All articles by Jake Kavanagh
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DeckingLighter and more sustainable decks
Whilst teak remains the choice of purists, many boat builders are now selecting lighter and greener timber and synthetic alternatives
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Marine ElectronicsMarine Tech Watch- The latest innovations shaping the industry
IBI looks at some of the impressive tech predictions for our sector, including a 45MWh floating energy hub for ship recharging and a solar desalination system that extracts valuable minerals
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LightingLighting: Smarter systems, brighter designs and the future of onboard illumination
All sectors of marine lighting are now offering higher levels of integrated LED control for more customised and colourful illuminations
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryInboard electric drives: Lighter materials, faster processes, and better recycling
A tour of the JEC World composites show in March suggested a big move towards more circular manufacturing, mainly by reducing waste, using more bio-based resins and developing fully automated processes
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MarinasMarina technology drives sustainable practices, smarter operations
Marinas and leisure harbours are going through a fundamental transformation as they embrace better environmental practices and adopt smarter ways of working
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Outboard enginesElectric outboard makers redefine performance, range and design
The initial rush of new brands is now giving way to refinements to existing models, including more streamlined and integrated designs, and with better performance
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UKUK equipment sector set for positive post-Brexit outlook
Thanks to specialist innovation and advanced manufacturing, UK suppliers are continuing to find commercial success around the world
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MarinasBrownell’s new outboard service stand
A new outboard and sterndrive service stand has been developed by US-based marina equipment specialist Brownell as a ‘one stop’ marina workshop aid
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MarinasWalkable solar pavement for Valencia Port
A pilot project involving solar panels as part of a walkway is being trialled in the port of Valencia, with other Mediterranean marinas set to apply the concept
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MarinasModular floating barriers for harbour protection
Designed and built in Saudi Arabia, a new modular floating barrier can be fully customised for the needs of any marine installation
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MarinasRemote utilities metering for berth holders
UK-based Smarter Technologies has adapted its Orion buildings monitoring system to give marinas and bertholders easier access to utility control
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NewsWomen navigate the future: Harnessing AI to transform the marine industry
A compelling forum at Metstrade brought together industry voices to examine technology’s transformative impact on the marine sector through a distinctly female lens
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MarinasLarger sizes for FRP pontoon piles
Creative Composites Group adds 8in, 14in and 18in diameter options to its fibre-reinforced polymer piling system
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MarinasYear 10 students learn about marina biofouling
A class of 14-year-old schoolchildren will be following the progress of biofouling in a typical marina as part of the EU’s PROBLEU project
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Green TechnologiesAdvances 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
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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
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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
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