All Market Intelligence articles – Page 13
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BalkansThe Balkans is fast emerging as a dynamic new marine market
Its cruising grounds on the Adriatic are well known, but the Balkans region is also developing a vibrant local marine industry. IBI investigates. This report was conducted in association with EBI as part of their #MadeInEurope campaign
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NetherlandsSuppliers focus on innovation and quality to grow market share
Marine accessory producers in the Netherlands are adapting their offerings to weather the challenging market conditions
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NetherlandsIndustry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
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USASanitation: All the comforts of home
Developments in marine sanitation aim to bring residential features to the onboard head, including custom bidets with remote control operation
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USAConnectivity: Staying in touch
Whether it’s voice or text communication with shore or streaming content offshore, connectivity remains a rapidly evolving segment for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers
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USASparks of innovation
Advances in onboard electrical equipment bring new levels of functionality, reliability and sustainability to boatbuilding
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USADecking: Gaining traction
Synthetic flooring options continue to replace teak in the yacht market, while making further inroads into the small boat sector
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USAHelm: In the driver’s seat
With glass helm technology increasingly merging controls onto a single screen, emphasis on the human interface drives new developments in helm equipment
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USAMechanical equipment: Creature comforts
Boatbuilders can better differentiate with new comfort features that deliver a more automotive-like experience and a reduced impact on global climate change
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USAAudio: Fine tuning
Growing adoption of digital signal processing and advanced speaker designs lead a new generation of marine audio components
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USALighting: A bright outlook
Rapid innovations in the marine lighting category are bringing superyacht-level lighting systems to mass market serial production boats
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USAStabilisation: Keeping an even keel in unsteady seas
Technological innovation is enabling stabilisation system manufacturers to accommodate a growing range of vessels, bringing luxury once reserved for the superyacht sector to everyday boating
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USAManufacturers switching gears by leveraging innovation and technology
Following an unprecedented period of market upheaval, US manufacturers of onboard equipment are now looking to grow market penetration by leveraging innovation and technology
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HydrogenToyota unveils portable hydrogen cartridges at Japan Mobility Show
User-swappable cylindrical cartridges allow instant recharging of fuel cells on the fly, opening the door to future use in boats, vehicles, residences
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Battery TechnologiesBASF’s new thermal coating for battery compartments
The giant chemical company BASF has designed a new type of fire-resistant coating for battery compartments that is claimed to offer a thermal barrier of up to 1,200oC.
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HydrogenSouth Korean company starts build of 17.4m hydrogen-powered leisure craft
Vinssen working with partners to construct first boat of its kind in country
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Hydrogen…and weight issues for hydrogen storage addressed, too
US firm actively addressing the issues of storing hydrogen in its liquid form, to greatly reduce the weight involved
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HydrogenCryogenic problems with liquid hydrogen transfer solved
New technique to safely transfer hydrogen as a liquid from refueller to vehicle being researched
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NewsIMB reports piracy at lowest level in 30 years
International Maritime Bureau’s latest figures show significant decrease in the number of incidents reported in the first nine months of 2024
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