This is the fourth, in a series of 13 tugs, built for Adani Group. The tug will be engaged in mooring and towing work for berthing and un-berthing at the Adani Vizhinjam Port and on the coast of India. Constructed under single classification of IRClass, the tow tug with 55t BP capacity is equipped with diesel propulsion engines totalling 4,400 PS and Z-drive propeller...
The first guests began embarking MSC Cruises’ flagship in the port of Genoa, Italy yesterday morning, arriving at the cruise terminal according to their allocated time slots and followed the new universal screening procedures according to the Company’s own health and safety protocol, which includes a temperature check, medical review of a health questionnaire and an anti...
The new tugs will be named VB Bolero and VB Rumba and will be added to the fleet of Boluda Towage Europe, currently comprising of 81 tugs and operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. Damen will deliver the newbuild tugs in December 2020. The ASD Tugs 2813 are highly manoeuvrable and high performance, environmentally friendly vessels of mo...
The next stage will be to install the hull, or exterior surface, of the ship. Every day construction teams are adapting to new roles as they switch from raising the skeleton of the ship, to planking its hull with long wooden timbers. Pat Woodland, Shipwright and Owner of Woodland Boatworks said: “The reality of the business plan I think is important, it’s not just ...
The vessels are part of Damen’s Next Generation Tugs series and are built with the latest technologies in regards to safety, sustainability, efficiency and reliability. The Next Generation Tugs combine elements of Damen’s proven track record in tugs with state-of-the-art innovations leading towards a most efficient vessel; the RSD Tug 2513 produces considerably lower ...
The same three companies—NYK Line, IHI Power Systems and ClassNK—worked together to jointly develop the LNG-fueled tugboat Sakigake, which was built in 2015 as Japan’s first ship fueled by liquefied natural gas. They say they will draw on experience gained in that project in this latest joint development effort. The attraction of using ammonia as path to meeting IMO’s...
With a 4.8′ draft, the 53.6’x17.8′ all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design Deep V hull. It is powered by twin keel-cooled Volvo Penta D16, EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel engines, each delivering 641 hp at 1,800 rpm. This gives the boat a top speed of 23 knots. A Humphree interceptor trim-tab control system, with automatic trim optimization is installed at the t...
The following day the tug A. Thomas Higgins completed its bollard pull testing (66.10 short tons stern, 64.20 short tons bow), witnessed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and received its Subchapter M Certificate of Inspection (COI). The A. Thomas Higgins is a RAL RApport 2400 Z-drive ship-handling tug design from Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, Canada. The sister ...
The 65′ newbuild is the first vessel in Harvey, La.-based L&L Marine’s fleet to be specified with a Thordon Bearings propulsion package at the vessel design stage. Designed by Entech Designs, Amelia Ray is a twin-screw towboat purpose-built for the transportation of petrochemicals along all inland and coastal waters in the southern U.S. The towboat is powered by a ...
The engines have been ordered for handy size bulk carriers and small to medium size chemical tankers being built in Japanese shipyards. The UEC42LSH engine is the successor to the best selling UEC45LSE and has been developed with an optimized rating field in response to market demand for lower output engines to meet strict EEDI regulation in the future. J-ENG says the...
Two pump jets will be installed on each of the 126-meter-long and 19-meter-wide luxury ships, under construction or on order at West Sea Viana Shipyard in Portugal. “Our goal is to build the cleanest, safest and quietest expedition ships that meet and exceed the strict requirements of the regions where our ships will sail,” said Mário Ferreira, Chairman of Mystic Inve...
The GTT 165, which was first revealed in 2018, has now been updated. The model features a robust, fast displacement hull built from aluminium alloy and naval architecture penned by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. The yacht, which has been designed specifically for ultimate relaxation, has a top speed of 19 knots and range of 4,000 nautical miles, while hybrid and sport...
