All Market Intelligence articles – Page 4
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AI
Shore power from recycled Nissan leaf batteries?
Rome’s Fiumicino airport is using a pioneering energy storage system based on 84 Nissan leaf batteries. Similar systems could be used on any marina quayside to harvest renewable energy from dormant boats
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Innovation
Heat-stroke detecting wristbands showcased at STP Palma
With Spain experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, a workplace safety day at Palma’s STP shipyard revealed the latest tech to protect outdoor workers in an exposed marine environment
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News
Bahamas boating sector reacts to proposed new environmental measures
New policies and regulations met by scepticism from some industry insiders
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Propellers
Joool’s rebranded smart electric propulsion system
The Joool electric propulsion system was launched at this years’ La Grande Motte Multihull Show, although the team behind have over 25 years of marine expertise
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Propellers
Operational efficiency: The cleanest kilowatt is the one you never use
Ollie Taylor, Future Marine
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Battery Technologies
Batteries made with recycled materials are ‘as good as new
UK-based clean technology company Altilium has been conducting tests with materials recovered from scrapped vehicle batteries, with less than 1% variation from new ‘primary’ metals
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Electrification
UK electric boat charging project completed along the South Coast
A network known as the Electric Seaway project has become live as part of the UK’s commitment to recharge leisure and commercial vessels of under 24m (80ft
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Africa
AI helps seafarers avoid hitting Atlantic whales
Researchers are using machine learning to develop a probability map from data bases to help shipping avoid areas where endangered whales may be present.
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Hydrogen
100,000 tons of eMethanol to be produced annually for shipping
Mabanaft and HIF Gobal have signed an agreement to develop and advance eMethanol as a key enabler for the transition to carbon-reducing fuels in commercial shipping
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News
US consumer confidence up, but still near all-time lows
New survey shows consumers more concerned about affordability of things they want or need compared to job security
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News
Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes to deliver IBI Summit keynote
CEO labels inaugural IBI Summit as unique opportunity to share ideas, foster collaboration, and explore strategies for long-term value creation
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News
US economist sees prolonged inflation, opportunities among volatility
Shawn DuBravac provided insight into the US market at the American Boating Congress
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Green Technologies
Composites: Look past the ‘fibre’ label
Composite structures are a large contributor to a vessel’s footprint, yet often escape scrutiny in the race for ‘green’ upgrades.
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Electrification
Vessel-to-Grid bidirectional charging will boost marina infrastructure
On the 8th of May, Aqua superPower unveiled its pioneering work with bi-direction charging at the University of Plymouth, paving the way for efficient recharging without major grid upgrades
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Paints and Coatings
Jotun’s robotic Hull Skater system now helps 30 vessels to save fuel
Norwegian paint manufacturer Jotun has combined a high-performance hull coating with a remotely controlled robotic cleaner to extend the life of antifouling
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Navigation
May launch scheduled for new GPS III satellite
The US military’s Space Force plans to launch the next GPS III satellite in late May to demonstrate how it can fill constellation gaps on a truncated timetable
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Green Technologies
EuCIA promotes circular manufacturing for composites
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has published a document exploring ways to keep end-of-life composites and mould tools out of landfill
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Battery Technologies
“Don’t write off combustion, write off fossil combustion”
Ollie Manser - MarineShift360
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Green Technologies
Sailing catamaran offers cross Channel ferry service
This Summer, people wishing to cross the Channel between England and France can take advantage of a new eco-service being offered by a sailing catamaran