All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 9
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StabilisationSleipner’s new generation of Vector fins
Sleipner says its latest design of Vector fin is now 122% more effective than the original. IBI was invited to the factory to see the fins being made, and out into a bumpy Baltic to witness them in action
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UKInsight | Ancasta - How to drive new boat sales
Headquartered in the UK, but with an international network of brokers, Ancasta is a distributor for several leading brands of yacht and sells between 50-70 new models a year. Managing director Nick Griffith explains how sales can be optimised for the OEM
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Green TechnologiesTake a Vaan factory video tour and see a sustainable catamaran being built
Assembled from recycled aluminium and with twin electric drives, the Dutch-built Vaan range of catamarans can be seen under construction via a new set of videos on the company’s website. What is intriguing about this brand is the total dedication to a circular manufacturing process.
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Soft furnishingsFashionable fabrics
The marine furnishing sector is moving steadily towards more sustainable fabrics, whilst also giving outfitters more textures and colours from exciting new collections.
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DeckingThe latest in deck coverings
With teak supply from Myanmar effectively banned and many boat buiders seeking sustainable alternatives, METSTRADE had plenty of variations on the theme. There were also some new ideas on proven composites
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Green TechnologiesFull-scale model of a maritime hydrogen fuel system soon ready for study
Demo model showcasing solutions available for zero-emission shipping could have superyacht industry benefits
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PolandSunreef Yachts Eco adopts flax-based composites
New formulations of bio resin are allowing for stylish marine products with full recycling at end-of-life
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FranceCleantech energy hub expands
From its base in La Rochelle, France, OceansLab develops scalable systems for the generation and storage of clean, zero-emissions energy.
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Onboard entertainmentMolabo to launch new electric outboard at METSTRADE
New R50 developed in collaboration with iYacht
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryHexcel’s new Hexply M79 Prepregs
Manufacturer to showcase new lightweight composites
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Marine ElectronicsMarine tech features in TIME magazine’s ‘best inventions’ 2023
Boating proves it has its fair share of cutting edge tech
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SpainDespite market cooling, Spanish industry remains optimistic for 2024
With the market returning to pre-Covid levels, Spain’s legion of niche builders are still managing to carve out sales
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FoilingMake your boat fly
This year’s METSTRADE will have a pavilion dedicated to foiling. Organiser and enthusiast Luca Rizotti told IBI why this type of technology is the future, and why bringing electric propulsion and underwater wings together in one project is the perfect marriage
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Battery TechnologiesIndustry closes gap on auto sector with battery tech applications
With the world moving steadily towards electrified transport, battery technology is evolving fast. Key to new solutions is the use of accurate simulation in power train design, predictive monitoring in use, and improving energy density for the future
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NorwayShipshave wins ‘proven tech’ innovation award
A robotic system for cleaning a ship’s hull when underway has recently won a coveted ‘Most Innovative Proven Technology Award’ and the system could easily have implications for superyachts. Shipshave’s Regional Sales & Marketing Director Charlie Lim with the coveted ‘proven technology’ award, presented by the Singapore Norway ...
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Green TechnologiesBARtech WindWings save 6 tonnes of fuel per day
WindWings are already finding their way into leisure boat design – but can they be made to enhance rather than detract from a boat’s aesthetics?
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Battery TechnologiesUK firm ‘reinvents’ Hydrogen fuel cells with potential to drive down cost significantly
Bramble energy says it has the answer to mass fuel cell production
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Green TechnologiesPlans to harness waste solar panel heat
Foundationzeroo exploring ways to harness the heat created when solar panels are working on deck.
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EstoniaEstonia – how enterprise, tech and infrastructure investment are driving growth
The Estonian marine industry has been enjoying a steady uptake in domestic boat ownership coupled with a recent surge in marina development. Meanwhile, business initiatives are helping to promote the leisure sector internationally
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Battery TechnologiesFlow batteries ‘coming of age’ for marine
The large-scale battery requirements for bigger yachts could soon benefit from the evolution of the so-called ‘flow-battery.’
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