All UK articles – Page 10
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Foiling
Chartwell Marine’s electric trimaran demonstrator enters the build stage
UK-based Chartwell Marine, well known for its cutting-edge designs for yachts and commercial craft, has announced that its new electric foiling trimaran demonstrator is now being built.
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Green Technologies
European project making process on recycling carbon fibre
CIDER Project enhances the sustainability of carbon fibre
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Green Technologies
GT Wings to develop the self-learning aspect of its new rigid wing sail
As the shipping sector moves steadily towards a net zero future, so rigid wing sail technology is helping to reduce its carbon footprint. Similar designs could find themselves adapted to larger motor yachts, and some are already appearing on experimental electric catamarans, to further improve the battery range.
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Battery Technologies
New battery pack design software to help reduce development costs
The creators of electric vehicles and boats now have access to a new type of battery design software, aimed principally at those producing as few as 100 battery packs per year.
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News
Work starts on £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour boatshed
New waterfront offices and facilities will be available to rent from spring 2025
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SALT. drives growth amid second funding round
The boat finance company’s new brokerage service is now fully operational
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Garmin acquires Lumishore
Acquisition brings premium LED lighting solutions into Garmin’s product portfolio
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MCA outlines criteria for courses dealing with electric propulsion
Growth of such vessels should see increase in training options
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Walcon signs 15-year contract with Southampton show organiser
The company will continue to supply a temporary marina for the Southampton International Boat Show
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Conflict between Gibraltar, Spain over plans for new Eastside marina project
British territory invites Spain to sue over territorial water dispute
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Electrification
HPDE, recycled carbon and natural reinforcements drive sustainable transport
A project to develop a lightweight, single seat electric car for urban mobility is following a trend already set by forward-looking boat builders to create products that are easily reconfigured and recycled. However, the urban mobility aspect is pushing thermoplastics and recycled carbon fibre to new levels.
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Battery Technologies
BASF’s new thermal coating for battery compartments
The giant chemical company BASF has designed a new type of fire-resistant coating for battery compartments that is claimed to offer a thermal barrier of up to 1,200oC.
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News
Saltwater Stone sold to global PR firm
Saltwater is a well-established name in the leisure marine market
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Savvy navvy appoints non-executive director
Keith Binley to join board as the boating navigation app continues to scale up its growth
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UK technical clothing brand expands warehouse operations
Rooster is bringing its European warehousing back to Britain
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Tough 2023 for Fairline Yachts but brighter prospects for 2024/25
UK builder says trading was impacted by supply chain problems and war in Ukraine
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IBI Presents
Choosing the right flexible impeller pump for marine engine cooling
The Jabsco technical team at Xylem explain the advantages and characteristics of flexible impeller pumps for cooling and the different types of marine engine cooling systems that they work with
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IBI Presents
Honda Marine launches joystick steering collaboration
Honda Marine is introducing a new joystick steering system to provide easy handling that seamlessly integrates Ultraflex steering and Vetus bow thrusters