Gain insights into green technologies in the maritime industry with our analysis of current trends, company news, and the latest product launches. Learn how sustainable practices are being integrated into boating products and operations.
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
The French composites specialist Materi’act has developed a biocomposite made from recycled plastics with 20% natural fibre for parts that ‘make biomass visible.’
The problem of microsplastics and other pollutants in the world’s oceans is being addressed at source, with boatbuilders being encouraged to fit bilgewater filters
Hundreds of new species of fungi that thrive on munching plastic may hold the answer to a layer of man-made pollution called the ‘Plastisphere’
The company First Graphene has partnered with Halocell Energy and Queensland University to greatly improve the output of perovskite solar cells whilst reducing production costs
An innovative injection moulding technology from Engel uses fibre reinforced tapes with fluid melt technology to produce hollow bodies, with marine applications
The annual conference covering advances in the revolutionary solar cell material Perovskite will take place in October 22-23 in Berlin, with a broad agenda
Flax, a natural and renewable product, has been harnessed by the volume production builder Yamarin for real world trials in their drive towards carbon neutral manufacturing
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
A survey of boat owners in the US suggests that just over half of them would actively consider buying an electric boat in the future
The Spanish company Strong by Form has developed a process that uses wood to offer low carbon alternatives to conventional materials.
Hive Composites delivers MET-OL, a resin with water-like viscosity, no VOC emissions and improved mechanical properties for the same cost as epoxy.
Step builds on Feadship’s energy transition roadmap launched in 2020
Collaboration aims to deliver high-performance, eco-friendly craft across leisure, commercial, and defence sectors
The UK marina operator was recognised by the Water Revolution Foundation for its leadership in decarbonising marina operations