Doyle to supply the complete sail inventory for 60m Perini Navi sloop

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Doyle Sailmakers, based in Salem, MA, has recently announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the complete sail inventory for the upcoming 60 metre performance sloop under construction at Perini Navi. The inventory encompasses a staggering 10,200 square meters. Read More

Three superyachts delivered with systems by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology started designing and installing electrical systems on fishing trawlers in the former island of Urk back in 1961. Because the fishermen and crew on these trawlers were, and still are, family and friends, and because the North Sea is notorious for its rough seas. Read More

Introducing the superyacht climbing wall

Friday, 18 January 2013

Eco Yacht Toys have unveiled the world's first inflatable climbing wall for superyachts. Developed by Green Yachts, this exciting new innovation is without doubt one of the most exciting super toys available. The climbing wall has three different routes indicated by 3 colours. Every climbing wall is a complete custom build. Read More

Galapagos renewable project for Yacht Carbon Offset

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Yacht Carbon Offset has secured carbon credits from a renewable power station in the Galapagos Islands. These are available now on a first come first served basis for allocation to yachts that wish to select this project for their offset programme. Interested clients are invited to contact the company for a no-obligation quotation. Read More

Fire Retardant certification changes to come into effect in July

Monday, 18 June 2012

With the MCA currently concluding on an overhaul of its Large Yacht Code there will be some significant changes introduced that will have a major impact on soft furnishing design considerations for both New Build and existing vessels. The impending changes will tighten up on a number of areas in relation to the Fire Retardant certification from the frequency of assessment to the quality of post manufacturing treatment. Read More

Wally 50m superyacht Better Place ready to launch

Monday, 7 May 2012

A few days before the launching of the Wally 164 superyacht Better Place at ISA Yachts, in Ancona, Italy, Hall Spars’ experts successfully completed the stepping of her 67.5 metre long carbon mast, the longest ever manufactured by the US facility. The 50m sailing yacht has been equipped with a four-spreader high modulus carbon mast. Read More

Enhancing the quality of power onboard yachts

Monday, 7 May 2012

The quality of the power available onboard yachts has never been more important. Thanks to the modern rectifier technology used in motor drives, UPS systems, battery charging stations, light dimmers and computers, a significant improvement in comfort levels has been attained. At the same time, however, these modern technologies have an impact on harmonic distortion in the electrical distribution circuits onboard. Read More

First J-class yacht with WhisperPower hybrid propulsion system launched

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Holland Jachtbouw has launched the J-class yacht Rainbow at its yard in the Netherlands. Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, this spectacular 40-metre J features the unique WhisperPower hybrid propulsion and power system. Rainbow is currently being stepped and sea trials will commence this month. Read More

Test machine puts superyacht rig products to the ultimate test

Monday, 20 February 2012

Superyacht rigging specialists Marine Results have invested in a horizontal tensile testing machine which will enable rigging, spar and lifting equipment to be ultimately and accurately tested to ensure that specifications of equipment manufactured and designed by the company are within safe working loads. Read More

Orion of the Seas gets the largest Varifold folding propellers to date

Monday, 13 February 2012

Bruntons Propellers has retro-fitted the 49.3 metre schooner Orion of the Seas with new Varifold folding propellers. With a diameter of 45in, they are the largest Varifolds produced to date, although the power they handle, at 210hp each, is small for a propeller already proven capable of handling power outputs of over 750hp. Read More

Livewire Connections deliver communications solution to 70m superyacht

Friday, 10 February 2012

Livewire Connections completed the supply and installation of a complete satellite communications and IT network on-board the new 70 metre M/Y Talisman C, which was successfully launched and delivered in autumn 2011 on time and within budget. Talisman C was built at Proteksan Turquoise Yachts in Turkey. Read More

CMC Marine gets patent for Stabilis Electra

Monday, 6 February 2012

The European Patent Office has officially and definitively accepted the CMC Marine European patent application request regarding electrical fin stabilization system, named Stabilis Electra. The patent has been issued for an "Automatic system for anti-roll stabilization of watercraft" and is valid for all the European countries. Read More

Superyacht Imagine starts carbon offsetting fuel consumption

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Imagine, the 65.7 metre superyacht launched in 2011, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The yacht’s operators have gone beyond the required standards of environmental management, by pro-actively reducing her net carbon footprint. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the greenhouse gas emissions. Read More

