All Market Intelligence articles – Page 2
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News
Finnish boating sector shows signs of recovery, reports Finnboat
Boat registrations and show attendance rise, suggesting a market rebound in Finland
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Article
Flat sales and rising costs test marine sector
With new boat sales subdued, unsold stock mounting and value-conscious buyers reshaping demand, the UK’s marine industry is adjusting course
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Estonia
Charting a bold course in marine innovation
With 1,200km of coastline, 1,500 islands, and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit, Estonia has built a marine industry that punches above its weight. From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating marina infrastructure, the country is steering the maritime sector toward a greener, more connected future — and will showcase ...
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News
US tariffs an “existential threat” to SA boat building
South African International Maritime Institute chief warns the 30% US tariff on SA boat imports could cause trade disruption and job losses
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News
Rising inflation latest threat to US boat market
Increases in consumer and wholesale price indexes directly attributed to tariff impacts
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Green Technologies
Yamaha and Yamarin to offer flax rich production boats
Flax, a natural and renewable product, has been harnessed by the volume production builder Yamarin for real world trials in their drive towards carbon neutral manufacturing
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Electrification
Swiss ferry conversion saves 113,000 litres of diesel per annum
The conversion of the passenger ferry Uetliberg from diesel to electric by Ampereship is already returning the capital expenditure whilst reducing emissions by 300 tonnes of CO2
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Hydrogen
Fuel cell range extender for canal craft
Hydrogen Afloat has recently launched the HERO 1kW fuel cell designed to supplement solar powered electric craft on the inland waterways
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Green Technologies
Wärtsilä’s 51 top tips to decarbonise shipping
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
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Hydrogen
ABB provides systems integration for world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht
Sustainable shipping systems provider ABB Marine & Ports is behind the onboard integration of the world’s first multi-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell-powered superyacht.
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Green Technologies
Thermoplastic honeycomb cores for lighter boats
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
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News
Greece cracks down on tax dodgers in Santorini cruiser raids
Undercover inspectors boarded 23 day cruisers in the Caldera, uncovering widespread receipt and payment violations
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News
US boat dealers still selling through non-current inventory
New Info-Link data reveals highest proportion of non-current inventory in 15 years