BWA Yachting have announced that they are opening a new office in Cyprus. Their services include shore assistance, port operations, provisioning and supplies, logistics solutions, and hospitality and events management. The news comes just a few weeks after the announcement of new offices in Egypt, the Suez Canal, and the Red Sea. The reason for BWA Yachting adding this ...
The pioneering start-up has had great initial success in its domestic market. Only 3 years after the launch of the TEMO.450 engine, it has already delivered more than 3,000 electric motors all over Europe and is now looking towards rapid international expansion by tackling the North American market. The Waterford, CT headquartered company Defender Industries has been a...
Each 17,000 TEU vessel benefits from a dual-fuel engine which enables sustainable maritime operations and an estimated CO2 saving of 800,000 metric tons each year between the six ships. The vessels will replace existing capacity within Maersk’s fleet. Benchmarked against conventional fuel capabilities, additional capital expenditure for the methanol dual-fuel capability...
The next generation ACR EPIRB offers full regulatory compliance for vessels operating under SOLAS regulations, meeting new updated IMO (International Maritime Organization) Maritime Safety Committee EPIRB rules which came into force on July 1 2022. The ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 EPIRB and ResQLink AIS PLB both feature integrated AIS (Automatic Identification System) t...
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...
The initiative was launched by the Lexicon of Sustainability and the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), with technical support of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It aims to showcase the vital contributions that small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers provide to support healthy food systems and help eradicate poverty through the responsi...
Currently, AquaBounty operates two facilities, a small 250-ton farm in Canada and a 1,200 ton farm in Indiana. Plans are underway to build a 10,000 ton farm in Ohio. The company’s experience in farming mature salmon in Canada over the past 25 years provides it with data for planning the 10,000 ton farm. The two smaller farms are an important opportunity to identify the ...
The team at Your Marine was attracted to the marque after seeing Rodman boats on display at the Paris Boat Show in 2019. Rodman has a long history of commercial shipbuilding, which has now carried over into the leisure market, creating boats which offer durability, reliability and European flair. Founded in 1974, the Rodman group is the oldest boatbuilding company in Sp...
Several Propspeed customers have monitored their performance data before and after applying Propspeed and shared that information with the company. Joe Riccio has been using Propspeed since 2016, first applying it to his 2002 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer, clocking up to 150 hours of runtime per season, but still noticed a build-up of growth on the running gear. After installin...
As a result, shipping costs have risen and the competition is fiercer than ever. In addition, international shipping rates are not always clear. All this together has made sea freight transport complex and expensive. And now it is predicted that freight rates will rise even further this year. This is because global demand continues to rise and the increase in shipping ca...
A world-leading academic study is set to reveal the widely “under-researched” health risks associated with an increasing use of nanoparticles across the Atlantic aquaculture industry will publish its key findings on 22 September. It will be followed by a series of webinars throughout October in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French. Follow the link here to register and...
“This is truly an incredible day for West Virginia,” Justice said. “Pure Watercraft is a company right on the cutting edge of innovation and technology, and we welcome them to West Virginia with open arms.” Pure Watercraft founder and CEO Andy Rebele said, “We are grateful to Governor Justice, Secretary Carmichael and the West Virginia Legislature for their leadership a...
The main consideration in the award of the contract was to minimise fuel consumption and emissions in line with the company’s commitment towards decarbonising its operations. The order was placed in May 2022. The two 6400 kW vessels are being built at the Estaleiro Rio Maguari yard in Brazil. Each will operate with two Wärtsilä 32 engines. The Wärtsilä 32 has features ...
GPS failure: What would you do? Question: Ian runs a highly successful software company. He has recently purchased Free Electron, a custom-made 14m sailing yacht. He insisted on the very latest electronic systems so the navigation area is more sophisticated than most merchant ships. Ian is very adept at handling this equipment. He has not taken any navigation courses ...
Back in 2014, GT Yachts launched the GT35 – a fast, roomy and powerful cruiser designed by Stephen Jones. It was very well received but, for GT Yachts, the costs and complexities involved in outsourcing production meant that only one boat was built and plans for further models in the range had to go on hold. Now, the company is back with a new investor and co-director,...
SPECS will be first installed onboard the Salamanca, the 214.5m 1,015-passenger ferry which started operations between Portsmouth and Bilbao in March 2022. Navigating busy ports and berthing are two of the most challenging aspects of ferry operations. Increased vessel size, introduced in line with ‘safe return to port’ regulations, and challenging weather conditions me...
The extraordinary superyacht ONO is described by Aras Kazar as ‘a floating villa’, complete with solar panels on her roof. The European-based freelance yacht designer has been in the industry for more than 10 years and prides himself on his ‘minimalist, futuristic and sleek’ designs. ONO boasts a glass and metal composition with the use of materials such as aluminium, f...
Originally named Space, the impressive motor yacht certainly lives up to her name and is spacious by name and nature. Sport offers far more volume than you would expect for a 45-metre yacht, and spans a generous 499 GT. Sport was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects who were responsible for her naval architecture, while Studio De Voogt and Sinot Yacht Architecture & De...
