All Market Intelligence articles – Page 5
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ElectrificationFuel costs lead to rise in EV sales
With fuel prices rising, a new report suggests that the sales of electric vehicles in 2026 will reach 23 million, which is good news for the electric boating sector, too
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NewsDutch water sports sector valued at €6.6bn as new report fills data gap
A comprehensive analysis of the Netherlands’ boating and water sports industry has revealed the sector’s significant economic contribution for the first time
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NewsMood index: EU business, consumer survey results for May
Economic sentiment broadly stable in EU and eurozone; job expectations pick up
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NewsKnight Frank: Superyacht market rebounds as 2025 sales surge
The 2026 Knight Frank Wealth Report reveals a strong market in 2025, with sales values up by 70%
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Hydrogen‘Flying pig’ containerised 1MW hydrogen power plant
Vivify has developed a compact off-grid and self-contained powerplant that uses hydrogen at its core and could be adapted for yachts and boatyards
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ElectrificationABB’s new electric motor series offers up to 5MW
Finnish motor manufacturer ABB has just launched its new range of compact permanent magnet motors, said to be perfectly suited to maritime operations
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ElectrificationE-Lektra exhibits at 7th Venice Boat Show
The E-Lektra system is being promoted as a ‘fits all’ standardised electric/hybrid propulsion system for sailboats, with examples on display at the Venice Boat Show
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Green Technologies‘Seaworthy’ ammonia tanks developed for shipping
German composite specialist Connova Deutschland GmbH has designed and manufactured a 680kg fibreglass ammonia tank for cleaner marine propulsion
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HydrogenLiquid hydrogen powers new Hydro Motion team boat
A team of students at Delft University have revealed their latest design of electric foiling motorboat to enter the 2026 Monaco Energy Challenge
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Green TechnologiesSunlight-based desalination also recovers lithium
Scientists at the US-based University of Rochester have discovered a way to desalinate water without producing toxic brine, whilst also capturing valuable minerals
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Battery TechnologiesCATL invests US$735m in sodium ion
Sodium ion battery chemistry costs around 30% less than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and CATL plans to add 40GWh of production capacity at its Fuding Shidia site
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Boat AutonomyRAD offers scalable autonomy ‘core’
Already experienced with autonomous craft that use RAD’s electric outboards, the company has now developed a scalable package, with third party connectivity
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ElectrificationHyundai’s ‘general purpose’ 215hp electric motor
Based in South Korea, Hyundai has announced the launch of an in-house electric motor for general purpose vehicles, making it a possible choice for boatbuilders, too
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HydrogenPortable ‘quick swap’ hydrogen cylinders to boost fuel cell adoption
Lightweight, high-pressure interchangeable hydrogen cylinders for powering fuel cells could remove the need for expensive quayside infrastructure
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Boat Autonomy45kt autonomous gunship supports a 10,000lb payload
BlackSea Technologies has chosen the SOF week in Tampa to unveil its autonomous weapons platform, developed from a concept for civilian applications
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MarinasAbandoned Russian yachts stranded in Finnish marinas face uncertain future
Hundreds of Russian-owned boats remain stored in Finnish ports three years after sanctions cut off owner access
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NewsBalearic Islands lead Spanish boat market with 13% growth
The archipelago registered 225 recreational boats in the first four months of 2026, driven by pre-summer demand and strong charter market performance
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NewsHow Dutch builder Van der Valk delivered a textbook ownership transition
The yard’s 2024 management buyout brought ownership stability, fresh capital, and a full orderbook in less than two years
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Green TechnologiesGroup Beneteau co-develops sustainable closed-loop process
Several leading glass fibre manufacturers and composite specialists have formed a partnership to create a system to use recycled raw materials in boat building
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Battery TechnologiesSodium-ion batteries developed for extreme heat
California’s renewables specialist Juniper Energy has partnered with Alsym Energy to develop 500MWh of batteries that don’t need lithium-ion’s cooling regime
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