China has reached a significant milestone in autonomous shipping with the nation’s first unmanned cargo ship completing a test voyage. This was followed in December 2019 by the first order for an autonomous container ship and further plans for a fleet of unmanned cargo ships. Zhuhai-based technology group Yunzhou Tech completed a trial of autonomous cargo ship Jin Dou...
As the first hydrogen vessel around the world, Energy Observer is in Hamburg for its 36th stopover, the team is proud to announce the arrival of a new technology partner, Solbian. This electrically-powered vessel of the future emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Its 6-year Odyssey for the Future aims to highlight the solutions developed by the pioneers of ec...
The addition to the NG line announced last year has resulted in the launch of the first 57 footer 'new style' in June. The most striking changes compared to the familiar NG models are the steep, high flare bow and the new design of the extended wheel house with continuous, all-around windows. During the trials in the Wadden Sea there was a moderate wind with...
Conceived as a club vessel by former Olympian Rodion Luka, the cruiser-racer has exceeded 20 knots in early sea trials. The roomy cockpit has twin wheels and the deck’s reverse sheer offers interior headroom of 1.75 m. Amenities include a cabin with shower, comforts highly appreciated by beginners. In addition, the lifting keel makes for easy trailering. An electric engi...
The French Sailing Federation organised from the 17th to 19th of March a Test Forum in Marseille with 9 collective boats: - Dufour Drakkar 24 - Laser Bahia - Sirena Mercator - Philonautic Multimono - Topaz Omega - Hobie Cat Ludic - RS Quest - Topaz Argo An event open to the public with free access to test the boats and discover the sport of sailing in good com...
On the market since 2005, the boat has a deep cockpit and side-by-side seating for double-handed sailing, as in Paralympic class 2.4mR. The vertical tiller rises between the forward-facing crew. The furling jib is self-tacking, facilitating maneuvers, and an asymmetric spinnaker is standard. This sailing dinghy can also be single-handed. Draft is 1.30 meters and beam, 1....
The Echelon feels like a magic carpet..!!!! But I liked the fixed Sisu a lot.. I spend many hours of the trip in the Sisu as a passenger and for my 8m boat looks to be a better choice…especially space wise – Panos Sakkoulas, Greece Read more customer stories here
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is definitely a huge trend among water enthusiasts, but lugging and storing a board over twice your size is no easy feat. Point 65 has come up with a solution for urban paddlers: the Rum Runner 11.5. The 350 cm (11.5′) Rum Runner is a modular stand up paddle that is easily taken apart when not in use. It consists of three pieces that snap ...
PowerDive is a little gem of Australian innovation. Providing a practical alternative to traditional scuba diving equipment that requires tank refills, ritual tests and intense maintenance, PowerDive is a Surface Supply Diving System. Also known as hookah diving, the system offers boat-based and free-floating mechanisms that let you dive without the heavy equipment. The ...
One of the winners at last week’s Miami International Boat Show’s Innovation Awards, Mastercraft’s Gen 2 Surf System is the first available custom surf system. Each surf system is designed for the specific boat model with which it is paired, meaning that it the resulting wave is consistently clean and adjustable to the abilities of the surfer. Easy to use, the system co...
At first I would like to refer to my first report on January 2016 from Iran, when I was about 7’000 km on the road with a SOLBIAN Energy-Flyer. I wrote: “Energy-Flyer did a great job on this leg, no sandstorms could stop it...!” and now half a year later and another 7’000 km more in my legs I can say exactly the same, including snow storms! The portable energy soluti...
Life in a liferaft Most of us are familiar with the extraordinary accounts recorded by the Baileys, the Robertsons, Steve Callahan et al about surviving in liferafts for weeks and months on end. Fortunately for us, if we ever find ourselves having to abandon ship – and we’ve taken advantage of the life-saving GMDSS technology easily available to us – it’s very unlikel...
Under power the big sloop, which was fitted with a 75-h.p. diesel and a sail drive with a fixed three-bladed prop, ambled along nicely at cruising revs making 8 knots without breaking a sweat. At full revs, the 55 is capable of running at 9 plus knots while burning about a gallon and a half an hour. The 55 can be equipped with Beneteau’s Dock & Go system that allows you ...
The concept architecture of the underwater part of the hull of the Oceanic 90′ was a challenge in itself. Despite the numerous tank tests Oceanic Yachts did at the “INSEAN”, the Rome tank testing facility and the very positive results they obtained, the actual scale one results were beyond expectations. The goal was to find a hull design that would allow to reduce the bu...
We are a Company who engineers and produces RadioRemoteControls and are looking for a partnership in the nautical sector for marine winches (anchor-lifeboat handling-sails).
WaterMate Boats announces test-drive event which will happen on the 24th of July in Estonia. This is a great opportunity to test the vessel in a real-life situation. During the test, you get to experience the boat’s characteristics and performance which will give you more information so you can make a well-informed decision about the purchase. The test drive will be done...
AUCKLAND – December 1, 2020 Boxfish Research announces record-breaking depth range during its latest deep-sea mission in New Zealand. This is the first underwater deployment conducted by a small, battery-operated remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to reach 710 meters, exceeding the industry standard. The Boxfish ROV is used by many customers worldwide, in industries incl...
I-Carbon continues to expand the range of products for the mooring system by offering an alternative to the cutting-edge pop-up cleat in carbon fibre and titanium: a more conventional cleat, made of CNC machined aluminium, with titanium stems. The careful choice of materials, aluminium and titanium, gives the product excellent characteristics of strength, durability, cor...
