All Market Intelligence articles – Page 15
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Battery TechnologiesBattery production uses 70% less energy
Two engineering companies have developed a manufacturing concept for lithium-ion batteries that uses less space and energy to help reduce costs
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Inboard enginese-Methanol tender scheme to roll out supply
A scheme to connect e-methanol users with bulk producers across the EU is seen as a pathway to securing long term supplies for the marine industry
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Boat AutonomyAutonomous ships to read ‘Notices to Mariners’
Robotic ships are being taught how to receive, interpret, and act upon official navigation updates usually only understandable to human crew
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Green TechnologiesReport reveals a changing ocean
‘No part of the ocean is untouched by a UN-described triple planetary crisis’, according to the most recent Copernicus Ocean State Report, OSR9
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Outboard enginesTemo’s new pod drives
The French manufacturer has announced its new Seaside range of pod motors, already in use and officially launching at Metstrade
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ElectrificationCorrosion-proof composite sprockets
ContiTech has just launched a range of carbon-reinforced composite blocks for power transmission with an 80% weight reduction of steel and 200,000 hours of service
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Green TechnologiesSuper-tough thermoplastic now 60% stronger
An upgraded range of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics from Xenia offers an average impact resistance improvement of 60%, ideal for small, fast hulls
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HydrogenFirst hydrogen-powered bulk carrier
Swedish company Powercell has won the contract to supply two bulk carriers with more than 1.5MW of hydrogen fuel cell power apiece
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HydrogenBoost for hydrogen catamaran development
Two leading players in the design of hydrogen-fuelled marine propulsion are collaborating to design H2-ready systems for passenger catamarans
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NewsSpanish boat registrations fall slightly in first nine months of 2025
Despite a 3.9% drop, a slower rate of decline suggests the market may be stabilising
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NewsSeychelles superyacht visits decline due to Red Sea insecurity
Yet investment in the island nation’s recreational boating sector remains strong
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NewsCharter boats fleeing US Virgin Islands over fee dispute
Nearly 90 charter boats have moved from the USVI to the British Virgin Islands following new fees, taking with them around US$14m in direct seasonal revenue
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Green TechnologiesWebinar on future fuels – Thursday 9 October
DNV, a major classification society and a key advisor for the world’s maritime industry, is holding a webinar that the builders of superyachts might find of interest
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Green TechnologiesZero carbon MODX70 departs on scientific mission
The winner of the 2025 Multihull of the Year award, the MODX70 electric catamaran has set sail on a 5-week mission to better understand and protect biodiversity in the Mediterranean
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Boat AutonomyAutonomous USV safely transits Gibraltar Straits
A fully autonomous Exail Unmanned Surface Vessel has just completed a 1,100-mile voyage from the South of France to Portugal, paving the way for fully-automatic passage making
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Battery TechnologiesNew technique improves cheaper sodium batteries
Sodium ion cell batteries are less costly to produce than lithium ion, but their lower cycle rate can now be improved by a recently discovered ‘doping’ technique
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Inboard enginesWinGD to introduce first enthanol two-stroke engine
After a decade of research, the Swiss company WinGD will be offering an ethanol-fuelled marine engine after the successful adoption of a methanol version
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NewsUS government shutdown impacts recreation access, manufacturing and trade
The NMMA has outlined how its members could be affected, based on the most recent agency contingency plans and lessons from prior disruptions
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NewsRobertson & Caine CEO speaks out on tariffs, sends message to Trump
Theo Loock says the 30% tariff is damaging both US businesses and South African yards
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NewsSwedes call for stricter boating rules in 2025 survey
A new survey shows growing support for safety measures on the water, including age limits for fast boats, mandatory driver’s licenses, and life jackets
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