All Market Intelligence articles – Page 6
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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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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Antifouling rubber discs for ships and mooring buoys
The Danish company SabetoProtect has devised a system of rubber discs that adhere to the hull to provide advanced non-toxic antifouling
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News
South Africa reports growth in visiting cruising yachts in 2024
The increase coincides with a similar increase in the number of visiting superyachts
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News
EBI Breakfast Meeting: boot Düsseldorf measures the needs of future clients
Adjiedj Bakas describes the new generation of customers at today’s event
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Green Technologies
Could marinas provide a major renewable energy resource?
Breakwaters make perfect platforms for wave energy converters
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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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Green Technologies
Suzuki Motor looks to cow dung for biofuel
Engine maker working on project to extract methane from animal waste
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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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Green Technologies
Rise of the solar garage
Pioneering what could become a major trend for electric runabouts, the Portuguese-built Faro Powerdock also lifts the hull clear of the water
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Electrification
Megawatt charging standard to accelerate marine electrification
The ability to fast charge a commercial battery bank in a matter of minutes will help promote larger and fast electric motoryachts, but a standard plug is required
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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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UK
Rising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
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News
NMMA: 2024 boat sales down, innovation will drive US future growth
2025 growth forecast up to 5% on 2024
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News
Gesture technology platform unveiled at CES could have ‘endless applications’ in boating
Smartphone-like gesture controls said to be able to operate a range of onboard devices from touchscreens to joysticks to HVAC systems and more