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€30 million wave energy project for UK
CorPower Ocean has been selected to lead a pan-European wave energy consortium to validate the technology in conditions required for large scale deployment.
Advanced hull infusion for a solar foiler
The Spanish infusion specialist MEL Composites has supplied a tailor-made solution to help develop a solar and hydrogen powered foiling prototype
Offshore recharging gains approval
Marine electrification specialists Charge Offshore has received certification for a system for recharging electric vessels directly from a windfarm
Feadship exec joins Water Revolution Foundation board
Bas van Helden is managing director of De Voogt Naval Architects
JEC Innovation finalists announced
The 2026 JEC Composites Innovation Awards received 154 applications, from which 33 finalists were selected for 11 categories, including the maritime sector
Tidal power integration success
A test combining tidal power, battery storage and hydrogen production has been successfully completed by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
Archipelago Yachts develops a methanol hybrid
A UK-based builder of sustainably propelled aluminium explorer yachts is creating a proving ground for a methanol-based propulsion system
Marlec’s zipped solar panels
UK-based Marlec has developed a semi-flexible solar panel that has a sewn in zip, allowing it to be more easily attached to a bimini or spray hood
Recycled wind turbine blade success
With similar issues as polyester boats when it comes to end of life, the wind turbine sector has just made its first new blade section using recycled materials
Walkable solar pavement for Valencia Port
A pilot project involving solar panels as part of a walkway is being trialled in the port of Valencia, with other Mediterranean marinas set to apply the concept
Ultra-thin solar decking
The Canadian company Open Waters Solar has created a 1.2mm thick PV panel which can be incorporated into the deck or cabin top.
Suzuki adopts biodegradable parts packaging
Biodegradable consolidation bags for spare parts packaging to be used for all products
Larger sizes for FRP pontoon piles
Creative Composites Group adds 8in, 14in and 18in diameter options to its fibre-reinforced polymer piling system
ExploMar closes over US$10m financing to accelerate global expansion
The proceeds will be mainly allocated to global distribution and service network expansion, supply-chain optimisation, and product upgrade
World’s first seagoing solar ship system
The SolarDeck pilot project is heralded as the first time a coastal ship has used a large solar array to diversify its energy mix
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