology for powering hotel mode, due for launch in 2025. 2025: 50Steel with fuel cell technology for hotel mode While the work is progressing on the testing and construction ...
Currently in the engineering phase, the series would be built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a construction phase of 26 months. The design takes inspiration from orcas, according to KRC's sales specialist Mert Kocaman. He says that the yacht's simple layout is packed with unexpected features and the series will offer plenty of scope for customisatio...
Blue Builder: Lürssen Length: 158m In addition to being named this year's most sizeable delivery, Blue now ranks as the fifth largest yacht in the world in terms of LOA. She joins 22 other yachts built by Lürssen to pass the 100 metre threshold, with the German shipyard also having developed Blue's naval architecture. Terence Disdale designed both the interior and exter...
Powered by twin DI13 087M 700-hp Scania engines provided by Cascade Engine Center, the new vessels will be delivered in 2023. MSRC is the largest oil spill removal organization (OSRO) in the U.S., offering complete, credible OSRO coverage across the U.S. Formed in conjunction with the Marine Preservation Association in 1990 by oil and gas companies, the organization is ...
Wanderlust is the sistership to Bold and the second hull in the yard's all-aluminium SilverLoft series, which has been conceived as a 'Sports Activity Vessel' (SAV). Espen Øino designed the exteriors of the series, giving them a military look with an open aft deck and distinctive triangular glazing on the lower deck. Interior styling has been completed in-house. A focal...
The design of the new Panorama series, which was presented to the market in September 2022, marks the shipyard's first collaboration with Treviso-based studio Piredda & Partners and offers owners 499GT across four decks. The Panorama model will feature a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a focus on creating a “natural dialogue” between the interior and exter...
The all-electric Crowley eWolf tug and its shoreside charging infrastructure is scheduled to begin service in 2023 in San Diego harbor. The maritime technology company is also supplying a 6.2MWh Corvus Orca ESS for on board the clean tugboat. Each Corvus Orca BOB container will contain approximately 1.5 MWh of energy storage capacity to enable fast charging of the eWolf...
Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has launched a new and improved online tool for simplified fender selection. The updated tool encompasses a number of enhanced features, designed to allow specifiers to select and specify the most appropriate fender for their application.
After the "Best Performance Cruiser" title at the Cruising World Magazine - Boat of the Year 2023, the J/45 wins the "Best Crossover" title at the Sailing World - Boat of the Year 2023! For more details : https://www.sailingworld.com/.../2023-boat-of-the-year.../
Managing the load aboard your boat begins before you set out and continues throughout the day. Keep an eye on your boat’s load, and you’ll enjoy greater safety, increased efficiency and improved handling. First off, never exceed the capacity rating of your boat. Even if it’s the Fourth of July, your cousins are in town, or it’s just a short trip to the sandbar, don’t ri...
As LED Lighting technology as has improved over the years, the popularity of underwater lights for boats has exploded. Previous halogen versions of underwater lights drew a lot of power, generated a lot of heat, and didn’t last very long before burning out. Of course, nobody wants to haul their boat just to change a bulb on an underwater light, so naturally underwater li...
The 29.24 metre sailing yacht is the first hybrid propulsion model in the Southern Wind fleet and has been designed for an experienced yachtsman with ambitions to compete in superyacht regattas and sail around the world shorthanded. Like her three sisterships, construction was completed at the South African shipyard with hull lines designed by Farr Yacht Design and an i...
In Slovakia, the NGO Everwave collects garbage from the local waters with the BERKY collection mower boat BERKY TRITON 550. Our mowing collection boat is therefore not only suitable for mowing and collecting aquatic plants. Garbage and other debris can also be effectively collected from the water surface
With funding provided by the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund, the project aims to overcome a global supply chain shortage of electric outboard motors, which are currently manufactured in Japan. By combining the expertise of employees from the NMIS and the Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing (FEMM) Hub – which conducts research into electrical machines and ...
J/45 will be exhibited at Boot Düsseldorf 2023 Extract from the Yachting World report : Over time, J/Boats pivoted from one-design classes to ocean racers and full-fledged cruisers, and all that experience has culminated with this sleek, slick, dual-purpose 45-footer. “As expected, this boat sailed beautifully,” judge Ed Sherman says. “Its 75 hp Volvo Penta saildriv...
The Bubble Barrier, developed by Dutch start-up The Great Bubble Barrier, consists of a bubble curtain, a catchment system, and an air supply. The Bubble Barrier is created by pumping air through a perforated tube laying on the bottom of the river. This generates an upward current which directs plastics to the surface. The curtain of bubbles prevents plastics from floati...
On Nov. 3, the Cox team and its 21-foot Hallet Vector, Pegasus, powered by the CXO300 outboard, hit 62.27 mph. “It’s a great honor to be able to set a new record,” helmsman Adam Brown said in a statement. “There may be future diesel outboard-powered record attempts, but Cox Marine will always be the first — 62.27 mph is a great speed for a 300-hp engine that is straight...
A number of headline stories of hydrogen in the marine and maritime sector have been in the news in recent weeks, but few of quite such a breakthrough nature, with DRIFT Energy claiming green hydrogen has not been produced in this way before anywhere in the world. DRIFT’s energy yacht – dubbed the ‘flying yacht’ – was built by the White Formula of Brightlingsea, a third...
“After the construction and thorough testing of a first, jointly developed prototype in early 2022, the objective is to bring to market a 100% electric boat and propulsion package” says Erik Stromberg, power and motor yacht product director for Groupe Beneteau. “The key to electrification is to have a full analysis of the customer use case. Many of the boats in our portf...
