Unawareness about SOLAS regulations for firefighting requirements on-board yachts has lead communication equipment supplier Integrated Radio Systems (IRS) to launch a campaign to make boats more aware of how to comply with these changes. The regulations mean that...
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Calling all stews: a perfect solution for the heavy ironing loads?
Stews… Imagine: Stewards and stewardesses can get lost in mountains of ironing. And no matter how beautiful the garments you are tending to, ironing can still be a bore, and the high-value of the clothes can often add extra stress. So, why not leave it to a robot who...
Supercharged CELLweaver – Coming soon
A new supercharged CELLweaver will launch in May. We will be giving you up-to-the-minute exclusive coverage of the product the moment it comes to market - stay tuned. Want to hear more from Superyacht Technology News? Subscribe to our magazine free! Newsletter signup...
Could your yacht’s maintenance monitoring be more efficient?
We caught up with Eric de Toqueville, President of Wistream, about the company’s new condition monitoring project, and how its Computerised Maintenance Management System maximises efficiency.
DETECTING DRONES A Multi-layered and integrated approach
DETECTING DRONES The detection of threats that face high-value assets has been the core focus of Monaco-based MARSS since its establishment in 2006. The company emerged as a result of EU and NATO projects dedicated to the protection of installations such as ports,...
YachtCloud launch laundry management programme responding to crew demand
YachtCloud, a company providing technology and media-hosting for the superyacht and yachting industries, today announced the launch of its new laundry system LaundryBoard. LaundryBoard allows crew to manage, log and track every item of yacht and guest laundry via a...
What is this expert in pneumatics solutions offering new for 2018?
We hear from Wouter-Jan Hunsche, Account Manager at Aventics Netherlands, all about the history of Aventics and the functionality of the company’s latest joystick product.
Join the YManage Community: All yachting professionals welcome!
YManage is the yachting management platform with-a-difference, allowing Captains, Owners and Yacht Managers to work together in a ‘virtual office’ wherever they are in the world. It is breaking the boundaries of how people work in the industry, allowing yachting...
Is crew Internet access a privilege not a right?
With up to 50 people onboard all wanting internet access it can be a real headache trying to keep everyone happy and online from a limited internet bandwidth. It's a bit like asking the Chef to cook for 50 people and giving him two steaks and a potato and then...
ETO X: Our regulation research reveals…
This month’s ETO X letter covered complex issues around testing and regulation in the industry. We will publish a follow-up industry response next month; for now, here is what we have uncovered in our own research. Low voltage (DC) wireless devices are now...