The latest news on one of the industry's hottest topics: improving the sustainability of boating through more eco-friendly products, by reducing the impact of manufacturing, encouraging more recycling, and preserving the natural resources recreational boating depends on.
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Nice Boating Tomorrow show and Forum latest
With the accent firmly on sustainability and eco power the new boat show and forum in Nice ‘Boating Tomorrow’ will open its doors in two weeks’ time and run from the 19-22 March.
Robotic fin mimics a fish
With applications potentially as wide ranging as small boat stabilisation and underwater drone pilotage, a robotic fin can ‘sense’ the flow of water and react accordingly
110 volts from a raindrop
Scientists in Spain have discovered that a single drop of water travelling over the surface of a specialised solar panel can generate a potential difference of 110 Volts
Self-healing composite could last 500 years
Researchers have developed a composite that is able to reverse the effects of in-service delamination up to 1,000 times
Recycled high-density board for transoms
US-based Riversedge Composites has announced the launch of a new reinforcement board with 90% of its content made from recycled fibreglass
Airship-style 3MW wind turbine trialled
Designed for urban areas, but with potential to work at sea, the helium-filled S2000 wind turbine flies at 2000m to generate power
Marine descaler receives green marine certification
US-based Seascour has received official green credentials for a product designed to clear biofouling from heat exchangers and condensors
Yanmar reveals plans for new hydrogen marine engine plant
Future fuels facility to enable development and testing of next-generation propulsion systems for marine applications, including hydrogen platforms
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First pilot scale composite fibre recovery plant funded
Following seed round funding of €7.4m, cleantech company Uplift360 will develop its latest recovery processes for advanced composite materials
Sustainable motor free of rare earth metals
Based in Newcastle, UK, Advanced Electric Machines has recognised the supply chain issues of rare earth metals and developed a fully recyclable motor
‘The future of BioAdhesives’ event
A free, international online event will take place on February 24 and 25, highlighting the use of these new products for more sustainable manufacture
Barcelona to host two key events to advance sustainable boating
The Sustainable Boating Awards Gala and the 3rd Barcelona Electric Marine Show will be held at Port Olímpic this April
‘Octopus acid’ helps solar panels self-heal
South Korean researchers have used a naturally occurring antioxidant molecule found in octopus to help perovskite solar panels create a self-regenerating shield
Tidal generators ‘don’t hurt wildlife’
A study in the USA using underwater cameras has discovered that the blades of small tidal turbines pose no threat to marine wildlife
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