First images of the Sun Fast 30 OD
Built by the Bénéteau Group at its Cheviré yard, with the help of Multiplast to meet the initial specifications for the Class 30 launched by the Yacht Club de France's racing division, the RORC and the Storm Trysail Club, the Sun Fast 30 OD will be unveiled at the finish of the Fastnet 2023 in Cherbourg. In the meantime, the first images of the boat, built with Elium thermoplastic resin at the shipyard, have been unveiled.
Ferretti goes public successfully in Milan
Italy's Ferretti Group, a specialist in large yachts, will be listed on the Milan Stock Exchange on June 27, 2023. Having already listed in Hong Kong in 2022, the company controlled by the Chinese Weichai Group is now dual-listed with Euronext Milan.
Navexpo moves to Lanester
The Navexpo trade show for professional and service boats, particularly in ports, has announced that it will be moving from Lorient to Lanester for the 2024 edition. This move to the other side of the Morbihan harbor follows the cancellation of the 2023 show due to strike-related blockages at Lorient's commercial port.
C-Map disrupted by computer intrusion
Marine mapping specialist C-Map has suffered unauthorized access to its computer system, affecting its popular boating application. While no payment information has been exposed, the company is urging its customers to exercise caution, and expects its services to return on July 8, 2023.
Mercury, partner of the Mini APRIL Marine
Mercury Marine partners with skipper Mateo Le Calvic. The engine manufacturer is supplying the sailor with a 4-hp 4-stroke outboard for his Mini 982, in the colors of insurer APRIL Marine.
Partnership between Adrena and SEA. AI
Navigation software editor and developer Adrena has signed a partnership agreement with SEA.AI, the company behind the OSCAR artificial vision and obstacle detection system. Detected ships and floating debris will be visible on Adrena's cartography and integrated to optimize routing.
