All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MarinasInstall your own lighthouse
Pillar and Post’s ‘lighthouse’ bollards deliver a stylish and practical way to enhance marinas, jetties, and waterfront environments
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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