All Market Intelligence articles – Page 2
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryLarge format 3D printing advances rapidly
Driven by the need to produce large or complex items quickly, the composites industry is seeing a big investment in ‘agile’ 3D printing at scale
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ElectrificationRenault 4 electric car covers 1,000 miles on solar only
The usual 242-mile range of an electric Renault 4 has been boosted to 1,000 miles by using solar-powered charging stations on a route down the UK
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ElectrificationePropulsion’s new kLite 750 electric outboard
As an evolution of its lightweight ‘rudder profile’ outboard, ePropulsion has entered the lucrative kayak fishing market with a new 750W (peak) remotely steered outboard
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HydrogenLiquid hydrogen to power two 4MW cargo ships
The Swedish fuel cell specialist Powercell has received an SEK 50m order to supply fuel cell systems for two cargo ships powered by liquid hydrogen
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Design & TechnologyJetZero aircraft to create large-scale autoclave tech
Many advances in composite technology come from the aerospace sector, and the needs of the new JetZero project could lead to better autoclaves for carbon yachts
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Green TechnologiesOceanbird’s 150ft wingsail begins trials
A prototype 46m rigid wingsail has been installed by Damen shipyards on a 230m car transporter as part of a real-world test on high-sided vessels
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MarinasNOAA forecasts quieter Atlantic hurricane season, but insurance pressures remain for marina operators
Lower-than-average storm activity outlook welcomed by marina operators in US southeast as soaring insurance costs threaten long-term business viability
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NavigationRocket Lab acquires Iridium
Well known in marine communications, US-based Iridium has been acquired by Rocket Lab in an US$ 8bn deal to create a vertically-integrated space entity
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Green TechnologiesLloyd’s Register reports on LPG for propulsion
London-based Lloyd’s Register has released a free and comprehensive report on the future of LPG for marine propulsion, but leisure marine has already tried it
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Design & TechnologyNew suction sail calculations ease classification route
Bound4blue have created a new methodology to accurately measure the benefits of each suction sail installation to help with regulatory approval
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Battery TechnologiesZinc-ion battery with 7 x more energy storage
A research team at the UCLA has found a way to greatly increase the energy storage of a zinc-ion battery by 3D printing a porous design of electrode
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Green TechnologiesNew solar module boosts hydrogen production
A research team in Germany has developed a solar device that can convert up 31.3% of sunlight into green hydrogen without the usual power losses
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Green TechnologiesNew combined vertical axis and solar array
Austria-based Novventos Energy GmbH has launched its naca.boost vertical axis turbine which operates where conventional wind energy is compromised
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MarinasNo room at the marina: the global race for berths
Tony Esposito examines the growing shortage of marina berths worldwide, the investment reshaping the sector, and why expanding capacity is proving increasingly difficult
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MarinasNew luxury marina and resort opens on Finland’s West Coast
The new marina and resort anchor an ambitious €300m waterfront development on Finland’s west coast
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MarinasPremier Marinas acquires Hamble Yacht Services
UK marina operator expands South Coast portfolio with River Hamble acquisition
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NewsMood index: Economic sentiment up in EU, euro area; but job expectations down in both
EU and euro area sentiment improves in June 2026, but employment expectations fall below long-term average across both regions
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HydrogenLloyd's Register approval for 100% hydrogen marine engine
A spark ignition marine engine that runs on pure hydrogen without the need for ‘pilot’ fuels has just received full type approval, opening the route for leisure versions
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Green TechnologiesOld electronics could provide rare earth minerals
Old marine equipment could be part of the efforts to ‘urban mine’ used electronics to provide the rare metals needed for electric motors, servers and AI sensors.
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NavigationNew underwater mapping system ‘sees’ through murky water
A mapping technique developed at MIT combines a dolphin’s echo-location ability with the close-range vision of a sea turtle to penetrate even the murkiest water
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