LightSquared, a private company had asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to build 40,000 cell phone ground stations across the country. According to the company, it could expand broadband cellular telephone service. Tests done by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration indicated that the network and handset transmissions could interfere and hamper the GPS signals. Continue reading
On 16th of August 2011, the second Rainbow Warrior retired from Greenpeace family, after 22 years of generous campaigning for environmental causes. This ship was the replacement of the original Rainbow Warrior which was bombed in 1985. Continue reading
The Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, the world’s leading and famous boat show is all set to boast Riviera’s New 53 Enclosed Flybridge for the first time. Continue reading
After the acquisition of the world’s largest luxury-yacht builder Ferretti Group by the China’s biggest bulldozer-maker Shandong Heavy Industry Group, the country has ventured into manufacturing of superyachts. Continue reading
The oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, was a great human catastrophe which led to severe damage to the planet and human life. Some people lost their lives while others were seriously injured. By the month of July 2010, when cleaning of the oil spill was capped, almost 4.9 billion barrels of oil covered the Gulf in a layer of toxic slick. Continue reading
After a huge success of J/95 (The Cruising World 2010 Boat of the Year), the company, J Boat Inc. is prepared to lunch its new J/108 boat at the ‘Cruising World Sailboat Show 2012′. J/108 has a twin-rudder centreboard that helps enhance balance in the sea. Continue reading
After a stunning response by the Pershing 80’, the company is ready to unveil the astonishing and awaited project: the Pershing 82’, which is the classic reinterpretation of its highly praised predecessor. According to the company’s report, the first model of Pershing 82’ will be launched in 2012 by spring. Continue reading
With its prime focus on capturing inshore saltwater fishing boat market, the Bluewater Sportfishing Boats is all set to launch inshore fishing boats at the Fort Pierce, Fla., which is the customised centre for offshore fishing boats. The company will introduce a new line of “Flats n’ Bay” models. The production of a series of models will be multiplied by manufacturing at a number of factories. Continue reading
Japan’s factory ship Nisshin Maru and two more vessels set off to the whaling grounds to begin its controversial annual whale hunt in the Southern Ocean, without farewell ceremony.
Fleet’s departure this year was delayed by few weeks than usual. As a result, the hunt might get shortened. Continue reading
It’s wonderful to know that the wait will end soon for the biggest open sportscruisers Riva 63 Virtus, which will launch in early 2012. This boat will be a strong challenge to large hard top sportscruisers trend. Continue reading