All articles by Dennis O'Neill
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SPECIAL REPORT | Interview: Vista Jet - Follow the old silk road
A 21st century business based on an ancient trade route has made Thomas Flohr a jet sector leader. He believes yards can learn much from his journey
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New products | Command and control
The world’s love affair with the iPad is being used by a US chair supplier to help crew and guests enjoy the task of operating a yacht’s systems centrally
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The interview | Barry Gilmour:
A rare combination of experience and skill is driving this leading British shipbuiler into a new world of superyacht success
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Feature | Collaboration: Webasto and Jeanneau - Evolving a heating system
OEM and preferred supplier relationships usually work well but even the most successful can benefit from a review of how well they are — or are not — meeting customers’ needs
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Feature | Collaboration: Nordic Mast and Spirit Yachts - Carbon choice
Finding a reliable supplier capable of working to strict criteria is essential for all high-tech components — and especially when it comes to constructing performance masts
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The Interview | Jillian Montgomery
With 30 years’ experience and a firm hand on the helm of a global superyacht company embracing all sectors, Camper & Nicholsons international’s ceo possesses a unique perspective of the industry
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Interview | Andy Lawrence: Princess Yachts International
Aesthetic appeal has always been essential for market success. But, according to Princess’ senior designer, lessons can still be learned
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The Interview | Jonathan Beckett
The crisis might be hurting the industry, but the chief executive of Burgess believes there are real opportunities to be had in the market, and ways to get ahead for when the upturn comes
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Company profile | Ocean LED: Bright spark
Nigel savage is the quickfire mind behind one of the industry’s most successFUL suppliers. And now he's on a mission to convert the entire world to LED lighting
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New products | Classic time machine
From Munich comes an exceptionally Engineered clock inspired by the maritime time-piece revolution begun by John Harrison in the 18th century
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Monitoring | EVRSafe ISS-1040T: Track record
After his advanced gas monitors won two prestigious awards at METS and IBEX, Shane Faulkhead’s company EVRSafe has had to battle hard to keep up with demand. Despite this he has already decided to launch a newer — even more sophisticated — version.
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New products | Crafting a goodwill gift
The relationship between builder and owner is essential to the success of a new-build project. Now from Austria comes a special package to seal the deal
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Propulsion | Axis drive: Out of Africa
A South African engineer has joined forces with a British billionaire to create a radical new drive system that is set to change the way the industry views engine and gearbox configurations.
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Event | Business: Hemingway's footsteps - A moveable feast
From an office in the heart of the English countryside, an events entrepreneur is taking a chance on a new rally concept inspired by ernest hemingway
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SPECIAL REPORT | Investment: Fractionalisation - The great divide
It’s a bold business initiative that promises to open up superyacht access to a new realm of clients
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Yard insight | Mondomarine, Italy: Classics with a track record
Quality not quantity is the philosophy behind the italian yard that believes business is about family
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Design | Swedish retro: Back to the future
While wooden boats continue to hold a romantic attraction for us all, maintenance remains a major drawback. In response to this tricky dilemma one Swedish businessman has decided to launch a line of wooden classics — which will have GRP hulls.
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Application news | Exturn external thruster: Bolt-on thruster
A bow- or sternthruster is always a useful tool for close quarter manoeuvring, yet retro fitting can be awkward, costly and time-consuming. Now an Austrian firm, Marinno, has come up with a neat solution.
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Application News | Ferralium: Slim-line steel
Extensive research and development by the offshore oil industry has helped develop a new tough and light stainless steel that’s becoming increasingly popular with boatbuilders.
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New products | Visions of the future
A new generation of night-vision cameras has arrived. these invaluable tools will not only warn of unwelcome visitors but also reassure when fast cruising during the hours of darkness