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.
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
Boat AutonomyAutonomous robots track Arctic plankton
The annual Spring blooms of phytoplankton form the foundation of marine ecosystems, and now two autonomous robots have been mapping how they move and evolve
Battery TechnologiesEU-funded self-repairing battery technology
The latest silicon-graphite batteries contain a ‘secret sauce’ electrolyte that protects the anode and cathode and even allows for a degree of self-repair.
AIOrca AI reduces near misses at sea by 74%
By using advanced AI, the technology company Orca has developed an autonomous platform with new capabilities that are helping to avoid collisions and save fuel
Battery TechnologiesWebinar outlines the approaching new Battery Passport rules
In August 2025, an EU declaration of a battery’s carbon footprint becomes mandatory for batteries over 2kWh, followed by a full battery passport in August 2027. Siemens will be holding a webinar on May 15th to outline the impact on OEMs
Green TechnologiesNew process creates flexible solar cells with 23.64% efficiency
Tandem solar cells using both silicon and perovskite as a sandwich have proved remarkably efficient, and a new process allows them to be more flexible
Green TechnologiesKelp farming uses robotics and AI to restore ocean biodiversity
An environmental project is helping the health of the oceans by creating large seaweed farms and monitoring them closely using advanced technology
Battery TechnologiesInternational growth of battery conventions accelerates electric propulsion
The number of international conferences that bring the OEMs of batteries and management systems together has been increasing, with significant results.
HydrogenHydro Motion team harnesses liquid hydrogen for an electric race winner
A team of 25 students at Delft University in the Netherlands will launch their new foiling boat on 14th May, with a revolutionary hydrogen-fuelled power train.
Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryFaster machines and going green
This year’s JEC Composites expo in Paris saw over 1,300 international exhibitors gather to promote the latest advances in composites and CNC machinery. A popular theme was sustainability and responsible recycling
ElectrificationSpace-saving inboards, outdrives and pods
Greatly assisted by advances in the automotive and aeronautical sectors, marine electric inboards continue to benefit from more compact motors and better management systems
SecuritySpace cybersecurity conference scheduled for Paris in May
The 2-day CYSAT Europe conference will take place in Paris on 14th-15th May this year and will address the technical complexities of cybersecurity involving satellites
ElectrificationExtra US$30 million for Nybolt’s ultrafast charging tech
UK-based Nybolt specialises in ultrafast charging for heavyduty electric transport, and fresh investment will help develop the technology and aid market expansion
Green TechnologiesDeep sea minerals could meet global demand for critical metals
The subject of the potential benefits and environmental impact of deep-sea mineral extraction will be up for discussion at the Nor-Shipping 2025 conference
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