A solar-powered canoe initiative originally launched in Ecuador’s Amazon in 2017 has now expanded to Indigenous coastal communities in Brazil, Peru, Suriname and the Solomon Islands. Researchers say the effort helps communities in tropical regions reduce gasoline and diesel use, avoid road expansi... Read more
For RC aircraft there are generally legal restrictions that require the craft to stay within line of sight of the operator, but an RC boat or car can in theory go as far as the signal will allow &#…
This project aims to develop an advanced smart life jacket with cutting-edge technologies to enhance the chances of survival of individuals lost at sea that count for 320,000 worldwide deaths annually. Several challenges face the lost persons, such as cold water, shark attacks, and being invisible f... Read more
Cardiac arrest is common death these days. Most patients do not notice the symptoms before it happens. Death or severe consequence and be prevented if help and proper assistance can be reached within time. Since a cardiac arrest is prone to get higher continuously, some buildings have installed AED ... Read more
Although autonomous, uncrewed ships are now being trialled, those vessels still need human workers to moor them when they come into port. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new automated suction-based mooring system.
Accumulative effects of shocks and impacts to boaters using small vessels at high speed or in rough water have been highlighted in an updated Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) marine guidance note (MGN).
If you've ever watched a speedboat slamming its way across the waves, you may have thought "That can't be good for its hull" … and you'd be right. A new invention from Spain's Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), however, could help keep those boats intact.
The Energy Observer is a 100% energy self-sufficient boat, sailing around the world to prove the usefulness of cutting-edge technologies, including a hydrogen fuel cell made with help from Toyota.
A team of US Navy scientists recently announced they had converted seawater into fuel. The technology is described as a ‘game changer’ which could drastically reduce the US military’s dependency on fossil fuels. Could the technology solve the current fuel dilemma in commercial shipping as well... Read more
Roboat II is a self-driving, passenger-carrying boat in development for use in the canals of Amsterdam. Work on these autonomous vehicles is led by Daniela Rus of MIT CSAIL and Carlo Ratti of the MIT Senseable City Lab.
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, and they contain a vast amount of saltwater. Osmotic power plants can be built where freshwater rivers meet the sea, to take advantage of the natural osmotic gradient. The energy thus generated can be considered a completely renewable and sustaina... Read more
Maersk are a Danish shipping company with a fleet of over 6oo container ships. They’re a major enterprise, and they are dependent on two commodities that have seen steeply rising prices in recent y…
A small group of parents and staff from Canary Wharf College came together to find ways that we could enhance the school and raise money for outdoor activities. I was lucky enough to be part of this group.One person said “how about building a boat, to use to clean our docks”.This was the birth o... Read more
Aquatic Aviation is selling a new product called the Sealver Wave Boat. It is an attachment for a jet ski, that turns your personal watercraft (PWC) into
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Charles Bombardier is at it again. This time, with the help of Slovak industrial designer Jan Bujnak, a graduate from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava. And what has he designed, nothing short of a near-fully enclosed canopy on a PWC. Titled “The Oneida,” the personal watercraft ... Read more
The Hallberg-Rassy 50 is now, as first ever world wide, available with solar panels fully integrated with the sails. 160.7 square meters of sail area that at the same time works as solar panels, generating up to 410 A charging at 24 V. Even a grey March day, the sails generated 27 A positive charg... Read more
In the 400 years or so leading up to the adoption of steam power in the 19th century, sailing ships ruled the waves. In an effort to cut increasing fuel costs and reduce emissions, sails are set to once again prove their worth. But unlike the sails proposed by B9 Shipping and the Wind Challenger…
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Boating expert and editor Jim Hendricks offers a quick video glimpse and full details of Seakeeper’s new gyro stabilization product for center console fishing boats down to 30 feet.
Well who cares what the moorings cost when you can bring half a million quids worth of coke over the water without any customs checks. Crazy. Come on Hove, join in the fun.
Cocaine seized from a yacht at Brighton Marina - Practical Boat Owner
Hove would benefit financially if they did have a marina like this. Just undercut the mooring fees and create loads of new land for free out of the sea. Why councils around the country don’t allow private business to extend the land in popular locations is beyond me.
A vibrant, cosmopolitan cocktail of boating enthusiasts, bars, restaurants, entertainment and chic shops best sums up this marina. Perfect for yachts and mot...
Hmm, in my opinion, Hove is better off with their Lagoon rather than a marina. Why? there are loads of activities and it isn’t just a huge car park for boats and a stack of empty shops nobody will rent, or visit. Laughing dog cafe and boat mooring fees are the only winners at the marina as far as I can see.
I found a company that is selling an inflatable, solar-powered boat.
Check out this video of a solar-powered yacht.
