All Market Intelligence articles – Page 3
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Propellers
New high torque e-motor for displacement boats
The UK-based company Törkmar has launched a new motor specifically designed to spin a large propeller at low speeds for maximum torque.
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen production from an artificial leaf
With fuel cells requiring hydrogen to operate, researchers have found a way to create man-made photosynthesis that generates the gas directly from sunlight.
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Navigation
Galileo High Accuracy Service gives position to within 20 centimetres
A group of Canadian scientists has been the first to use the European Galileo HAS positioning system to survey parts of Antarctica in minute detail
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News
US consumer confidence retreats in June
Decline in confidence shared among all ages and income groups
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Brazilian boat exports nearly triple over four years
Brazil’s boat building industry is riding a wave of export growth, but rising US tariffs and interest rates are casting uncertainty over its most vital market
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Trump Fed appointee calls for rate cuts, but majority take wait and see position
Many urge caution amid lingering inflation uncertainty and Trump’s trade tariffs
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Finnish boat builders poised for growth despite market uncertainty
After a promising start to 2025, the market outlook has become increasingly unclear
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Global outlook bleak for interest rate relief
The US Federal Reserve, Taiwan’s central bank, and Bank of England all left interest rates unchanged this week
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SA-US tariff negotiations set to continue amid speculation over impact on boatbuilding
South African trade negotiators are hoping to finalise a trade deal ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline
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Green Technologies
Smart nano-filtration can make oil last ‘almost indefinitely’
A new type of nano-filter from Delta-Xero promises to remove water, particulates varnish and bacteria down to 0.1micron, rendering fuel and lubricating oils ‘super clean’.
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Outboard engines
Molabo’s Formula-4 electric race boat makes its debut
Entering the ‘affordable’ Formula-4 international inshore powerboat racing class is Molabo, whose ARIES 50kW outboard aims to bring clean power and scalable performance to the racing scene.
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Marine Electronics
Cloud-based VTS and RYA Radar simulation
Most simulators are designed for training the bridge crews of ships, with a price tag to match, but this new version from Maritime Professional Development UK is aimed squarely at the sub 24 m category
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Green Technologies
‘Cube’ generator creates energy from ambient radiation
After years of development and testing, a compact generator is claimed to be able to convert neutrinos and background radiation into a continuous source of electricity
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Green Technologies
Energy Observer’s new research vessel seeks carbon neutrality
A new catamaran has been announced to carry forward the work of the Energy Observer organisation. The EO3 will initially be developing technology for using ammonia in existing combustion engines
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Green Technologies
German startup to turn wastewater into marine fuel
The Mannheim 001 Project has opened the world’s first facility to turn wastewater and renewable electricity into sustainable marine fuel.
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News
Dropping yacht charter VAT in the Bahamas too little, too late
Caribbean nation struggles with 40% share loss following implementation of a single 14% fee
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US Fed to hold rates amid tariff tensions, economists see accelerated inflation
The US Federal Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates when it meets next week
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Top Boat Builder CEOs to headline inaugural IBI Summit
CEOs take centre stage at the IBI Summit on July 2 to tackle key industry challenges, from business models to embracing the next generation of boater
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Tariff stacking piling on problems for US importers
Some companies say they have no choice but to pass increased costs on to customers