A combination of cancelled America’s Cup World Series events in Europe, the team’s COVID-19 safety precautions in Pensacola and a 9,000+ mile ocean journey to New Zealand kept the team on shore for nearly five months. While logistics, design work, the production of American Magic’s second AC75 and other projects kept the 145+ person Challenger busy, a return to sailing w...
Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md., which shares ownership with ACL, the 345’x60’, 190-overnight passenger vessel is the third in the line’s modern riverboat series and will sail the Mississippi River. American Harmony debuted in 2019 and American Song in 2018. American Jazz originally was expected to start sailing later this year, but cruise lines have ...
Jim Hyslop, manager of project development and principal at Robert Allan has been involved with many of the Brusco builds. “Brusco has been a great, longtime customer of Robert Allan Ltd. We are pleased to see their fleet of RAL tugs continue to grow. The RApport 2500 series is a remarkable vessel and we look forward to the upcoming projects,” Hyslop said in a statement ...
The new towboat was designed by Entech Design LLC, Kenner, La., with the 3-D modeling and production drawings done by C&C Marine’s engineering department. Main propulsion will come from a pair of Cummins QSK38-M1 main engines, generating a total of 2,600 hp. The engines were supplied by Cummins Mid-South. The mains are connected to two Reintjes WAF 665 reduction gears...
Christened the Betelgeuse in keeping with the Dominican tradition of naming military vessels after constellations, the new patrol craft was built at Metal Shark’s Franklin, La., shipyard and officially commissioned into the Dominican navy during a ceremony at the Las Calderas Navy Base on Aug. 6. The vessel has been delivered to the Dominican Republic under a $54 mill...
The Contact 6 PLUS system reduces installation time, network component cost and delivers a robust electrical system with fewer connection points than a conventional installation. The CZone IPX7 waterproof keypads offer RGB-controlled circuit backlighting with dimming control for low-light operation, ‘systems in operation’ LEDs for each circuit and blown fuse fault ind...
With an estimated top speed exceeding 50 knots thanks to computer-controlled hydrofoils, Nemesis One will be the “world’s fastest luxury foiling yacht”, according to the builder. The all-carbon fibre yacht dispels winches and lines for cutting edge hydraulic and electric controls, including AYRO’s patented Oceanwings, which automatically adjust to conditions. This rul...
DeckHardware Marine Solutions is run by the Yeomans family with the company aiming to help promote sailing in the Australasia region. “We first met the team at Barton a decade ago,” says Melissa Yeomans, “and now in 2020 we are excited by this new opportunity. We see Barton Marine complimenting the brands we currently distribute and enhancing the sport that is strong ...
XPO supplies the performance racing market and is keen to embrace new technology. “These products will make a huge difference to how people race their boats, knowing the repeatable fast numbers for the rigging and line loads,” said Xavier Phelipon, XPO CEO. “With the wireless technology it is so easy to see immediate benefits.” Velamania CEO, Paolo Torre added: “Th...
The 168m long Scenic Eclipse is available for private charter for up to 200 guests. It offers a boutique cruise experience in remote areas around the globe. Peter Hürzeler, managing partner of Ocean Independence, said: "We are very pleased to be able to offer this ship to the yachting industry and our direct customers. If you are looking for a vessel with yacht standa...
The company has named Nautical Ventures and its five locations in Florida as its dealer for North America, the Caribbean and Mexico. “As one of the largest tender dealers in the world, we recognize Nautical Ventures ability to help us launch our line of AXIS boats to the American and Caribbean marketplace,” said Northstar Boats president Cengiz Arsay in a statement. ...
According to a press release, the companies are also considering setting up manufacturing facilities for Oxe outboards at Parsun’s mainland China facility for local assembly and parts sourcing. Earlier this year, Oxe announced that it had inked a deal with Outdoor Network Manufacturing for production of its 125- to 200-hp outboards to start in January of 2021, with th...
