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The Zero Cat Catamaran will quantify north of 90 feet and is set to join hydrogen power and electric impetus to accomplish a more economical way to deal with cruising. The Catamaran will utilize a hydrogen generator to create hydrogen from methanol ready. The framework will likewise profit from the power created by the yacht's sunlight based power framework, with sun oriented cells incorporated into the yacht's whole bodywork. The yacht's fuel cell system will generate energy for both hotel loads and electric propulsion. Nicholas Lapp, CTO of Sunreef Yachts stated "Our goal is to revolutionise the industry by [...]

At its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC), MAN Energy Solutions has reported the first successful running of a test engine on ammonia. According to the business, the successful combustion was carried out on a MAN B&W two-stroke 4T50ME-X type and generated encouraging results, with data on pilot-oil quantity and combustion stability being especially promising. "This marks a significant milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine," stated Gunnar Stiesch, Chief Technical Officer of MAN Energy Solutions. This week has been historic for our team at the RCC since it has allowed us to obtain a thorough [...]

Since June 2022, the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland has been building the 250,800 cruise ship, the first of Royal Caribbean's new Icon-class. In December, the completely completed ship was floated out, and it is currently undergoing final assembly and testing. The first set of trials for the Icon Of The Seas was testing the performance of her propulsion systems, navigation systems and all safety precaution such as life boats and her stability in open sea. The builder has said the test has "progressed excellently" and the ships sea trial will be completed in the given time frame, despite [...]

The new waterjet is the next transformation for Hamilton Jet's longline of validated waterjets. The first model in this revolutionary line is the HTX-30. It is the result of extensive research and stringent testing that took into account new hydrodynamics and more refined materials to produce a unit that is more efficient, longer-lasting, and simpler to install than ever before. They have pushed the waterjet to new levels with the below being the added specification. High Speed Thrust Performance - 7% increase in speed efficiency, higher vessel speeds or reduced fuel burn. Maximum Speed Potential - Speeds in excess [...]

According to Porsche, the 8.67-meter Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air day cruiser is designed to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance and offer excellent driving characteristics. It will also be equipped with the drive technology of the upcoming Porsche Macan electric. The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air has a swimming platform at the rear that can hold up to nine people and leads to a large lounge area with two comfortable sun pads. A focal path interfaces the harsh of the yacht with the unattached steerage and the cockpit, while the bow has [...]

Creating boats out of wood has been proven more cost effective with a design that is far more attractive than the usual materials used. By using wood, the boats are are thin, strong, tough, quiet, and thermally well-insulated. The construction materials are environmentally friendly, the interior skin is brightly finished, and there is little waste. This makes it possible to incorporate it into an especially elegant interior. They're not as light as lightweight cores with carbon skins, but they're much easier to live with and not nearly as expensive or fragile. The outer glass/epoxy sheathing can be made of [...]

Boatbuilding of wooden boats has been added to the 'endangered' list of crafts after new research. Traditional wooden boat building, canal art and barge painting sit alongside of other endangered craft makers that sit in the sectors of ropes, sails, oars, flagpole making and spar etc. Endangered trades such as traditional wooden boat building are classified as having sufficient craftspeople to pass on their knowledge to future generations, but whose long-term viability is seriously questioned. Crafts with a declining number of practitioners, an aging population, or a shrinking market share are examples of this. 73% of review respondents portrayed [...]

Alongside everyone else we are pleased to welcome our new King of the United Kingdom. King Charles III was crowned King on 6th May 2023. "Long live our King!" King Charles III plays the cello, guitar and piano King Charles III became the Prince of Wales at age 9 He is a qualified diver He has a frog named after him - Hyloscirtus Prince Charles stream frog King Charles III once wrote a children's book He has founded over 20 charities

The design of the superyacht has been revealed and is 74m long and has been designed to travel up to 75 knots above the water surface. They have called this The Plectrum. By using adjustable foil technology this will allow the yacht to lift above the water as it travels. The hydrofoil technology will add wings under the boats hull to bring the yacht above water during movement to allow the yacht to glide on the water surface. Also the yacht has been designed to be made out of dry carbon fibre composite materials entirely which will make the [...]

With immediate effect offshore support vessels such as tugs, workboats, ferries and naval ships can use biofuels on MAN 175D engines after a formal approval from the manufacturer with no adjustments required to use the new fuels.In three variants 12, 16 and 20 cylinders the MAN 175D engine is available with an output range of 1,500 to 4,400KW. MAN have said the engine was to outset with a rigid design to ensure the engine is compliant with future gas emissions including IMO Tier III by using a compact and flexible reduction system within the engine. MAN also said they prepare [...]