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YACHT ESSENTIALS
Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season
Telenor Satellite
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For well over 10 years, Telenor Satellite has been providing premium VSAT services to superyachts via its extensive reseller network. With a Ka-band and Ku-band service offering, the company provides high-powered, reliable and high-speed connectivity, serving both crew and guests’ communications needs. The flexibility of the company’s fully managed Anker portfolio allows for layups and shortterm upgrades. Telenor Satellite partners with industry’s leading antenna suppliers and offers financing packages. With antennas as small as 60cm, the company delivers seamless connectivity with bitrates up to 400+ Mbits/second. For more details contact dataservices@telenor.com or visit www.telenorsat.com
Spaarnestad
With 35 years of experience in the field of maritime and industrial diesel engines you’ll find a team of absolute specialists within Spaarnestad. Where flexibility is needed, they are ready to jump in to action to solve your problems quickly and accurately. Services from building out engines till factory acceptance tests (FAT) from engines till 2300 kW are one of the many things Spaarnestad can do for you. In their fuel injection department they can test and overhaul common rail injectors, fuel pumps and nozzles. For more details Tel: +31 (0)23 531 03 17 or visit www.spaarnestad.nl
PWR Foils
PWR-Foil is a leading European brand manufacturing efoils since 2019. It is not only a question of manufacturing an electric foil, it is also and above all a question of manufacturing it in France, to rely on local knowledge and skills. Passion, perseverance and professionalism are the main skills of the Research & Development department which is constantly improving the machines to always be ahead of technology, computer science, connectors and hydraulics. Fly for between 60 and 90 minutes, reach speeds of between 35 and 40 km/h. Feel the sensation of free flight above the water. For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 82 53 60 69 or visit www.pwrfoil.com
Vistra
For yacht owners looking to charter their yacht in Spanish waters, navigating various bureaucratic and fiscal intricacies unique to these waters can seem daunting. A big advantage of the Mallorca-Model is that Vistra Marine & Aviation Limited takes full responsibility for the entire setup, leaving non-EU commercial yacht owners free to relax. For example, all non-EU yachts that wish to charter must first be imported within the EU. That process involves appointing an on-the-ground fiscal representative in Spain to manage the importation and declaration of the yacht with an EU Customs Authority. They will also handle the application for a Spanish VAT number, together with the administrative requirements, such as yacht valuation. For more details visit www.vistra.com
Olympic RIBs
Olympic RIBs has been successfully designing and building RIBS for more than 35 years. Their philosophy is to create RIBs you can enjoy with friends and family, reliable enough to take you home safe and dry no matter the sea conditions. The deep V hulls combined with advanced ergonomics on deck, guarantee a thrilling ride for all passengers and an unforgettable experience while at anchorage. The company has a huge amount of experience with supplying vessels for coast guards, the military personnel transport vessels for the navy. The tenders can be customised to the client’s needs and the RIBs make a perfect partner as a superyacht tender. For more details Tel: +30 (0)22960 22002 or visit www.olr.gr
SOS Yachting
SOS Yachting’s Captain’s Dock is a new online-based free service for their customers that simplifies calculating and declaring cruising in international waters for VAT purposes, plus manages and archives the APA expenses. Easy to access from various devices thanks to user and password, helps SOS Yachting’s captains to manage all charter-related paperwork giving a complete overview of data and proofs required for VAT exemption on Italian charters, simplifying invoicing and storing of data for six years according to the applicable law. For more details Tel: +39 0584 166 7544 or visit www.sosyachting.com
Borderline Carpets & Sylka Carpets
With over 30 years of carpet experience, Borderline offer a complete service from design through to installation, the sales team assist with any bespoke requirements regarding design and colour selection. Once the colour and design is agreed they provide renders for approval within 48 hours and advise on which fibres to use in certain areas according to traffic and possible spillages. With the expansion of the beach deck areas, they are finding more carpets and rugs are requested for outdoor areas and recommend a woven polypropylene or acrylic fibre as this will not retain moisture and is extremely hard wearing. For more details Tel: +44 (0)208 314 2477 or visit www.sylkacarpets.com
Amazing Monaco
Amazing Monaco is a completely coordinated, innovative and luxury clothing collection made exclusively for yacht crews. Their mission is to reinvent and bring quality and style to yacht crews to elevate and improve the yachting experience. With a decade of unrivalled expertise, they execute cohesive and contemporary solutions for all your yachting apparel and lifestyle requirements. The core values of quality, creativity, innovation, and integrity are
RS Eco World
