Falcon

Expedition Yacht Deploys Falcon as a 'Rescue Robot'

For expedition yacht Dapple a Saab Seaeye deep-rated Falcon robot has been chosen as a standby rescue resource for emergency recovery of their manned submersible.In addition, the 1000 metre-rated Falcon comes fully equipped for undertaking a wide range of scientific research and survey operations.Dapple’s dive manager, Marc Taylor, says that the Falcon is a proven commercial choice, so fits their criteria, “and it makes sense because we already have a Falcon aboard another vessel in our fleet.”For Dapple…

ROVs: Superyacht Security Success for Falcon

Another superyacht security contract win for MarineGuard sees it order another Saab Seaeye Falcon underwater robotic vehicle as part of its security resource package.As superyachts become larger and more technologically sophisticated, MarineGuard see the Falcon, with its intelligent future-flexible control technology, playing an increasing role in the growing world of superyacht security. For underwater surveillance the Falcon can be fully equipped with advanced video and sensor…

Saab Seaeye Cracks into the Superyacht Security Market

For superyacht owners, eyes beneath the waves, provided by intelligent underwater robotic vehicles, is a valuable resource. Yacht security company, MarineGuard, includes the Saab Seaeye Falcon underwater robotic vehicle as part of its security system for superyachts.MarineGuard is known for creating a ‘virtual security bubble’ around a yacht, and the Falcon is a powerful tool in this regard as it can examine a yacht’s hull millimeter by millimeter with its HD cameras, and descend…

Ferry Hits Yachts in Heavy Fog off Isle of Wight

A ferry collided with at least two yachts and then ran aground in heavy fog off the Isle of Wight in southern England on Sunday, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said.The Coastguard said a member of the public had called emergency services after hearing cries of help from Cowes Harbour, but after an extensive search by rescue teams it said no one was in the water or missing.Red Funnel, the operator of the Red Falcon Ferry, which had 56 people on board, said it had been refloated. "All passengers and vehicles have been safely discharged," it said on Twitter.(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by John Stonestreet)

Heesen Sells Biggest Yacht to Date

Heesen has sold YN 19480 - Project Cosmos – an 80.07-meter all-aluminium FDHF motor yacht for delivery in April 2022. This is the second contract sealed by the pioneering Dutch shipyard in 2018, reaffirming the positive trend that began last year with the sale of no less than six yachts. Project Cosmos is the largest yacht to date to be built by Heesen, and follows on from its existing major triumphs in the 60-meter plus market segment with the revolutionary 65-meter Galactica Star in 2013…

Heesen Sells 60m Full Custom Motoryacht

Heesen has sold the first contract in 2018, a full custom 60-meter Fast Displacement steel hulled motoryacht for delivery in 2021. At 60 meters, YN 19360 – Project Falcon – is the largest steel yacht built by Heesen to date. Her clean and chiseled exterior lines are by Omega Architects, who have introduced an innovative design feature to embellish the profile: the bird’s wing. This eye-catching multi-faceted shape visually integrates three decks (main, bridge and sundeck) without interfering with the uninterrupted horizontal lines of the glazed windows.

Burma Boating Adds Four Yachts to its Fleet

Boutique cruising company Burma Boating has added four new yachts to its fleet, including sailing yacht Clan VI, the company's new flagship. Starting in October, Clan VI will be cruising Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago and explore one of Asia's last untouched destinations. The 40-meter yacht will be the largest and most luxurious yacht offering scheduled cruises and private charters in the archipelago, which is slowly opening up to tourism. Clan VI was built under the name La Numero Uno and was the first yacht to be constructed at the Italian shipyard Perini Navi…

Major Refit for Falcon Lair Superyacht

Press release - Compositeworks, a shipyard specializing in superyacht and megayacht refits, has delivered a transformation of the 68.7-meter Feadship Falcon Lair. The project, delivered in August 2015, has been nominated for a World Superyacht Award. First launched at Feadship’s Van Lent yard in 1983 as New Horizon L. the new Falcon Lair has been redesigned by the British architects Olesinski Ltd and now boasts a deep blue hull and a new exterior design. Major features of this refit included a total remodeling of superstructure forward and aft on every deck…

BRIG Navigator 700 – Big Boat for Your Buck

Making its debut at the Gold Coast International Marine Expo, the BRIG Navigator 700 is seven meters of versatility and durability, with room for 11 people in comfort – 12 in the twin engine version. Brand new to the Navigator series, the N700 with its Deep-V hull boasts a capacity of 1,800kg, while weighing just 700kg on its own. The Navigator series slots between the Falcon and the Eagle series and is a “cross-over” concept that delivers the pinnacle of stability and safety for all kinds of usage.

MY Falcon Installs MPM

U.K.-based Marine Software Ltd have recently delivered MPM - Marine Planned Maintenance to the MY Falcon, a 164ft Tri-Deck Motor Yacht currently operating in UAE. Built at Trinity Yachts LLC, USA and delivered in 2011, this ABS classed vessel is GT 491 and has unrestricted service as a pleasure yacht. This contract was organised through Dubai based partners Sicil Marine Ship Management & Operation, as they were commissioned by yacht owner in providing a fully configured Planned Maintenance database specific for vessels equipment, to include local network installation and crew training.