Baton Rouge selects Yacht Carbon Offset

Monday, 23 January 2012

Baton Rouge, the imposing 62.5m Icon superyacht, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The environmental leadership shown by her Owner also acknowledges the high expectations of her prominent charter clients. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the carbon footprint of Baton Rouge’s engines. Read More

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006: The clock is ticking

Friday, 20 January 2012

After some delay, the International Labour Organisation (“ILO”) recently announced that the Maritime Labour Convention (“MLC”) should come into force in the early part of 2013. For the MLC to come into force 30 members of the ILO must ratify it. Read More

IMO consultative status for SYBAss

Thursday, 8 December 2011

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) was granted consultative status by the members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during the recent IMO General Assembly. In anticipation of the consultative status, SYBAss has already been actively contributing to the work of IMO. Read More

Clarification of Hong Kong Recycling Convention by SYBAss

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

SYBAss recently finished a study of the status of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. Since the effects of the Convention would not only require effort from shipyards alone, SYBAss has published the result of its research. Read More

Superyacht Latitude introduces Yacht Carbon Offset

Monday, 11 July 2011

Superyacht Latitude, the 52.5m Benetti superyacht, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. This further strengthens Latitude’s environmental management policies, as she looks after a succession of charter clients in her busy schedule. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the carbon footprint of Latitude’s engines. Read More

DAHET assists in superyacht tender operations

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Engineer Jean-Marc Beynet has developed an innovative pneumatic breakwater system to reduce the swell around a superyacht. It was created to assist tender operations, making it easier and safer to transfer guests from the superyacht to the tender. The DAHET swell attenuator device should prove a useful addition to a superyacht. Read More

SELEX Communications mergers with Elsag Datamat

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

The Yacht Technologies business of SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company and provider of integrated electronic solutions for superyachts, has expanded its communications and security portfolio following the merger of SELEX Communications and its sister company, Elsag Datamat, to form SELEX ELSAG. A centre of design and development of hi-tech systems, products, solutions and services for IT, automation and security, the merger further enhances Yacht Technologies’ market-leading range of capabilities. Read More

Imtech system integrator onboard Amels 6503

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Imtech delightedly announced that it has received the order for Amels build number 6503, a 65 meter yacht, the third in the Limited Editions 212 series. Previously Imtech was also involved in the development of build number 6501 and 6502. Imtech will provide engineering, installation, system integration and commissioning. Read More

Green collaboration between ECOsuperyacht and BMT Nigel Gee

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

BMT Nigel Gee, the independent design consultancy for advanced vessels, and ECOsuperyacht, that provides energy efficiency and emissions management services through its ECO Seas Programme, have announced their collaboration.ECOsuperyacht and BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group, will design a portfolio of operational and technical modifications that can be easily implemented to help reduce a yacht’s energy consumption. Read More

Alewijnse signs contract with Amels for electrical outfit on 6 superyachts

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Alewijnse Marine Systems, based in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement with Dutch superyacht builder Amels, to undertake the complete electrical outfitting on six new superyachts at Amels’ yard in Vlissingen. Of the six yachts, one will be the first of the innovative new Limited Editions 199 series designed by Tim Heywood with a distinctive scimitar bow, and the remaining five will be the latest in the successful Limited Editions 177 series. Read More

Sea Alliance boosts team as demand for technical services grows

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Sea-Alliance Group (SAG), the international maritime business, has recruited Brigitte Tison as personal assistant to the company’s technical manager, marine engineer Pino Di Mora. The appointment comes as the company experiences significant and growing demand for its technical services expertise. Read More

New associate at audio-visual specialist Veritais LTD

Monday, 7 March 2011

Veritais the supplier of audio‐visual systems for the international luxury yacht sector is to work with Sarah Flavell, formerly of Harris, Grant Associates, to enhance its sales and customer support capability. Until January, Sarah was business development manager at HarrisGrant where she promoted the company’s AV services. Read More

MARSEC-XL launches open source community-driven mainstream in the marine industry

Monday, 14 February 2011

MARSEC-XL today announced the first open source, community-driven platform project in the marine industry. After more than 3 years of baseline research and experimentation the foundation for the Marine Systems Software Architecture, MARSSA, has been laid and the platform is open for collaboration, contributions and use. MARSSA will serve as the base for integration, compatibility and interoperability of electronic systems in the marine industry. Read More

