All Type articles
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Outboard engines
Momentum M10 to have a 2kW version in September
Launched at Metstrade, the electric M10 from Singapore-based M10 offers one of the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, as Pulse discovered at Seawork
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Foiling
First foiling electric passenger vessel for Orkney delivered
Based on technology likely to find its way into cruising motoryachts, the new Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL has started initial sea trials as a fast passenger vessel in the Scottish Orkney Islands
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Hydrogen
New process halves the cost of producing green hydrogen
Green hydrogen is made by splitting water using electricity from renewable sources but has so far proved uneconomic at scale. A new catalyst could change all that
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Electrification
Garmin’s latest touch screen and trolling motor combo
Addressing the growing kayak and small boat fishing market, Garmin has just launched its largest Echomap 2 touch screen to date and a new hands-free trolling motor
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Propellers
New carbon propeller with clamp-on blades
UK-based Teignbridge Propellers has improved its CoB propeller design by offering an option for carbon fibre blades
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Electrification
Electric and hybrid marine show hits Chicago in August
Focussing on the needs of the North American market, the Electric & Hybrid Expo is a useful meeting point for those involved in the marine electric propulsion sector
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Electrification
Helix’s Maxi yacht e-power system gives a 480-mile range
UK-based Helix partnered with Persico Marine to deliver a multiple electric motor system for the 30.5m competitive sailing yacht Magic Carpet e.
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Hydrogen
PowerCell’s 225kW Marine fuel cell receives Lloyd’s type approval
In a move that will help advance large scale marine electric propulsion, Lloyds Register has type approved a 3rd generation hydrogen fuel cell designed for commercial use
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Electrification
Nine builders of hybrid boats at Electrika 2025
Held at Brinklow Marina in the UK on 11-12th July, the Electrika 2025 event will be exhibiting boats and equipment for electric and hybrid conversions
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Green Technologies
Woodflow technology creates high performance timber composites
The Spanish company Strong by Form has developed a process that uses wood to offer low carbon alternatives to conventional materials.
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Green Technologies
Sustainable thermoplastic resin can be processed like conventional GRP
Hive Composites delivers MET-OL, a resin with water-like viscosity, no VOC emissions and improved mechanical properties for the same cost as epoxy.
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Africa
AI to assist with quality inspection of carbon composites
The ability to detect hidden flaws by interpreting surface variations in carbon mouldings has so far been the preserve of highly skilled professionals, but now AI can greatly help in the process
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Superyacht Technology
Garmin’s new smartwatch has chartplotter voice command
US manufacturer Garmin has just launched a new nautical smartwatch with a built-in speaker and microphone, enabling easier control of the helm and other Bluetooth enabled devices
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Green Technologies
Iveco shows truck powered by compressed natural gas
Making its debut at this year’s Road Transport expo is Iveco’s S-Way tractor unit, powered by the most powerful natural gas engine currently available for road use
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Propellers
New high torque e-motor for displacement boats
The UK-based company Törkmar has launched a new motor specifically designed to spin a large propeller at low speeds for maximum torque.
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen production from an artificial leaf
With fuel cells requiring hydrogen to operate, researchers have found a way to create man-made photosynthesis that generates the gas directly from sunlight.
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Navigation
Galileo High Accuracy Service gives position to within 20 centimetres
A group of Canadian scientists has been the first to use the European Galileo HAS positioning system to survey parts of Antarctica in minute detail
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Green Technologies
Smart nano-filtration can make oil last ‘almost indefinitely’
A new type of nano-filter from Delta-Xero promises to remove water, particulates varnish and bacteria down to 0.1micron, rendering fuel and lubricating oils ‘super clean’.
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Outboard engines
Molabo’s Formula-4 electric race boat makes its debut
Entering the ‘affordable’ Formula-4 international inshore powerboat racing class is Molabo, whose ARIES 50kW outboard aims to bring clean power and scalable performance to the racing scene.