Jake Kavanagh
A former editor of Motor Boats Monthly magazine and a life-long boating enthusiast, Jake Kavanagh has spent 35 years as a full-time marine journalist. As IBI’s technical editor, Jake honed his skills as technical editor on several leading UK boating titles, including Practical Boat Owner, European Boat Builder, Sailing Today, The Marine Professional and Superyacht Business. He is also an author and illustrator, specialising in marine themes.
MarinasMarina Port de Mallorca awarded Blue Flag for 23rd year running
The award is granted by the Foundation for Environmental Education and acknowledges compliance with discerning environmental, service and safety criteria
MarinasMarine life ‘explodes’ on largest Dutch seawall
After discovering how an artificial reef has led to a huge increase in marine life living within the structure, the Lauwersoog area is to receive the largest installation to date
MarinasAutonomous electric harbour vessels trialled in Southampton
RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping have been testing a project for the autonomous transport of construction materials across a busy port
MarinasAustralian marina to install ‘Elite’ pontoons in major makeover
Based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Southport Yacht Club and Marina is upgrading its pontoons and adding more superyacht berths
MarinasClimate resilient harbour plan for Guernsey
Responding to the pressures of rising sea levels and increasing leisure traffic, the Channel Island of Guernsey has adopted an ambitious port improvement plan.
MarinasKey sustainability priorities for NSW Ports
With a portfolio of major commercial assets along Australia’s New South Wales coastline, NSW Ports has embarked on an ambitious sustainability programme
EstoniaCharting a bold course in marine innovation
With 1,200km of coastline, 1,500 islands, and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit, Estonia has built a marine industry that punches above its weight. From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating marina infrastructure, the country is steering the maritime sector toward a greener, more connected future — and will showcase ...
MarinasElectric ‘future proof’ hoists improve marina air quality
New regulatory demands on marina operators have paved the way for a new generation of emissions-free forklifts for boat lifting and storage
SustainabilitySustainable sailing through smart collaboration
Project Zero’s solar-ventilated masts, developed with Carbo-Link, show how teamwork and innovation can cut energy use at sea
MarinasBMT’s next generation of AI-assisted harbour dredging
A new AI-powered dredging tool should help marina and harbour operators clear channels in a more efficient and sustainable way
SustainabilityHow smart masts could revolutionise yacht ventilation
By turning sunlight into airflow, Foundation Zero and Carbo-Link have reimagined the yacht mast as a natural HVAC system — a zero-energy cooling concept that could reshape how sailing craft stay comfortable at sea
MarinasInstall your own lighthouse
Pillar and Post’s ‘lighthouse’ bollards deliver a stylish and practical way to enhance marinas, jetties, and waterfront environments
MarinasNew underwater camera improves mooring chain inspection
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Viewpoint3 has developed a new full-frame underwater camera that gives fast, 60-megapixel images of underwater moorings and can even detect hairline cracks
HydrogenAffordable hydrogen at the quayside comes closer
Advances in the catalysts for electrolysis, new low-cost containers and a huge upscale in production means marinas will soon be offering cheap bottled hydrogen
SecurityThe adaptable boat
By 2030, nearly all new boats are expected to have a built-in sensor network as standard, including remote access and security safeguards. Meanwhile, legacy equipment can also be digitised. We explore the latest innovations and have a glimpse of the future
Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryPershing uses robotic 3D printing to reduce production time and weight
Pershing, a brand of the Ferretti Group, has used Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) for some of the superstructure components, including the signature air grilles
HydrogenHydrogen shore-power pilot test in Sweden
A pilot project to test the feasibility of a hydrogen fuel cell shore power installation in the Port of Gothenburg is now in its final phase
Green TechnologiesConference on wind powered transport set for June in France
The Wind for Goods conference is dedicated to wind powered marine transport and will take place in St Nazaire, France on June 19-20 this year
ElectrificationUK’s next electric marine boat shows are now bigger and better
The growing interest in sustainable electric propulsion has caused two relatively new UK boat shows to expand, with the first opening this weekend
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