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In 2022, electricity reached its cleanest point as solar and wind sources generated 12% of the world's power, according to Ember's Global Electricity Review 2023 report.

Huisman has been awarded a contract from Havfram Wind, an installation contractor for offshore wind turbines, for the delivery of two packages of Auxiliary Cranes for both of the company’s NG-20000X-HF Wind Turbine Installation Vessels, currently under construction at CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China.

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Kubus Sports has acquired Nalu Kai Incorporated, (the Maui based operating company of the Naish brand) as well as its subsidiary Pacific Board Sports, (Naish’ US distribution company.) With the acquisition of Naish, a leading brand in water sports equipment, Kubus Sports strengthens its global market position within the fun & water sports industry. Naish and Kubus Sport...

One of the US Coast Guard’s most recognizable aircraft must be the Eurocopter MH-65 SRR Dolphin. A gloss-orange streak racing toward danger, rescue or both, one look at an airborne Dolphin shows what the Coasties are all about in a visual and visceral way. This chopper’s been screaming Semper Paratus for decades. In 1979, it was selected as the new short-range recovery ...

Ideal for boats 4.5m to 10.5m in length, it’s perfect for powerboat dashboards and sailboat bulkheads. The SuperSport Venture features a bright blue 95mm CombiDial card. For viewing at any angle, the card’s side has 5° incremental and 30° numbered marks while the top has 5° marks and heading letters. The polished dome has orange lubber lines at 0°, 45°, 180° and 315°. P...

Previously known as Project Witchcraft, Entourage was built for an experienced owner who enlisted the team at Canada-based design studio Burdifilek for her unique interior design. Her calm and comfortable interior is encased by an exterior design from Espen Øino International with naval architecture from her Damen Yachting. “The owner knew exactly how he wanted to enter...

The hull of the Feadship Project 823 yacht has been engineered by Azure Naval Architects, while Studio De Voogt penned her interior and exterior design. She features a bold exterior profile, characterised by a muscular reverse sheer to the bow, chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows. Designed and built for an experienced owner, Project 823 radiates strengt...

In the report “The role of hydrogen derived e-fuels in aviation and maritime and the opportunities for Ireland,” HMI pointed out that biofuels, recycled carbon fuels and e-fuels are expected to play a major role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector. HMI explained that e-fuels, produced from hydrogen and captured CO2, can produce drop-in fuels chemically identi...

C-Power’s 2kW SeaRAY AOPS is set for testing at US Navy’s Wave Energy Test Site (WETS), according to the company. SeaRAY’s uses two floats, one on each side, that roll with ocean waves and connect to a power take-off (PTO) system. That system then runs a generator, which connects to batteries on the seafloor. “Our thanks to Sea Engineering for their work helping us suc...

The Riva 50 Metri has been designed in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design which were responsible for her interior and exterior styling. The naval architecture of the steel and aluminium superyacht was completed in-house by the Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The Riva 50 Metri superyacht span five ...

Developed in collaboration with Italian sports car designer, Emanuele Rossi, and built at Makai’s production facility in Split, Croatia, the firm’s new Makai M37 is being marketed as a high-end sportscruiser which draws direct inspiration from both classic and modern supercars. Rossi refers to the “harmony between elegance and masculinity”; to the importance of finding ...

With its raised bow, open transom, sculpted hull and distinctive sheerline, the Italia Yachts 43 Veloce is an indisputably beautiful thing. Though angled slightly toward the needs of the American market (and unveiled at the Miami Boat Show for exactly that reason), its hybrid approach, somewhere between a purist walkaround open boat and a premium day cruiser, is certain...

FMM received the contract for the first-in-class Constellation-class frigate in April 2020, and since then the Navy has exercised three options for follow-on vessels. Construction on the first frigate began in late August last year in Marinette, Wis., and FMM is scheduled to deliver that ship, the future USS Constellation, in 2026. “We at Fincantieri Marine Group are p...

The Caudwell Marine team is confident that its first outboard product will exceed the demanding expectations of the market. The Caudwell diesel outboard is primarily aimed at the commercial and military markets which require their high-performance outboards to work, day-in and day-out, in all conditions. However, the team also expects to see opportunities in the recreati...

While it may seem like a simple concept, there is a lot of research and design work that goes into making sure the occupant of the seat can complete a rough offshore passage with minimal physical fatigue and soreness. KPM Marine has clocked thousands of hours spanning over a decade researching and testing their seats specifically for the demands of high-speed travel i...

For people looking to retrofit a staysail on a rig without an existing staysail sheave or tang, this can often be the crunch point. In this article we explore some of the possible approaches to tackling this, primarily in relation to aluminium rigs. What kind of fitting do you need? The style of staysail you choose determines the type of mast fitting needed. Furling GS...

The vessel, a 2,100 TEU capacity feeder ship, is the first of 19 carbon-neutral ships Maersk has on order that will be powered by green methanol fuel. The 172m vessel was ordered in July 2021 from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea with delivery later this year. The vessel will be operated by Maersk’s Sealand Europe brand, a subsidiary that Maersk is in the process o...