Taylor Made Group invests in new glass-making processes for superyacht builders

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Taylor Made Group today announced the introduction of new processes that will enable the company to produce very large, chemically toughened and laminated, shaped glass for superyacht builders. Taylor Made offers a wide variety of complementary products for superyacht designers and builders. Read More

Green Marine build one of World’s largest-ever composite rudders

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made, at its factory in Lymington, Hampshire, UK. The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard. Read More

Compositeworks introduces carbon offsetting

Thursday, 28 October 2010

Compositeworks has introduced carbon offsetting for its superyacht refit clients, as part of its continuing emphasis on improved environmental practice. It is working in partnership with specialists Yacht Carbon Offset. Read More

Superyacht Ecstasea carbon offsets her fuel

Monday, 25 October 2010

M.Y. Ecstasea, the 86m Feadship superyacht, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel, effective from 2009. Yacht Carbon Offset has worked through the yacht’s Abu-Dhabi based managers Al Seer Marine to balance Ecstasea’s carbon footprint. Read More

e3 Antigua is now open for business 12 months of the year

Friday, 22 October 2010

As from the 1st November 2010, e3’s seasonal office in Antigua will be open for business throughout the year. e3 have appointed a new full-time manager Mark Smith to run their branch office in Antigua. Mark will bring with him, and merge into the e3 business, his existing land based Island I.T. clients. Read More

Turanor Planet Solar on her way

Friday, 1 October 2010

The 31m solar powered, carbon fibre wavepiercer catamaran Turanor Planet Solar, designed by New Zealand's Auckland-based LOMOcean Design, departed Monaco this Monday on the first leg of a world tour intended to highlight sustainable energy. The Swiss-flagged, German funded project was constructed by Kiel's Knierim Yachtbau. Read More

BMT Nigel Gee provided the engineering design services for superyacht Cakewalk

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, has confirmed that it provided the engineering design services to Derektor Shipyards for the motor yacht Cakewalk. Launched this summer by Derecktor Shipyards, she measured 85.6 meters (281 ft), the largest motor yacht, by volume, ever built in the US. Read More

CG Telemar integrates and expands Telemar Yachting

Friday, 17 September 2010

Three years after acquiring Telemar Yachting SRL as a wholly-owned subsidiary, CG Telemar SpA has now integrated the Viareggio superyacht electronics subsidiary into the CG Telemar Group as a full operating division under which all of the CG Telemar group's yachting activities will be consolidated. The new division will retain the "Telemar Yachting" name. Read More

Twizzle carbon offsets her fuel and her construction

Friday, 3 September 2010

Twizzle the new 57.5m flybridge ketch recently launched by Royal Huisman has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. Her owner has also chosen to offset the embodied carbon footprint from the energy and principal materials used in her construction. Twizzle is proud of its Green credentials and has striven to be exceptionally eco-friendly. Read More

Amartech completes shaft and rudder installation on Couach FLY 5000 superyacht

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Amartech BV has recently completed the onsite installation of a twin propeller and rudder solution aboard the superyacht FLY 5000 built by Chantier Navale Couach. The kevlar moulded yacht, equipped with twin engines delivering more than 10,000 horsepower to reach a top speed of over 30 knots is due for sea trials within 3 months. Read More

International SeaKeepers Society response to oil spill crisis

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Commercial hydrocarbon sensors have been successfully adapted and deployed in existing SeaKeeper 1000TM installations. Funding is urgently needed to quickly install additional sensors within the existing fleet, to equip new vessels, and to fund the related research. Read More

Vital knowledge gained for large yacht designers through new research

Monday, 28 June 2010

New regulations which are set to have a significant impact on shaping the future of large yacht designs need to be clearly understood and quickly addressed, according to a leading expert at BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group. Read More

Rondal to create rig for Royal Huisman superyacht Bugamena

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Rondal has signed the contract to design and construct the spar and rigging for the 120’ luxury yacht Bugamena, currently under construction at Royal Huisman. This classically lined vessel is designed for high performance global cruising, while at the same time being capable of competing in the top regattas and sail races. Read More

