IMO QUASHES YACHTING INDUSTRY HOPES

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20 May 2019

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Turkey and ICOMIA sought unsuccessfully to mitigate the adverse affects on the yachting industry of IMO Tier III regulations Photo: ICOMIA

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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has rejected a proposal submitted by Turkey and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) that sought to mitigate the impact on the yachting industry caused by Tier III regulation.

Turkey and ICOMIA proposed an alternative standard for vessels currently covered under a delay provision which expires in 2021. Meeting this standard results in reduced guest cabin space as gas exhaust treatment systems have to be installed.

The consequence of this could render yachts just above the 24m threshold commercially unattractive, a segment that ICOMIA considers crucial for the marine industry.

A hard fight

Udo Kleinitz, secretary general of ICOMIA said that the council fought hard to advocate for the industry. “Having been involved with this file for the last 11 years, at this stage it is difficult to capture the impact this decision will have on vessel design, let alone our industry,” he said.

“We are most grateful to those IMO member states who supported our proposal and would like to mention in particular Turkey for co-sponsoring this document and the associated lobbying efforts, as well as Malta for their efforts on the European stage.

“I also would like to thank the yards who supported our advocacy effort, namely Ferretti Group, Overmarine, Monte Carlo Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo Yachts, Sunseeker and Viking Yachts,” he added.

Despite ICOMIA’s significant efforts the proposal was rejected, meaning that the regulation will be implemented from 2021 for vessels below 500gt, with significant implications for the superyacht industry.

via Boating Business | IMO quashes yachting industry hopes.

2024 OLYMPIC BOATS CHOSENHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS 2024 OLYMPIC BOATS CHOSEN20 May 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Laser has been selected as the single person dinghy for the 2024 Paris OlympicsThe Laser will again be the men’s and women’s one-person dinghy at the 2024 Paris Olympics.The decision was made at the latest World Sailing Council meeting where the IKA Formula Kite was selected as the mixed kiteboard and the 470 as the mixed two-person dinghy.A board of directors’ recommendation to select the RS:X as the men’s and women’s windsurf equipment was rejected meaning a new proposal will be required.The process on selecting the equipment for the mixed two-person offshore keelboat was also confirmed. A decision will be made about the equipment, selected from a list put forward by a working party, no later than December 31 2023.Proposals will now be invited by classes, associations and manufacturers that will be evaluated against key criteria.IKA Formula Kite Class was approved as the equipment for the mixed kiteboard eventThe selection of the Laser is subject to agreement of the Olympic Classes Contract for 2024, following a ballot vote.Four boats were initially put forward – the D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero (which had been recommended by the Equipment Committee) however the Laser won in the first round of votes. The move comes as litigation is ongoing between the International Laser Class Association and boatbuilders Laser Performance.

via Boating Business | 2024 Olympic boats chosen.

MARLOW ROPES BECOMES INEOS TEAM UK SUPPLIER

HOME NEWSFITTING OUTEXTERIOR FITTING OUT MARLOW ROPES BECOMES INEOS TEAM UK SUPPLIER

08 May 2019

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INEOS Team UK testing rope. Credit Marlow Ropes

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Marlow Ropes has become the official supplier to INEOS Team UK, the British challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.

The British rope manufacturer will be working with the team skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie to develop bespoke, sustainable rigging solutions to race the latest generation of 75’ monohull foiling America’s Cup Class boats. Mr Ainslie’s relationship with Marlow stretches back many years from its his days of competitive sailing.

Paul Honess, leisure marine director at Marlow Ropes, commented: “We are very proud to be the official supplier to INEOS TEAM UK. Our collaboration with the America’s Cup teams in the past has contributed to the development of the Marlow Grand Prix range that is used on the wider race boat circuit at all levels.

“Developing sustainable products and bespoke rigging solutions that are tested on some of the most demanding systems found on yachts today is crucial to Marlow’s future product innovation.”

The agreement follows the companies’ technical partnership for the 35th America’s Cup cycle.

Marlow Ropes has also become an official supplier to New York-based yacht club American Magic, which will also be competing in the America’s Cup.

Marlow Ropes is a finalist in the Innovation Award category of the Ocean Awards for its Blue Ocean Dockline, a marine industry first. The eco-conscious rope is made using 100% recycled waste plastic bottles.

via Boating Business | Marlow Ropes becomes INEOS Team UK supplier.

FIRST NEW MODEL FOR OYSTER YACHTS

HOME NEWSBOATBUILDINGBOATBUILDING FIRST NEW MODEL FOR OYSTER YACHTS

09 May 2019

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Oyster has launched its first new model since the company was relaunched last year

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Oyster has launched its first new model since the company was bought out of administration in 2018.

The Oyster 565, developed with Humphreys Yacht Design, is being described as an entry-level yacht that uses the latest generation of Oyster hull shapes.

It has been designed for friends and family to sail with no need for a professional crew.

“She is a truly spectacular sailing yacht and – though at the smaller end of the Oyster fleet – does not compromise on comfort or performance,” said naval architect Rod Humphreys. “This year’s order book is already almost full and that is – of course – a huge source of pride for us and for the whole team at Oyster. This is just the beginning…”

Order book

Several new models are due to follow on from the 565 added Oyster CEO and owner Richard Hadida, who explained that the company has an almost full order book.

“Words cannot describe the excitement I feel to see Oyster enter such an exhilarating phase in its evolution,” he said.

“The 565, fondly known as our ‘pocket superyacht’, is everything an adventurous couple or young family could want. A reflection of this is our ever-expanding order book. This is an important moment in Oyster’s history and I look forward to many, many more.”

Yacht features include twin-rudders and a hull form that allows for different layout and keel options.

via Boating Business | First new model for Oyster Yachts.

FISCHER PANDA POWERS DISABLED SAILOR’S DREAMS

HOME NEWSPROMOTIONSSEAWORK FISCHER PANDA POWERS DISABLED SAILOR’S DREAMS

13 May 2019

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Fischer Panda is supplying equipment to help Natasha Lambert sail across the Atlantic Photo: Fisher Panda UK

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Fischer Panda UK is powering the dreams of young disabled sailor Natasha Lambert in her attempt to become the first person to sail across the Atlantic by breath control.

Natasha, 21, who has quadriplegic athetoid cerebral palsy, sails using the sip-puff system which was developed by her father Gary and uses a single straw enabling her to control both the steering or helm and the sails.

Raising awareness

Raising funds for three charities – the RNLI, The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the MissIsle School of Sip-puff Sailing – Natasha is also raising awareness of disabled sailing during her three-week crossing from the Canaries to St Lucia.

“This has been a huge project for us to take on, the cost of which is phenomenal, so to receive this major piece of equipment is a real boost,” said Gary.

Adaptation

Providing vital systems for Natasha’s 46ft catamaran Blown Away, Fischer Panda has donated a Panda PMS 9000 ND generator which is being installed on the yacht as it undergoes special adaptation by Wight Shipyard on the Isle of Wight.

Fischer Panda has also supplied reverse cycle units to provide extensive air conditioning throughout the yacht and a watermaker capable of producing 70 litres per hour.

“Thank you so much for your help to make my dream of sailing an ocean possible,” said Natasha. “I can’t wait to sail across the Atlantic.”

Fischer Panda will be exhibiting at Seawork International in June on stand Q2.

via Boating Business | Fischer Panda powers disabled sailor’s dreams.