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The watches also incorporate familiar timing features and functionality. They complement the recently released 50mm models to cater to youth sailors, those with slimmer wrists or sailors preferring a more compact option. Features of the new design include a clear, hardened and scratch resistant mineral crystal lens, recessed for extra protection and a glass-reinfor...

At the end of 2017, Baltic Yachts announced the construction of carbon composite Baltic 142 custom sloop, named Canova. Commissioned by a repeat Baltic client, the project will be the first superyacht to be equipped with a Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil. With the casing for the foil now installed, Baltic is able to reveal more about the high level of technology that...

The project, which will be delivered next year, was launched on December 18. She will be available for charter from summer 2019 exclusively through Imperial, which also acted as owner's representative and build supervisor. More details about the yacht have been revealed by Imperial. Known as Project FB 277, the yacht is constructed from a steel hull and aluminium supe...

It comes as construction continues on the first Z72, which will become the yard's flagship on its launch at the end of 2018. The 22 metre yacht features exterior design handled by Cor D Rover in collaboration with Zeelander's in-house design team, which will "blend stylish appearance with some truly unique superyacht features." Meanwhile the “sophisticated but comf...

Featuring exterior lines by Spirit Yachts’ head designer Sean McMillan and interiors by Rhoades Young, the sailing yacht is being built to RINA standards from a wood epoxy composite supported by a stainless steel space frame. This is the first project on which Spirit has worked with an interior design studio. The Spirit 111 features a curvaceous interior, with floatin...

“Project FB 277 marks an important step in Imperial history by being one of the most exclusive vessels available for charter," comments Imperial Director, Julia Stewart. “This milestone shows the positive influence of our young but growing company to the superyacht industry, which is behind some of the most exciting superyacht deliveries of the last decade." On board, g...

Sold to her Asian owner last year, the 56-metre Voyager is once again the collaboration between Perini and designer Philippe Briand and his Vitruvius brand of explorer-ready yachts. As the name behind the shipyard’s three proven expedition yachts (Exuma, Galileo G and Nautilus), Briand continued the familiar look of these vessels while at the same time creating a new and...

Those yachts feature carbon composite construction, in sizes to about 200 feet (60 meters). Along similar lines, the new Baltic Motor Yachts division will include megayachts, as well as day cruisers, for those who like the speed and space power projects afford. The Finnish shipyard is expanding its construction expertise as a response to client requests. Some enjoy th...

The order was placed in November 2017 and, with stock boats available, the first two were delivered in June and these latest arrivals in October. SL Thunggun and SL Irrong have arrived at Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory and will shortly be heading east to the Weipa bauxite mine on the Cape York Peninsular, Queensland. Owned and operated by mining giant Rio...

Karunia Dewata is the largest FSRU to be built in China and the first to feature Type C cargo tanks. The unit was built at PaxOcean’s Zhoushan Shipyard to Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Rules for the Classification of Ships and Provisional Rules for LNG Ships and Barges Equipped with Regasification Systems. The project is a major milestone in the growing gas shipping indu...

The Saab Seaeye Falcon will initially perform a survey of Norway’s harbours to provide data on the status of sediment built up over decades of environmentally polluting activities. Agder Dykk will also extend Falcon’s role across a wide scope of operations including multibeam survey, construction work support and inspection of cables, pipes and moorings, together with...

Offering extra security at a competitive price, the latest model includes a self-aligning inner bearing and the addition of one extra lip seal to keep the water out. Developed for use with water-lubricated stern gear, the oil and grease resistant, minimal friction ZWBH is flexible to absorb shock and vibration and features an updated monoblock design with proven perfo...

The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Each new VHF model is equipped with a built-in GPS receiver and connection point for an optional GPS/GNSS antenna, which improves the GPS reception when the radio is mounted below deck or in an enclosed pilothou...

The three new products are tailored for specific defence and commercial applications and expand the use cases for the SwarmDiver family of products. The SwarmDiver STEALTH line is intended for use in covert defence operations. This line of vehicles features a ruggedized exterior coating over a specialty graphic camouflage paint, a low-noise emitting motor, and no visi...

The three decked yacht, which has been named Barbarelle II, has since been cruising the Whitsundays in Queensland. Another E75 is already believed to be under construction. Specifically designed for the Australian market, Barbarelle II features exterior design from John Lindblom while interior design was completed in-house by Horizon.She features an enclosed skyl...

Construction on the steel and aluminium yacht began on speculation in December 2016 in Livorno before the yacht was sold to a German buyer by Yacht Moments, which has also overseen project management. Metis features a modern exterior design defined by a long vertical bow by Giorgio M Casetta and innovative interiors by London-based studio Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit O...

Previously known as Project Brio, the yacht is set to be towed from the facility in Monnickendam to Amsterdam for completion – starting with installation of her mast, crow’s nest, radars, stabilisers and propellers. She is due to be delivered in spring 2019. Built in steel and aluminium, Scout will be powered by twin Caterpillar 3512C engines for a top speed of 14.8...

The shipyard posted a video online of the yacht hitting the water for the first time in Turkey and revealed it is due to be transferred to the company's Italian yard. Built from a steel displacement hull and aluminium superstructure, the tri-deck design features a five-cabin layout and accommodation for up to nine crewmembers. Lamberto Tacoli, chairman and CEO of P...

Carbon fiber and ceramic in one The X-Compass is a totally unique ceramic with carbon toilet made by Tecma. This new product has been created with the goal of developing the best combination of performance and looks: the beauty of the carbon fiber and the hygiene of the ceramic. Never before has it been recognized the effect that realistic carbon fiber can have on sanit...

