Galley Equipment

Photo courtesy of Hurtigruten

ALMACO to Outfit Hurtigruten’s New Expedition Ships

ALMACO has supplied the galley equipment and provision stores onboard the new expedition ship Roald Amundsen, named after the famous Norwegian polar explorer, delivered this past June. This was the first of Hurtigruten’s new nature-oriented, explorer-type ships, which are the world’s first hybrid power using a battery system being built in Kleven Verft at their Ulsteinvik yard. The second vessel, Fridtjof Nansen, is scheduled for a 2020 delivery with additional options for two further vessels…

Vanquish Yachts

New Yacht Design: Vanquish VQ48

Vanquish Yachts in the Netherlands unveiled its new Vanquish VQ48sports boat. The new model was designed entirely from scratch, while integrating the typical lines of Vanquish Yachts. Even more than previous Vanquish boats, the VQ48 has a look & feel which is designed to clearly appeal to car lovers and three ordershave already been taken for the striking new design. To reinforce the‘drivers’ boat’ proposition of Vanquish Yachts and meet client demands, the VQ48 modelwas developed in close cooperation with Guido de Groot Design.

Company principals: Photo credit Dometic

Dometic Group Acquires Livos Technologies

Leisure products supplier for the RV, Marine and CPV (Commercial and Passenger Vehicle) markets, Dometic Group, has acquired Livos Technologies Inc., a provider of engine room ventilation equipment and systems for the commercial and pleasure boat markets. “Livos Technologies is an innovative provider of engine room ventilation, and we are delighted to be able to bring it under our umbrella,” said Frank Marciano, President, Dometic Americas. “This acquisition reinforces Dometic’s status as a leading global provider of marine HVAC systems, sanitation systems, electronics and galley equipment.

Ocean Marine Yacht Center, Yachts and Paint, Portsmouth Virginia

Strategic Alliance: Ocean Marine Yacht Center and Clear Yacht Interiors

Completely Integrated Shipyard, Interior Design and Build Services Under One Roof. Clear Yacht Interiors and Ocean Marine Yacht Center announce the formation of a strategic alliance to position Ocean Marine’s Portsmouth shipyard as one of the only U.S. facilities to offer complete yard and interior design/build services. Joyce Clear, owner of Clear Yacht Interiors, remarks, “This is an exciting time for us. Our philosophy has always been to offer clients a full service experience.