All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 5
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Battery Technologies
UK 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 Technologies
Plans 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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Estonia
Estonia – 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 Technologies
Flow 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 Technologies
Scientists 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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Estonia
Interest 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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UK
Insight | 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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Slovenia
Marinas 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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News
Ukraine 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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News
Ukraine 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 Technology
Superyacht 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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USA
Insight | 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 monitoring
Keeping 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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Italy
Amping 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 hardware
Marine 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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News
Williams Jet Tenders grows SOLAS market share
The UK builder has been pushing production towards creating dedicated safety boats and obtaining the necessary Lloyd’s recognition to start the process
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News
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 and 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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News
DANU - A solution to end-of-life boat recycling?
UK-based ExoTechnologies has spent four years developing a new resin system claimed to make boat hulls easy to recycle. An added advantage is the composite has high ballistic capabilities
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News
Williams Jet Tenders brings composite production in-house
Sustainability manager sought for UK jet tender specialist
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Turkey
Boat show scene undergoes transformation
Plans are afoot that could transform Turkey’s boat show calendar