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Project 821 - the future of propulsion?
18th November 2024
Another yacht completing its sea trials is normally a pretty routine event. This one however is a little different!Feadship’s Project 821, coming in at 118.8M long is the world’s first fuel-cell-powered Superyacht.The ground-breaking project stores liquid hydrogen on board (in temperatures below -253°C) and uses a fuel cell source to generate electricity for both hotel load and coastal navigations.The project required significant development in regulations for hydrogen storage and fuel-cell...
Read MoreSanction asset seizure - virtue signalling or something more significant
11th November 2024
The case of the detention of the 59M Royal Huisman yacht PHI continues to highlight the issues of a “one size fits all” approach to asset sequestration under sanctions laws. Seized in the UK in 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Malta flagged yacht has remained immobilised in Canary Wharf. An appeal against this order was lodged in March 2024 on the basis that the owner was never personally named...
Read MoreAir Freight Provisioning - a practical insight
21st October 2024
Yacht provisioning goes far beyond simply delivering goods to a dock. When you're cruising destinations outside of Europe, like the Maldives, the Caribbean, the Red Sea, the UAE, or the Seychelles, getting quality provisions delivered by air freight from Europe can be a game-changer. However, the process is more complex than placing a local order. Whether it's fresh produce, dry stores, flowers, or specialty items, there are key factors to...
Read MoreETNZ take the Cup!
21st October 2024
Congratulations to Emirates Team New Zealand for winning the 2024 Americas Cup. A dominant display on the water saw them win the Cup for the third time in a row (First time this has been done) by beating Team Ineos Britannia 7-2. October 19, 2024. Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, Prizegiving. EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND, winners of the America’s Cup. October 19, 2024. Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, Prizegiving. EMIRATES...
Read MoreShaken not stirred!
16th October 2024
The 86M Benetti , Kingdom 5KR, was attempting to dock last week in Tunisia, when it attempted to take a bite out of the quay!With previous owners Donald Trump and Saudi businessman Adnan Khashoggi and a role in the Bond film Never Say Never Again (how apt), this is another chapter in the yachts colorful history.Thankfully no reported injuries and a full investigation is underway.
Read MoreGo Jags!!
11th October 2024
I guess when your team is in town, there's only one place to stay!!Fresh from turning heads on the Monaco Yacht Show, the ever-impressive 122M Lurssen KISMET is currently moored in the Thames next to Tower Bridge.She is owned by Shadid Khan, Pakistani-American billionaire and business tycoon, who is also the owner of the Fulham FC and NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.The Jags have upcoming games at Wembley Stadium against the Bears...
Read MorePermission to fly!!!!
7th October 2024
The 136-metre Flying Fox has now been removed from the US sanctions list, according to a list published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, a branch of the U.S Department of the Treasury. According to the office, the yacht had been flagged on the basis of its link to Imperial Yachts SARL, a Monaco-based yacht brokerage firm.Now under the management of BlueWater Yachting in Dubai, the final restrictions have been lifted...
Read MoreShip of Theseus?
1st October 2024
The South of France attracting the best that the yachting world has to offer at the moment. Seen of the coast of Antibes this week. The 141m/462'7" motor yacht 'Yas' (ex. Hr. Ms. Piet Heyn (F 811)) was built by ADM Shipyards in the United Arab Emirates at their Abu Dhabi shipyard. Her interior is styled by French designer design house Pierrejean Vision Design Studio and delivered in April 1981. She was last...
Read MoreAlibaba - Sea Trials
20th September 2024
With is decidedly military lines, the 142-metre Lürssen superyacht Alibaba cuts an impressive swathe as she underwent her sea trials off Brunsbüttel, Germany. Rumors that the transom responds to "open sesame" are unconfirmed at this stage! Definitely not available with free 7-day delivery 😁#lotterywin #cornerstonecrewmanagement #crewemploymentsolutions
Read MoreThats a lot of zeros....
20th September 2024
Azimut-Benetti has announced staggering $2.7 billion order book, with deliveries lined up through 2030. The yard who's creations include yachts such as IJE, Luminosity, Lionheart and the near company-breaking Kingdom 5KR, has never looked so strong. Yes, thats 8 zeros in case you were wondering 😁
Read MoreMV Sounion - towed to safety - Sept 16
18th September 2024
Under the careful watch of EU Naval force ASPIDES, the stricken MV Sounion, has been towed to safety in the Red Sea. The Greek flagged oil tanker has been immobile and on fire since it was targeted buy Houthi rebels on 21 August. The next phase of the salvage is the safe transfer of 1 million barrels of crude.For now at least it would appear that the immediate risk of...
Read MoreMV Sounion - Update
6th September 2024
Updating the previous post about the MV Sounion, attempts to salvage the stricken crude oil tanker were abandoned this week.Aspides, the EU’s naval force that is providing protection for the operation, said “…that the conditions were not met to conduct the towing operation and that it was not safe to proceed.”Its not exactly clear what that means specifically, but initial indications are that this is more for resource/technical reasons, rather...
Read MoreYou cant park that there mate!
4th September 2024
The residents of Dartmouth, England are starting to be increasingly frustrated with this floating "eyesore". With local residents describing it as a “gin palace”, the 98M Abeking and Rasmussen built "Aviva" has been moored there since early August.The yacht is owned by billionaire Joe Lewis – ex owner of Tottenham and former currency trader. It was used as surety over a fine Mr Lewis had to pay following his trial and...
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2nd September 2024
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Read MoreEnvironmental Disaster Looming?
29th August 2024
An oil tanker which was attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week is still on fire and may be leaking oil, according to the US Pentagon.The ship is carrying more than 150,000 tonnes - or one million barrels - of crude oil, and a major spill has the potential to be among the largest from a ship in recorded history. For context, a spill of this magnitude...
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