All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 2
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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HydrogenCheaper green hydrogen for Australia
Construction is underway on a new green hydrogen project is South Australia which will use sunlight rather than grid electricity to make the sector more competitive.
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Battery TechnologiesFast charging battery material made from paper byproducts
Allotrope Energy has developed a new battery material made from lignin, a plant based organic polymer, and which is now being used in fast-charging lithium-carbon cells.
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News‘Game changing’ new sea chest patented by Euro Marine Group
The unit is now being incorporated into all new Lazzara Yachts models
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Green TechnologiesRoll-to-roll printable solar cells
A research team at Swansea University has developed a low-cost and scalable process to create fully printable perovskite photovoltaics.
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NavigationSaildrone adapted to operate in ‘GPS denied’ areas.
The rising tensions in disputed seas of the world have led to GPS signals being deliberately jammed or spoofed, but Saildrone has found a workaround.
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StabilisationPredicting vessel motion up to 2 minutes ahead
Commercially available technology that uses predictive AI could have a role in advancing the responses of yacht positioning and stabiliser systems
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