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Plectrum: Floating at sea at 75 knots? A dream?

Plectrum: Floating at sea at 75 knots? A dream?

Gepostet von | 1 Feb 2023 | , , , | 0

Under the name "Plectrum", the designers at the Italian Lazzarini Design Studio in Rome have presented the concept for a spectacular hydrofoil superyacht with hydrogen propulsion, which will glide across the water at around 75 knots (140 km/h) in the utmost luxury. However, they have also set a budget of 80 million euros for it - it could be more expensive if they don't get round to it soon! But Pierpaolo Lazzarini and his team don't think about saving money when designing their objects: With a length of around 75 metres, the "Plectrum" - once built - would actually be the largest hydrofoil in the world....

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boot Düsseldorf - Upswing for the industry

boot Düsseldorf - Upswing for the industry

Gepostet von | 1 Feb 2023 | , , , , | 0

boot Düsseldorf had to take a forced break for three years due to the coronavirus. This year's success of the world's largest indoor water sports trade fair shows that the water sports industry was not in the doldrums during this time, but rather got a real boost. The organisers draw a positive balance after nine days of the trade fair - and we from marineforum were also at boot Düsseldorf for the first time and very successfully. Innovations and trends in the water sports industryThe crises have not harmed the water sports industry - quite the opposite. The industry has received a strong boost and has also developed positively thanks to new innovations. These innovations in the industry characterised the face of boot Düsseldorf....

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Light(er) on land

Light(er) on land

Gepostet von | 31 Jan 2023 | , , , , , | 0

The Navy and Marine Corps are planning the joint construction of amphibious units. However, different ideas are jeopardising the success of the project. The US Navy is planning to introduce a new class of light amphibious warship (LAW) for transporting marines to the theatre of operations. A decision on the ship design is expected to be made in the first half of 2023. With a length of between 60 and 120 metres and a displacement of 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes, the LAW falls into a medium size class from an international perspective. The maximum draught is 3.7 metres in order to ensure that the ship can approach the landing beach directly and...

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Book tip: Naval technology of the Second World War

Book tip: Naval technology of the Second World War

Gepostet von | 30 Jan 2023 | , | 0

Motorbuch-Verlag presents its new book, hot off the press: Marinetechnik des zweiten Weltkriegs Entwicklung - Einsatz - Konsequenzen Hans Karr, a long-standing expert on naval ships, author of countless specialist articles and freelance contributor to the Marineforum, is publishing his latest work after a long break. Before and during the Second World War, naval technology underwent perhaps its most fundamental change: proud battleships such as the Bismarck or the Yamato were soon only suitable as museum pieces after the advent of aircraft carriers. Many developments, such as the large-scale deployment of submarines, were based on experience gained during the First World War. Naval expert and successful author Hans Karr traces the important developments in weapons technology up to the...

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VSM Parliamentary Evening

VSM Parliamentary Evening

Gepostet von | 26 Jan 2023 | , , , , | 0

The parliamentary evening of the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association took place on Wednesday, 25 January. The kick-off for the year 2023 began with a record: more than 400 visitors from business, politics and associations were welcomed by the President, Harald Fassmer, in the joint state representation of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. He opened the traditional annual event with the demands and reminders to politicians that the VSM has been advocating for years: more support for the maritime industry, creating the framework conditions for competitiveness in international comparison and, above all, looking to the future. He referred to...

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