Wind-Powered Racing Yacht Ship

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French shipping startup VELA has introduced a 100% wind-driven business model that offers a sustainable alternative for niche customers in the global shipping industry. By harnessing wind power, VELA aims to reduce carbon footprints and cater to clients seeking eco-friendly transportation options, as published in Clean Technica.

Wind Energy Makes A Comeback, With Pallets

French shipping startup VELA has introduced a unique concept by applying high-performance sailboat racing...

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Salvage Heroes: Clearing Wrecks and Refloating Grounded Ships

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In September 2022, superyacht 007 capsized in Kolones Bay, Kythnos, Greece and Tsavliris Salvage and Environmental Pollution Engineering (EPE) assisted with the antipollution services and helped the yacht’s master remove valuable items. In February 2023, Tsavliris and EPE were awarded the wreck removal tender and began salvage work on 1 March 2023 with a salvage and antipollution team and divers. Two floating cranes with lifting capacities of 110 and 120 tonnes were...

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Saddam Hussein’s Yacht Is An Odd Draw

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Saddam Hussein’s former yacht is now an unlikely attraction, reveals a CNN news source.

Rusting wreck of a yacht

Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago.

The 121-meter (396 ft) “al-Mansur,” a symbol of Saddam’s wealth and power when it was built in the 1980s, is today a destination for sightseers and...

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A Comfortable And Elegantly Styled Yacht

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When buying a new boat, it might be tempting to choose the most up-to-date model you can find within your size and price range. Why not take advantage of the latest in design and styling and, at the same time, give yourself the maximum future-proofing?

That’s not how everyone sees it. There’s a good range of boats in the more traditional or conservative style that most of us would recognise as distinct from the products of the (arguably more fashion-conscious)...

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An Eye Catching Deal : Alexa of London Listed For Sale !

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The 37.5-metre gaff-rigged sailing yacht Alexa of London has been listed for sale with Alastair Shove of Carrswood Yachts.

Meticulously Maintained

Built in steel in Poland at Gdansk Yb in 1992, the gaff cutter has been meticulously maintained by her long-standing crew and cherished by her present owners who have cruised extensively.

Her current owner had an interior designer create a “New England, clean-cut, simple style throughout”, the broker said, which includes...

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Why Is The Super-Rich Rushing To Plymouth?

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The first Y95 was showcased at Royal William Yard before being transferred to Asia.

Princess Yachts

The wealthy and well-heeled have been travelling to Plymouth from around the world to view Princess Yachts’ newest and largest boat – the £12m Y95. Haves and have yachts flown in from the USA, Middle East, Asia and across Europe to tour the vessel, which at 95 feet in length is just short of superyacht status.

The first Y95, known in the industry as “slot 1”, was...

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