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ElectrifcationElectric water taxi company looks to go global
The US’s first operator of all-electric vessels has shifted its strategy to create a global, unified brand of electric operators
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Green TechnologiesBoats made from mushrooms?
The rebar-like tissue which securely anchors fungi to structures is being examined as a potential replacement for fossil-fuel-based composites in interior applications like walls and paneling
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DeckingCool decks
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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ElectrifcationMagnet-free electric motor offers sustainable high-speed e-boating
Apart from removing the drag of permanent magnets, and so making the motor more efficient at high speed, the new design also frees the industry from dependence on rare earth metals. Note the square profile of the copper windings so more current can be carried within a given volume
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryKite traction solutions help motor vessels to sail
Intended for boats of all sizes, the French company Beyond The Sea has developed a series of propulsive kite sails, most available with AI-controlled autopilots
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ElectrifcationSteyr plant delivers first electric engine for the new BMW range
BMW’s engine manufacturing plant in upper Austria delivers its first electric engine for the Vision Neue Klasse platform, with potential for marine applications
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Battery TechnologiesBatteries made from rice
US researchers say that burnt rice hulls could become a key ingredient in future battery designs
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Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
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Middle EastOverview: Coming of age
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
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UKBoatbuilders Hunting out opportunities in challenging times
Economic pressures, regulatory challenges and workforce dynamics are reshaping the horizon
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OpinionReturn of the pocket cruiser
As growing numbers of younger buyers enter the US boat market, a shift in customer preference is renewing appetite for a once near-extinct category – the small cruiser
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ElectrifcationOvercoming battery range anxiety
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
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InterviewBuilding on the ultimate platform
Fresh from the success of a record-breaking Metstrade, IBI sat down with Niels Klarenbeek, Director of Metstrade, and Patricia Becker, Exhibition Manager, to discuss the event’s highlights, challenges, and future plans
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NewsLinamar, Honda collaborate to produce McLaren 300hp outboard
Official licensed product agreement to provide new option for boatbuilders in 2025
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Outboard enginesMAN advances ammonia engine testing
Two-stroke engine testing in Copenhagen marks important milestone on path to dual-fuel ME-LGIA development
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NavigationNew satellite offers safer Arctic navigation
The Sentinel-1C satellite due for launch of 4 December will provide continuous data and Galileo gps integration for highly accurate navigation and ice thickness warnings
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HydrogenAkzo Nobel’s hydrogen fuel cell powered spray booth
Located near Brussels, one of the automotive industry’s first hydrogen-powered spray booths has been unveiled for training new painting operatives
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Green TechnologiesNew pontoon floats are 100% recyclable
UK-based ExoTechnologies and Pontoon & Dock unite to develop the recyclable composite Danu into floats for houseboats and marina infrastructure
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HydrogenGenerating hydrogen on the fly
Japanese researchers believe that emerging technology that uses solar power to collect hydrogen from sea water on demand could represent the future of maritime propulsion
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NewsAzimut Electronics, Integrel Solutions formalise distribution partnership
The move follows a successful year of collaboration
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