What if you could save time, reduce costs, improve results and be kinder to the environment? Welcome to RS Eco World and its specially formulated eco-friendly, biodegradable, effective range of cleaning and sanitising products; designed to meet the exacting requirements of yachts. The environmentally conscious product range is used across all departments onboard, proving its effectiveness for both exterior and interior usage, with refillable aluminum bottles, a positive move away from single use plastics. They offer the full spectrum of yacht cleaning solutions designed to cover all departments; including sanitation and disinfection through spray and fogging applications, For more details Tel: +44 (0)151 347 0295 or visit www.rsecoworld.com / www.surefog.com at the heart of the company’s culture. They understand that the fashion industry needs to adapt to a greener ideology which is why they use ecological and technical fabrics and produce and develop in sustainable and eco-friendly conditions that adhere to all European labour laws. For more details email contact@amazing-monaco.com or visit www.amazing-monaco.com
Everlux
Everlux is a European manufacturer of photoluminescent safety signs focusing on high quality and differentiated products and services. The company has been in business since 1989 and its product line includes the Excellence by Everlux for superyachts signs and Low Location Lighting Systems (LLL). With a fully trained team, Everlux offers an integrated range of services to the marine industry from safety signage and LLL project development, remote and onboard surveys, installation, and onboard luminance measurements for LLL systems. The Everlux products and services are available worldwide through a selected reseller network. For more details Tel: +351 (0)233 407 407 or visit www.everluxmaritime.com
General Consulate of Panama in Marseille
The Consulate of Panama in Marseille offers around the clock and personalised customer service needed to make the registration of your yacht, superyacht, megayacht or any sailing ship in Panama as fast and smooth as possible. The Panama Ship Registry has introduced its new and advanced digital registration platform which integrates and simplifies the procedures for a more user friendly experience.It also provides an online tracking system for customers to see the status of their registration process through its different stages. Panama offers one of the most competitive tax rates in the world for yacht registration. For more details Tel: +33 (0)491900584 or visit www.consulatgeneraldepanamamarseille.com
Yorizons
Yorizons is made up of a highly experienced team dedicated to the superyacht industry, providing innovative and quality products in the three T’s: Toys, Tools and Textiles. For Textiles, Yorizons provide interior linen and uniforms; from well-known brands in the industry such as Renaissance, Claudia Barbari, North Sails and Dubarry. A very innovative scooter – AER 557 – and the strong luxury MAT Watches come as Toys with all products available to be fully customised, allowing everything to be unique to each yacht. The first tool is an app to be launched this summer. Watch this space. For more details Tel: +33 (0)497 049 900 or visit www.yorizons.com
Sleipner Motor AS
Sleipner Motor is a Norwegian technology company well known for their world leading range of Side-Power thruster systems and Vector Fin stabilizers. With the introduction of the Vector Fins, the jury of the prestigious DAME Design Award rated the innovation as the overall winner of all categories back in 2013 due to its significant leap in efficiency. The company has not been resting since and continued tirelessly to improve both software and hardware to further increase performance as well as extending the range of products. For more details Tel: +47 (0)69 30 00 60 or visit www.side-power.com
Marina Fort Louis
Located on the port of the Marigot, capital of French St.Martin, Marina Fort Louis is the most conveniently located marina on the island and can accommodate vessels up to 80m and boasts 150 slips up to 3.6m in depth. Recent upgrades include; improved accessibility to customer services, a captains & crews lounge, expanded outdoor casual dining at the Yacht Club, new office space shore side, a newly upgraded WiFi network and charging stations to power up your electronics. For more details Tel: +590 690 66 05 32 or visit www.marinafortlouis.com
WYCC Insurance
WYCC Insurance provides cover for employees in the yachting industry. The best comprehensive services for groups and individual members with or without social security. WYCC’s benefits are based on shipowner’s liability or wishes. The insurance benefits are compliant with the applicable law (MLC, Flag and CBA), local legislation and employers wishes (SEA). The plans are available worldwide and the employee benefits are ideal for yacht employees, regardless of nationality, fiscal residence, vessel flag and employee location. WYCC’s strength lies within its ability to offer tailor-made insurance policies to protect clients everywhere. For more details Tel: +352 274 454 or visit www.wycc-insurance.com Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry with over 150 years of experience. With an ethos of always putting its customers first, Axalta provides innovative, colourful, beautiful and sustainable solutions to everything from light vehicles, commercial vehicles and above-thewaterline marine coatings, to electric motors, buildings facades and other industrial applications. Axalta’s ImronTM Marine Coatings are available in a virtually unlimited and brilliant colour choice, even finishes with special effects. ImronTM Marine Coatings are known for durability and easy maintenance, which ensure yachts, sail boats and powerboats retain their glossy mirror-like finish for longer. For more details Tel: +32 (0)475 75 8004 or visit www.axalta.eu/marine
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Porto Montenegro
