All Market Intelligence articles
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News
Utah Lake study shows tourism dollars driving growth; officials target US$1bn
The once polluted recreation area is becoming a major contributor to the state’s economy
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News
EU, US reach tariff deal but “significant efforts” still required, says EBI
While most EU goods will now face a 15% US tariff, the 50% duties on steel and aluminium remain in place
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News
Poland bucks global trend with robust domestic boating market
IBI gathers insights at the Polboat Yachting Festival in Gdynia
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Outboard engines
Bixpy’s new 3hp N-3 electric outboard
The US company Bixpy has just launched a new 1.2kW electric outboard with an integral 36V battery giving 72 minutes at full power
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Composites forum scheduled for October in Germany
The composites industry moves fast, as anyone attending the annual JEC World expo in Paris will testify.
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Boat Autonomy
Realtime video streaming for autonomous ships
Videosoft has been selected by the major shipbuilder, HD Hyundai, to accelerate the commercialisation of level 3 autonomous navigation
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen triumphs at Monaco
Boats powered by hydrogen fuel cells proved themselves in several categories, especially the speed and endurance runs, during the annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
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Hydrogen
UK’s ‘call for evidence’ over hydrogen for leisure craft
In its drive towards decarbonising marine transport, the UK government has asked all stakeholders, including the leisure sector, to submit evidence about the potential widespread use of hydrogen
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News
New study shows most US boat owners factor sustainability into purchase decisions
A report from Unmuted Consumer Insights reveals that 68% of US recreational boat owners consider a brand’s environmental commitment when choosing a vessel
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Hydrogen
Affordable 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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News
Trump: trade deal with India close, EU possible
The eurozone economy remains steady despite US tariff threats
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AI
Seafuture show offers insight into green tech and AI
Held in La Spezia, Italy, every two years, the Seafuture expo will once again feature the key players in the ‘Blue Economy’ and showcase the latest technology for marine use
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AI
AI helps to identify whales to prevent collisions
Work by the WAVS initiative and the rapid development of AI-enabled cameras is helping to drive down the number of injuries and deaths amongst endangered species of whales
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Superyacht Technology
Oceanic’s custom displays for boatbuilder branding
Oceanic’s latest screens are designed to complement the multi-function displays that dominate a dashboard, allowing a boatbuilder to add branding and customised controls without being tied to a specific chartplotter OEM
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Electrification
New Drivemaster from Lynch Motors
The UK-based Lynch Motors, arguably one of the pioneers of the pancake design, has introduced a new brushless range for larger boats
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Electrification
Efficient e-motor designed for solar-only cruising
The team at No Putt Putt has developed an electric motor that they say is so efficient that it needs no additional cooling, making retrofit installation much easier
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Hydrogen
New cabin-top hydrogen fuel cell aids inland cruising
A sleek top box containing a 200W fuel cell has been developed by a live-aboard boat owner to try and end the use of petrol generators for battery recharging
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News
Russian leisure marine sector grapples with rising costs amid sanctions and isolation
Pressures significantly impact boat and yacht ownership, maintenance and development
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Marinas
Emerging markets: Could plans for a new Mumbai marina finally kickstart India’s boating boom?
Backed by the Mumbai Port Authority, the 300-berth facility at Princess Dock marks a turning point for the country’s leisure boating sector, with construction tenders set for September 2025
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News
SABBEX says US tariffs would hurt both SA and US due to sector interdependence
South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components