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Are Flax Fiber Yachts a Viable Solution for Sustainable Yachting?
With growing demands for sustainable yachting solutions, the marine industry has begun exploring alternatives that could permanently replace glass or carbon fiber and polyester resin composite with eco-friendly composites that are solid, green, and lightweight. Building a future of sustainable yachting with natural fiber composites, Sunreef Yachts Eco has introduced plant-based elements for a negative…
Read MoreWe drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips
Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. Arc is a very new company – it was founded in 2021 in Los Angeles, and is targeting…
Read MoreNew island habitats to support threatened water birds at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir
With the support of the Welsh Harp Conservation Group, we’ve started to install 14 new tern rafts, providing island habitats to support the common tern water birds at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir. The Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir was built in 1835 to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. As well as being a…
Read MoreHonda unveils concept heavy-duty hydrogen truck (without mentioning it was made by another automaker)
Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…
Read MoreLiverpool’s historic docks awarded international Blue Flag Marina award for fourth year
We have been awarded the international Blue Flag award for the Royal Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas in Liverpool for the fourth year in a row. We received the award once again after our marinas in Liverpool received top marks for high standards of environmental information, management, safety, and boating services. Our benefits from…
Read MoreFloating sculpture on Sheffield & Tinsley Canal gets thumbs up
Planning permission granted for ambitious artwork by Alex Chinneck. We are delighted to confirm that a new floating sculpture by internationally renowned artist Alex Chinneck has been granted planning permission. The ambitious new commission will be installed on the Tinsley Flight, close to Tinsley Marina later this year and is the first time the artist…
Read MoreAqua superPower Leads the World’s First Vessel-to-Grid Demonstration Project
Southampton, UK – 15th May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, Aqua superPower is spearheading the Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) demonstration, marking the world’s first vessel-to-grid project. This transformative project leverages the success of the previous Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC2) feasibility study, showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage…
Read MoreVita Power makes first Bay Area delivery of 100% electric RIB to Westpoint Harbor, Redwood City
Vita Power, the electric marine technology specialist, announces the first San Francisco Bay Area delivery of its line of 100% electric commercial RIBS to Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City. The 5.5m electric SeaDog RIB will support the daily operations of the marina located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Compatible with fast DC charging, it combines…
Read MoreDynamic start to the year for CustomCells: significant increase in revenue and record number of patents
Itzehoe / Tübingen, 14 May 2024. German battery pioneer CustomCells can look back on a successful first four months and is optimistic about the rest of the year. With a significant increase in patent applications, continuous growth in the workforce and an ambitious sales forecast, CustomCells is setting new heights. Contracted volumes alone will triple…
Read MoreBerlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo
Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo Torqeedo’s Customized Solutions team converted the 138-year-old Kaiser Friedrich to electric power, saving over 150 liters of diesel per operating hour. The massive, 100-ton steamer is powered by twin Deep Blue 50i motors and a 400 kWh Deep Blue battery bank. The historic…
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