The new-build tug will feature ABB’s award-winning power system platform, Onboard DC Grid, and will be the first vessel of its kind to operate in Japan. The vessel, set to be named Taiga, is the result of a collaboration between Tokyo Kisen and e5 Lab, a Japanese consortium which plans and develops fully electric vessels. The Taiga is under construction at the Kanagawa ...
The engines are IMO Tier III-certified and equipped with a selective catalytic reduction exhaust gas aftertreatment system. Both V12 engines have been prepared for dual fuel operation by MAN Engines and supplemented with a hydrogen injection system by development partner CMB.TECH. The low-emission engine is used on the world’s first hydrogen-powered crew transfer vessel...
The concept was created by Christian Leyk, creative director and partner at coquine![design], and conceived with a three-mast DynaRig sailing system seen on vessels such as Maltese Falcon and Black Pearl. This, paired with generous space above and below deck, makes the design ideal for comfortable transatlantic voyages. The exterior trades flowing arches and curves for ...
Developed with all-weather and climate conditions in mind, Forge’s design is intended to embody the silhouette of a volcano on the water. This is realised by the pyramid-shaped superstructure in obsidian black and sharp angular orange decks. The distinctive design allows for vaulted ceilings in the sky lounge and a private panoramic glass ceiling on the upper deck in t...
Conceived as a family-friendly superyacht, Serafina has a well-optimized layout with a high internal volume and a sporty exterior. The three spacious decks allow generous choice for guests - with highlights including a formal lounge, a forward pool and an informal main saloon. The designer team, established in 2010 has created a bold yet harmonious aesthetic, matching ...
You almost certainly know the horsepower rating or displacement of your boat’s engine. But some marine-engine manufacturers have begun marketing torque over horsepower. In a break from standard practice, Indmar Marine Engines is even naming its Wake Series engine models based on torque rather than horsepower or displacement. We think that’s smart—though, it might make co...
Due for delivery in 2023 and 2024, the tenders measure 9.5 metres and ten metres respectively and are designed to accompany yachts of 80 metres or more. Design comes from Falcon’s in-house team, with naval architecture and structures by All Seas Design. Each tender will complement the style of the mothership while integrating bespoke solutions for the owner, including ...
The AC75, known as BoatZero, was launched in Barcelona and is the first America's Cup boat to hit the water since the conclusion of the 36th America's Cup in 2021. The team purchased BoatZero from Emirates Team New Zealand last spring and it will serve as a training platform for the incoming Alinghi Red Bull Racing team. As a new entry to the America’s Cup, Alinghi Red...
The yacht has been commissioned for an American client and is the first of five units to be sold by Denison Yachting that are destined to arrive in the USA in the next two years. Accommodation on board Chapter 3 is offered for up to 12 guests in six well-appointed cabins. Each cabin is equipped with all the latest audio-visual equipment. The owner’s cabin has a free-st...
“Volvo Penta continued to perform well, with good demand for both marine and industrial engines,” Volvo Group president and CEO Martin Lundstedt said in a statement. The company reported that for the second quarter, ending June 30, Volvo Penta net sales grew 16 percent to SEK $4.6 billion ($437.9 million), a record for a single quarter. Adjusted operating income for the...
The partnership offers Sea Tow franchisees access to special offers on a variety of Garmin electronics, including the GPSMAP chart plotter series, and radome and open-array radars, Garmin said in a statement. Franchisees will also receive offers on cartography products and app subscriptions from Navionics, a Garmin brand. Sea Tow members will have access to exclusive ed...
The Incat Crowther design catamaran has been chartered by Vineyard Wind for support of the construction and management of its 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind 1 wind farm project 15 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. Capable of carrying up to 24 people, the CTV will be powered by four Scania DI16 082M 800 hp engines supplied by Mack Boring Parts & Co. and will initiall...
The Xerox ElemX was placed on the ship earlier this month in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with at-sea trials beginning immediately. The installation is the latest step in the U.S. Navy’s strategy of using additive manufacturing (AM) to increase operational readiness for the fleet. It also builds on the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Xerox Elem Additive that began with t...
The W-type is one of Ampelmann’s latest electric motion compensated systems. The system is height adjustable and can withstand sea states up to 3.5 meter Hs. Tailor-made to individual vessels, the modular system is well suited for construction, commissioning and maintenance work on wind farms. Its variable height and automated landing software are designed to enable a sa...
SOLVING THE SCALABILITY CHALLENGE Connecting high-energy-content batteries to one electrical system carries a high risk of releasing a massive amount of short-term current that can result in system damage. Consequently, battery packs have to be split between several DC-hubs to handle the amount of energy. The more batteries you hook up, the more DC-hubs would be required...
Partners in the project are Améthyste, ArianeGroup, Cetim, Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), Rubis Terminal and Sofresid Engineering Called the Elementa H2, the power barge would integrate a multi-MW hydrogen fuel cell system manufactured in France by HDF Energy and a high-pressure green hydrogen storage system. SAIPEM subsidiary Sofresid Engineering, which in 2019 won...
“The latest order represents a continuation of our strong relationship with the NOAA, which is one of the most important customers for Vestdavit. All of the dual-point davits in the NOAA fleet are currently Vestdavit systems,” says Magnus Oding, general manager of U.S. subsidiary Vestdavit Inc. The HN-5000 davits, due for delivery in mid-2023, are designed for the relia...
