NEWS IN BRIEF Vard to build largest yacht in the world – Somnio Vard, one of the world’s major designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured the contract for the construction of Somnio, the world’s first residential ‘yacht liner’, finished to the highest possible standards. Somnio will be one of a kind and recognisable as the new standard bearer of superyacht design. The yacht liner will have a gross tonnage of 33,500GRT, a length of 222m, and a beam of 27m. Somnio has just 39 luxurious apartments onboard and will sail the world according to owners’ wishes. The yacht liner, which will comply with the highest safety, environmental and operational standards and rules, is the result of a close cooperation among Somnio, Fincantieri and Vard. Somnio has selected two of the world’s foremost architectural and design studios for the project, Tillberg Design of Sweden, and Winch Design from the United Kingdom. i. vard.com
Starnav opts for Schottel solutions
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With a milestone project for South America, the Brazilian towage group Starnav is setting sails to reach the IMO 2030 goals: Starnav has contracted Detroit shipyard in Itajaí, Brazil, for equipping four newly built tugs with Schottel RudderPropellers. One of the 32m long and 11.6m wide escort tugs will feature the Schottel patented SYDRIVE-M technology right from start; the other three will be configured to be SYDRIVE-ready. As a mechanical hybrid solution without the costly complexity of common hybrid technology, SYDRIVE-M will ensure lower maintenance costs and less fuel consumption. Schottel SYDRIVE-M will enable Starnav to offer more profitable and emission-reduced towing services in Brazilian ports. Beyond this, the towage group contributes to meeting the IMO 2030 and 2050 goals initiated by the International Maritime Organization. i. schottel.de
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