Technology

The quiet zone

In SuperyachtDesign Q14, industry representatives commented on whether or not technology ultimately enhances or detracts from the on-board experience for owners and guests. One such technology is the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) system installed on board CRN’s 60m Darlings Danama.

The hydrogen powered Pinstripe

SWEDEN, Vargön. While there are tender manufacturers that offer environmentally conscious hybrid propulsion systems, Gray Design has revealed a nine-metre concept with a hydrogen propulsion system called Pinstripe.

Below the waterline

For 15 years the Canadian design studio Bray Yacht Design & Research has been looking into fuel-efficient hull forms and appendages. Patrick Bray explains how, by innovating below the waterline, it is possible to reduce fue

Central command concept

DENMARK, Risskov. Audio-visual specialist, Lantic Entertainment Systems has released a new feature for its cabin control software called Central Command. The addition offers cost and environmentally-efficient benefits to the

Bamboo tender

AUSTRIA, Vienna. The R1 tender is a 7.7m concept designed by Sigmund Yacht Design and commissioned by US-based bamboo specialist Lamboo.

Exploring History

Gianluca Ascheri, an economics graduate from the commercial university Luigi Bocconi in Milan, with a masters in Business Administration, discusses the history behind Explorer vessels and their value today.

Audio-visual Design

In SuperyachtDesign Q4, we looked at audio-visual systems and the importance of involving experts in the early design stages to ensure mistakes are avoided. Laura Lazzerini of Studio LgL explains how the design of the

Products

The Speed of Sound

Luxury speaker manufacturer, Bowers & Wilkins has released a new loudspeaker to celebrate its recent partnership with Maserati, the 805 Maserati Edition. More

Concepts

The musical concept

FRANCE, Aix-en-Provence. Stradivarius is a 120m motoryacht concept and the latest to come from the drawing board of McDiarmid Yacht & Design. The concept marks the studio’s second anniversary and was inspired by a visit to The Venice Music Museum in Venice, Italy. More