In a live demonstration, a 68 ft yacht fitted with the technology maneuvered itself into the tight space between two of the Volvo Ocean Race 65 racing yachts. The unveiling of the pioneering self-docking yacht technology is the latest in Volvo Penta’s ongoing ‘Easy Boating’ philosophy to make boating simple, enjoyable and accessible to more people. At its heart is the...

The previous hard-wired version has been replaced by a wireless independent electric winch with a remote-control fob for a simple launch and recovery of a tender from the swim platform, explained BHG director Paul Martin. “The H30 model (rated to 180kgs) and the H30+ rated to take 326kgs) are now available as either manual winch operation or electric operation,” he sa...

Developed by the yard’s technical office, Begallta will feature exterior design by Lobanov Design and interior décor by Pulina DNA. According to the yard, Begallta encapsulates CRN’s “charismatic, forward looking spirit” with a “futuristic design” which features slanting lines and a tapered bow. Designed for a “cosmopolitan owner”, Begallta aims to connect outdoor and...

Since its launch 13 years ago, FuelNet has evolved to become a mission-critical operating tool for maintaining accurate fuel accountability across fleets of 100 vessels or more. With the release of FuelNet Generation 5 (GEN-5), it now delivers collection, storage, tracking and advanced processing of crucial weather data metrics - activity time-stamped and linked to ve...

Arcadia Yachts seems to be one of few semi-custom builders that can whole-heartedly say that they are focusing profoundly on futuristic design. Today, the Italian shipyard shared further details on its latest project, the Arcadia A105, delivered in July 2018, which is certainly more contemporary and makes for an interesting addition to the market as well as refreshing ap...

Sport utility: It’s a phrase that has been bandied about for so long, first in automobiles and now boats, that it’s been dulled by corrupted usage. Some boats (and cars and trucks) place the emphasis on “sport” with little utility value. Others are purely utilitarian, spiced with a flashy decal in hopes of seeming sporty. Pursuit, on the other hand, really gets it, an...

The Ray63 and Ray73 can connect to Raymarine’s new wireless VHF hub and can support up to two wireless handset stations for wireless communication anywhere on board. The Ray73 has GPS, AIS and loudhailer output. It provides collision avoidance and identification details for nearby AIS-equipped vessels to a networked multifunction display, chartplotter, radar and instr...

The state-of-the-art fire boat features Volvo D13 735 kW diesel engines and MJP 310 X stainless steel waterjet propulsion. Capable of 43 knots, this vessel is the fourth in a series of boats previously installed with MJP Ultrajet propulsion. The new X Series, developed from the Ultrajet line, will improve top speed and operating efficiencies by 10 percent compared to ...

Part of Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision, the W14 engine is designed to serve both propulsion and auxiliary gensets, as well as hybrid installations – the segments and vessel types, where the operating power, fuel type used and power to weight ratio better befit high-speed engines. Stefan Wiik, vice president of marine power solutions at Wärtsilä, said: “The Wärtsilä 14...

The new superyacht, built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, entered the water at Benetti’s Livorno shipyard showing off her five deck and exterior lines designed by Benetti and Giorgio M. Cassetta Design. Design studio Bannenberg & Rowell designed the interiors, including a twin cabin and adjacent nanny suite as well as four guest cabins for up to 12 gue...

Oceanic Systems will be showcasing its latest technological advancement, Poseidon, at boot Düsseldorf 2019. The new system monitors and controls the vessel’s data, as well as allowing full user customisation – a unique selling point for the market. At the heart of Poseidon is the compact computer unit with a powerful Quad Core Processor and heat pipe technology, with ...

The lithium iron phosphate rechargeable battery weighs 7.8kg and is suitable for leisure, commercial and off-grid renewable energy. Dimensions are 257.5mm long, 190mm high and 175mm wide and the battery comes with a free Bluetooth-enabled app for both Apple and Android devices. The app can be configured to send the user a reminder once the battery charge drops below 3...

The tooling prepreg system, developed in partnership with moulders KS Composites, uses a hybrid combination of carbon and flax reinforcements. Typically, only carbon bulking plies are used but in the new system these are replaced with flax which is said to be more cost-effective. "We're pleased to be offering our customers new material options that challenge conven...

The GE 25HP, available from IBS Boat Supplies, is a double stage inflator for high pressure applications (22.0 psi/ 450l/min) which switches automatically from turbine to double compressor stage. Pressure control is monitored by a manometer which automatically cuts out at the designated pressure. The pump also has inflate and deflate options and is supplied with an...

The AISLink CA2 is developed to meet the requirements of global AIS mandates whilst the AISLink CB2 is designed for use on yachts, sail and powerboats, fishing and light commercial vessels. “AIS technology offers tremendous safety benefits for boat owners that can be life-saving in the event of avoiding a collision or retrieving a man overboard,” explained Mikele D’Ar...

Designed and developed by Tiwal’s Marion Excoffon, the 40kg single-handed Tiwal 2 is assembled in 15 minutes and in 5 stages: hull inflation, inserting the daggerboard well, installing the rig, the appendages and then finished off with a final few strokes of the pump. “I wanted the Tiwal 2 to be a companion for the whole family. I imagined an ultra-simple boat that go...

The micro rapid environmental assessment vessel (mREAV) was developed as part of a project sponsored by UK Research and Innovation’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Extreme and Challenging Environments and has successfully completed initial trials in the south west of England. “The unmanned vessel can be fitted with a var...