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.
Battery TechnologiesContainerised ‘barge’ batteries could have leisure marine applications
Dutch firm developes high-capacity batteries housed in standard shipping containers
Battery TechnologiesPure silicon anodes herald 400Wh/kg battery breakthrough
A recent breakthrough using high-capacity pure silicon anodes that contain no graphite is being heralded as a significant step forward in battery technology. The higher energy density of 400Wh/kg could have major implications for the range and power of road vehicles, boats and aircraft.
NavigationGalileo satellites offer 18cm accuracy for the maritime sector
EU seeking to roll out a GPS accuracy measured in centimetres
PropellersHyPNos Project to help reduce underwater noise
Research to explore measures to conserve and protect underwater life may result in quieter and vibration-free drive systems for leisure craft.
ElectrifcationGrowing electric truck industry paves the way for larger electric motorcruisers
Thanks to advances in the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector, encouraged by tightening emission regulations in cities, high power, high torque and long-range battery powered drive trains are now far more prevalent than befor
Green TechnologiesSubmerged wave energy farms destined for the US coastline
Two areas off the Pacific coastline of Oregon are now test beds for a wave energy project that could see large areas of the seabed ‘sewn’ with surface – and submerged - generators.
Superyacht TechnologyInmarsat’s new NexusWave is tested by major shipping operators
In the world of shipping, with so many risks involved, a reliable, high-speed internet connection at all times is critical to a successful business operation. For the owners of superyachts, similar issues exist. They need secure, encrypted connections, and uninterrupted Internet access for their guests and crew.
ElectrifcationColorado-based electric motor OEM achieves a power density of 12kW/kg
H3X achieves power density required to fly a large commercial aircraft for 5 hours on electric power alone
Green TechnologiesBetter mooring tech means larger floating windfarms
Escaping to the wide-open and uncluttered ocean may be less easy in the future due to new mooring technology for floating windfarms.
HydrogenFuture fuels conference in Hamburg to emphasise next steps to 2030
With an unfortunate date clash with METSTRADE 24 (19-21 November) The Motorship’s Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference will once again take place in Hamburg.
Battery TechnologiesProventia and Morrow to develop off-road heavy-duty battery tech
In a move that could greatly help marine electrification, two leading Scandinavian battery companies have signed a letter of intent over future collaboration
ElectrifcationNew skills training network for electric propulsion
With the demand for skilled electrical installers outstripping supply, an £800,000 initiative to establish a skills sector framework is about to be launched in the UK.
Battery TechnologiesRecharging directly from an offshore turbine becomes reality
Whilst highways have service stations and kerbside charging outlets for electric vehicles, there has been no equivalent at sea - until now.
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
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
Battery TechnologiesCorvus Energy ‘gas safe’ fuel cell receives type approval from DNV
Move should encourage the use of fuel cells for larger yachts
FoilingArtemis delivers its first 100% electric foiling pilot boat
Artemis EF-12 pilot boat to join Brabo fleet in Antwerp
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
ArticleSteady YOY increase in boat registrations; investment in marina infrastructure
Estonia is a small country of around 1.37 million people, and is in the Eastern Baltic region, with Finland to the north and Russia to the east. Despite its compact size (45,335km2, 4.6% of which is inland water), the country has a thriving marine industry. The heavily indented and shallow ...
Outboard enginesInvesting in R&D and global partners
The Norwegian electric propulsion specialist Evoy has just completed a purpose-built test tank and is securing partnerships with companies aligned with its development of high-output motors
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