All Future boating technology articles
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachinerySafer doors
Italian specialist A.B.A Yacht Srl has developed a solution for the easier and safer deployment of superyacht side doors, minimising the stresses from wave action
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Green TechnologiesGreen Tech Start-ups | IBI Sector Spotlight
From propulsion systems to autonomous drones to full production boats, start-up businesses are unleashing a torrent of innovation with one eye on sustainability and the other on capturing share in the global leisure marine industry; IBI provides an A-Z overview of companies emerging in the industry spotlight
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UKIBI Feb | Mar ’23 digital issue
Coming off two sizzling showcases of new industry technology and products at CES and boot 2023, the latest issue of IBI is packed with insights on outboard engine developments, the flurry of new tech start-ups, and advances in sustainability. This issue delivers our annual must-read reports on the French ...
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NewsLearning by doing: Volvo Penta, Beneteau collaborate on new leisure boat concept
New hybrid electric pilot project unveils a future concept of leisure boating and asks customers for their input
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NewsMIT’s autonomous boat technology nearing deployment in Amsterdam
The fully electric Roboats can operate for up to 10 hours on a single charge
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NewsLearning by doing: Volvo Penta, Beneteau collaborate on new leisure boat concept
New hybrid electric pilot project unveils a future concept, asking customers for their input
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ArticleFuture Tech: Is wood the future technology that will replace GRP?
Once the default boatbuilding material worldwide, wood largely gave way to fibreglass more than 50 years ago. But a new, recyclable bioplastic made from wood fibres holds promise as a sustainable alternative to GRP, and could bring boatbuilding full circle
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NewsYamaha Marine turns to plant-derived materials for boat parts
Newly developed parts intended for installation on certain 2024 models
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NewsElectrification & next generation technology: managing expectations
Managing expectations for electric and alternative power sources across regulators, manufacturers, investors and consumers is a challenging task – one that the boating industry leaders addressed in a recent round-table session in Washington, DC
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NewsElectrification and next gen technology showcased at ABC
Electric outboard displays from Torqeedo and Mercury Marine among highlights
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FeatureA New Type of Shore Power
A new shore power connection that uses magnets in place of the traditional plug-and-socket promises greater safety and added capabilities – including the ability to fast-charge electric boats
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FeatureElectrification: will charging be the main choke point?
IBI talkes to Fossil Free Marine co-founder Karl-Oska Tjernström about the company’s vision for fossil-free boating through flexible, scalable infrastructure solutions
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FeatureRecharging electric boats in five minutes flat
There is much to like about electric boats – except the amount of time it takes to recharge their batteries. But a new high-tech cable developed in the US could cut recharge times to minutes.
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Battery TechnologiesHiding battery packs in sails
One of the greatest barriers to electrifying smaller cruising sailboats is finding sufficient space for battery packs below decks. But a new flexible battery technology could solve that problem by using the sails for power storage
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FeatureWindows that heat and cool
For years window glazings have relied on heat-reflective coatings to reduce their greenhouse effect. But a new type of glass being developed by researchers in Singapore adjusts its spectral transmission to help actively cool or heat interior spaces as required
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FeatureCreating hydrogen fuel from water
As hydrogen emerges as a potential future fuel for boats and luxury yachts, a team of researchers in California have pioneered a method to create hydrogen gas from water, a concept that could give hydrogen-powered boats unlimited range
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FeatureDo sharks hold the key to reducing fuel consumption?
An innovative film – patterned after shark skin – that reduces fuel consumption on aircraft could have far-reaching impacts in the leisure boating sector
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USAThe next generation in stabilisation?
While traditional stabilisers counter rolling seas with fins and gyros, a different approach that suspends the main hull above the waves on an articulating platform could deliver the smoothest ride yet
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FeatureInsulation you can eat
Synthesised composites are widely used in boat construction, for everything from interior insulation to the cores of laminated panels. Yet the complex nature of these materials can represent a challenge for boat builders aiming to make their products more easily recyclable at the end of their service life. A group ...
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FeatureShips that drive themselves
The steady march toward the development of fully autonomous boats took a giant leap forward in late January when a Japanese car ferry completed a 149-mile voyage through the Iyonada Sea, successfully departing port, completing the crossing and docking at its final destination without human intervention. In January ...
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