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Baltic Yachts’ double success at the World Superyacht Awards
BALTIC 111 RAVEN Concept: Jarkko Jämsén Naval architect: Botin Partners Exterior and interior design: Jarkko Jämsén Structural Engineering: PURE Design and Engineering Owner’s project manager: Garth Brewer, A2B Marine Projects Sailing Manager: Klabbe Nylöf Baltic Yachts Project Management: Sam Evans, Mattias Svenlin Baltic Yachts has a remarkable track record of success in superyacht industry…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Helps To Protect Historic Canal Bridges From Vehicle Strikes
An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) CCTV system is being trialled by the Canal & River Trust charity on the Lancaster Canal to catch careless hit-and-run motorists, who each year cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to historic hump-back canal bridges. As well as inconvenience to local residents and boaters, vehicle strikes on 200-year-old stone…
Read MoreDharma Kovvuri Appointed as Chair of our Regional Advisory Board North West
We have secured Dharma Kovvuri as the chair of the region’s Advisory Board. The appointment of Dharma Kovvuri, who has a senior 30-year career based in the North West and is currently a Dean and Academic Director at the University of Central Lancashire, comes as our campaigns to raise the funds and support needed to…
Read MoreA fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company, or COSCO for short, is a state-owned multinational conglomerate headquartered in Shanghai specializing in…
Read More‘Truck manufacturers could spread themselves too thin by investing in hydrogen combustion engines’: BNEF
Hydrogen combustion engines appear to be gaining steam as a way to decarbonise heavy vehicles, with manufacturers Bosch in Europe and the US, FAW in China, and joint ventures Tata-Cummins and Reliance-Ashok Leyland in India all planning to launch H2 engines for trucks this year. However, recent analysis by research house BloombergNEF (BNEF) warns that…
Read MoreBoat Motor Accessories: A Newbie’s Guide to Get Started
Boat motor accessories can break or rust away easily if you don’t maintain the motor regularly. So it’s important to know the crucial boat motor components and keep some spare boat engine parts handy for replacement. In this simple guide, you will learn the major boat motor accessories in a diagram, so that you can…
Read MoreStellantis to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle in the North American market
European-American vehicle maker Stellantis — which owns brands such as Chrysler, Fiat, Citroën and Maserati — is to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle in the US, according to the groups’s head of H2, Jean-Michel Billig. Back in February, Stellantis unveiled hydrogen-powered versions of eight of its existing battery-electric vans for the European market, and almost…
Read MoreBest Eco Friendly Earth Day Gifts
In today’s world, where environmental awareness is on the rise, celebrating Earth Day has become more significant than ever. This special day reminds us of the importance of conserving our planet and making sustainable choices. One meaningful way to honor Earth Day is by giving eco-friendly gifts that promote sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint.…
Read MorePirates, Singing Sailors and Mermaids Set Sail at National Waterways Museum’s Best-Ever Summer Events
Ahoy there! Pirates, sailors, and Mermaid Aurora dock at Ellesmere Port’s National Waterways Museum from May 17-19, kicking off its best summer events yet. Hosted by us, the Mutiny at the Port Pirate Weekender kicks off on Friday 17 May, 7pm, with live music from the Old Time Sailors. The group, who are a support…
Read MoreWe look forward to seeing you at the Monaco Yacht Show!
Monaco Yacht Show is considered the largest annual gathering of superyachts in the world, the event is a must-attend event for private yacht owners and new customers looking for a unique immersive yachting experience. Also this year, the MYS will continue its three-year ‘Seducation’ development programme, a comprehensive transition plan towards carbon neutrality. A programme…
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