by Natalie | Mar 13, 2023 | Tech Talk
Isle of Man based ExoTechnologies Ltd. has developed a sustainable replacement for the entire GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) market and part of the carbon fibre composite market. GRP cannot be recycled resulting in 250 million kilogrammes of fibreglass going to...
by Natalie | Mar 1, 2023 | Tech Talk
What’s Hot and What’s Not As any reader will know, my monthly column -now in its 25th year (!)- focuses primarily on technical developments within the wide communications spectra that exist on superyachts. Recently, and more specifically, they have focused on the...
by Natalie | Feb 13, 2023 | Tech Talk
Considering repairing or replacing your vessel’s teak deck? With a finite supply of teak and a focus on sustainable solutions, high-quality, naturally-grown teak is becoming a rare commodity. In this month’s edition, Michael Falther, Shipwright & Owner of...
by Natalie | Feb 6, 2023 | Tech Talk
Along with the New Year’s Eve fireworks, there have been several rocket launches recently, carrying yet more satellites to populate the LEO constellations orbiting us. Starlink and OneWeb increase launch activity to achieve 2023 global coverage. In early December...
by Natalie | Jan 30, 2023 | Tech Talk
As the superyacht control systems company approaches its 10th anniversary, The Islander visits their recently expanded HQ and Superyacht Experience Centre at STP to discover what is next in E-Touch Systems’ evolution. INTRO /BACKGROUND From the company’s...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Tech Talk
With yet another busy re-fit season in full swing, The Islander spoke with Felix Wright, Commercial Manager at De Cabo Yacht Painting based in STP Mallorca. He shares with us his invaluable insight for Captains who are planning and managing large yacht painting...
