Congratulations to the Southampton Hydro Team

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

Congratulations!  Steller Systems is proud to sponsor the Southampton Hydro Team which came 4^th in the heavyweight race, 6^th in the lightweight race, and 4^th in the endurance race in the third annual HYDROcontest, the international student competition dedicated to naval energy efficiency.  The team, consisting of students from the University of Southampton, also took home the communications prize.

The HYDROcontest took place from 24^th to 31^st July 2016 on Lake Geneva, Switzerland and brought together 24 teams comprising 250 students from 12 countries from Europe, Asia and South America.  The aim of the competition was to imagine, design, create and pilot an innovative boat which is both fast and energy efficient.

Stability & Survivability Book for HMS PROTECTOR

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

Steller Systems has recently completed a major piece of work to provide a new Stability and Survivability Book (SSB) for the Royal Navy Ice Patrol Vessel HMS PROTECTOR in accordance with Naval Authority guidance.  The document covers both Special Purpose and Ice Breaking Operations and replaces the three trim and stability manuals currently held onboard. In conducting this work Steller Systems rationalised three complex sets of stability requirements into clear and concise operator guidance suited to the naval operation of the vessel. These and other associated challenges faced in bringing a vessel from commercial to naval operation have recently been presented by Steller Systems at the biannual Surface Ship Naval Architecture Liaison Group meeting (SSNALG).

Steller Systems Continues to Grow

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Steller Systems’ team of naval architects, structural engineers and systems engineers continues to grow.

Earlier in the year the structural department welcomed Simon Dawe, a mechanical engineer with nine years’ experience of working in the naval defence industry, having previously worked in the MOD and Babcock International Group.  More recently we have welcomed George Payne to the team, who joins us from the University of Southampton having recently qualified as a naval architect.  Both Simon and George are providing concept design, modelling and analysis for our range of customers in both government and industry.

In addition, Steller Systems is playing its part in developing the next generation of naval architects and engineers.  Student Abel Ellis has joined us for a summer work placement, where he has provided technical support to a number of exciting projects and has learned about the range of technical services that we offer.

Steller Systems Proudly Supports Southampton HYDRO Team

Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

Steller Systems is proud to once again support the Southampton HYDRO Team in its entry for the HYDROcontest, the international competition in which student teams compete to design, build and pilot the most energy efficient boat.

The team comprises 45 students from the University of Southampton, ranging from undergraduates to PhD students, and representing 15 different nationalities.

The aim of the competition is to design and build one or two highly energy-efficient boats which will compete in two categories: the Mass Transport category in which each vessel must hold 200kg of ballast, and the Private Boats category in which a 20kg ballast will be loaded.  This will test the students’ knowledge of naval architecture, small craft performance design, electronics, mechanics and project management.

The contest culminates in teams from around the world facing off on Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland on 24^th – 31st July 2015.  We wish the team the best of luck!

Steller Yachts at the 2016 London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show

Friday, April 29th, 2016

In collaboration with Andrew Weir Yacht Management and RMD Marine, Steller Yachts will be displaying Project 75 at the London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show.  This novel design for a 75m superyacht is the result of a unique collaboration between the three companies, combining world-class luxury design from the yachting world, naval engineering and ship design, and a super yacht management perspective.

The London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show showcases the very best in luxury design and attracts visitors, exhibitors and VIPs from around the world to its spectacular setting in Old Billingsgate and St Katherine Docks alongside the Thames.  Come along and see us on the Andrew Weir Yacht Management stand E03 from the 4^th to the 8^th of May.