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Any law on retrofitting to disrupt the industry?

New regulations could have changed the maritime world related to the preowned yachts economy. Compulsory procedures by the classification societies related to the preowned yachts would be needed to enforce retrofits turning yachts friendlier to the environment.

Do you recall the old cars with black emissions that do not exist in the civilized world?
Don’t you think it is the time to occur the same for ships, vessels, and Superyachts?

Will a new law enforce electrification or the electrification applications will force the law?

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November 6, 2021 No Comments
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Why to invest in Superyachts in EU

The one-stop-shop luxury yachting by Maria K.Bakalakou suggests a superyacht investment with commercial operations in Greece. Commercial operation of a 12-week chartering will offer a stable annual income.
Versus other forms of luxury tourism, Superyachts are mobile units and depending on size and capacity can reach any destination to maximize profit.

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January 8, 2021 No Comments
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Sandstorm Breaker Patent to protect luxury real estate

The Sandstorm protective net is and a potential patent for an Abu Dhabi based investment company is a concept for a protective umbrella like a half dome unfolding in a form of a net to consist of synthetic silk and a complex of light scales like the fish scales blocking the sand

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February 14, 2020 No Comments
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Gigayacht Owners’ Club

Mr. Andreas Liveras envisioned the International Large Yacht Owners Association operating their vessels strictly or principally for charter; in mission to unite Owners in a business hub, by monitoring the standard or new clientele agenda. This model was incorporating administration of charters in high standards for a discerning Charterer. Benefits would expand beyond chartering business as the agenda would bring close the ultra-wealthy and successful entrepreneurs in several businesses.

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February 11, 2020 1 Comment
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Investment Opportunities Amidst Crisis

Despite the fact that there have been huge financial losses and a stop in major development projects, there might be a rise in investment opportunities amidst the forthcoming financial crisis due to the virus. The financial crisis is expected both from the virus and also from the conditions caused by bubbles in the economy and can bring disastrous situations. The question following these facts is which place in the world would be a good region for investment.

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March 25, 2020 No Comments
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Maritime Sector Digitalisation using AI and Automation

IoT, Artificial Intelligence and unmanned vessels are three innovations that will have major impacts on how vessels are built, operate and how stakeholders interact with cargo shipments or the State with its borders security. This is the era for the invisible and invincible guardians of state borders by water and land, the era of cyber protection and artificial intelligence to support military units, State and Commercial units.

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April 7, 2020 No Comments
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Yachtdna.art butler-service one-stop-shop

The one-stop-shop luxury yachting by Maria K.Bakalakou. A charter Clearinghouse with future-driven values offering all luxury activities for Superyachts. Triumphing in the Superyacht Charter Business, Maria Bakalakou is making a comeback in the industry with a new venture. By attending privileged projects close to Arab Royalties and their fleet, Maria exerts her expertise in the constantly innovating Superyacht industry.

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December 31, 2020 No Comments
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The Monaco of the Turkish Coast Yalikavak Marina

A World-Class Marina: The effort to go green is not alien to Turkey’s maritime industry. As Yalikavak Marina continues to exceed expectations for tourist attractions, innovation, and investment deals, the eyes turn to the sustainability factor which is what many are regarding now as the most important factor moving forward. These efforts along with other projects have helped them in getting the Green World Awards in the year 2018 which was a big step forward.

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September 30, 2021 No Comments
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Oceanplastik makes the water safe again

OceanPlastik is an impact startup company that wants to create an ecosystem that will provide polished up plastic waste a real value proposition, so has come up with a way to engage people with a smartphone to help in this initiative by localizing and cleaning plastic waste from the environment, in sole goal of cleaning and recycling millions of kilos of plastic waste by using a combination of mobile and decentralized technologies and create global awareness about this problem with the means of a unique ecosystem.

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March 5, 2020 No Comments
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Forever Young The Refit lifecycle at Lurssen Shipyard

‘Beyond and Behind the New Look’. Lurssen’s raison d’etre goes beyond just giving new looks. Essentially, the privileges presented by the Shipyard entail the technical expertise, the state-of-the-art facilities that allow their project team to deliver state-of-the-art Megayachts but most importantly, the dedicated and specialized customer service put at Owner’s disposal right from the start.

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February 5, 2020 No Comments
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Southern Morocco Prospective Superyacht Destination

The southern provinces of Morocco offer a combination of natural landscapes and cultural heritage that contribute to a unique tourist offer. However, in order to fully exploit the region’s potential, private and public funding mechanisms are required to build the necessary physical marine infrastructure. Morocco has proven itself in the development of a tourist offer that covers different market segments. Applying the marine infrastructure experience to new projects in the South will help the region realize its potential as a sustainable luxury tourism and Superyachting destination.

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February 17, 2020 No Comments
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REV Ocean Gigayacht turns oceans clean again

REV Ocean is the idyllic gigayacht featuring a major wave of Innovation with outstanding technology: Plastic collector and Incinerator, advanced systems generating heat power, green pilot system running the ship in the most environmentally positive method and minimising carbon footprint, offering large accommodation for daily living and overnight.

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February 5, 2020 1 Comment
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ICE Age with SeaXplorer by Damen

The SeaXplorer is the world’s first private expedition yacht engineered to comply with the IMO Polar Code Cat. B with heavy ice Polar Class reinforcement. Damen introduces best option for an Ice Class gigayacht. Most yachts with no ice strengthening will have difficulty obtaining a Polar Code Category C certificate, the lowest level. The SeaXplorer complies with up to Category B necessary to enjoy the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in the zone between sea.

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February 21, 2020 No Comments
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Hydrogen Marine Futurology

Hydrogen is the key of the green future as plays an important role in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and eliminating sulfur and heavy metals from maritime activities. By weight, hydrogen is a very energy-tight, completely clean fuel. The only by-product is water. It is also very adaptable also hydrogen source can be used in auxiliary fuel cells in addition to internal combustion engines, burners and turbines for propulsion.

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February 23, 2020 No Comments
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Water to eat Ooho by Notpla

This is a real revolution. This is indeed no plastic packaging and deserves the Nobel of Innovation. Taking plastic out of the game, Notpla replaces the plastic with the flexible biodegradable packaging of water and other liquids. Next time you throw a party on board or ashore, remember to organize through Notpla. Likewise the Associations of Yacht Brokers should take a better look on this product. Ooho the sustainable flexible packaging for liquids is made from seaweed-extract, currently named notpla.

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March 7, 2020 1 Comment
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Capsules Eco-Amenities free of plastic

Innovative cosmetic bars and capsules that don’t need plastic to let your guests know your love for the planet. Upon contact with water, they are transformed. The precious plastic-free solid bars are designed to melt with few water drops to release the cleaning essence on skin and hairs. Once in contact with water, the bars start melting to be spread on the body or on the hair. It is essential for the gigayachts and their crew members commit to aligning their efforts to reduce their single-use plastic consumption onboard and to contribute to the elimination of microplastic pollution in our oceans.

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March 9, 2020 No Comments