Astilleros de Mallorca becomes Atlas Customer Service Partner

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Astilleros de Mallorca has announced that they are the Authorized Atlas Marine Systems Service Centre for Spain as of April 2010. Atlas is dedicated to providing superior customer service and support, beginning with the sale and installation of the equipment, and continuing throughout the life of the product. Read More

Imtech acting as technology partner of PlanetSolar

Thursday, 13 May 2010

Imtech N.V. announces that it is acting as technology partner of PlanetSolar, the largest ship powered by solar energy in the world. The ship is being officially exhibited today on the occasion of the 821st birthday of Hamburg’s harbour. In 2011, PlanetSolar will set sail on a world cruise of approximately 50,000 km. Read More

Oil spill cleanup tips for yachts

Monday, 10 May 2010

In the wake of what could be the largest oil spill in US history, leading yacht paint manufacturers Interlux and Awlgrip offer boaters in the impacted areas the following tips to help clean contaminated boats. The surface of an antifouling paint that has become contaminated with oil can become “blocked” i.e preventing the biocide from being released, which subsequently leads to premature fouling. Read More

SYBAss publishes comprehensive Compensated Gross Tonnage report

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has published the Determination of the Compensated Gross Tonnage factors for Superyachts report. This contains the conclusions of a detailed research study into CGT, which SYBAss commissioned from the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) and the University of Genoa (Italy). Read More

WOW: the wing sail technology for large cruising yachts by Wally and Omer Wing Sail

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Wally is always pushing the envelope in improving every aspect of yacht design to upgrade all the yacht functions. Enhancing Performance is one of the main goals of the company since its inception: Fast & Easy is the original claim reflecting this mission. Ten years ago, the Wally R&D department started testing a folding and reefing wing sail. Read More

Smart KitTM construction method by Vripack

Monday, 15 February 2010

At the 2009 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Vripack introduced their brand new innovative Smart KitTM construction method to the yachting industry. Now their first unprecedented challenge is underway: building a complete steel 20m motor yacht in a mind boggling 7,5 months. This brand new vessel is designed for the Gamma Yachts. Read More

Halyard appointed as suppliers to RMK Marine 45m superyacht

Thursday, 26 November 2009

The project to build the Ron Holland designed 45m Motoryacht at RMK Marine is well underway with the main metal structures now complete the yacht has been moved into position in its fit-out workshop. The crew accommodation joinery work is almost complete on the mock-up and the spaces look wonderfully comfortable. Read More

Imtech signs order for ‘green’ technology on board Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior III

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Imtech Marine Group has been commissioned to supply the entire ‘green’ technical infrastructure on board Greenpeace’s new flagship Rainbow Warrior III. This is not an isolated project. Together with a large number of other initiatives, it serves as proof of the present development in ‘green’ ships. Read More

Rondal to supply spars and rigging for 55m sailing yacht

Monday, 19 October 2009

Rondal has signed the contract to design and construct the spars and rigging for the Spirit of Tradition Ketch, currently under construction at Royal Huisman. This 55 metre classically lined yacht is designed for high performance global cruising, while at the same time being capable of competing in the top regattas and sail races. Read More

Marine Results opens rigging base in South of France

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

International spar and rigging consultants Marine Results has opened a base at La Ciotat to meet the demand of superyachts and grand prix racing yachts for a full-service and specialist rigging service in the region. The location at La Ciotat boasts a comprehensive facility for superyachts, including a 2000 tonne Yacht Lift, a 300 tonne Travel Lift. Read More

CAD design and production for Round the World Trip

Wednesday, 5 August 2009

Norco GRP took a brief from an owner recently to provide a bespoke console system for his 75’ cruising yacht to incorporate vital navigational and engineering systems’ displays for his upcoming round the world trip. The designs were partly for clarity and ease of operation, yet also had a more fundamental area in safety. Read More

Innovation Vripack becomes reality

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

When a new yacht is to be designed and built, most eyes focus directly on the exterior design and less on the throbbing heart inside the yacht: the engine room, with its systems, machinery and piping. But by using a state of the art 3D environment, Vripack creates a much more realistic process and gives those involved a clear insight of the yacht’s pearl. Read More

Promising performance for HydroTec designed Aifos

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

The next Hydro Tec-designed yacht to be launched is Aifos, a 50-metre boat made entirely out of aluminium and currently under construction in the CBI Navi shipyard. It is expected to have an excellent performance even if it is not the most powerful of boats. Aifos is a semi-displacement, three-deck 49.78m yacht. Read More

Icon Yachts’ Quality Control System awarded with ISO 9001:2008 Certificate.

