In late summer 2022, custom yacht builder Oceanco hosted a roundtable to discuss a revolutionary vessel concept – Aeolus – that would set new standards in superyacht design. Bringing together some of the sharpest creative and technical minds from the yacht industry and beyond, the meeting aligned with the goals of Oceanco ‘NXT’, an initiative that seeks to respond to evolving attitudes by harnessing perspectives and skillsets from different sectors. In attendance were Giles Taylor, a re... More
Stuart joined the Safinah Group yacht team as consultant in March 2020, after 8 years at Lloyd’s Register as lead coating specialist, managing regulatory, Class compliance and product approvals for coatings used in the marine market. Prior to that, Stuart spent 16 years working for AkzoNobel, across various paint and coating markets, in different roles and departments, finishing in Yacht Global Technical Services as the company’s Application Specialist, solving problems in the fie... More
Deutz Engine Upgrades - Even older engines can benefit from Walker AIRSEPS. Walker's Ft. Lauderdale AIRSEP dealer has completed several Deutz engine upgrades including model 604 (pictured), 620, 616 over the years. One retrofit project updated the main engines on the vessel Amorazur II. The system utilizes Walker's dual filter AIRSEP technology to eliminate oil mist and keep turbos and engine air intakes cleaner...and they look great too. For more info contact: Walker Engineering: sales@walke... More
Walker recently updated it's AIRSEP kit for C18 Caterpillar Marine Gensets . Check out the install on this Superyacht. It is a direct replacement for factory stock system, and eliminates extra hoses and large air filter housing. The Walker AIRSEP C18 kit includes High Performance washable air filter, turbo silencer feature, and dual stage CCV filter to keep you intakes dry and clean. Optional polished stainless air filter is available for additional charge. ... More
Organic, sustainably sourced bath towels, bed linen, bath robes, and biodegradable bamboo guest slippers are set to change life aboard. Dutch company Yumeko’s luxurious bed linen, bath towels robes made of 100% organic and Fair Trade cotton from India is changing the way we sleep and bathe for good. Gloriously soft against your skin, it is great to know that harmful chemicals are no longer an issue to you or your guests. Bio-Odonate’s bamboo guest slippers are completely biode... More
Interior and exterior eco-cleaning products set to change the face of yacht industry for good Captains and crew spend a large amount of time focused on the rigors of cleaning exercises that are hazardous to both the crew themselves as well as the ocean.Holistic Hospitality – a unique online shopping service for super yachts – is proud to announce their partnership with innovative suppliers who have found solutions to these problems through products that are non-toxic to both the ... More
The Holistic Hospitality team is searching for chief stewardesses who share the belief that luxury, quality and green integrity can go hand in hand to become Holistic Hospitality Ambassadors. Holistic Hospitality, a unique company that provides an integrated online shopping service for super yachts with a strong focus on holistic, natural and marine life friendly products, is now offering chief stewardesses the opportunity to earn commission on each sale or referral sales from colleagues and ... More
Walker Engineering Enterprises out of Southern California once again bring their quality and expertise in handling oily crankcase fumes to a new engine family, this time to classic Volvo marine diesels. Walker’s NEW Spinbreather™ is designed for classic Volvo marine diesels dating back to the late 1970’s, 80’s and 90’ that use an open breather with “screw-in” base.. The Walker AIRSEP Spinbreather™ is a high performance OPEN breather, and replaces the stock metal canister without any engin... More
NEW YACHTING ONLINE SUPPLIER Holistic Hospitality: Taking green into the blue THOSE who work in the super yacht industry now have a holistic shopping supplier for their purchasing process With Holistic Hospitality (www.holistic-hospitality.com), those who work in the super yacht industry now have an integrated, online shopping service for superyacht interiors with a strong focus on holistic, natural and marine life friendly products. Their range even includes a few products deckhands might... More
