YAMAHA MOTOR ACQUIRES ELECTRIC MARINE PROPULSION MANUFACTURER TORQEEDO
Yamaha Motor announced today that it has recently concluded a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares. This stock acquisition is premised on the acquisition of the clearances, permits, etc., required by…
Tohatsu Corporation & Ilmor Marine unveil groundbreaking partnership in electric outboard technology with 6kW unit
Tohatsu Corporation, the oldest Japanese outboard engine manufacturer with a legacy spanning more than a century, is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with Ilmor Marine, a renowned name in marine engine manufacturing and high-performance engineering solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a historic partnership between…
Five of the best electric motorboats
While electricity is gaining ground in the automotive industry and has established itself as a replacement for the combustion engine, plug-in technology has yet to establish itself on the high seas. As in the early days of electric cars, the lack of charging infrastructure and…
World’s First High-Speed Emission-Free Catamaran Passenger Ferry To Get Emission-Free Propulsion Systems
Green City Ferries announced today the award of contracts for key suppliers to provide the emission-free propulsion system for Beluga24 – the world’s first high-speed emission-free catamaran passenger ferry.
Artemis Technologies launches to market the world’s first commercially viable zero-emission 100% electric foiling workboats
Artemis Technologies, the global leader in green maritime innovation, has launched to market the world’s first commercially viable 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat range.
ADB Finances Electric Ferries in Thailand — First in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK, THAILAND (27 April 2022) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Energy Absolute Public Company Ltd. signed a 160 million Thai baht ($4.7 million equivalent) loan agreement to finance an electric ferry fleet for mass rapid transport in Bangkok—the first such transport system in Southeast Asia.
Mayflower Autonomous Ship Begins Second Attempt at Atlantic Crossing
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship has departed for its second attempt to cross the North Atlantic from the UK to the U.S. using only its AI systems to navigate the more than 3,000 nautical mile journey.
Maersk Launches New Venture “Stillstrom” to Deliver Offshore Vessel Charging
The shipping industry is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gases as it emits around three percent of total emissions as fossil fuel-powered vessels transport cargo around the planet. Even on standby, these ships and boast burn fuel for auxiliary functions, furthering carbon emissions. Danish vessel operator, Maersk aims to cut off the standby emissions by channeling clean and renewable energy through its new offshore vessel charging venture.
The MAGBuoy, a global solution for electrification.
At our shipyard in Figueres, our showroom in Barcelona, and in everything we do, Magonis is building the future of electric navigation. Now, we’re excited to share that we developed the first charging buoy in the world, compatible with all electric boat brands- the MAGBuoy. Developed in-house…
China’s world-first drone carrier is a new ‘marine species’ using AI for unmanned maritime intelligence
Unmanned ship launched on Wednesday can carry dozens of drones, unmanned ships and submersibles to create a powerful ocean research tool, state journal says
88-metre vessel can reportedly quickly intercept, besiege and expel invasive targets
Electrifying baptism in Berlin
Did they also stand here in 1908 and christened the first electric push boat the Elektra? At least they do today. The Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport, Volker Wissing, and Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Franziska Giffey, came to see the ship with the developers Prof. Dr. Holbach and the builder Dr. Corinna Barthel from the shipyard of the same name . Petra Cardinal, the managing director of the Berliner Hafenbetriebe Behala, had invited to the Berlin Westhafen.
North Van firm to launch Canada’s first hydrogen-powered marine vessel
Capilano Maritime Design has received a $178,000 grant from CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization program to introduce the proof-of-concept in the form of a recreational harbour cruise boat.