Imagine this: The production company Anthony Plant Production of Billboard Charts rock bank, Black Smoke Trigger gives you a call and says they want to use your ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to film their next music video — underwater! Have we caught your attention yet? Filming an Underwater Music Video with Cinematic Boxfish ROV In 2019, Boxfish released their latest...
Robustness and reliability are two fundamental key points when you conceive marine equipment. For this reason, our team is constantly engaged in the search for the best materials and technology to manufacture long-lasting and reliable products, able to withstand harsh environmental conditions, without giving up the modern and stylish design. To achieve this goal we chos...
I’ve ridden a lot of weird things at CES: self-balancing unicycles, one-wheeled skateboards, and even a pair of rocket skates — but of all the wild and wonderful rideable contraptions iIve ever hopped on at this show, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 might be the weirdest. It also might be the most fun. In a nutshell, this thing is basically the answer to the question “what ...
Our awning system is an innovative product, that suits every kind of yacht perfectly, from small boats to large superyachts. It comes from the meticulous job of research and development of our technical team. It is easy to deploy and remove, it ensures good protection from sunlight and it was conceived to offer a reliable and top-quality product. The system is made of s...
A luxury shipping company asked Thermamax to retrofit older ship engines with SOLAS-compliant cladding. Thermamax performed a retrofit that included a 3D engine scan and after-sales service. The customized, cost-efficient solution is 100-percent compliant with the SOLAS guidelines and ensures long-term safety on board. Read the case study now.
The boat is a one-off power trimaran that uses the hull, beams and floats of the Rapido 60. It can be finished to suit a new buyer’s needs which might include: Private live-aboard Economical ocean cruiser with simple or luxury finish Day charter Dive boat Etc. Basic Specifications Length: 18.1m Beam: 11.7m Draft: 0.75m Displacement: light 9,000kg | heavy...
In Episode #04 of the Rapido 50 Construction Series, Rapido Trimarans’ co founder Paul Koch explains that, “Another great feature of the Rapido 50 is the all-round visibility when you’re at the helm. “You can see every corner of the boat…”. FURTHER INFORMATION E. paul@rapidotrimarans.com W. Rapido 50 webpage
I-Carbon presents its mooring system made of carbon fibre and titanium. The carbon part is made by using Sheet moulding compound (SMC), one of the most widely used forms of composite material in the automotive industry but above all an absolute novelty for the maritime industry: typical applications include demanding electrical applications, corrosion resistant needs, st...
The use of authentic Coltri products and spare parts is fundamental to the proper use of our compressors. Not only that, it's the only way to guarantee the specified performance. Each of our components works with the others to improve performance and economy to achieve extraordinary results, such as oil lifecycle. Colti Oil's certified results on our filling stations W...
In Episode #02 of the Rapido 50 Construction series, Rapido Trimarans’ co founder Paul Koch provides some insights into its construction. Paul says, “”We go to extremes to get the lightest possible, strongest parts…”
The coach roof is normally the ideal place for a winch that operates halyards, reef lines, outhaul and control lines. The E40i winch is built up around an electric motor which is totally integrated in the drum. Only three thin cables are protruding to lead through the coach roof or the deck, no large cutouts and no external motor or gearbox. This makes for uncompromised ...
Seldén is tweaking the concept of cruising by blending it with a great deal of performance. The Seldén Group is the World’s leading manufacturer of masts, in particular furling masts, which by now after some 30 years is more a standard than an option with a production cruising boat. In the 90’s when sailmakers developed sails with vertical battens and a positive roac...
To make sail handling easier for a small crew we have synchronized an electric motor in the mast with a newly developed electric winch for the outhaul, E40i. Push a button and the sail comes out in a controlled fashion as the winch adjusts the outhaul tension in relation to the motor in the mast. To furl the sail back in to the mast the outhaul is released while pushing ...
The widely anticipated Rapido 50 is about to leave the shipyard in Vietnam, bound for Europe. Prior to shipping Hull #01, Rapido Trimarans’ Co Founder and builder, Paul Koch shared his thoughts. In this first video, Paul provides some context by offering an insight into the inspiration behind the Rapido range of trimarans – and then speaks on the living area of the...
The Rapido 60 Power Trimaran is the ultimate charter yacht to differentiate your company. It's just five weeks away from completion and, if it's sold in Vietnam, it will come with Vietnam Registration. This power trimaran can be completed and ready for delivery in just five weeks.
We present half-day bathymetry results in a marina. It is necessary to make a background map for the entry and exit of boats, mainly to know the exact draught in each area of the port. Here are the results before the post data processing. The equipment used was the USV SB 100 Multipro, which is equipped with a Wassp S3 multibeam echo sounder, making it the smalle...
RECORD MILESTONE! Today, 11th November 2020, GPASEABOTS has made 2 BATHYMETRIES in a HALF day! In two ports separated by more than 30km of roads, we have carried out both bathymetries with 2 operators, 1 car and SB 100 Multipro. Express jobs for situations that require quick deployment and instant results. Equipped with a Wassp S3 multibeam echosounder, we have...
Based on its WR880 & WR1060 hulls, South African based Gemini Marine has launched a new version of its Gemini Waverider WR1060 with a completely renewed Cabin. The first demo model has been completed by novi marine. This new cabin RIB has been developed specifically for professional use by emergency services and maritime contractors in coastal waters due to the demand...
