All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 15
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SpainDespite market cooling, Spanish industry remains optimistic for 2024
With the market returning to pre-Covid levels, Spain’s legion of niche builders are still managing to carve out sales
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FoilingMake your boat fly
This year’s METSTRADE will have a pavilion dedicated to foiling. Organiser and enthusiast Luca Rizotti told IBI why this type of technology is the future, and why bringing electric propulsion and underwater wings together in one project is the perfect marriage
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Battery TechnologiesIndustry closes gap on auto sector with battery tech applications
With the world moving steadily towards electrified transport, battery technology is evolving fast. Key to new solutions is the use of accurate simulation in power train design, predictive monitoring in use, and improving energy density for the future
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NorwayShipshave wins ‘proven tech’ innovation award
A robotic system for cleaning a ship’s hull when underway has recently won a coveted ‘Most Innovative Proven Technology Award’ and the system could easily have implications for superyachts. Shipshave’s Regional Sales & Marketing Director Charlie Lim with the coveted ‘proven technology’ award, presented by the Singapore Norway ...
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Green TechnologiesBARtech WindWings save 6 tonnes of fuel per day
WindWings are already finding their way into leisure boat design – but can they be made to enhance rather than detract from a boat’s aesthetics?
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Battery TechnologiesUK firm ‘reinvents’ Hydrogen fuel cells with potential to drive down cost significantly
Bramble energy says it has the answer to mass fuel cell production
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Green TechnologiesPlans to harness waste solar panel heat
Foundationzeroo exploring ways to harness the heat created when solar panels are working on deck.
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EstoniaEstonia – how enterprise, tech and infrastructure investment are driving growth
The Estonian marine industry has been enjoying a steady uptake in domestic boat ownership coupled with a recent surge in marina development. Meanwhile, business initiatives are helping to promote the leisure sector internationally
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Battery TechnologiesFlow batteries ‘coming of age’ for marine
The large-scale battery requirements for bigger yachts could soon benefit from the evolution of the so-called ‘flow-battery.’
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Battery TechnologiesScientists smash battery energy density record
The best energy density of modern lithium-ion batteries is around 300Wh/kg, but a team of scientists in Beijing has recently set a record of just over 700Wh/kg. This opens a whole new set of possibilities for transport, especially for aviation and marine.
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EstoniaInterest at an all-time high but uncertainty remains
More Estonians than ever are taking to water, resulting in an upswing in marina development, but consumers remain wary
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UKInsight | Sustainable expansion
Williams Jet Tenders has invested heavily in a five-year plan to embrace sustainable manufacturing, refresh the branding and bring more production in-house. IBI was invited to the UK facility to see the improvements first hand
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SloveniaMarinas and yards doing well with full order books; strong push for innovation
With strong order books across the industry, Slovenia is optimistic for future growth.
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NewsUkraine builder at full capacity, launches new website to promote brand
Grand Inflatable Boats is looking to reach a wider international audience
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NewsUkraine builder creates duplicate facility to beat Russian aggression
Grand Inflatable Boats is now operating from a 5,000m² facility west of Kharkiv
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Superyacht TechnologySuperyacht software: Managing expectations
In a rapidly evolving sector, specialised software is helping a yacht owner manage the entire lifecycle of their vessel. But from initial construction and right through its operational life, how can this complex journey be simplified?
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USAInsight | Why boat clubs are good news for OEMs
Subscription-based boat clubs allow members to try a wide range of models across several nations, without the cost or geographical restraints of actual ownership. But why is the concept so useful for OEMs? IBI asked the president of Brunswick’s Freedom Boat Club
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Remote monitoringKeeping a watchful eye
The market for remote monitoring and security for leisure boats is growing, and some systems can also provide ‘big data’ feedback to help OEMs refine their products
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ItalyAmping up control
Greater electrification of steering and thruster systems offers faster reaction times and more integrated control but hydraulics remain popular, especially for multiple-outboard installations
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Deck hardwareMarine glazing
Glazing has become a highly-advanced sector in boatbuilding, with greater use of modular units, more specialised glass and better solutions for electric windows
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