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Futuristic wind energy powered superyacht being pioneered by Inergy

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Inergy is looking to the future through its new Gemma series of superyachts
Inergy is looking to the future through its new Gemma series of superyachts

US wind turbine manufacturer, Inergy, has given an enticing glimpse into the future of environmentally friendly superyachts, which will be powered by wind energy. Gemma One, measuring just over 30 metres, will be the flagship vessel for the new Gemma series of environmentally friendly superyachts developed by Inergy.

The Gemma One is a new generation clean vessel. It is a practical, safe, conservatively styled, amenity-rich and highly automated boat that can be 100% powered by renewable energy, offering nearly unlimited remote operation.

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AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts

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AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts in Australia from 1 March 2016
AMSA to adopt the large yacht code for superyachts in Australia from 1 March 2016

From 1 March 2016 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will adopt the Large Yacht Code for superyachts and training vessels of 24 metres or more in length in a first for the Australian yachting community.

Marine Order 52 will change the way large yachts in Australia are regulated in line with international norms. AMSA Chief Executive Mick Kinley said the change recognises that large yachts, also referred to as superyachts, operated commercially for sport or leisure do not fall naturally into a single class.

“Australia shares the view of the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) that prescribed merchant ship safety standards may be incompatible with the safety needs of large yachts given the nature of their operations,” Mr Kinley said.

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Vanish: The first Feadship launch of 2016

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The latest superyacht from Feadship, Vanish, awaits its formal launch
The latest superyacht from Feadship, Vanish, awaits its formal launch

Feadship launched the 66.25 metre superyacht Vanish in a rock ‘n’ roll ceremony at Kaag Island. Hundreds of invited guests enjoyed a performance by a band and the delighted owners treated all yard personnel to a tour of their pure custom creation.

Highlights on this latest scion of the Feadship fleet include a free-standing staircase flanked by a glass wall over three decks, an ingenious extendable balcony for the owner’s stateroom and a highly innovative transom design.

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Largest superyacht to emerge from McMullen & Wing yard launched

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McMullen & Wing has launched their largest explorer superyacht from their New Zealand yard
McMullen & Wing has launched their largest explorer superyacht from their New Zealand yard

McMullen & Wing, based in Auckland New Zealand, has launched a 50m custom built superyacht from its yard in Mount Wellington. Weighing in at 550 tonnes, the as of yet unnamed superyacht is the largest and heaviest vessel ever constructed by the company.

The explorer superyacht, Y/N 1016, has been designed by McMullen & Wing in cooperation with Gregory C Marshall and continues the rugged and masculine appearance of the first yacht in the Diamond Series, the 45m Big Fish, which has spent large amounts of time exploring the Arctic Circle since her launch in 2010.

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Oyster Yachts set to expand its workforce

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On the back of a strong order book Oyster Yachts is set to recruit up to 50 new staff
On the back of a strong order book Oyster Yachts is set to recruit up to 50 new staff

Oyster Yachts has started 2016 with a better order book than the same time last year with contracts totalling £70m. There are 15 yachts currently in fit-out – ten in Oyster Yacht’s Norfolk shipyard, five in its Southampton yard – and 11 others waiting to start.

The moulding of the first Oyster 118 commenced late in 2015 and fit-out will start in the Southampton shipyard in a few months’ time. This pioneering project, the largest Oyster ever built in the UK, together with a pipeline of three Oyster 825s, two Oyster 745s and two ‘Raised Deck’ versions of the Oyster 885, means that Oyster is now expanding its team in Southampton by 25%, recruiting 50 staff across all trade skills over the next 3–6 months.

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Benetti nominated at 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards

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benettiNow in its seventh edition, the ShowBoats Design Awards will take place between the 21st and 23rd February and are held by Boat International. According to the brand, the awards honour ‘the creative talents behind the most innovative, elegant and inspiring new yacht designs from the boards of the world’s leading yacht design studios’.

Two of Benetti’s yachts have been nominated across five categories. The first of these is the 11.11 vessel, launched last year, which will compete in the ‘Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yacht over 500 GT’ and the ‘Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT’ categories.

