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ArticlePlaying by the same set of rules | Why global standards matter
Gaining global concensus on standards doesn’t inhibit innovation but in many ways allows companies to thrive
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InterviewMagnus Rassy | CEO | Hallberg-Rassy
Located on Sweden’s west coast, an hour north of Gothenburg, HallbergRassy is one of the sailing world’s most recognised and respected brands.
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NewsFrench startup recycles carbon fibre into semi-finished products for boatbuilders
The company says it bases its patented technology on 13 years of research
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Green TechnologiesMethanol engines become a reality with 60% NOx emissions reduction
Technology soon be at a scale to make it viable for larger leisure yachts
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Battery TechnologiesCorvus Energy ‘gas safe’ fuel cell receives type approval from DNV
Move should encourage the use of fuel cells for larger yachts
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NewsShipshave’s In-Transit cleaning system returns 10% fuel savings for tanker fleet
A semi-automatic robot scrubber that gently cleans the hull of ships underway is helping reduce fuel consumption
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Green TechnologiesExpo-Net’s custom-made and recyclable Infusion Flow Mesh
Up to four ‘custom-made’ flow mesh grades can be used in specific areas, especially useful in complex structures likes a boat’s hull or superstructure moulding
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Green TechnologiesInventor develops cylindrical windsail to cut fuel consumption by up to 50%
New design is claimed to be much more efficient than anything currently in service
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FoilingArtemis delivers its first 100% electric foiling pilot boat
Artemis EF-12 pilot boat to join Brabo fleet in Antwerp
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Boat AutonomyCan docking assist platforms benefit from new shoes?
New footwear technology designed to help the blind more easily navigate city streets could have widespread applications, including kicking up the capabilities of marine docking assist systems
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FinlandFinland's boatbuilders eye international growth
Last year was challenging for the Finnish boating sector, but sales remain strong due to robust exports of larger yachts
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UKNew government, new taxes, but falling interest rates a boost
Storms darkened the forecasts of many UK marine businesses over the past year, thanks to unseasonable weather in 2023 and metaphorically due to political upheaval within an end-of-term parliament and stubbornly high interest rates.
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ArticlePincer movement of rising costs and environmental pressures
With only a handful of boatbuilders focusing on custom superyacht tenders and smaller, premium-priced ‘Riva-style’ motorboats
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SwedenDiversification helping firms cope with market challenges
Both the Swedish and especially the Norwegian boating markets have been hit hard in recent years by the economic downturn.
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SpainCharter sector takes hit as market stabilises
The Spanish leisure marine market is showing signs of stabilisation in 2024 following several years of accelerated growth.
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PortugalTourism boom gives vital boost, as orcas cast shadow
It has been a good 2024 so far for the Portuguese market, with business levels even up on 2023, a year labelled as the country’s “best ever” by CEO of Marlagos and vice president of the Portuguese Marina Association (APPR), Martinho Fortunato.
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PolandPolish builders are adjusting their capacity towards larger, higher-value boats
After a number of years marked by robust growth, Poland’s boat industry, along with counterparts across Europe, hit choppier waters in 2023. Local builders have adapted to the difficult market situation by reducing their boat ranges to focus on bestselling craft, and introducing larger yachts to their ranges.
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NorwayPerfect storm of high interest rates and weakening currency suppressing demand
The Norwegian boat market has been hit almost more by the tougher economics than its neighbour Sweden, despite the strong oil economy and the country’s massive oil fund.
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NetherlandsMarinas, yacht services provide antidote as boat sales plummet
Dutch watersports and recreation lobby, HISWA-RECRON, is reporting a mixed picture for the Netherlands in 2024.
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ItalySmall-boat sales down, but boats over 12m holding steady
Despite weakness in small-boat sales, the Italian boating sector is looking towards another decent year, while also waiting for some clarity about where the market might go after the major boat shows in the autumn.
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