All Feature articles – Page 2
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FeatureInsulation you can eat
Synthesised composites are widely used in boat construction, for everything from interior insulation to the cores of laminated panels. Yet the complex nature of these materials can represent a challenge for boat builders aiming to make their products more easily recyclable at the end of their service life. A group ...
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FeatureShips that drive themselves
The steady march toward the development of fully autonomous boats took a giant leap forward in late January when a Japanese car ferry completed a 149-mile voyage through the Iyonada Sea, successfully departing port, completing the crossing and docking at its final destination without human intervention. In January ...
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FeaturePaint-on solar panels
With the growing electrification of boats, demand on batteries has never been greater. The answer to keeping them happily charged could lie in photo-sensitive paints that can effectively turn the entire yacht into a single massive solar panel
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FeatureAre soybeans the seats of the future?
While plant-based resins aren’t new, rising oil prices and a global rethink of supply chains have sparked renewed interest in the use of bio-resins for seat cushions and more. Using soy-based seats since 2008, Ford has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions.
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FeatureReimagining EV battery technology
Electric propulsion systems are clearly the future of boating. But are concerns about batteries – including exactly what happens to them at the end of their service life – simply the tipping point in driving toward a new era of circular supply chains?
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FeatureA glimpse into the future of boating?
With boats featuring more electronic content than ever and technology playing an ever-growing role in manufacturing, it is no surprise that more and more companies in the leisure marine industry participate in the Consumer Electronics Show each year. In this series, IBI Correspondent Craig Ritchie highlights marine sector technology ...
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FeatureWill new entrants stick with boating?
Across the world, boat builders and dealers have witnessed a surge in boating interest not seen for decades giving rise to a question on everyone’s mind is, “Will it last?” New research from America suggests the answer is a strong Yes!…. if the industry can ward off the risks ...
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FeatureSimrad launches the new, next-gen electronics display
Opting for a global launch using a virtual platform, Norwegian-based Simrad has unveiled its next generation of navigation electronics with the all-new, ultra user-friendly Simrad NSX, a range of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) available in 7in, 9in and 12in touch-screen versions. IBI reports on the launch presentation.
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FeatureSimrad launches the new, next-gen electronics display
Opting for a global launch using a virtual platform, Norwegian-based Simrad has unveiled its next generation of navigation electronics with the all-new, ultra user-friendly Simrad NSX, a range of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) available in 7in, 9in and 12in touch-screen versions. IBI reports on the launch presentation.
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FeatureFreedom Boat Club hits new milestone
Accelerated growth across US and international boating markets continues to drive expansion of the world’s largest boat club
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FeatureBoot Düsseldorf to go ahead as planned organiser confirms today; Strict Covid protocols apply
Show gets green light despite some exhibitors cancelling their participation
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FeatureMETSTRADE 2021 - Daily News - 18|11|21
Published in conjunction with METSTRADE, IBI brings you the final issue of the 2021 Daily News
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FeatureMETSTRADE 2021 - Daily News - 17|11|21
Published in conjunction with METSTRADE, IBI brings you the second issue of the 2021 Daily News
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FeatureMETSTRADE 2021 - Daily News - 16|11|21
Published in conjunction with METSTRADE, IBI brings you the first issue of the 2021 Daily News
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FeatureBuilding motoryachts is just the beginning of a major corporate repositioning at Royal Huisman
The venerable builder has an amibitious plan to be an innovation leader, building a wider array of superyachts
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FeatureThe new, more versatile
C-MAP app is launchedNavico has announced that the latest app from its marine cartography brand C-MAP, is now available for free download, providing a powerful bundle of features suited to any kind of boating
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FeatureUS Equipment | Connectivity
Technological innovation is bringing high-grade mobile connectivity to ever-smaller boats
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