All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 18
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NewsSustainability a key theme at the 2019 JEC World Composites Expo
IBI spent three days at the annual JEC World event near Paris and discovered the latest trends in industry’s move towards greener technologies and sustainability
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ArticleConnectivity
Boat buyers increasingly want ‘smarter’ boats, with every system accessible from centralised screens and remote devices. Jake Kavanagh reviews the latest trends in connectivity, from helm station to fridge freezer.
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Big take-up in new course to address skills shortage in coatings inspection
The Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors (RMCI) qualification was introduced in September 2014
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Yard insight | Numarine Turkey: Crossing cultures
Near Istanbul, Turkish builder OmËr Malaz has gathered a world-class design team — and a highly skilled workforce — to take on Europe’s leading yards
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Yard insight | Solent refit: All busy on the Western front
Blessed with deep-water approaches and a military grade infrastructure, this new yard on the UK’s south coast has plenty to offer refit clients
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Markets and regions | Austria overview: Punching above its weight
The landlocked country’s innovative approach and marine manufacturing know-how are helping it ride the downturn
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New build | Round-up: Turkey
Turkey’s assault on the superyacht sector is relentless. Backed by modern infrastructure, free trade zones and low cost labour, it has the potential to become the world’s leading building nation
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Refit and repair | Baltic Yachts
To cope with refit demand Finland’s Baltic Yachts has moved into brand new premises — with a much-needed water frontage
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Feature | Industrial focus: Lifting equipment - Overhead gantries
Crane design has made a quantum leap in recent years, allowing skilled operators to handle wide, complex loads with surgical precision — and now the software and motors can be retrofitted
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Products | Trends: Hybrid engines - Are hybrid engines the future?
The rise of hybrid systems in the automotive sector and advances in technology are ensuring the ‘green’ power alternative is gaining favour with oems and consumers alike
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Yard visit | Riva Classic Sportsboats - Italian Icon
When Riva stopped producing the Aquarama in 1996, it was left with a hard act to follow. Now its Sarnico factory is building a new classic — the 10m Aquariva by Marc Newson
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Refit and repair | Getting bigger in Barcelona
As the Med becomes busier with the world’s growing superyacht fleet, one spanish refit yard has decided to invest 150 million in a site expansion to help it keep up with business
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Yard insight | Gulf Craft UAE
It’s the Middle east’s largest motoryacht producer and now Gulf Craft’s superyachts are selling well to clients looking for customisation — and value
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Strategy and finance | Profile: Baltic Yachts - New shareholders, new ambition
Finland’s Baltic Yachts has sold a minority stake in the business to local entrepreneurs in a bid to broaden its strategic initiative
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Infrastructure | Bigger in the Balearics
It has always been one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations, and now Mallorca is about to open a new marina facility aimed directly at the superyacht community
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Yard insight | RMK Turkey: Turkish teamwork
RMK Marine has invested heavily to become the world’s most advanced vacuum-infusion facility. Now it is building Oyster’s latest superyachts
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Yard visit | Seaway-Greenline: Hybrid cruisers - Slovenian innovation
Demand for Seaway’s fuel-efficient Greenline Hybrid design has exceeded all expectations
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New build | Round-up: Middle East - Tax exemptions
Tax-free trade zones are making the Middle East an increasingly profitable place to build superyachts — and It has some spectacular in-build projects to prove it
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Yard insight | Pendennis UK: A modern classic
Pendennis Shipyard has carved itself a niche as a custom builder and refitter. Bucking the recession, it’s now actively recruiting extra staff to keep up with demand
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Feature | Pendennis apprenticeships: Stairway to career success
To ensure a reliable supply of skilled labour for its workforce, UK builder Pendennis has spent the last ten years developing an award-winning apprenticeship scheme
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