All Market Intelligence articles – Page 6
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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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News
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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News
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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News
Tariff stacking piling on problems for US importers
Some companies say they have no choice but to pass increased costs on to customers
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Security
The adaptable boat
By 2030, nearly all new boats are expected to have a built-in sensor network as standard, including remote access and security safeguards. Meanwhile, legacy equipment can also be digitised. We explore the latest innovations and have a glimpse of the future
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Superyacht Technology
Refit Revolution - Superyacht sector shifts focus
The superyacht refit sector is now a top industry priority, sparking deeper conversations and innovative thinking as stakeholders seek smart solutions to the complex challenges ahead
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Netherlands
Vetus: A big leap into the future
New state-of-the-art facilities and a series of fruitful collaborations are helping to drive Vetus’s business and product ambitions into an exciting new era
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Green Technologies
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025, Palma de Mallorca
Industry-wide call for greater collaboration to advance boating for all
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Article
Addressing the human factor
Metstrade uniquely brings together the very best of the world’s leisure marine equipment, but also nurtures and celebrates the talent and enterprise of the individuals and teams who are driving forces behind those products. Here are just some of the many ways that the show places people at the heart ...
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Inboard engines
Ecomar’s modular Kairos 350hp e-motor
Designed for long periods of use, the new M460kW electric motor from Kairos is claimed to be easy to fit with a high payback value in terms of saved fuel
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Green Technologies
GRP boats recycled into planks
A marine recycling project has found a way to turn old boats into composite planks but needs the product to be purchased in bulk to make it viable.
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AI
VR headset to defeat seasickness
The new SeaCalm virtual reality (VR) headset is claimed to be able to alleviate the feelings of nausea within 7-12 minutes of activation