necker nymph first look at the aero-submarine Necker Nymph, carried aboard Necker Belle
The increasing popularity of superyacht races means more companies looking to target the owners and crews who participate. Those of you who do race are likely familiar with Ocean Racing’s waterproof sailing accessories and luggage. Now the company has become the exclusive North American distributor for Optimum Time sailing watches, another favorite among racers. UK-based…
If you’ve attended the Monaco Yacht Show over the past few years, you’ve seen them: brightly colored personal subs taking buyers on mini-sea trials. The subs are from U-Boat Worx, and they’re marketed to resorts as well as megayacht owners. The Holland-based company is adding a new line of subs that can dive even farther:…
Brownie’s Marine Group, whose diving systems are aboard many megayachts worldwide, just landed an exclusive worldwide license that gives it an even bigger edge over competitors. It will now make and sell Nitrox Generation Diving Systems for the yacht and shipbuilding markets. Developed by Undersea Breathing Systems, Nitrox Systems has been offered by Brownie’s for…
The annual Seatec exhibition in Italy attracts the top names in technology and subcontracting in the marine sector. Esthec was among the exhibitors at the trade show last month, and rather than simply showcase its virtually maintenance-free, composite decking material, it participated in a design contest – and came out on top. Design students from…
If you attended last week’s Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, then no doubt you saw this unusual tender. You may have even hitched a ride onboard. It’s called the electric sofa boat. And it’s being marketed as a zero-emission, more appealing method of transport particularly for families and women. Measuring 3.5 meters (about 11½ feet), the…
When your satcom service is used by at least 40 of the world’s 100 largest yachts, you know you’re doing something right. But when you can offer them, and others, flexible terms for always-on Internet access, you’re doing something even better. That’s the impression I had after meeting with representatives of MTN Satellite Communications at…
Image: Chris Sharp / FreeDigitalPhotos.net A lot has been made in traditional media of some of the steps megayacht owners are taking to ensure their security onboard. Rumors persist of Paul Allen’s Octopus being manned by former Navy SEALs, for example, and of Roman Abramovich’s upcoming delivery Eclipse being crewed by former SAS and Special…
Meet Necker Nymph, a “flying” submarine that you can charter when staying at Necker Island in the BVIs or in tandem with Necker Belle. Necker Nymph was designed and built by Graham Hawkes of Hawkes Ocean Technologies, who’s also the brains behind Deep Flight Aviator, a prototype created about a decade ago to introduce the…
One of the most popular onboard conveniences is a single handheld and/or touch-screen controller managing lighting, air conditioning, and entertainment options. The ever-present Crestron units come to mind, but no matter the manufacturer, they’re indispensable. With owners and guests increasingly take iPods along, naturally gear and electronics companies are supplying yachts with docking stations. Unfortunately,…
