All articles by Jake Kavanagh
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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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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryFast fabrics for slow fashion
Marine upholstery is following the ‘slow fashion’ trend by using more recycled material and eliminating harmful chemicals. The new collections of sustainable fabrics are proving tough, waterproof - and attractive
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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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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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Green TechnologiesRenewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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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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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryNew brushes for underwater hull cleaning tool
The Italian tool company Nemo has developed a new range of brushes for its underwater power tools, with hull and propeller cleaning a speciality
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Battery TechnologiesPotential Australian battery gigafactory project gets help from marine industry
Based in New South Wales, Rechargable Boats assists with research into the viability of a battery Gigafactory, and takes part in lifesaving trials
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Green TechnologiesA rope made of rock
Basaltex, the company that specialises in reinforcements made directly from volcanic rock, has added a new type of rope to its portfolio of sustainable woven materials
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Green TechnologiesFully biodegradable shrink wrap that is also easier to install
A new shrink wrap is not only fully biodegradable, but it also has unique features that greatly accelerates installation
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FoilingFoiling specialist Edorado develops impact safety system
What happens if your foiling craft hits a floating object at high speed? Edorado has developed a quick acting safety system to prevent a dangerous nosedive
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Green TechnologiesShipping industry prepares for FuelEU Maritime compliance
On 1 January 2025 a tranche of new EU rules come into force aimed at reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency. The leisure sector can benefit from their innovations
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Battery TechnologiesBig fuel savings from the ‘four-wheel drive of the sea’
New designs of offshore support vessels are paving the way for explorer yachts to follow, with far greater manoeuvrability for ice class operations
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Superyacht TechnologyGOMBOC design software receives updates and has Louis Vuitton Cup clients
The advanced yacht design software Gomboc from SumToZero now has a new release, with a version free-to-use for amateur and community projects
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ElectrifcationNew research assists with fighting lithium fires at sea
The greater number of electric vehicles being carried on car transporters has led to a review of firefighting techniques, but yachts carry big batteries too
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ElectrifcationProject advances in London to electrify the River Thames
A study has entered the alpha stage to see if the increasing number of electric boats using the tidal Thames could be used as an ‘energy store’ for the city
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ElectrifcationThe 2024 ‘Gussies’ award nominations illustrate the extent of leisure craft electrification
The 9 categories of this year’s awards cover nearly 150 boats, including some exciting designs currently at the concept or development stage
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