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Unique explorer concept presented by Fassmer

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Fassmer unveils its latest explorer concept and design
Fassmer unveils its latest explorer concept and design

German shipyard, Fassmer, a business that is better known for the construction of offshore and naval vessels, has presented a unique explorer concept, which has been aimed at the superyacht owner in search of an explorer option that is based on a proven and trusted platform.

With design by Beiderbeck Design, the OPV80 is a new-build project based on the engineering platform of Fassmer’s proven 80m OPV 80 (Offshore Patrol Vessel).

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Hybrid technology based power and propulsion system launched by Whisper Power

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WhisperPower has announced that the San Lorenzo 106 Hybrid, the first yacht to be fitted with an intelligent, hybrid technology-based power and propulsion system developed by the brand, has recently started cruising.

This system comprises of, amongst other components, two 150 kW WhisperPower HyGen variable speed generators, which together provide up to 300 kW of power. At least 60 kW of this is used for the yachts ‘hotel load’, with 240 kW used for propulsion.

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Hakvoort launches its biggest superyacht

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Hakvoort announces the launch of its largest ever superyacht Just J
Hakvoort announces the launch of its largest ever superyacht Just J

The 61-metre superyacht Just J features a carefully considered balance of indoor and outdoor spaces and is the largest vessel to be built in the Dutch shipyard of Hakvoort.

One of the striking features is the positioning of the four guest suites and VIP stateroom on the main deck, ensuring that guests have superb views. The main deck is home to a large dining room and lounge, with the owners’ accommodation housed on a dedicated private deck above. This extra deck comprises the master stateroom forward with large skylight, two bathrooms, a master study and a bar with sky lounge.

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Qatar International Boat Show to showcase 85 boats

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Qatar International Boat Show runs from 10 -14 November
Qatar International Boat Show runs from 10 -14 November

The third edition of the Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) will this year showcase more than 120 brands and 85 boats, both on land and in water. The show will be held from the 10th to the 14th November at Mourjan Marinas in Lusail City, Qatar.

QIBS 2015 has already secured many international exhibitors, such as Azimut, Sea Ray, Princess, Ferreti, Riva, Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Prestige, Itama, Benetti, Sunreef, Silver Yachts, Heesen Yachts and many more.

In addition, the Qatari maritime industry will showcase companies such as NDSQ (Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar), Halul Boats, Balhambar Boats and Al Udeid Boats.

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UltraSystem PowerPlus launched by Ultrasonic Antifouling

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Ultrasonic Antifouling has launched the UltraSystem PowerPlus
Ultrasonic Antifouling has launched the UltraSystem PowerPlus

Ultrasonic Antifouling Limited, market leaders and pioneers of the original hull and sea chest clearing technology, has launched the UltraSystem PowerPlus.

The PowerPlus – which is the latest development in the company’s ‘Ultra’ Series – is the result of 3 years of research, development and comprehensive testing and is twice as powerful as the Series II which has been the company’s flagship product for the past 5 years. The new product has been specifically designed with larger yachts and superyachts in mind.

The PowerPlus combines ultrasonic antifouling’s intelligent and unique software with their advanced digital control program (ADCP) to deliver a higher concentration of ultrasound. This prevents bio-fouling on hulls and sea chests, increasing performance whilst at the same time monitoring temperature, voltage and output loads. PowerPlus uses a wide range of key frequencies between 20 and 140 KHz, which is unique to the UltraSystem, and utilises high quality 50w multi-frequency mounted piezoelectric crystal transducers.

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Research shows rising revenues and jobs growth in the British superyacht sector

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The Sunseeker 155, one of the craft helping to rev up the British superyacht sector
The Sunseeker 155, one of the craft helping to rev up the British superyacht sector

New industry statistics released by industry trade body Superyacht UK, show that the British superyacht sector is riding the wave of economic recovery. The research, for the year 2014/15, is launched as global visitors travel to watch British companies showcase their best at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

The key findings include:
Industry revenue has grown by +10.2% year-on-year, to £542 million
48% of those surveyed reported an increase in profits
The sector now contributes £304 million in GVA to UK GDP
An increase in demand has also led to an increase in work load, full time jobs and more valuable order books:

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