Volvo Penta releases details of assisted docking system
Volvo Penta says its new assisted docking system gives the captain better control when docking a boat by automating...
Marine innovation
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Saildrone launches 22m autonomous vessel
Saildrone has launched a 22m version of its uncrewed surface vehicles, known as saildrones. Powered by wind and solar...
FLIR Systems introduces Raymarine YachtSense
FLIR Systems has launched Raymarine YachtSense, which it describes as ‘an advanced digital control system affording total command and...
Swedish consortium develop AI powered ship system for energy efficiency
A group of Swedish technology entrepreneurs and academics have joined forces to accelerate the research and development of an...
Applications open for AR overseas export project
A new project has been launched for South West exporters in the marine sector by the Department for International...
Rolls-Royce acquires Servowatch
Rolls-Royce has acquired Servowatch Systems, a UK-based international supplier of integrated marine automation solutions for navies, commercial vessels and...
MDL Marinas converts human energy into electricity with new fitness brand
MDL Marinas is widening its brand offering with the launch of MDL Fitness, a new range of green gyms...
RAD Propulsion granted £300,000 for electric propulsion innovations
A Hampshire-based tech start-up has successfully applied for £300,000 worth of funding from Innovate UK. RAD Propulsion manufactures bespoke...
World’s first battery-powered luxury boat using WAE tech
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) is working with fellow Oxfordshire-based firm, OXIS Energy Ltd, on the production of ‘cleaner, greener...
Sailcargo aims to prove carbon neutral shipping is possible
Claimed to be the world’s largest ocean-going clean cargo ship by the team who is building it in Costa...
YANMAR launches new Vessel Control System
YANMAR Marine International is launching a new Vessel Control System to evolve alongside its latest electronically controlled engines. Featuring...