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Marinas
New underwater camera improves mooring chain inspection
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Viewpoint3 has developed a new full-frame underwater camera that gives fast, 60-megapixel images of underwater moorings and can even detect hairline cracks
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Hydrogen
Affordable hydrogen at the quayside comes closer
Advances in the catalysts for electrolysis, new low-cost containers and a huge upscale in production means marinas will soon be offering cheap bottled hydrogen
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Marinas
BR Marinas sets course for strategic growth in Brazil
With full ownership consolidated under new leadership, Latin America’s largest marina network is doubling down on Brazil’s vast coastal potential—focusing on sustainable expansion, premium services, and community impact
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Marinas
Could mangroves offer a natural solution to marina wave attenuation?
New research shows mangrove breakwaters could cut wave energy by up to 80%, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional sea defences.
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Marinas
What lies beneath - New regulations threaten fuel tank upgrades
Regulatory changes may preclude marinas from replacing old in-ground fuel storage tanks with more of the same
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Marinas
Cincinnati marina treading water, no construction date set four years after approval
A riverfront marina in Cincinnati remains stalled four years after approval, as it awaits regulatory clearance tied to overdue engineering studies—despite the developer pushing ahead without a contract since winning the bid in 2021
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AI
Seafuture show offers insight into green tech and AI
Held in La Spezia, Italy, every two years, the Seafuture expo will once again feature the key players in the ‘Blue Economy’ and showcase the latest technology for marine use
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AI
AI helps to identify whales to prevent collisions
Work by the WAVS initiative and the rapid development of AI-enabled cameras is helping to drive down the number of injuries and deaths amongst endangered species of whales
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Superyacht Technology
Oceanic’s custom displays for boatbuilder branding
Oceanic’s latest screens are designed to complement the multi-function displays that dominate a dashboard, allowing a boatbuilder to add branding and customised controls without being tied to a specific chartplotter OEM
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Electrification
New Drivemaster from Lynch Motors
The UK-based Lynch Motors, arguably one of the pioneers of the pancake design, has introduced a new brushless range for larger boats
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Electrification
Efficient e-motor designed for solar-only cruising
The team at No Putt Putt has developed an electric motor that they say is so efficient that it needs no additional cooling, making retrofit installation much easier
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Hydrogen
New cabin-top hydrogen fuel cell aids inland cruising
A sleek top box containing a 200W fuel cell has been developed by a live-aboard boat owner to try and end the use of petrol generators for battery recharging
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Marinas
Updated “Introduction to Sustainability in Marinas” platform now live
The Introduction to Sustainability in Marinas platform has been newly updated and expanded, offering a practical gateway into the fast-evolving world of sustainable marina management.
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Marinas
Cygnus unveils next-gen underwater gauge to track marina corrosion
An upgraded version of a popular underwater thickness gauge is about to be released by UK-based Cygnus Instruments, with the ability to accurately assess the corrosion rates of marina infrastructure
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Marinas
Greece launches ambitious port and marina modernization drive
With over €600 million in investments, Greece is transforming its maritime infrastructure—upgrading ports, enhancing island connectivity, and developing smart, sustainable marina
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Marinas
Boat clubs are reshaping marinas — and fueling the future of boating
By attracting younger boaters, boosting midweek activity, and enabling more flexible, customer-centric experiences, they’re helping marinas modernize, diversify revenue, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Marinas
Is climate change impacting marina design?
Stronger storms and wary insurers are shaping demand for breakwaters and wave attenuators
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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