Qatari investment firm acquires majority stake in German boatbuilder
Al Masdar Investment, a Qatari investment firm chaired by Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, has acquired a 63 per...
Electric boats / propulsion
ExploMar to showcase electric propulsion systems at Metstrade 2025
Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar will present its latest electric outboard systems and battery technologies at Metstrade 2025, taking place...
Flux Marine electrifies Zodiac Nautic’s RIBs
Flux Marine, developer of electric outboards and battery systems, has partnered with Zodiac Marine, a global manufacturer of inflatable...
Molabo names head of global marine sales
Molabo, a German manufacturer of high-performance electric propulsion systems, has appointed Tommi Salonen as head of global marine sales. ...
ePropulsion Deutschland to serve German market
Electric propulsion specialist ePropulsion is transitioning to a direct presence in the market through the formation of ePropulsion Deutschland. After...
Zero emission isn’t what you think – Omaya Yachts’ CEO calls out greenwashing in boating
A few days before Omaya Yachts had its first outing at Cannes Yachting Festival, Kaloyan Radulov, CEO and co-founder...
‘World-first’ battery-backed DC charger at Fowey Harbour
Aqua superPower has installed what it describes as the ‘world’s first battery-backed DC charger for electric boats’ at Fowey...
New Zealand startup claims it has solved one of electric boating’s biggest headaches
New Zealand-based Vessev has launched the VS–Drive, a commercial-grade electric propulsion system designed to keep hydrofoiling vessels efficient and...
Sialia Yachts and Ewake team up for eco-conscious electric performance
Manufacturer of electric yachts, Sialia Yachts, has announced its collaboration with German electric jetboard firm Ewake. The partnership will...
X Shore chief says firm remains ‘fully operational’ after production arm files for bankruptcy
The chief executive of Swedish all-electric boat manufacturer X Shore has insisted the boatbuilder remains “fully operational” after its...
Zparq secures €5.5m from EU to scale electric drivetrain
Zparq, a Swedish firm developing electric drivetrains, has secured €5.5m in EU funding to advance its Z10 platform. The...