Starlink, Elon Musk’s low orbit satellite network which delivers low cost high speed internet via a portable dish, has shaken up its offering for cruising sailors and other broadband users at sea. Starlink has been hailed as a game-changer by many adopters. Since its launch just two and a half years ago, its coverage has expanded rapidly and many cruisers crossing the A...

In the seven years since Grand Large Yachting purchased cult catamaran brand Gunboat and brought it to a new headquarters in the south of France, it has steadily increased its market stature. Today we see a yard at full capacity, specialising in a real niche of top end quality and high performance, at a big size (and cost). It has two GB72Vs in build (its first flybridg...

The vessel measures 135m by 14.2m and is the first vessel of this type, which is an improved version of an existing hull shape. This design has been further developed over the past two years: the updated hull shape leads to 20 per cent fuel savings. Efficiency and sustainability considerations and cargo capacity were the deciding factors for Merlin Group to contract Co...

With an increasing lack of heavy lift installation vessels, these new FFIVs are needed to fill the gap and will enable Cyan to support the offshore wind industry in meeting its global ambitions. “With their strong track record in heavy lift vessel design and a good understanding of the market constraints and requirements, Ulstein is the preferred partner to design our n...

In a multi-million pound investment, the company is constructing two new bespoke ferries on the route, the first of which is due to enter service on the route in autumn 2025. Each of the two new 147m vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity which is an 80 per cent increase on current ship capacities. The new v...

Three of these are the 685 Work model, while two are the 1050 model. The vessels will be used as work and transport vessels at the Placentia Bay aquaculture sea site. Grieg Newfoundland Public Relations Manager Perry Power said: “We are well acquainted with the Polarcirkel boats that are made and tested in Northern Norway. Some of our employees are from Norway and are f...

When you stop a marine diesel engine it is by cutting off the fuel at, or in, the fuel injection pump – not before it. This is achieved in two ways: either by movement of the fuel control rack to its cut-off position, for single and inline helix pumps; or by shutting off the supply of fuel, inside the pump, often by the use of a solenoid valve, which can be found in rota...

The NEW WSO200 Ultrasonic Wind and Weather Station Receives Honorable Mention in the category of Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications, and Software.

The innovative trimaran won the Sailing World 2023 ‘Best Multihull’ category in the Boat of the Year awards, and it was also included in SAIL’s Top Ten Best Boats for 2023. The judging panels commended the NEEL 43 for its unique interior layout, outstanding comfort and excellent sailing performance. The Lombard-designed trimaran is the most compact model in the NEEL ...

With its pod drives, high-tech construction, wide beam and zippy performance, this latest model in the range, the Azimut Grande 26M is an ambitious project intended to move the game on. It has been styled by Alberto Mancini, who has imparted a slightly imperious quality to the new model’s profile – from a distance you could convince yourself that it’s over 100ft. The b...

The two Burger 180’ Motor Yachts are currently under construction at Burger’s shipyard in Manitowoc, Wis. While the first is sold, the second is available for sale, providing its new owner an opportunity to build their new yacht in the U.S. and add their custom touches to its design, shipyard officials said. The Burger 180 Motor Yacht features expansive interior and ext...

I’ve been using Gill’s previous OS1 kit for several years, covering tens of thousands of miles with it, so was naturally curious when a new Gill OS1 Ocean Jacket was introduced earlier this year, says Rupert Holmes. It’s made of Gill’s new Xplore+ three-layer fabric, which feels lighter and more flexible than the previous OS1 fabric, yet is also more durable. It uses th...

FORT MYERS, Fl. (March 17, 2023) – Seakeeper, Inc., the leader in marine motion control, is now offering Seakeeper Ride for refit installations. Previously, the new product was only available as standard equipment through boat manufacturers. “Since our launch, we’ve been badgered by boaters asking when Seakeeper Ride will be available for refits,” said Seakeeper Preside...

Once commissioned, these vessels will be among the First Zero Emission Short Sea Container Vessel in the world using Green Hydrogen as the fuel. This is another of Samskip’s ambitious projects as they work together with the Norwegian Government green funding program aimed at emission-free transport solutions by adopting sustainable innovative future technologies. In zer...

The government said it recognizes that using alternative sites and vessels involves difficult decisions, but that urgent action is needed to reduce expensive hotel use and the attraction of coming to the UK illegally. The Home Office chartered Bibby Stockholm, an accommodation vessel built in 1976 which has previously been used in similar capacities in Germany and the N...

The company, which operates services from the mainland of north-west Germany to the Frisian Islands, is taking a very active approach to realising its ambitions. Already, the operator offers electric car and bicycle hire to its clients. Furthermore, Norden-Frisia is installing solar panels and wind turbines to its car parking facilities to generate a significant 5MW of ...

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...

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss., awarded Seattle-based Markey a contract to upgrade the Ronald H. Brown’s deck equipment “to current standards and current practices,” said Scott Kreis, Markey’s vice president of sales. That includes the three Markey DESH-5 winches that the company designed a few decades ago for the oceanographic industry. Markey’s ...