Fire on the dry port of Servaux
The dry port of the Servaux company, also a concessionaire and shipchandler, located in Estaque in Marseille, suffered a major fire on October 13, 2021. According to the Bouches du Rhône rescue services, 22 boats caught fire. This is the 3rd similar fire in the sector in 5 years.
Progress of work at MB92 La Ciotat
The yacht refit specialist MB92 La Ciotat has given an update on the progress of work in the Mediterranean port. It confirms the commissioning schedule of its 4300 T boat elevator, capable of lifting boats up to 110 meters long out of the water. Delivery is scheduled for September 2022. The investment of 45 Meuros is made alongside the SPL La Ciotat Shipyards.
Ino-Rope awarded for its textile moorings
Ino Rope, the equipment manufacturer specializing in rigging and textile equipment, won the Maritime Initiatives prize launched by the Brittany Region and Crédit Maritime for its low impact mooring solutions .
Yanmar advances its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system
The Japanese engine manufacturer has announced that it has successfully recharged its prototype boat with hydrogen using its 300 kW fuel cell. Its objective is to launch it on the maritime market in 2023.
Crédit Agricole joins Nodusfactory
Nodusfactory, a specialist in textile solutions and connectors, particularly for pleasure boat fittings, has announced a strengthening of its capital. The Crédit Agricole Expansion fund is contributing 500,000 euros to the Morbihan-based company to support its industrialization.