Porto Montenegro is the Mediterranean’s leading luxury yacht homeport and marina village. The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to cater to the advanced needs of all yachts, their owners, guests and crew with specific infrastructure for the largest yachts afloat. The marina currently has 450 berths, more than 320 sold-out luxury apartments, as well as 70 units of ground-floor retail made up of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and amenities and a five star Regent Hotel with over 120 luxury suites and apartments. Constantly expanding, Porto Montenegro’s newest neighbourhood, Boka Place, introduces 213 managed and private residencies alongside the first SIRO 360° Vitality Hub, a new fitness-infused hotel concept with Kerzner International. For more details Tel: +382 32 661 058 or visit www.portomontenegro.com
Aquavision
A truly British company, a company that designs and manufactures its own range of exquisite, waterproof in-wall and outdoor televisions for the discerning client. From 12”- 100”, in the bathroom or on deck, on a mechanical mount or hidden behind a bespoke mirror. Aquavision can make the perfect television for your needs. Gold plated? No problem. Custom size and personalised glass? No problem. Fully compatible with all leading integration systems and already on some of the world’s finest vessels. For more details Tel: +44 (0)161 711 1900 or visit www.aquavision.tv
Fiona’s Atelier
After more than 15 years experience in supplying superyachts and villas, Fiona’s Atelier provides an exceptional service to luxury yachts and properties by helping to choose tasteful equipment, decor accessories and outfitting solutions, with the objective of creating elegant and harmonious spaces. The team share their distinct expertise and offer priceless advice, adapting to each client. Offering fabrics, bespoke accessories in leather, bedding and table linens, luxury amenities and tableware, outdoor furniture and outdoor decor, personalised items and gifts and more. For more details Tel: +34 933 15 79 41 or visit www.fionasatelier.com
INTEGRATION WITH STYLE
David Gratton discusses what constitutes a Glass Bridge System and looks at the Telemar solution that is fully type approved by class with an Italian contemporary design
The terms ‘integrated bridge’ or ‘glass bridge’ are widely used but rarely well-defined in the yachting community. The superyacht owner cannot always be sure of receiving the best value during new builds or refits of the bridge when they rely on such loosely applied descriptions. The owner may envision a sleek, minimalistic single piece of glass providing every control at their fingertips but may receive only a series of touch screen displays with all the typical controls and interfaces still cluttering up their vision. The Integrated Bridge Console from Telemar is a unique offering in a market overrun with underwhelming solutions for consolidating bridge displays, indicators, and controls. Our Integrated Bridge Console was created in partnership with Pariani Srl, a worldclass aerospace design and manufacturing firm. Due to this unique collaboration, our product has distinguished itself from the competition in every possible way.
In products of distinction around the globe, Italian design is widely recognised as the ultimate expression of form and function. Telemar Integrated Bridge Consoles continue that tradition with an unparalleled variety of styles to choose from. Whether the aviation design of Dinamica, the automotive inspired aggressive colours and metal inserts of Veloce, or the refined and balanced line of Elegante, whatever suits the tastes of the superyacht owner and the design team is available. Consoles are conceptualised and fabricated of either glass, foil or a combination as the project requires. Many captains prefer the tactile feel of foil, but haptic feedback is part of our glass bridge integrations as well to give the feel of a real button.
We also supply the stunning Walk Around Console (WAC) as seen at boat shows and in designers’ portfolios worldwide. We have recently introduced the Stratos line of designs which include an overhead glass band, eliminating unsightly displays and controls.
To properly meet classification society guidelines for compliance, an integrated bridge system solution should provide complete control of mission critical systems in parallel with the original interface as well as offer full systems redundancy. This is where the Telemar console emerges as the clear leader. Our solution, based on the most reliable technology available, is the natural evolution of decades of extensive
avionics and commercial shipping experience, combined to meet our clients’ demanding requirements for visual appeal.
This approach provides a highly flexible framework that can be customised according to the needs of an owner, designer, or builder. Safety is our number one concern, so we ensured our console provides full hot swappable field service capabilities. The programming resides in the system, so upon component replacement, the programming is automatic, and no technician visit is required. To enhance the value of your investment, we stock repair parts for the required 10 years to comply with class requirements. As a result of our dedication to safety, redundancy, and serviceability, our projects are individually approved by ABS, DNV, Lloyds, and RINA as required.
The Telemar system also comes with an unparalleled self-diagnostic system supplying real-time continuous diagnostics. Finally, the system is brand agnostic, so you are not bound to a particular manufacturer of bridge equipment to interface to. Added to the design options and inherent safety protocols, we offer almost limitless designs and capabilities allowing your vision to become reality.
For more details contact Yachting Division Manager, Paolo Tagliapietra at +39 0584 426140
