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Clean superyacht air-conditioning by AirManager Marine and N.R. Koeling

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

N.R. Koeling is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of air conditioning systems for luxury yachts ranging from 35 to 85 metres and larger and AirManager Marine who specialize in air sterilization and filtration systems are to integrate their equipment for superyacht new build and refit projects. ... read full story

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat – the Guardian S Class by Sauter Carbon Offset Design

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat , the Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated Mercedes Benz Bluetec engine coupled to a Carbon-Grossbauteile electric motor. Her Fuel Consumption and GHG Emissions are 50 to 100% lower than any speed boat ever built. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran reaches the Canary Islands on 1st Solar boat expedition.

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar catamaran has reached the Canary Islands, 21 days after leaving Monaco at the start of the 1st solar boat expedition to circumnavigate the world by boat solely powered by solar energy. MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar will stay at Gran Canaria for maintenance till Friday. ... read full story

Croatian Superyacht Marina – Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work on Croatia’s first megayacht Marina, Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club began immediately after the Adriatic Boat Show, on September 21st. The superyacht marina, worth around EURO 17 million is expected to open in summer 2011 and will have a capacity of 79 berths for yachts up to 100 meters long. ... read full story

Swiss Silicon Fire AG and Australia Cresta – World’s First silicon-based methanol powered yacht engines

October 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Iconic Australian Motor Yacht brand, Cresta Motor Yachts Limited, is pleased to announce that Swiss based company ‘Silicon Fire AG’ has taken a significant and strategic stake in the Company. This Exclusive Relationship will see Cresta, in conjunction with Silicon Fire, initially develop a number of world first motor yachts, specifically employing carbon neutral, silicon-based... ... read full story

34th Americas Cup: AC72 Class Rule finalized and published

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America's Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule went from concept to completed Class Rule in less than four months. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: A journey of a lifetime begins

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Five international skippers in the VELUX 5 OCEANS blasted across the start line beginning a 30,000-mile adventure around the globe. ... read full story

Sailing yacht LADY B by Dubois Naval Architects

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Vitters, Sailing yacht LADY B is one of the most sophisticated and well finished yachts of her size in the World today. She stands out as being a craft of exceptional quality, beauty, and performance. ... read full story

Intermarine, Brazil teams up with BMW Designworks

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intermarine Yachts, one of Brazil's largest boat yards has commissioned BMW Group Designworks-USA to design four new motor yachts for the 2011 season. The models were unveiled at the start of this year's Sao Paulo Boat Show. ... read full story

Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” Motor Yacht Series unveiled

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” range by Selene Ocean Trawlers has been very well received as the Selene brand consolidates upon its successful “Ocean Trawler”’ concept to move into the 24 M + category of displacement motor yachts . ... read full story

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