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Luke Durman and Tom Barry-Cotter (Photo: Elandra Yachts)

Elandra Yachts Expands, Launches Finishing Department

Elandra Yachts has added another layer of craftsmanship to its boat-building operation with the launch of a new in-house paint department at the Gold Coast plant, signalling further growth for the Australian luxury motor yacht brand. Renowned for the range of spectacular bronzed and golden hues gracing the hulls of its show-stopping vessels, Elandra Yachts will now detail and finish each model in-house, ensuring the company's exacting standards are maintained as the factory increases production to meet high international demand.

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50 Years of DIMENSION-POLYANT Sailcloth

Press Release- The sailcloth manufacturer celebrates its anniversary: 50 years of. The company from the work group DEUTSCHE YACHTEN, headquartered in Kempen near the German-Dutch border, has become a symbol of innovative fabric and laminates over the past 50 years. The expertise of the manufacturers from the Lower Rhine region has won people over worldwide - with their rigid materials, the regatta cracks have become a thorough success for their speed and cruising longevity. The sailmaker’s logo is usually sewn onto the outside of the mainsail, foresail and spinnaker tacks.

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Gamma Builds Customized Yacht for Andrea Bocelli

Gamma Yachts has built its most customized Gamma 20 so far, with smart design from Vripack, to opera singer Andrea Bocelli. Gamma Yachts announced the delivery of 22.1-meter M/Y Libertas, the third in its Gamma 20 ‘mini’ super yacht series. With design by Dutch company Vripack, the yacht has impressive guest space for its length overall as well as excellent fuel efficiency, the builder said. Built and designed in Holland, the yacht combines the precision and technical capabilities of the Dutch with world-class interior furnishings and materials from Italy.

L to R: Keith Henderson, Robert Murphy & Aditya Nawab

A USV Franchise Grows Strong in Abu Dhabi

As the evolution and integration of robotics in maritime vehicles continues to reshape missions and capabilities inland, near-shore and at sea, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News last month was on hand in Abu Dhabi for the unveiling of a new Unmanned Surface Vessel family. If it delivers as designed, it will revolutionize marine robotic vehicle applications for both military and commercial purposes. Robert J. Murphy is certainly no stranger to the world of autonomous robotic marine vehicles, having worked in the field for more than a quarter of a century, dating to the mid-1980s.