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.
Green TechnologiesSector Spotlight | Advances in green tech
With growing pressure on the maritime sector to reduce energy use, minimise waste and champion sustainability, we look at some of the latest breakthroughs
MarinasCybercat for solar powered rubbish collection
A modular solar powered catamaran designed by Pietro Amato of Belisama Yachts is now actively collecting surface rubbish from the Venetian canals
MarinasElectric rental fleet via an app
Lake Energy has been formed in Italy to make electric boating available from specific marinas, hotels and resorts via an app and website
MarinasWater monitor helps preserve marina supplies
A new type of digital monitor and remote shut off valve is already helping airports and other commercial outlets detect water leaks and save money
Marinas‘Technical’ water to guarantee supply
Why wash boats down with premium quality drinking water when a new system can produce clean water for a lower price, and more sustainably, says Inoxtek
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
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
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.
EstoniaCharting a bold course in marine innovation
From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating marina infrastructure, Estonia is steering the maritime sector toward a greener, more connected future
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
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