All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 3
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Navigation
MARELEC discusses a world without GPS
The 13th Marine Electromagnetic Conference (MARELEC) has just closed in Southampton, and a key discussion point was how to navigate if GPS is lost.
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Hydrogen
Mercedes-Benz tests next generation fuel cell trucks in the Alps
The first prototypes of trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells have been rigorously tested in the Swiss Alps, bringing robust technology for use in marine applications too.
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Electrification
All-DC grid project being rolled out for shipping in Europe
A three-year project co-ordinated by the University of Birmingham is underway to establish a full DC-based architecture for ships, with implications for large yachts
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Battery Technologies
Kongsberg Maritime’ s new DC equipped vessel will save 35% in fuel costs
A new Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) being equipped by Kongsberg Maritime will contain a range of new DC technologies that will reduce space and weight requirements.
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Green Technologies
New seawater purification technique outperforms activated carbon
A team of Japanese researchers has improved the electrodes used in water purification, which has made desalination more efficient and could also benefit fuel cell development
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Foiling
Vessev hydrofoiling ferry opens first US office and explores a leisure variant
The growing international demand for high-speed foiling ferries has resulted in the New Zealand specialist Vessev opening its first office in North America
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Hydrogen
Invenergy plant in US to produce 40 metric tonnes of clean hydrogen annually
The widespread adoption of clean hydrogen-fuelled technology depends on a global supply chain, and this has taken a step forward with Invenergy’s new facility in the US
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Propellers
First Oceanbird wing system retrofit nears completion
The Oceanbird 560 concept provides vessels of all types with the possibility to harness wind propulsion, but with the ability to fold and stow the wing away when not needed
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Electrification
Germany’s first all-electric ferry designed by Damen
The new catamaran ferry will be following a sensitive route through a UNESCO protected site and will recharge from solar energy in just 28 minutes
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Green Technologies
Shellfish waste could help clear oceans of microplastics
A proof-of-concept project has shown that a new type of water micro cleaner made from natural colloids can bond with microplastics and bring them to the surface for removal
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Hydrogen
Green hydrogen shore power demonstrator goes live at Scottish port
As the technology for electric vessels in the commercial sector gathers pace, so the same infrastructure can be rolled out for electric cruising yachts that have large batteries to recharge. Targe Towing is a project partner, with its new fleet of Caterpillar diesel-powered tugs using green shore power ...
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Green Technologies
Surge in orders for The Switch to aid transition to net-zero shipping
An electrical system designed to allow large vessels to be futureproofed for new energy sources, and save fuel in the meantime, has just logged 50 new contracts
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Green Technologies
Invitation to join a free on-line Perovskites Innovation event on 4th April
Anyone working in the solar panel or renewable energy space can log in for a series of talks and demonstrations on the latest Perovskite-based technology
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Green Technologies
New filter captures and recycles aluminium waste
A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process
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Green Technologies
‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency
As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner
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Electrification
Electricity from water movement on surfaces
Scientists have discovered that moving water generates up to 10 times more charge on a surface than previously thought, opening potential applications, but also concerns for the safety of biofuels
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Electrification
More efficient electric truck motor could benefit e-boats
UK-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has unveiled its second-generation electric motor with improved performance that could be a good fit for motoryachts
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Green Technologies
Water based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?
A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats
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Green Technologies
Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear