Maritime – Industrial – Architecture
As main contractor VABO has started building a composite mast with canopy. This results in a weight reduction of nearly 40% compared to an aluminum version.
At this moment we are working on the engineering. All parts will be engineered as such that all preparations are included for final assembly, lifting and outfitting
The film shows a mast which has been previously realized by VABO.
For a prestigious project currently in built at one of the renowned shipyards in the Netherlands, VABO Composites is supplying the superstructure canopy and dodger. VABO’s composite structure has secured key benefits for the client, providing significant weight savings over the metallic equivalent, as well as optimal strength and stiffness. Last week, the next step towards completion was made when Continue Reading
VABO Composites has signed a beautiful and exciting contract with the Dutch high-end yacht builder Royal Van Lent. The project includes building in composites a more than 800 m2 superstructure and mast. The decision to build the topside of the yacht using this high-tech material is intentional in order to save weight. The VABO-team will be responsible for the concept-engineering, Continue Reading
Written by solar team Delft In the summer of 2018 28 enthusiastic and ambitious students of the Solar Boat Team of the TU Delft (Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands) started to design a boat that sails only on solar energy. The team has two goals for summer 2019: win the Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge (5-6 July) Continue Reading
