All Market Intelligence articles – Page 7
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Green Technologies
Shellfish waste could help clear oceans of microplastics
A proof-of-concept project has shown that a new type of water micro cleaner made from natural colloids can bond with microplastics and bring them to the surface for removal
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News
French boat industry reports challenging season
FIN releases latest market data on the boating sector in France
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Hydrogen
Green hydrogen shore power demonstrator goes live at Scottish port
As the technology for electric vessels in the commercial sector gathers pace, so the same infrastructure can be rolled out for electric cruising yachts that have large batteries to recharge. Targe Towing is a project partner, with its new fleet of Caterpillar diesel-powered tugs using green shore power ...
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Green Technologies
Surge in orders for The Switch to aid transition to net-zero shipping
An electrical system designed to allow large vessels to be futureproofed for new energy sources, and save fuel in the meantime, has just logged 50 new contracts
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen powered dump truck paves the way for marine combustion engines
Marine diesel engines can be converted to run on hydrogen gas, to provide a clean burn with water as exhaust, but can they work long term? A dump truck says it can
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Boat Autonomy
Robosys launches first fully autonomous test boat
Robosys Automation, the British maritime autonomy software developer has splashed its first fully autonomous boat, commissioned for testing and sea trials.
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Electrification
ElectricFish Technology Day to feature AI-powered grid solution
California-based firm believes it has a scalable solution with its grid power bank that mixes ultra-fast EV charging with AI-driven energy management
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Electrification
Young urbanites drawn to electric mobility
Perhaps not surprisingly Millennials and Gen Z – those born between roughly 1981 and 2014 – increasingly favor electric vehicles (EVs) and electric mobility in general based on a recent survey by Economist Impact.
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Green Technologies
New filter captures and recycles aluminium waste
A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process
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Green Technologies
‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency
As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner
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Electrification
Electricity from water movement on surfaces
Scientists have discovered that moving water generates up to 10 times more charge on a surface than previously thought, opening potential applications, but also concerns for the safety of biofuels
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Electrification
More efficient electric truck motor could benefit e-boats
UK-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has unveiled its second-generation electric motor with improved performance that could be a good fit for motoryachts
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Green Technologies
Water based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?
A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats
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Green Technologies
Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear
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News
Confindustria Nautica: Italian industry outlook remains positive
Despite some uncertainty in the small-boat market, the sector-wide outlook is good
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News
US tariffs put Canadian dealers in a pinch
Companies feel the squeeze in what at least one calls the “perfect storm” of economic hurdles
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Boatbuilders venture into outer space
The specialist skills in advanced carbon fibre composites and the ability to create bespoke items has allowed the boatbuilding sector to create modules for spacecraft
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Green Technologies
Breakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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Electrification
Innovative new plant to provide Australia with more efficient lithium processing
Chemicals giant Calix has collaborated with Pilbara Minerals to develop a revolutionary new processing plant for refining lithium in a more sustainable way