All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 7
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Battery TechnologiesCeramic solid-state battery offers 1000km range
Longer ranges for electric boats with faster recharging could be the result of this breakthrough which uses a silicon composite anode.
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Green TechnologiesArctic cruise ship to run on 90% renewable power
To a design that could pave the way for self-refuelling superyachts, the construction of the 70m expedition vessel Captain Arctic has begun
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DeckingHow synthetic teak and other material developments are transforming the world of decking
The latest advances in synthetic teak and EVA foam offer lower surface temperatures, faster installation and almost limitless designs.
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Soft furnishingsWhy marine upholstery is following the 'slow fashion' trend
Marine upholstery is following the ‘slow fashion’ trend by using more recycled material and eliminating harmful chemicals. The new collections of sustainable fabrics are proving tough, waterproof - and attractive
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ElectrificationMagnet-free electric motor offers sustainable high-speed e-boating
Apart from removing the drag of permanent magnets, and so making the motor more efficient at high speed, the new design also frees the industry from dependence on rare earth metals. Note the square profile of the copper windings so more current can be carried within a given volume
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ElectrificationSteyr plant delivers first electric engine for the new BMW range
BMW’s engine manufacturing plant in upper Austria delivers its first electric engine for the Vision Neue Klasse platform, with potential for marine applications
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Green TechnologiesRenewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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Green TechnologiesNew pontoon floats are 100% recyclable
UK-based ExoTechnologies and Pontoon & Dock unite to develop the recyclable composite Danu into floats for houseboats and marina infrastructure
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HydrogenAkzo Nobel’s hydrogen fuel cell powered spray booth
Located near Brussels, one of the automotive industry’s first hydrogen-powered spray booths has been unveiled for training new painting operatives
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Battery TechnologiesPotential Australian battery gigafactory project gets help from marine industry
Based in New South Wales, Rechargable Boats assists with research into the viability of a battery Gigafactory, and takes part in lifesaving trials
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryNew brushes for underwater hull cleaning tool
The Italian tool company Nemo has developed a new range of brushes for its underwater power tools, with hull and propeller cleaning a speciality
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Green TechnologiesA rope made of rock
Basaltex, the company that specialises in reinforcements made directly from volcanic rock, has added a new type of rope to its portfolio of sustainable woven materials
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Green TechnologiesFully biodegradable shrink wrap that is also easier to install
A new shrink wrap is not only fully biodegradable, but it also has unique features that greatly accelerates installation
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FoilingFoiling specialist Edorado develops impact safety system
What happens if your foiling craft hits a floating object at high speed? Edorado has developed a quick acting safety system to prevent a dangerous nosedive
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Green TechnologiesShipping industry prepares for FuelEU Maritime compliance
On 1 January 2025 a tranche of new EU rules come into force aimed at reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency. The leisure sector can benefit from their innovations
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Battery TechnologiesBig fuel savings from the ‘four-wheel drive of the sea’
New designs of offshore support vessels are paving the way for explorer yachts to follow, with far greater manoeuvrability for ice class operations
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Superyacht TechnologyGOMBOC design software receives updates and has Louis Vuitton Cup clients
The advanced yacht design software Gomboc from SumToZero now has a new release, with a version free-to-use for amateur and community projects
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ElectrificationNew research assists with fighting lithium fires at sea
The greater number of electric vehicles being carried on car transporters has led to a review of firefighting techniques, but yachts carry big batteries too
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