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Electrification
Dedicated electric propulsion show to run again this Summer
Back by popular demand, the UK’s inland waterways electric show will once again take place in Warwickshire in July
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen marine superhub for Germany
A major project to transform the port of Wilhelmshaven into a central hydrogen producing hub has far reaching benefits for fuel-cell powered boats
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Battery Technologies
Automated temperature monitoring for stored batteries
With many boatbuilders now storing large banks of lithium batteries prior to installation, a new temperature monitoring system from Brady can detect any potential issues
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Green Technologies
More solar power from ‘string cell’ design
Has the answer been found to prevent a drop in solar panel output when part of the unit is shaded?
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Green Technologies
DRIFT energy harvesting vessel concept wins eco award
A plan to use sailing catamarans designed to generate green hydrogen whilst sailing has received a prestigious sustainability award.
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Outboard engines
Acel Power, Gospel Boats ink landmark deal to advance electric propulsion solutions
Chinese boatbuilder to purchase of 1,000 electric propulsion units
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Green Technologies
Bifacial and perovskite advances promise more efficient solar power
Combining two recent developments into one design of solar panel will allow boatbuilders to harness greater amounts of power from a smaller footprint
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Hydrogen
US project to develop better heavy-duty hydrogen infrastructure
A research project has started in the US to fill the gaps in the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for heavy duty vehicles, which could include larger electric yachts
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Battery Technologies
Can quasi-solid-state lithium batteries deliver greater safety and durability?
Japanese researchers claim a new quasi-solid-state battery design outperforms contemporaries by being both fireproof, more durable and higher in overall performance
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Article
D-Marin: The fastest-growing brand in the marina industry is exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, will showcase its latest developments and innovations at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.
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Article
D-Marin: The fastest-growing brand in the marina industry is exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, will showcase its latest developments and innovations at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.
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Green Technologies
Arctic cruise ship to run on 90% renewable power
To a design that could pave the way for self-refuelling superyachts, the construction of the 70m expedition vessel Captain Arctic has begun
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Netherlands
Dutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
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News
Leisure marine embraces the future at CES
World’s largest technology trade fair opens this week in Las Vegas, with another anticipated increase in leisure marine sector participation
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News
Smoker Craft aims to capture entry level buyers with new polyethylene pontoons
Polyethylene upper body construction to reduce build cost and weight while enabling new designs targeting young buyers
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Electrification
Electric 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 Technologies
Boats 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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Decking
How synthetic teak and other material developments are transforming the world of decking
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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Electrification
Magnet-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 & Machinery
Kite 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