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Electrifcation
AI to help boatbuilders and dealers sell more boats
Californian web design specialists develop AI platform to create the “ultimate sales tool” for builders
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Boat Autonomy
SEA-KIT leads the march on Unmanned Marine Systems certification
In 2021, leading Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate by Lloyd’s Register (LR), representing a key milestone for the maritime industry.
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Boat Autonomy
AI and autonomy safety research centre launched at UK university
York University and the charitable Lloyd’s Register Foundation have partnered in a £10m investment to evaluate and find solutions for the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Battery Technologies
Flexible contacts help create cheaper batteries
New flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) will help engineers provide more sustainable wiring options
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Foiling
Foiling for the masses
New Hyperfly is the latest incarnation of foiling technology employing an innovative ‘water scooter’ concept
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Battery Technologies
Lithium start-up signs recycling partnership
Morrow Batteries teams up with Swedish circular economy specialist Stena Recycling
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Green Technologies
UK brothers’ sail recycling technology for sustainable marine future
A pair of brothers in the UK are using sail recycling technology to build a more sustainable future for the marine industry
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Battery Technologies
Turning the hull into a battery
Research in the automotive sector may soon help boatbuilders store power from renewables in the actual structure of the hull itself.
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Battery Technologies
More hydrogen electrolyser roll-outs
Key to providing enough compressed hydrogen fuel for a growing number of marine and EV fuel cells is a global network of specialised electrolysers, and collaborations between interested parties are increasing fast.
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Boat Autonomy
Could autonomous naval vessels change the face of charter operations?
A new generation of autonomous naval vessels with run times of up to one full year could have future implications in recreational boating, and charter yachts in particular
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Battery Technologies
Locomotive hydrogen project paves the way for all-electric superyachts
The zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc has commissioned its first freight train locomotive powered by a hydrogen fuel cell
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News
Brighter outlook for Fairline Yachts
Tough FY2022, but sizeable equity funding helps strengthen outlook going forward
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News
Avikus attains third-party validation of performance claims
Independent verification confirms Korean manufacturer’s autonomous navigation platform yields double-digit reductions in fuel burn and associated GHG emissions
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News
Major focus on sustainability for the 2024 Boat Builder Awards
This year’s IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards, held in association with Raymarine, will feature a greater range of categories focused on environmental impact reduction
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News
Ransom group claims MarineMax attack
Group known for targeting government, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors
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Superyacht Technology
How builders and brokers are using charter to extend brand reach
New trend as builders and brokers look to develop charter ‘club’ concepts
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Electrifcation
White House announces up to US$8.5bn in funding to support US chip manufacturing
Funding catalyzes $100bn investment from Intel to expand semiconductor plants and secure US domestic supply chains
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Battery Technologies
Inductive EV charging takes a giant step forward
Researchers wirelessly recharge Hyundai to a 50% state of charge in just 20 minutes
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News
Record early registrations Hiswa te Water 2024
Dutch show gears up for bumper edition as some segments of show already sold out
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Outboard engines
The Innovators | Honda reinvents the V8
Despite a strong line-up of four stroke outboards, Honda Marine has never exceeded 250Hp, or a V6. Responding to customer demand, they decided to build a V8 from scratch. Product Development Manager Mick Horsfall explained the process