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Battery TechnologiesCATL invests US$735m in sodium ion
Sodium ion battery chemistry costs around 30% less than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and CATL plans to add 40GWh of production capacity at its Fuding Shidia site
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Boat AutonomyRAD offers scalable autonomy ‘core’
Already experienced with autonomous craft that use RAD’s electric outboards, the company has now developed a scalable package, with third party connectivity
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ElectrificationHyundai’s ‘general purpose’ 215hp electric motor
Based in South Korea, Hyundai has announced the launch of an in-house electric motor for general purpose vehicles, making it a possible choice for boatbuilders, too
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HydrogenPortable ‘quick swap’ hydrogen cylinders to boost fuel cell adoption
Lightweight, high-pressure interchangeable hydrogen cylinders for powering fuel cells could remove the need for expensive quayside infrastructure
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Boat Autonomy45kt autonomous gunship supports a 10,000lb payload
BlackSea Technologies has chosen the SOF week in Tampa to unveil its autonomous weapons platform, developed from a concept for civilian applications
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MarinasAbandoned Russian yachts stranded in Finnish marinas face uncertain future
Hundreds of Russian-owned boats remain stored in Finnish ports three years after sanctions cut off owner access
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NewsBalearic Islands lead Spanish boat market with 13% growth
The archipelago registered 225 recreational boats in the first four months of 2026, driven by pre-summer demand and strong charter market performance
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NewsHow Dutch builder Van der Valk delivered a textbook ownership transition
The yard’s 2024 management buyout brought ownership stability, fresh capital, and a full orderbook in less than two years
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Green TechnologiesGroup Beneteau co-develops sustainable closed-loop process
Several leading glass fibre manufacturers and composite specialists have formed a partnership to create a system to use recycled raw materials in boat building
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Battery TechnologiesSodium-ion batteries developed for extreme heat
California’s renewables specialist Juniper Energy has partnered with Alsym Energy to develop 500MWh of batteries that don’t need lithium-ion’s cooling regime
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Battery TechnologiesBYD and Corvus Energy partner for next gen marine batteries
Two major players in the large-scale manufacture and distribution of batteries have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to advance battery design for shipping
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HydrogenWärtsilä joins hydrogen consortium
The marine technology group Wärtsilä has joined the EU-funded H4PERION initiative to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping
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ElectrificationParked EVs to power electric ferries
A research project in Germany is seeking to harness the batteries of parked electric vehicles to act as an energy bank for refuelling an electric passenger ferry
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ElectrificationEP Carry’s Gen 2 electric outboard
US-based EP Carry has just launched its second-generation lightweight electric motor for dinghies, with third-party battery compatibility
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NewsLeading CEOs confirmed for IBI Summit 2026: Groupe Beneteau’s Bruno Thivoyon among growing executive lineup
Leading CEOs from across the global marine industry will gather at the upcoming IBI Summit to address the sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities
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GermanyGermany: Driving innovation in a fast-evolving market
From electric propulsion systems to advanced yacht integration, German equipment manufacturers are leading the way in sustainability, efficiency, and tailored solutions for global growth
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GermanyGermany: Five strategies for successful shipyards
Alongside efficiency and top quality, German shipyards are sharpening their focus on specific market segments. We explore the strategies of tomorrow’s successful players
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Green Technologies‘Vortex rings’ key to a dolphin’s speed
Japanese scientists have used a supercomputer to discover why dolphins can travel so fast, with implications for marine propulsion and quick-acting stabilisers
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryAustralian project tests alternatives to fibreglass
A two-year research project in Australia will find ways to replace the traditional boat building material of fibreglass with basalt and bio-resin alternatives
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Boat AutonomyRobotic submarine has 2,000km range
C2 Robotics has delivered its Speartooth submarine to the US Navy, providing an autonomous platform powered by a diesel-electric hybrid
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