All Market Intelligence articles
-
NewsMarch, Q1 US sales data both bleak
Latest Statistical Surveys Inc figures show US boat sales fell 9% in March and Q1 2026, with declines across most segments
-
ElectrificationWorld’s most powerful battery tug commissioned
The new Svitzer Balder tug packs a 6MWh battery system supported by methanol-fuelled combustion engine range extenders for 90% electric operation
-
AIShape-shifting wing to boost flight safety
With aerofoils being used on performance sailing yachts, especially trimarans, could an aerofoil that changes shape by morphing increase efficiency?
-
HydrogenFlat-pack hydrogen storage for fuel cells
BMW has patented a system that links seven 400-bar hydrogen tanks together in parallel to give the iX5 car a range of 466 miles with five-minute refuelling
-
Green TechnologiesWorld’s first offshore ocean heat platform installed
A new floating platform has been installed off the Canary Islands to trial a system for using the heat gradient of the ocean to generate electricity
-
AIRobotic learning increases solar panel efficiency
An autonomous system has gathered data from thousands of experiments and used AI to improve solar panel efficiency to 27%
-
ElectrificationFord’s new electric ‘crate’ engine
Designed for the retrofit automotive sector, Ford’s new crated Eluminator 281hp electric motor could easily be adapted for marine applications
-
ElectrificationSeaglider begins extensive testing
The Seaglider is an electric, hydrofoiling, ground-effect seaplane that is set to revolutionise short haul marine transport
-
ElectrificationCompact electric motor achieves 8kW/kg
A new design of electric motor for short-haul aviation has used hairpin windings and oil spray cooling to deliver 1,000hp for just 207lbs
-
ElectrificationWorld’s first battery-electric cruise ship
The Meyer Werft Group has just revealed its concept designs for an 80,000 GRT cruise ship to be powered entirely from batteries
-
Green TechnologiesSolar EV charges quicker than a domestic solar roof
In an endorsement to hull-mounted solar panels, the Aptera solar-powered electric vehicle was able to capture more early morning sunlight than a complete solar roof
-
EstoniaEstonian boat industry eyes growing domestic momentum
The nation’s boating sector remains optimistic, driven by rising local interest, marina investments, and strong Nordic exports despite market challenges
-
NewsOSASA reports further growth in South African cruiser visits
The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa registered 140 vessels in six months, boosted by improved coastal infrastructure
-
HydrogenVolvo joins Daimler Truck and Toyota in fuel cell development
A non-binding agreement has been signed allowing Toyota to join Daimler Truck and Volvo to become equal shareholders in cellcentric to develop fuel cell units
-
Battery TechnologiesTozero achieves 80% mineral recovery from spent lithium batteries
In a further move to help reduce the cost of electric propulsion, German start-up Tozero has just opened a demo-scale battery recycling plant
-
ElectrificationPartnership will lead to more quayside chargers
Aqua superPower and Hellonext, part of the Petrotec Group, have formed a partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric boat rechargers
-
ElectrificationThorium-based nuclear reactors for ships
Micronuclear power solutions for the shipping industry have been announced with a partnership between Ampera and Scorpio Tankers
-
Green TechnologiesUS-based Air Lubrication System saves 7% fuel
A pilot installation by US-based Minke Marine has returned a significant fuel saving on a 55,000 CDWT ship by sailing it over a carpet of bubbles
-
NewsSpain sees significant growth in new boat registrations for Q1
Spanish registrations surged in the first quarter of 2026, with Catalonia outpacing the national trend
-
NewsMood index: EU business and consumer survey results for March
Economic sentiment, employment expectations down in both EU and euro area
LinkedIn
X / Twitter
Facebook
Email us