Thursday, 30 April 2009

Paul Manting, Sales & Marketing Director, reports that this month Icon Yachts was inspected by an Auditor from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance who spent a complete day touring the yard and was extremely impressed with what he saw (“as all of our guests have been!”) and the levels of organization, summed up in his conclusion. Read More

Viareggio SuperYachts Carbon Offsets the sea trials of Candyscape II

Monday, 27 April 2009

Sea trials are about to begin for Candyscape II, the brand new 62m vessel from Italian yard Viareggio SuperYachts (VSY). The superyacht has been designed to have the highest standards of environmental performance and energy efficiency, and to meet the exacting standards of the RINA Green Star class notation. Read More

Amels and Imtech celebrate partnership

Monday, 16 March 2009

Recently a special event took place at the Amels shipyard in Vlissingen. The first cables were pulled on board of an Amels new building yacht, construction no. 6501. This vessel is one of the new Limited Editions Amels 212 series: a yacht measuring more than 65 meters, with seven state-rooms, five decks, and innumerable rooms. Read More

Yacht Carbon Offset for M.Y. Lionheart

Friday, 17 October 2008

Lionheart has become the latest yacht to balance greenhouse gas emissions through Yacht Carbon Offset’s specialist service. Yacht Carbon Offset has certified that emissions arising from Lionheart’s forthcoming cruising programme will be balanced by compensating emissions savings elsewhere – through green energy projects, for example. Read More

Lürssen's Dilbar, first yacht with green engines concept

Wednesday, 1 October 2008

On 20th August, Lürssen delivered the 110 metre project Opal, now christened Dilbar, six weeks ahead of schedule. Dilbar is the first yacht in the world with particle filters on the main engine exhausts. She has a combined diesel mechanic and diesel electric propulsion system with exhaust gas particle filters. Read More

Telemar Yachting supplies complete integrated bridge

Friday, 19 September 2008

Telemar Yachting is supplying a complete suite of electronic navigation systems onboard the new 43-meter (142-foot) yacht at the Baglietto Shipyard in La Spezia Italy. The yacht will be equipped with a state-of-the-art integrated bridge system (IBS) based on Sperry Marine’s new-generation VisionMaster FT™ technology including X- and S-band radars. Read More

Heesen Yachts & Voith develop Voith Motion Control

Monday, 1 September 2008

A simple idea can develop into a fruitful cooperation between two companies with a passion for detail. This happened when Voith Turbo Marine, well known supplier of the Voith Schneider Propellors, approached Heesen Yachts with a new development of theirs, the Voith Cycloidal rudder (VCR). Read More

Quantum and ISA Yachts team up

Monday, 11 August 2008

Quantum Marine are proud to announce the designing and implementing a new stabilization system for a specific application. The customer, ISA Yachts, has been building its 120' high performance yachts for a number of years. ISA was seeking to take the next step in its product improvement program designed to deliver the ultimate in comfort. Read More

Advanced custom rigging services at HYS

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Hamble Yacht Services Rigging have taken their services into a new era of modern production with the expansion of their product range backed by the world’s leading suppliers, such as Ocean Yacht Systems, Future Fibres, Navtec, Reckmann, Liros, Powerlite and Sailtec. HYS Rigging has been actively involved in the development of advanced composite cable rigging systems for over 10 years. Read More

New Horizon’s special elevator

Monday, 10 March 2008

Lift Emotion BV is proud to announce that they received the order for the delivery of a special half round marine elevator for the project New Horizon by Trinity. The New Horizon is designed by Evan K Marshall, his request for a special glass elevator led to Lift Emotion BV. During the close negotiations between the Yard and the Designer Lift Emotion BV came with a special marine elevator that fulfilled the demands for both parties. Read More

Successful tank tests for 38m Danish Yacht

Thursday, 28 February 2008

When the 38m dayboat was tank tested by the SSPA in Gothenburg, the report found the hull to be very stable at speed on resistance tests, taking into account dynamic wetted length and wetted area. Wind resistance was also included in the evaluation. In addition there were no signs of dynamic instability and it was noted that there was very little change to running trim across the whole speed range from 0-65 knots. Read More