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Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CPAC Systems AB Announces Strategic Minority Investment in Flying Fish
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CPAC Systems AB, a leader in advanced control systems and embedded vessel and commercial vehicle technology, today announced a strategic minority investment in Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., a pioneer in advanced shared water mobility solutions and robust, cost-effective hydrofoil technology. The investment underscores both companies' commitment to redefining water-based transportation through innovation, sustainability, and seamless integration. Share The investment underscores both companies' commitment to redefining water-based transportation through innovation, sustainability, and seamless integration. It marks the beginning of a deeper collaboration aimed at enabling smarter, cleaner, and more connected mobility on the water — for both recreational and commercial applications. 'We are thrilled to support Flying Fish and their impressive work in redefining water mobility," said Marcus Wingolf, CEO of CPAC Systems. "Our investment in Flying Fish represents a strategic alignment of our technical proficiencies and innovative ambitions. This partnership opens exciting new possibilities for integration and sustainable transformation across the marine industry.' Flying Fish will continue to operate independently, with the investment enabling further growth, research and development, and expansion into new markets. The two companies will also explore selected product integrations, leveraging their combined strengths in onboard digital platforms, fleet management, and intelligent vessel control. 'We see this partnership with CPAC Systems as a powerful catalyst for growth,' stated Gerben Schonebaum, CEO and co-founder of Flying Fish. 'With our shared vision and CPAC Systems' proven ability to scale technology and access global markets, we're confident this collaboration will amplify the impact of our solutions and fuel the continued expansion of our engineering capabilities.' About CPAC Systems AB CPAC Systems AB, part of the Volvo Group, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializes in developing cutting-edge embedded control and automation solutions for marine, construction, agriculture, and commercial vehicle industries, focusing on areas such as electromobility, autonomous driving, and situational awareness. About Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V. Flying Fish is a Dutch maritime technology company developing integrated software and hardware systems for sustainable water mobility. Its innovations aim to enable efficient, shared, and zero-emission marine operations through hydrofoil technology and intelligent fleet management products.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'We quit our jobs to work on £22m superyachts and travel the world with £1,700 tips'
A young couple ditched their minimum wage jobs to work on £22m superyachts... and get paid up to £1,700 a week in tips alone. Kyle Forster, 20, was working as a lifeguard and Phoebe Robinson, 21, in a B&B before they did crash courses last year to learn how to work on superyachts. The courses lasted between two and three weeks and cost up to £3,800. But they then got jobs as crew members on a £22.7m yacht in France, quadrupling their previous earnings to £2,500 a month and also receiving up to £1,700 a week in tips... with all expenses paid. So far, they have earned £45,000 between them - and this is with tax relief due to the Seafarers Earnings Deduction for employees working at sea outside the UK. It comes at a cost - they work up to 17 hours a day - but Forster, from Poole, Dorset, said: "We feel very lucky. We're getting paid well and having so many incredible experiences. "We both felt a bit stuck and neither of us was enjoying things as they were. "I'd never in a million years have thought I'd be able to go from doing something so plain to doing something so vibrant that brings me so much joy." Forster, who took a superyacht deckhand course with maritime training company Flying Fish, learning how to clean yachts, be a lookout, drive a motorised dingy and pull a waterski, added: "We both want to keep doing this and work up to captain." Robinson, from Marlborough, Wiltshire, took a superyacht stewadess and steward training course with the UKSA and said: "At school I never really knew what I wanted to do, I never found my thing. "My parents and grandparents are really aspirational, they encouraged me to think outside my comfort zone so I went for it. "I've had the most amazing experiences. We're basically being paid to travel the world. We feel very fortunate." In the past year, they have sailed on three boats in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, though in Croatia their boat was hit by a 15-minute squall with 80mph winds and huge hailstones, with Robinson suffering bruising to her legs. Having already spent a total of nine months on the water on various yacht jobs since starting their venture, the duo are now eyeing up their next seafaring voyage - a job on a 29m motor yacht from St Tropez which starts next month. On days when the boats are being used, they work up to 17 hours, from 8am to 1am, serving the owners and guests. Typical clients are entrepreneurs, and have included video game developers and broadband company founder. When no guests are on board, they work 10-hour days scrubbing down and preparing cabins. Forster added: "You get amazing views and experiences but no days off, so by the time the season is over you're ready for a rest, but it's still amazing. "Plus it doesn't come easy. In January 2024 we must have applied for over 1,000 jobs." Boy, 14, becomes barber after watching YouTube - and five more local stories you missed this week (Yahoo News UK) A librarian ran off with a yacht captain in the summer of 1968. It was the start of an incredible love story (CNN)
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The Independent
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
How to get more than 40% off your Thorpe Park tickets
That feeling of adrenaline pumping around your body as you reach the highest point of a rollercoaster is unlike anything else, and lucky for you, we know just where you can get your fill. Thorpe Park is one of the UK's most popular theme parks – home to more than 25 thrilling rides including Stealth, which is the UK's fastest rollercoaster. You'll find the UK's first winged rollercoaster, The Swarm, along with Nemesis Inferno which twists guests through forces of up to 4Gs. Little ones aren't forgotten, as the theme park includes many family-friendly rides, including the Flying Fish junior coaster, gravity-defying Zodiac and magic carpet ride Quantum. If you're looking for ways to keep the family entertained on the weekend or during the Easter half-term break, make sure that you save big on your trip to Thorpe Park, with our handy tips and tricks. Keep reading to find out how you could get your tickets for 43 per cent less. Early bird catches the worm when it comes to Thorpe Park tickets – by booking in advance you can get up to 43 per cent off tickets. You won't need to worry about the fluctuating British weather, either, as Thorpe Park offers a weather and return guarantee. So, if you happen to visit on a day where the weather forces closure or ride availability is affected for an hour or more continuously during your visit, you can return for free on selected dates. If one day simply isn't long enough for you to take in the thrills of Thorpe Park, you can stay overnight deal. From just £62 per person, you will enjoy a stay in the on-site hotel, two days of theme park entry, an hour of fast-track entry to rides, a buffet breakfast, a discount in the gift shops, and more. You can even choose to upgrade to a ride-themed room, including Nemesis Inferno and The Swarm. If anyone in your party is under 1.2m, they'll get a free ticket, too. For more ways to save, an exclusive online offer sees students secure tickets for just £22, which includes a huge 66 per cent saving. How we find the best Thorpe Park discount codes The Independent's deal hunters are always driven by their commitment to bringing you the best deals, across all departments. Whether you're looking to save big on investment pieces, try out something new, or take a trip away, we've got you covered. We pay close attention to the prices of tickets throughout the year, so that we know when you'll get a particularly great deal. We've been consumer champions at The Independent since 1986, bringing you the latest news on brands that we know you love so that you can shop better. We also use our skills to report on the best discounts during some of the biggest annual shopping events of the year – like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and the Boxing Day sales so that you can save big.
