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Motor yacht Project Ganto: The First Electric Superyacht

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The GANTO motor yacht Project is a 40m EcoYacht designed to have the lowest levels of environmental impact possible. The motor yacht GANTO Project will utilise advanced building materials with maximized recycling criteria, along with fluid dynamics studies and an environmentally sound management of the vessel, making this project the first of a new generation... ... read full story

Trinity Yachts to Incorporate Trinity Offshore for two 92m eco-friendly yachts

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Trinity Yachts in collaboration with Trinity Offshore presents a new project to build two 92 meter ecologically friendly yachts with ENVIRO+ Green Passport Certification. ... read full story

Viareggio Superyachts yacht builder shows great environmental conscience

October 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

VSY shows a large commitment to the environment around us, by investing time and resources into such products and initiatives as the Total Eco Yachts, eco-friendly paper certified by FSC for their brochures and providing personalised VSY-Viareggio Superyachts bicycles to VSY team at the 2011 MYS, amongst others. ... read full story

Greenpeace launches a new Rainbow Warrior III motor yacht

October 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At a ceremony in Berne-Motzen, Germany, Greenpeace launched the third version of its protest vessel the Rainbow Warrior motor yacht. Purpose built as a campaigning vessel, the M/Y Rainbow Warrior III carries state-of-the-art communications equipment, two fast boats and can carry a helicopter. Her unique A-frame masts carry 1260m2 of sail, helping keep her carbon... ... read full story

42m Motor Yacht Blue Peace by Aras Kazar Designs

October 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor Yacht Blue Peace by Aras Kazar Designs is a superyacht design measuring 42m (137ft) in length and with a range of 500 nautical miles at 40 knots, with an impressive top speed of 60 knots. The Blue Peace motor yacht design was inspired by a unique species called “Piscis Volans” as known as the... ... read full story

Centek to Launch Genset Pollution Control Guide at IBEX 2011

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine wet exhaust systems manufacturer Centek Industries will introduce the Genset Pollution Control Guide at the 2011 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), October 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville (booth 719). The guide is designed to help boat builders and service yards integrate the company’s Gen-Kleen™ filter system with a generator wet... ... read full story

52m Expedition Yacht SuRi to undergo refit and extension to 63m

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 52.43m (172′) expedition motor yacht SuRi is to undergo a full rebuild and extension of 10.9m (36 foot) at Bay Ship and Yacht Co. Located in Alameda, California, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of... ... read full story

Arc Lite Power acquires Knight & Carver Maritime to create world’s first global hybrid superyacht conversion center

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Arc Lite Power, LLC, San Diego’s marine hybrid systems pioneer has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime. The total investment of $30 million will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Knight & Carver, a leading provider of marine construction and maintenance... ... read full story

Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Columbus 177 superyacht Prima has been awarded the RINA Green Star Plus, recognizing her environmentally friendly commitment. The notation class is based on an environmental performance index which covers all aspects of the vessel’s impact on the environment, most importantly carbon emissions. The RINA Green Star Plus award for motor yacht Prima, alreay a... ... read full story

After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a year of sailing, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full inspection. This big solar sailboat will remain at the harbour “VivoCity,” one of the largest shopping centers in Singapore, where it will stay for several days. September 27 2010,... ... read full story

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