New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
With technology evolving from the autonomous shipping sector, boat owners can now delegate much of their navigation to a tireless, all-seeing watchkeeper
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
The ability to remotely monitor a boat is becoming more important, not just for the owner’s peace of mind but to help OEMs make better products. IBI spoke to leading innovators in marine electronics to discover the latest trends and products
New wing designs, accurate height sensors and real-time data collection is allowing OEMs to develop foiling boats that use up to 80% less energy for propulsion. The key advance, however, is the quick-thinking electronic brain
Advances continue in the world of marine stabilisation, allowing smaller and faster boats to achieve a much smoother ride. Boatbuilders can now source more responsive units that are easier to install
On its current trajectory, demand could soon outstrip refit supply
Inboard electric propulsion systems are returning better power-to-weight ratio as OEMs harness advances from all sectors of ‘e-mobility’. Meanwhile, fuel cell and hybrid technology is helping to eliminate range anxiety
Building on following success of the success of its previous Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e electric outboard motors, Mercury Marine kicked off its 85th anniversary in 2025 by unveiling its two largest electric outboards to date at January’s CES technology trade show – the all-new Avator 75e and 110e.
The annual Spring blooms of phytoplankton form the foundation of marine ecosystems, and now two autonomous robots have been mapping how they move and evolve
The latest silicon-graphite batteries contain a ‘secret sauce’ electrolyte that protects the anode and cathode and even allows for a degree of self-repair.
In August 2025, an EU declaration of a battery’s carbon footprint becomes mandatory for batteries over 2kWh, followed by a full battery passport in August 2027. Siemens will be holding a webinar on May 15th to outline the impact on OEMs
Return of 100ft-plus Oysters a probability
The company will support 11 Suzuki authorised dealers and 25 boatbuilders in the region
RNLI, Secfuel and BAR Technologies drive sustainable innovation in the marine industry