Ferretti Group officially opened its Riva shipyard in La Spezia in a ceremony attended by Chairman Tan Xuguang and CEO Alberto Galassi on Friday (17 May). Also in attendance were local authorities and a delegation from Weichai, the Ferretti Group’s longstanding shareholder. The refurbishment covered both the production and management sections of the shipyard in […]
Electric propulsion company, Vision Marine Technologies, filed a patent for its communication cryptographic system technology, integral to the E-Motion Electric Powertrain components on 24 April. The company announced the filing of a second patent application for its innovative method and apparatus for controlling the cooling water system of an electric marine vessel on 1 May. […]
American-owned and Canadian headquartered, Mustang Survival has been developing high-performance marine apparel and safety equipment for 56 years. Synonymous with floatation devices and high-grade safety equipment in North America, Mustang Survival has more recently set its sights on the UK market where it is making inroads in the marine safety sector. Atlas 190 lifejacket reaches […]
In the latest issue of Marine Industry News magazine, editor Chantal Haines talks to DAME Award non-voting secretary Kim Hollamby about the judging process, top submissions and what the panel really looks for in winning products. Launched in 1991 to promote and recognise the best-designed products at METSTRADE, the DAME Design Awards are some of the most […]
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on the investigation of the loss of control of the powerboat Awesome near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands, on 2 October 2022, resulting in two fatalities. On 2 October 2022, the mono-hulled offshore powerboat Awesome was returning to its home port when it unexpectedly veered […]
C-Map, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping and part of Navico Group, has announced a major update to its European charts. These updates include extended inland coverage for Northern France, over 200 new lakes for France, and improved high-resolution bathymetry and shaded relief across parts of coastal Europe and South Africa. “We […]
When Axopar launched its first ever model – the Axopar 28 – in 2014, the 28ft outboard powered walkaround with functional, modern lines, a razor-sharp hull and highly competitive price point, blew the socks off the industry. The boatbuilder startup sold a remarkable 200-plus units of its groundbreaking model in the first 18 months (today […]
Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has launched the Yanmar E-Key system, a new solution designed for wireless unlocking of the Yanmar VC20 Vessel Control system, seamlessly integrating with electronically controlled Yanmar Marine engines. The Yanmar E-Key system is an optional feature and comprises a sleek, lightweight tag. Benefiting from a unique ID, this tag communicates wirelessly […]
Italian shipyard Wider has appointed Greater Bay Yachts as its exclusive dealer for Singapore and Hong Kong. The agreement encompasses the distribution of Wider’s entire serial line, including the 18.9-metre all-aluminium WiLder models. Greater Bay Yachts, which is based in Hong Kong, will be the primary point of contact for clients in Singapore and Hong Kong […]
INEOS Britannia, the British challenger of record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd for the 37th America’s Cup, has revealed its AC75 race boat for the first time. The 75ft vessel, code-named RB3, emerged from the INEOS Britannia base in Barcelona on Saturday 20 April for rig stepping and checking in preparation for her first sail. It is […]
Torqeedo, a leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, plans to divert and integrate ocean-bound plastics into its emission-free boating products. Torqeedo has established a new advanced engineering team that, among other tasks, explores alternative materials to further minimise the environmental impact of its recreational and commercial marine products. The team is […]