Honda Marine's NSX Concept Engine Excites in Miami
Feb 25, 2017
Honda Marine has given boat owners a glimpse into the future by revealing a stunning concept engine at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show. Designers at Honda’s Advanced Design Group drew inspiration from the 2017 Acura NSX Supercar for the striking prototype, making it taller, slimmer and more sculpted than curre ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2017
ALPHARETTA, Ga. Feb 16, 2017 Honda Marine breaks the mold for marine engines at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show with a bold concept engine that could power the future of boating. ... Continue reading
Preview: Lexus Takes On Design Challenge Creates Sport Yacht Concept +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2017
A few years ago the Toyota Marine Department invited Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda to spend several days on the water driving their new Ponam range of premium yachts soon to be launched in Japan. As a master driver, Toyoda was inspired by the power of the turbodiesel powertrains and the handling and st ... Continue reading
Toyota Boat Launches New Ponam-28V Premium Sports Cruiser
Oct 30, 2016
Toyota City, Japan, Oct, 27 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation today launched a new boat, the Ponam-28V1, which will be sold through a network of 50 companies in Japan.Main Features:- A next-generation hull that combines three structural components-FRP, aluminum, and carbon fibers, to achieve a new sense ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2016
SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2016 -- The captain and crew of Holland America Line's ms Veendam were honored by the Association for Rescue at Sea with a prestigious AFRAS AMVER Award for the 2015 rescue of a pilot who ditched his aircraft in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. The Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System was im ... Continue reading
Government of Canada confirms wreck of HMS Terror
Sep 26, 2016
OTTAWA, Sept. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - On September 18, 2016, Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeology Team confirmed the identity of the wreck of HMS Terror, discovered off the shores of King William Island in Nunavut. The discovery of HMS Terror was made possible thanks to a long-term partnership with northern communities, the ... Continue reading
Autonomous Maritime Ecosystem Starts in Finland
Sep 23, 2016
HELSINKI, September 23, 2016 -- New business ecosystem brings together global forerunners and agile ICT start-ups to develop first autonomous shipping solutions in the world. Empowering the digitalization and harvesting effectively its benefits is priority area in the Governmental Program of Finland. Digitalization has ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Detects Threats to Ship Hulls and Structures
Sep 22, 2016
MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems featured the Bluefin Robotics hovering-autonomous underwater vehicle (H-AUV) at OCEANS 2016 in Monterey, California. The Bluefin Robotics H-AUV locates, identifies and maps structural issues on a ship's hull including large ocean going cargo ships, pe ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2016
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2016 -- In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, Gulfstream Yachts has collaborated with renowned super yacht designers Setzer Yacht Architects along with Michael Peters Yacht Design and their patented Stepped "V" Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) hull technology to give the Gulfstream Yachts 52 the featur ... Continue reading
McCall’s 25th Motorworks Revival
Aug 30, 2016
Rob Eckaus, Editor The Auto Channel Gordon and Molly McCall celebrated the 25 th anniversary of the Motorworks Revival on Wednesday, August 17 th with a proper party that continues to evolve. It had all the requisite aircraft, cars, appetizers, and ambiance. This year a live DJ at 9pm was joined by a live drummer and v ... Continue reading
Princess Cruises Presents Majestic Princess
Aug 24, 2016
Designs and Key Features Unveiled For Newest Ship in the Growing Fleet SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2016 -- Princess Cruises today unveiled designs and announced key features of Majestic Princess, the newest and most luxurious ship in the global fleet. Departing April 4, Majestic Princess will sail on her inaugural ... Continue reading
MSC Seaview, the Second of MSC Cruises' Seaside-Generation Smart Cruise Ships
Jul 5, 2016
GENEVA, July 5, 2016 -- MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based world's largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa — announced today that the second of its Seaside-generation smart cruise ships, set to come into service in June 2018, will be named MSC Seaview. She wi ... Continue reading
Thoma Bravo to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Jul 1, 2016
SAN FRANCISCOâThoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced the acquisition of TRADER Corporation (TRADER), Canadaâs leading digital automotive marketplace and software solutions provider, from funds advised by Apax Partners for approximately C$1.575 billion. The transaction, which is ... Continue reading
Going on a Cruise Cheaper than Living in these US Cities
Jun 29, 2016
HANOVER, Germany, June 29, 2016 -- According to a recent study by the next generation cruise search engine CruiseWatch, it is actually cheaper to cruise continuously for an entire year than to pay rent and live in the US. That is, at least, if you live in these cities or regions. CruiseWatch, which offers price drop al ... Continue reading
United States Coast Guard Awards Five Year Contract To Piedmont Propulsion Systems
Jun 3, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 3, 2016 -- The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC (PPS) a five-year contract to provide repair and overhaul services for the Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF propeller systems installed on USCG's fleet of HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft. The HC-144A is a Mariti ... Continue reading
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