Van Dam’s Dreamboat: Performance by Design
February 10, 2022
A fully realized collaboration between the team at Van Dam Custom Boats, Heather Witkop Design, and DLBA Naval Architects.
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WEBINAR INVITE > Electric Propulsion: Pros, Cons, and FYIs
February 3, 2022
Be it on land, water, or even in air, the drive to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly is becoming more important every day.
DLBA & Leidos Combination: Even More to Offer in Strong and Lightweight Structures
January 10, 2022
The combination of DLBA and Leidos structural engineering capabilities brings significant benefit to our customers and their programs.
The Best of Times for US Yacht Construction
January 3, 2022
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) had been pushing new Tier III requirements with stringent limits on Nitrous Oxides (NOx) levels in marine diesel engines.
Tenders: Considerations in Electronics and Autonomy
December 22, 2021
Electrification is a real thing and is emerging as a movement that will impact all of us in our daily lives. Superyachts are not untouched by this movement.
Haig Point IV Repower
November 18, 2021
Haig Point Transportation, located on picturesque Daufuskie Island, SC, has asked DLBA to assist with a repower of the 55’ (17m) HAIG POINT IV vessel in their ferry fleet. DLBA has previously provided similar services for the HAIG POINT II vessel.
Projects with Cruisers Yachts: Stay Tuned!
November 18, 2021
DLBA Naval Architects is proud of our longtime relationship with Cruisers Yachts, which is getting an exciting new installment. We can’t share all the details, but we are stoked!
CFD Analysis for High-Speed Catamaran
November 18, 2021
DLBA is excited to announce a collaboration with Blue Gulf Cat (UAE) on the hydrodynamic design of a 42’ (13m) high-speed catamaran. With a design top speed exceeding 65kts, speed is king on this platform leading to the use of multiple transverse steps on each demi hull to reduce resistance at the highest operating speeds.
Meet us at the International Workboat Show
November 18, 2021
The International Workboat Show is set for Wednesday, December 1st – Friday, December 3rd in New Orleans with an estimated 1,000 exhibitors ready to get back to business in person. DLBA is excited to be there with other attendees and exhibitors in this amazing southern state.
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