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Green TechnologiesSector Spotlight | Advances in green tech
With growing pressure on the maritime sector to reduce energy use, minimise waste and champion sustainability, we look at some of the latest breakthroughs
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NetherlandsOverview: Dutch industry forecasts stable year
Data from HISWA-RECRON members show that most companies anticipate 2025 revenues to be in line with last year’s results
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South AmericaBoatbuilders: Brazilian builders navigate between innovation, challenges, and global ambitions
The Brazilian nautical industry is navigating a complex landscape of opportunities and obstacles, balancing innovation, sustainability, and international expansion. IBI takes a closer look at how the country’s leading shipyards are charting their course
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USASeating: Fit for a king
Advances in seating reflect a universal desire among consumers for residential luxury everywhere
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Green TechnologiesNAFILean blends natural materials for visually appealing parts
The French composites specialist Materi’act has developed a biocomposite made from recycled plastics with 20% natural fibre for parts that ‘make biomass visible.’
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Green TechnologiesWavetream filters help shipbuilder reach UN sustainability targets
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
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Green TechnologiesPlastic-eating fungi could tackle the ‘plastisphere’
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’
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Green TechnologiesGraphene partnership to boost solar cell efficiency by 30%
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
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Green TechnologiesEngel proves plastic can replace aluminium
An innovative injection moulding technology from Engel uses fibre reinforced tapes with fluid melt technology to produce hollow bodies, with marine applications
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Green TechnologiesPerovskite Connect firms up agenda with electronics conference
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
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NavigationBetter sensor perception for radar
A strategic partnership between Navtech Radar and machine learning specialists Tocaro Blue has greatly improved target identification for W-band scanners
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AIAI powered man overboard detection system
As part of a package of intelligent detection systems, Zelim’s ZOE automatically detects when a person falls overboard and tracks their position in real time
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HydrogenPlans for hybrid offshore energy parks advance
Renewables innovators Mocean Energy and Solar Duck have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new generation of floating hybrid power stations
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SpainSpanish boating market adjusts to post-boom reality
But signs of stability are emerging, as marinas and service businesses thrive
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PortugalPortuguese market stabilises after post-pandemic sectoral shifts
New boat sales have plateaued, but rising demand for berths, charters, and subcontracting underscores the sector’s evolving growth potential
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PolandPolish builders look beyond Europe amid declining demand
Confronted with declining demand in western and northern Europe, Polish builders are increasingly looking to North America and Asia to drive export growth
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NorwayNorwegian market navigates global uncertainties
Industry association Norboat reports a challenging but stabilising market
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NetherlandsDutch boating market shows resilience amid changing demand
Stellar infrastructure fuels boating boom
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ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient









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