Boats

Summer is back ! And with the sun comes the joys of summer: relaxation, weekend getaways, outdoor activities… and above all freedom in XXL size thanks to river cruises. 10 million passengers a year (source: French waterways report) enjoy discovering the beauty of France along the water. Becoming captain of your own boat is a…

A new all-electric maritime specialist called Vessev has come out of stealth mode with an exciting new vessel called the VS—9. The electric hydrofoil boat offers a state-of-the-art design that delivers incredible efficiency, providing future tourists with a smooth and quiet ride as Vessev looks to commercialize into larger vessels that can transport 100 passengers…

Thibault de Veyrinas, 60, took over Ruban Bleu, a Nantes-based company threatened with closure, in 2006, and has now made it the European leader in the sale of electric boats, as well as offering turnkey nautical bases. A forerunner in electric propulsion, it is constantly developing innovative solutions, taking advantage of the agility of its…

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…

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…

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…

It is hard to establish the first electric catamaran manufacturers, as some brands are stronger in communication, while others focus their efforts on in-house work and prototyping. Some seem huge brands, others are much bigger and look small. The reality of the markets and online marketing, together with the information/misinformation that invades our lives every…

A Journey of Silent and Sustainable Cruising Embark on a journey of innovation and tranquility with the Greenline Hybrid System, a revolutionary technology redefining boating. This owner testimonial, featuring Jon Fleming and his family’s experience with the Greenline 40, exemplifies the seamless blend of sustainability, performance, and versatility. Their journey with the hybrid yacht spanned…

BALTIC 111 RAVEN Concept: Jarkko Jämsén Naval architect: Botin Partners Exterior and interior design: Jarkko Jämsén Structural Engineering: PURE Design and Engineering Owner’s project manager: Garth Brewer, A2B Marine Projects Sailing Manager: Klabbe Nylöf Baltic Yachts Project Management: Sam Evans, Mattias Svenlin   Baltic Yachts has a remarkable track record of success in superyacht industry…

Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company, or COSCO for short, is a state-owned multinational conglomerate headquartered in Shanghai specializing in…