Media companies TMC and Crossfire Media partner with the magazine to present the award. Siren was the sole marine company recognized, though the awards span a variety of disciplines with the goal of highlighting products that utilize the IoT movement to impact business and “enhance the lives of everyday people.” “I founded Siren Marine more than a decade ago to app...
At last year’s Metstrade show, the Innovation Lab hosted speakers presenting projects that had deliberately moved away from fiberglass and polyester resin composites. These composites have dominated the boat construction market for decades, yet still lack an environmentally acceptable waste-stream solution for the ever-increasing number of end-of-life boats. In the ti...
During the past decade, influencers and companies have bet big on the idea that autonomous robots will replace most workers on the manufacturing line. In the marine industry, experts say, those bets should be hedged for a while. “I think it’s all part of bringing the study of efficient manufacturing and process engineering into the boatbuilding industry,” says Scott B...
Built by Spanish yard based Astilleros de Mallorca in 1977, the yacht for sale underwent a complete overhaul in 2006 at the Dutch shipyard Balk. The refit included a comprehensive rebuild from the hull up and was completed in collaboration with naval architect Navirex and exterior designer Felix Buitendjik. Additionally, the hull was lengthened and fitted with a bulbo...
Previously known as Pepper XIII, the yacht for sale is a customised hull of the Westport 112 model. Featuring in-house interior and exterior design, her naval architecture comes from the studios of Washington-based designer Jack Sarin. Onboard highlights of motor yacht Our Heritage for sale include a raised flybridge with outboard wing stations for easy manoeuvering, ...
Built by Skagen-based Danish Yachts in 2006, she features an exterior by Monaco-based design studio Espen Oeino International and interiors from the drawing boards of French studio Zuretti Interior Design. Built for an experienced owner and maintained in immaculate condition throughout her lifespan, yacht Moon Goddess for sale underwent a maintenance refit at the Brow...
Sailing yacht Radiance was built by Dutch shipyard Bayaco in 2010 and features an exterior design and naval architecture from the Hampshire-based studio Dubois Naval Architects. This sailing yacht for sale has an all aluminium sloop and underwent an extensive refit in 2019. Yacht Radiance, for sale and currently located in the southern Pacific, offers interiors design...
Built by American shipyard Trinity Yachts, Unbridled features interiors from the drawing boards of Fort Lauderdale-based designer Patrick Knowles. Yacht Unbridled for sale has maintained in immaculate condition throughout her lifetime; she was refurbished in 2015 at Derecktor’s shipyard in Dania Beach and underwent a maintenance refit in 2019 at the Jones Boat Yard in...
Assigned the job of converting this maritime anomaly and giving the 46-metre project another chance at life is Dörries Maritime, the same outfitters behind the two 100-metre plus Ulysses projects. Life for Vega started in 1964 when she was launched at the Asi Shipyard in Sweden as an ice-breaking vessel that served as a lighthouse supply ship. A Swedish company acqu...
In operation since 2000 and featuring an exterior design by the Dutch studio De Voogt, her interiors were restyled by Paris-based studio Chahan Interior Design in a major refit conducted in 2012. Flag’s exteriors offer an expansive sun deck with a large swimming pool and sun pads towards the fore, a chef’s station with a barbeque and a pizza oven, open-air dining and ...
Built by Amels in 2003, she features interior and exterior design from the drawing boards of Terence Disdale. Yacht Deja Too, for sale and currently located in Monaco, is a prime example of Amels’ classic Tigre d’Or series. Maintained in immaculate condition throughout her lifetime, she underwent a refit at the Italian shipyard Codecasa S.p.A. in 2018 which included a...
Since setting up the company in 2003, Totallux has been lighting up new-build and refit superyachts and tenders all over the world, gaining recognition for its revolutionary designs. After learning that the company founder, Jan Mark Zumpolle, has had a life-long affair with the yachting industry, SuperYacht Times found out from the man himself how he ensures Totallux...
