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Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Orient Express branches into sailing yachts

140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, Orient Express says it’s involved in creating the world’s largest sailing ship, the Orient Express Silenseas. The ambition is the result of a French partnership between hospitality provider Accor and shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Orient Express Silenseas is due to set sail in 2026. “With […]

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Leisure Marine Superyacht

Tilting sail expedition yacht unveiled

The Glory expedition yacht tilting sails

The latest creation of Steve Kozloff Designs is The Glory, a 170m, five-deck, ice class, triple-masted motor sailor with three Solid Sail mast systems, which can tilt 70 degrees to reduce the air draft from 244ft to 153ft. Chantiers de l’Atlantique developed the tilting Solid Sail/AeolDrive mast system, which will enable The Glory to traverse […]