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ElectrificationNew MOU targets advanced nuclear technology for commercial marine use
The US Department of Energy and ABS will research applications across various marine environments
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ElectrificationNominations open for electric boat awards
The 2026 Gussies Awards are now open for nominations, reflecting excellence in the design and manufacture of all types of purely electric boats.
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ElectrificationElectric counter-rotating drive now in production
An award-winning Italian 26.9kW (40hp) electric drive featuring counter rotating propellers is now commercially available for RIBs and motorboats
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ElectrificationYanmar to launch new hybrid at METStrade 2026
Propulsion and fuel cell specialist Yanmar will be unveiling a new hybrid system, the YF12e, in Amsterdam in mid-November, but details are embargoed until then.
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NewsMirava raises nearly US$7.5m for smart electric boat expansion
Angel round will fund production, European market development and further work on autonomous boating technology
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NewsElectric WaterCraft Forum unveils eight-boat lineup
The event in Maine, US, will showcase electric propulsion systems through on-water demonstrations and interactive displays
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Battery TechnologiesNew fuel cells packs four times more power
Chinese scientists have developed a new proton transfer interface which has greatly increased fuel cell output whilst also using less platinum as a catalyst
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Marine ElectronicsAutonomous anchor-free marker buoys
Building on its Olympic model, Effetto Venturi has developed a second design of ultra-light self-positioning GiPSy marker buoy for temporary race deployment
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NewsLehmann Marine opens new automated production line in Greece
The company has opened an automated battery production line in Greece, boosting capacity for maritime energy storage systems
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NewsLymington Harbour adds 75kW electric boat charger
New Aqua superPower installation expands The Electric Seaway network, supporting electric leisure craft and commercial vessels along the UK’s south coast
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ElectrificationStructural battery stores energy in the hull
Volta Structural Energy has developed a way to use the boat’s interior panels as a battery, eliminating the need for a separate battery bank
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ElectrificationNew e-drive uses 100% recycled components
The latest generation of electric pod motor from Velettrica has used a greater quantity of recycled material and has more efficient hydro-regeneration
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ElectrificationA ‘charge barge’ will supply New York State’s electric boats
A US$1m electrification grant will establish a mobile power supply to recharge a fleet of electric workboats operating on the Erie Canal
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ElectrificationNew Danish electric saildrive with 360-degree leg
Launched in 2026, the new Searine M360º saildrive has been engineered to include fully directional thrust and efficient hydro regeneration
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryWebinar season brings interesting talks about motors and composites
A series of webinars runs throughout October with experts in various fields outside the marine sector highlighting advances that could have an impact on boating
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ElectrificationNew Hyperdrives HQ to improve electric motor cooling
Munich-based Hyperdrives has invested in a new facility six times larger than its previous site to help develop hollow conductor cooling technology
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Battery TechnologiesCrystal vibrations help to boost solid-state battery energy
US scientists have discovered a promising solid state battery material that allows lithium ions to move faster when heated above 126°C (400K)
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NewsRAD introduces monthly leasing for 40kW electric outboard
UK firm’s finance lease for RAD 40 propulsion packages start at £995 per month
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Battery TechnologiesPulsar 200kWh rotor could replace lithium batteries
A new type of energy storage system has been successfully tested that could be a suitable replacement for batteries, and eventually scaled for marine use
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ElectrificationFirst crewed flight for amphibious plane
US-based Regent has completed the first manned flight of its electric seaglider, a maritime vehicle that combines a hull with ground-effect wings
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