All Market Intelligence articles – Page 7
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Paints and CoatingsPaints and coatings
Exciting technological breakthroughs continue to be achieved by both industrial paints giants and smaller, even family-run, marine coatings specialists
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NewsMarch, Q1 US sales data both bleak
Latest Statistical Surveys Inc figures show US boat sales fell 9% in March and Q1 2026, with declines across most segments
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GermanyGermany: Improved market sentiment sparks optimism
Stable demand for larger boats and demographic shifts are driving recovery in German water sports
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ElectrificationWorld’s most powerful battery tug commissioned
The new Svitzer Balder tug packs a 6MWh battery system supported by methanol-fuelled combustion engine range extenders for 90% electric operation
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AIShape-shifting wing to boost flight safety
With aerofoils being used on performance sailing yachts, especially trimarans, could an aerofoil that changes shape by morphing increase efficiency?
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HydrogenFlat-pack hydrogen storage for fuel cells
BMW has patented a system that links seven 400-bar hydrogen tanks together in parallel to give the iX5 car a range of 466 miles with five-minute refuelling
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Green TechnologiesWorld’s first offshore ocean heat platform installed
A new floating platform has been installed off the Canary Islands to trial a system for using the heat gradient of the ocean to generate electricity
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AIRobotic learning increases solar panel efficiency
An autonomous system has gathered data from thousands of experiments and used AI to improve solar panel efficiency to 27%
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Inboard enginesFord’s new electric ‘crate’ engine
Designed for the retrofit automotive sector, Ford’s new crated Eluminator 281hp electric motor could easily be adapted for marine applications
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Inboard enginesInboard engine controls: Centre stage for the human interface
From integrated vessel control platforms to joystick expansion and keyless ignition, suppliers are advancing ease of use, connectivity and installation efficiency across modern marine drivetrains
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ElectrificationSeaglider begins extensive testing
The Seaglider is an electric, hydrofoiling, ground-effect seaplane that is set to revolutionise short haul marine transport
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ElectrificationCompact electric motor achieves 8kW/kg
A new design of electric motor for short-haul aviation has used hairpin windings and oil spray cooling to deliver 1,000hp for just 207lbs
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ElectrificationWorld’s first battery-electric cruise ship
The Meyer Werft Group has just revealed its concept designs for an 80,000 GRT cruise ship to be powered entirely from batteries
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Green TechnologiesSolar EV charges quicker than a domestic solar roof
In an endorsement to hull-mounted solar panels, the Aptera solar-powered electric vehicle was able to capture more early morning sunlight than a complete solar roof
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EstoniaEstonian boat industry eyes growing domestic momentum
The nation’s boating sector remains optimistic, driven by rising local interest, marina investments, and strong Nordic exports despite market challenges
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NewsOSASA reports further growth in South African cruiser visits
The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa registered 140 vessels in six months, boosted by improved coastal infrastructure
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HydrogenVolvo joins Daimler Truck and Toyota in fuel cell development
A non-binding agreement has been signed allowing Toyota to join Daimler Truck and Volvo to become equal shareholders in cellcentric to develop fuel cell units
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Battery TechnologiesTozero achieves 80% mineral recovery from spent lithium batteries
In a further move to help reduce the cost of electric propulsion, German start-up Tozero has just opened a demo-scale battery recycling plant
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ElectrificationPartnership will lead to more quayside chargers
Aqua superPower and Hellonext, part of the Petrotec Group, have formed a partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric boat rechargers
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ElectrificationThorium-based nuclear reactors for ships
Micronuclear power solutions for the shipping industry have been announced with a partnership between Ampera and Scorpio Tankers
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