All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 4
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FoilingVessev 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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PropellersFirst 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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ElectrificationGermany’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 TechnologiesShellfish 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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Green TechnologiesInvitation 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 TechnologiesSurge 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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HydrogenGreen 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 TechnologiesNew 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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ElectrificationElectricity 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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ElectrificationMore 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 TechnologiesWater 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 TechnologiesPrinted 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
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryBoatbuilders venture into outer space
The specialist skills in advanced carbon fibre composites and the ability to create bespoke items has allowed the boatbuilding sector to create modules for spacecraft
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ElectrificationInnovative new plant to provide Australia with more efficient lithium processing
Chemicals giant Calix has collaborated with Pilbara Minerals to develop a revolutionary new processing plant for refining lithium in a more sustainable way
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Green TechnologiesBreakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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Battery TechnologiesFormula 1 inspired solid state battery prototype offers potential 1,000 km range
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new battery from its racing projects that will be lighter than existing versions whilst also offering improved endurance
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ElectrificationZF’s award-winning I2SM motor moves the mobility industry away from rare earth magnets
More efficient and compact electrification in the marine sector is being helped by advances in separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) for road applications
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Green TechnologiesNorway’s DNV produces comprehensive report on marine energy efficiency
Report provides key lessons for yacht builders from the embattled commercial sector as it works hard to hit net zero targets by 2050
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Battery TechnologiesAltering anode texture could lead to a major battery breakthrough
Changes in the texture of the soft metal used in solid-state battery anodes could improve efficiency a factor of 10
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