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The 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show is upon us, and despite the ongoing pandemic, the show will go on as planned, with careful planning and safety measures. The organizers have been busy collaborating with health organizations, government and local authorities to raise the bar on safe, hygienic, productive, and high-quality organized event experiences.
What’s New In 2021 And 2022
Of course we’re looking forward to seeing all the great new 2021 and 2022 boat models at this year’s PBIBS event – but three of the boats we’re most excited to see that are causing a buzz in the industry are the Princess X95, the V-46 from Vallhalla Boatworks and Tiara Yachts’ new Tiara Sport 48 LS model. Additionally there are some other technological innovations, marine electronics and other gadgets and toys we’re amped up for. First let’s take a look at the details of these three hot new yachts.
11 January 2021 13:00 Technology Ownership
Parisa Hashempour
The just-launched Volvo Penta system features new innovations to allow yacht captains a new level of control when docking.
The system works by automating the captain’s intentions, compensates for some dynamic variables such as wind and current, and helps the vessel stay on its intended course. Docking can be one of the most stressful and challenging aspects of boating even for experienced captains. The consequences of getting it wrong can be expensive and dangerous if having to withstand crowded marinas, strong winds and rough currents.
How does Volvo Penta’s docking system work?
The Assisted Docking system integrates a software layer developed in house with the company’s GPS-based Dynamic Positioning System and proprietary Inboard Performance Systems (IPS) for a complete package including HMI (human-machine interface) at the helm, electronics via the engine, propulsi
Volvo Penta Launches First Fully Integrated Assisted Docking System
11th January 2021
Volvo Penta Assisted Docking
Volvo Penta today announced the commercial availability of the industry’s first fully-integrated Assisted Docking system against the backdrop of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Assisted Docking system gives the captain better control when docking a boat by automating his or her intentions, compensating for some dynamic variables, such as wind and current, and helping the vessel stay on its intended course.
The technology will be on display at Volvo Penta’s virtual booth at CES from 11-14 January 2021.
Docking can be one of the most stressful and challenging aspects of boating – even for experienced captains. The consequences of getting it wrong when you are docking a boat are expensive, at best – and that is in fair weather. Add crowded marinas, strong winds, and rough currents and the outcome can be problematic and even quite dangerous. Unlike a