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MAN Cryo Supplies Fuel System for World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht

MAN Cryo has supplied a liquid-hydrogen gas-fuel supply system to a 118.8 m superyacht constructed by Feadship, the Dutch designer and builder. Known as ‘Project 821’, the newbuilding is the world's first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht.MAN Cryo’s fuel-gas system will store the hydrogen in liquid form, evaporate and heat it, and supply gaseous hydrogen to the fuel cell enabling the zero-emission propulsion of the vessel. The company is a division of MAN Energy Solutions and a leading expert within engineering solutions for cryogenic equipment for the storage…

66m Shadow Cat Launched

Incat Crowther announced the delivery of Shadow Cat HODOR, significant in that it is the first in the Shadow Cat range which for Incat Crowther.Design and naval architecture was by Incat Crowther, project management and technical consultation by Robert Smith of YCTS and construction by Astilleros Armón at their Burela shipyard in Spain.HODOR was customized to carry the specific equipment and supplies to support and enhance the owner’s mothership capabilities, and the design uses engineering of hulls proven in offshore platform service…

GAC Pindar Expands Bishop's Role

GAC Pindar has expanded the scope of the role filled by Murray Bishop, its Superyacht Services Manager, to serve as a single point of contact for logistics and shipping support for the global luxury yachting community. Murray’s role will centralize and simplify contact and invoicing for superyacht clients, and he will coordinate the unique package of GAC solutions for the world’s superyachts. Murray’s colleague Mimi Maniati will continue in her role as yacht fuel trader. “We have…

World's Largest Sailing Yachts Get the GAC Treatment

GAC has smoothed the transit of the world’s largest sailing yacht through the Suez Canal, and was at hand when she called at ports in Oman and Sri Lanka. The integrated package of support services at multiple ports for the 93-m long three-masted Bermuda rigged schooner ‘Eos’ was coordinated by the GAC Bunker Fuels specialized superyacht department based in Southampton, UK. In Egypt, GAC's Suez Canal Transit Services team took care of her passage through the waterway from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.

Marine Armor System for Yachts Launched

Marine Armor System for Yachts was launched recently at the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry – SMM in Hamburg. MAS manufacture, supply and install security hardening systems worldwide onshore or offshore. Its innovative system is based on ballistic blinds, an acts as a passive solution against the threat of armed robbery, terrorism and acts of sabotage. Following on from the continued success of the product for vessels and rigs, Marine Armor System has expanded its offering to the Yacht market…

GAC Greece Launches Specialized Yachting Services

GAC Greece has formed a specialized department to cater for the needs of high-end leisure craft calling at the country's ports and marinas. The newly formed GAC Greece Yachting Services focuses on the super yacht sector, offering a comprehensive support package designed for craft over 100ft (approximately 35m). Lykourgos Madouvalos, GAC Greece's Yacht Services Coordinator Lykourgos Madouvalos, GAC Greece's Yacht Services Coordinator, said, "The azure waters of the Mediterranean, and in particular Greece, are a popular destination for sailors and yachtsmen.

World's First Biocide Injection System Banishes the Diesel Bug

Changes in the biodiesel and sulphur levels in modern bunker fuels are increasing the likelihood of microbiological fuel contamination for yachts, otherwise known as "the diesel bug." Fuelcare, a specialist in improving fuel quality, has announced the world’s first biocide injection system to banish these fuel quality issues. Fuelcare is to install its biocide injection system into a new 81m Abeking and Rasmussen vessel. Oliver Rumford-WarrBunker, managing director of Fuelcare spoke to Yachting Pages Media Group and said…

Cruise Ship Held in Dublin Over Alleged Fuel Bill Arrears

Ireland's High Court orders arrest & detention of cruise ship 'MV Princess Danae' for unpaid US$94,000 bunker fuel bill. The MV Princess Danae, which has a capacity to carry more than 800 passengers and crew, is registered in Madeira and flies the flag of Portugal. In the High Court, Mr Justice Roderick Murphy said he was satisfied to issue a warrant under a 1952 International Maritime Convention allowing for the arrest and detention of the Portuguese registered cruise ship, reports the 'Irish Independent'. The arrest and detention order was sought by Italian registered firm Omega Bunker SRL…