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In an exceptional milestone in digital yacht operations, the yacht management platform DeepBlue has garnered type approval from DNV for its Planned Maintenance System (PMS) module. This development brings the software within an internationally recognized classification framework, underscoring the growing role of digitalization in yacht maintenance and operations.
DNV’s approval testifies to the ongoing efforts to standardize digital maintenance data and fortify connections between onboard systems and classification services. As Diego Zanco, DeepBlue’s Chief Operating Officer, puts it, this certification goes beyond being a mere badge. Rather, it attests to the prowess of their technology to withstand the rigorous scrutiny that their customers contend with daily. DeepBlue’s development strategy has always revolved around real operational conditions, and this approval is a significant affirmation of that approach.
A revolution in yacht design unfurls in the United Arab Emirates as Foiler unveils the world’s first-ever private foiling yacht platform, Ghost. This revolutionary 28-meter yacht is the fruit of a collaboration with Bozca Design, Istanbul’s leading design studio. Debuting at the prestigious Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, further revelations confirmed that Ghost’s construction will commence within 12 to 18 months, expecting a grand voyage initiation in 2029.
Ghost showcases an architectural masterpiece enveloped in a semi-customisable design that symbolises a shift into a ’new era of performance, comfort and elegance at sea.’ The UAE shipyard, ENATA, ensures the yacht’s manifestation from design to reality, signifying the pioneering spirit and the innovative drive shared by Foiler and Bozca Design.