Maricuda brings marine innovation to Seawork
Maricuda’s Triton Anchor seen on the company’s stand at Seawork 2010.
Innovation is a central theme of Seawork and one company bringing a high degree of it to Seawork 2010 was Maricuda Ltd.
The newly formed company was established to bring innovative design led marine products to the market and the first time exhibitor used Seawork as a launch pad for the Aquarion Bilge Pump and the Triton Anchor, both prototype designs by chartered engineer and naval architect David Boyne-Aitken, who also happens to be Maricuda’s managing director.
The professional career engineer turned entrepreneur formed Maricuda last year for the purpose of marketing a long list of inventions and original designs related to the marine industry. Among those works is the concept design for a twin gas turbine powered 170ft trimaran which was intended to compete for the prestigious Blue Riband Trophy by crossing the Atlantic in under two and a half days. Although a critical source of funding withdrew on that occasion, the company is making every effort to launch a new Maricuda Atlantic Challenge in 2012, with Maricuda systems, designs and products on board.
Boyne-Aitken’s collaborator in Maricuda is company director Martin Spooner, a professional entrepreneur and keen sailor who recognises the value of achieving high standards of safety at sea. He is the coordinator, organiser and administrator behind Maricuda.
Products revealed at Seawork include the Aquarion manual bilge pump, a precision engineered marine aluminium design of seal-less pump and double acting lever that does not require electrical input or perishable rubber diaphragms. If the nightmare scenario of a holed hull, failed electrics and split diaphragm on the bilge pump is unappealing, the high reliability Aquarion becomes a most desirable alternative. Also offering simple operation, low maintenance, multi-compartment and multi-fluid usage as well as an integrated diverter valve, the Aquarion will also win friends by offering a unique fire fighting capability.
Also on the Maricuda stand at Seawork 2010 was the Triton Anchor, manufactured in 316 grade stainless steel and offered in a range of sizes to suit all craft. The Triton’s innovative variable geometry was specifically designed to have exceptional holding qualities in both sand and mud, with the option to adjust the fluke angle on some models to suit the bottom type.
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