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Wind Voyager Expedition Yachts

 
The Team

Design

Construction

Management

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Inventing Tomorrow’s Maritime Transport
 

At VPLP Design, we believe that technology transfers are possible between the sailing world and the shipping industry. In a sector where regulations relating to decarbonization are getting ever stricter, VPLP is not intending to position itself as a rival to the established players, but rather as an expert who can bring to the table an extra helping of technology derived from our experience in designing sailing vessels, foils, wingsails, weather routing solutions, and more.

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​Arrow’s main speciality is the supervision of superyacht construction & refits. Our services are provided by a fully-qualified in-house team that includes naval architects, senior marine engineers, captains and surveyors. This team offers guidance throughout the entire process – from design and specifications, drawing reviews & amendments, through to completion, warranty and post-delivery operational management.

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Over the last 3 decades, we have managed projects in over 38 countries, currently have more than 400 linear meters under new build management.

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Interior Fabrication

& Installation

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Europlan Engineering offers services for luxury yachts. Our complete turnkey delivery includes all necessary phases: design & engineering, project management, installations of HVAC & piping systems, insulation, electrical systems including AV and entertainment and high workmanship interiors together with material procurement and post-delivery support.

Our skillful project management and high quality in-house production facilities as well as our flexible subcontracting network makes it possible for us to carry out multiple projects at the same time all over the world.  Material procurement and installation will then follow, and everything ends with post-delivery support.

Wind-Propulsion

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OceanWings’ mission is to provide the Shipping Industry with the most efficient Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems, enabling them to reduce emissions, lower operational costs, and protect the long-term value of their investments.

By making innovative technology accessible, OceanWings aims to become a global leader in the decarbonization of shipping, helping steer the industry towards wind energy as the most scalable and ready solution for a sustainable future.

Eco-Innovations

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Sub-sea Equipment

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Brokerage

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Legal Services

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Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands
After more than 85 years of research MARIN continues developing their facilities, knowledge and activities, and the demand for MARIN's specialised research keeps increasing and broadening. As one of the world’s leading maritime institutes MARIN provides advanced expertise and independent research. MARIN combines software, model test facilities, simulators, and full-scale monitoring capabilities to help our clients make ships and operations cleaner, safer and smarter during each phase of the lifecycle.

The wide range of U-Boat Worx models includes manned personal submarines that can accommodate from one to 11 people and operate to depths of 100 meters up to 3,000 meters. U-Boat Worx is dedicated to continuous support and growth within the global market for manned submersibles, whether it be for individuals, commercial/research/scientific survey or underwater film makers.

Every U-Boat Worx submersible is designed, engineered and built to the highest possible standards and registered with the leading classification society, DNV.

In addition to U-Boat Worx’s stringent internal quality control and assurance procedures.

Yachtzoo is a leading company in the yachting industry, dedicated to providing exceptional services for buying, selling and managing  explorer yachts. Renowned for our great knowledge and professionalism, we take pride in delivering personalized service and paying meticulous attention to detail. Our team of experienced yacht brokers goes above and beyond to understand your unique requirements, preferences, and aspirations, ensuring that your yachting experience is nothing short of extraordinary. 

Recognised by Chambers & Partners as a top tier marine firm, we offer market-leading maritime expertise to many of the world's largest shipowners, shipyards, major ship finance banks, marine insurers and IG P&I clubs and energy services companies.

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Our multi-disciplined team is focussed on the entire marine value chain. We advise and guide on all matters from initial green financing, construction, insurance, operations, repairs, sale, purchase and disposal.

Founder & CEO

Paul Madden Ocean Xplorer

CEO Paul Madden served as the American rep for Blohm+Voss (Hamburg) during the construction of the 92-meter MAYAN QUEEN and the 162-meter ECLIPSE.  His recent expedition yacht projects include the conversions of a 62-meter Ulstein Stand-By vessel and a 67 meter Offshore Supply Vessel into Global Expedition Yachts.

He is the former Vice-President of the International Superyacht Society and is a member of the Royal Thames Yacht Club.

A New England native, Paul Madden grew up racing Sparkman & Stephens-designed yachts to Bermuda and trans-Atlantic. After earning an MBA at Boston University’s program in Brussels, and a film degree in England, he entered the yacht business with Camper & Nicholsons in Monaco.

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