A South Korean startup has developed a solar-powered, self-driven boat designed for cleaning lakes.
Communities in the Amazon are using solar-powered canoes for transportation.
Solar power is a clean energy source, plus it offers an unlimited range. This is the future of green travel on water!
They exist and are becoming increasingly common.
Here’s a smart life vest that inflates automatically.
How about this?
https://isef.net/project/ebed030t-smart-life-jacket
Check out this paper on a smart life saver vest that can support CPR operations during rescue.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41133-024-00080-w
I found a patent for a smart life vest that uses GPS and wireless sensors to support rescue operations.
If it can stop accidents like this, then it’s worth pursuing.
While it is a good idea, an automated vacuum docking would mean replacing human dock workers.
Vacuum docking offers a faster and safer alternative to traditional docking lines, especially for passenger vessels.
Take a look at this company that manufactures automated vacuum docking systems.
It could also protect boats and ships in the event of a collision with icebergs.
Shock-absorbing hull material could also prevent injuries to crew and passengers, especially in small vessels.
Such material is perfect for speedboats.
Maritime vessels can also generate propulsion energy from seawater thermal energy or wave power.
Check out this self-sufficient boat that can convert seawater into hydrogen fuel for propulsion.
These US Navy scientists have converted seawater into fuel, but it’s only likely to be used to fuel jet fighters instead of ships.
Autonomous navigation, especially powered by AI and machine learning, can help avoid maritime disasters like the sinking Titanic.
Wow! This startup has designed autonomous navigating and docking technology for boats and ships.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/billspringer/2022/11/14/autonomous-boat-navigation-and-docking-system-unveiled-in-ft-lauderdale/
Check out this YouTube video explaining how autonomous navigation works in ships.
Autonomous boats are a thing! They are the future of the maritime industry.
Osmotic power is another type of ocean energy that can power boats and ships.
This cargo ship that uses modern sails for propulsion!
Here’s another boat that uses wave energy for propulsion.
https://www.suntorymermaid.com/english/sm2_about.html
There is a boat in the Philippines powered by wave energy.
This company is making recyclable ships that can be dismantled and re-used after they are decommissioned.
Check out this boat fom the UK made from recycled materials and plastic rubbish from London Docks and UK waterways!
https://www.citysailing.com/post/poly-mer-the-world-s-first-vessel-built-from-recycled-plastic
This sailing boat from Kenya is made from recycled plastic waste!
This jet ski is not enclosed but can turn into a boat!
https://aquaticaviation.net/convert-your-jet-ski-into-a-boat/
How about this submersible jet ski?
Someone has already invented this!
https://watercraftjournal.com/case-of-the-hump-days-are-you-ready-for-an-enclosed-sea-doo/
Besides the maritime industry, solar sails can also be a revolutionary technology for space travel.
How about these traditional sails that have been fully integrated with solar panels!
https://www.hallberg-rassy.com/news/news/solar-panel-sails-2021-04
These futuristic rigid solar sails are making the shipping industry greener!
https://futurism.com/new-ship-rigid-solar-sails-harnesses-power-sun-wind-same-time
Solar sails can be the maritime industry’s future; they harness wind and solar power!
You can also find several sailing regattas worldwide for sailing enthusiasts.
Sailing is a pretty popular sport! It’s even in the Olympics.
Biodegradable wraps are another excellent idea that can make wine shipping more eco-friendly.
Check out this cargo boat that uses wind sails to transport wine across the ocean.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90964605/this-sailboat-carries-luxury-wine-and-chocolate-across-the-atlantic
Sustainable shipping can help reduce the wine industry’s carbon footprint, conserving the environment.
Actually, this is an old technology that has been used in Navy warships for several decades.
This is a fantastic idea! The difference that the stabilizer makes to the boat is tremendous.
This technology would be a godsend for offshore fishing professionals!
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/seakeeper-brings-gyrostabilization-technology-to-center-consoles/
Gyroscope stabilizers in boats can offer smooth rides (reducing instances of seasickness) and increase safety when sailing in rough waters.
Perfect for small helipads!!!
They sort of got it here, but build one inside a normal boat innit.
Well who cares what the moorings cost when you can bring half a million quids worth of coke over the water without any customs checks. Crazy. Come on Hove, join in the fun.
Hove would benefit financially if they did have a marina like this. Just undercut the mooring fees and create loads of new land for free out of the sea. Why councils around the country don’t allow private business to extend the land in popular locations is beyond me.
Hmm, in my opinion, Hove is better off with their Lagoon rather than a marina. Why? there are loads of activities and it isn’t just a huge car park for boats and a stack of empty shops nobody will rent, or visit. Laughing dog cafe and boat mooring fees are the only winners at the marina as far as I can see.