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Excess 11 hybrid option brings quiet cruising to Kiwi waters

Sustainable Design
Excess adds a new hybrid package to its popular 11, now available through 36° Brokers.
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Article

Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water

Sustainable Design
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission...
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Article

Hydrofoiling’s coolest motor: Vessev’s VS-Drive sets a new standard for electric propulsion

Innovations in Boat Design
A New Zealand-built innovation is redefining what’s possible in marine electrification, combining ne...
Article
Article

Vetus previews next-generation electric propulsion at Boot Düsseldorf 2025

boot Dusseldorf
Vetus, marine innovator unveils new high-output E-Line and expanded systems integration
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Article

Innovating to green the blue economy

Innovations in Boat Design
Discover Maritime Innovations 2025 unites industry and innovators in Sydney to drive real progress o...
Tech Article
Tech Article

Out of juice?

Electric & Hybrid Boats
Overcoming battery range anxiety.
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Article

Taiga unveils next-gen electric watercraft lineup with new model, breakthrough connectivity, and veh...

Taiga
New Boat
Taiga a leader in electrification beyond the road, unveiled its next-generation Orca electric waterc...
The ENVGO NV1 is set to start production in 2025. Media images: credit ENVGO
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Article

Gustave Trouvé Awards 2025: the rise of electric boating

Boat of the Year Awards
The Gussies return for 2025, honouring innovation in electric boating with diverse global nominees a...
Article
Article

Sialia 45 Sport: redefining the electric day boat

New Boat
The rise of the luxury day boat has transformed coastal cruising from Miami to the Med. Now that tre...
Article
Article

ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system

August 2025
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously a...
Press Release
Press Release

A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...

Boat Refurbishments
When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for luxury or leisure. ...
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Lucietta: Venice’s first electric water taxi leads a quiet revolution

Electric & Hybrid Boats
In a city built on water, the hum of diesel engines has long been part of Venice’s daily soundtrack....
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Article

How Sailing Yacht Zero is redefining lightning protection for electric yachts

Innovations in Boat Design
Sailing Yacht Zero’s radical lightning protection system could redefine how electric yachts defend a...
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Article

Porsche-powered electric boat, the 850 Fantom, breaks Monaco speed record

Electric & Hybrid Boats
With a drivetrain from the Porsche Macan Turbo and a hull from Austrian builder Frauscher, the 850 F...
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Article

Incat to Build World-Class Battery-Electric Ferries for Denmark

Sustainable Design
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has landed a landmark contract to build two of the world’s most advanced...
Exclusive
Exclusive

Flying on water: our first ride – Vessev’s VS–9 foiling electric craft

Vessev
Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
A quiet lift, a steady glide, and a new standard for marine mobility—our harbour test of Vessev’s ne...
Article
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Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion

Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish te...
Article
Article

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025: Where big ships meet small boats—and Kiwi innovation...

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo
As the electric revolution sweeps across the marine industry, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo ...
Press Release
Press Release

EV Maritime launches first electric ferry in Auckland

Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, today announced the...
Press Release
Press Release

Fountaine Pajot’s ODSea+ hybrid electric catamarans herald new era of sustainable cruising

Electric & Hybrid Boats
Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid e...
Opinion
Opinion

Electric boat? Will charging infrastructure keep pace with marine innovation?

Boat Tech
As electric propulsion becomes a serious player in the marine sector, one question looms larger than...
Article
Article

Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown

Boat Tech
A major milestone in the evolution of clean transport has quietly splashed down in Queenstown.
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Article

Electric boat, Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, crosses continents in maritime first

Candela
Electric & Hybrid Boats
The Swedish-made electric boat has quietly made maritime history by becoming the first of its kind t...
Article
Article

Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion system

Electric & Hybrid Boats
New electric range marks major step towards zero-emissions boating with integrated helm-to-prop solu...
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Article

ExploMar’s SUPER/ISLAND battery platform unlocks 200km range for electric boats

Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
ExploMar has officially launched its groundbreaking **SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform**, a high-capaci...
Press Release
Press Release

ZeroJet announces major power improvement to electric jet system

Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
ZeroJet, a world leader in electric jet propulsion, today announced their upgraded 22kW (30 HP equiv...
Article
Article

Sunpower Yachts International acquires Alva Yachts: Ushering in a new era for solar-electric yachtin...

Boatbuilding Industry Mergers
A bold acquisition positions Sunpower Yachts as the global leader in clean, luxury maritime travel
Article
Article

World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer

Vessev
Electric Boat
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
In a bold move for the future of green shipping, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world’...
Article
Article

Electric vs Petrol outboards: Not so fast

Features
Should we replace our petrol outboards with electrics? New research says no, and that over their f...
Article
Article

Vision Marine and STERK finalise hull optimisation for E-Motion™ Electric Powertrain

International Boatbuilders
Key integration milestone paves the way for series production of high-performance electric boats.
Article
Article

Dubrovnik set to host all-electric powerboat showdown as E1 Championship heads to Croatia in June

E1 Series
 E1 The historic Adriatic jewel, Dubrovnik, has just been announced as a hos...

Old engines, new fuel—big problems?

Fuel-Efficient Engines
Some boaters avoid biofuel altogether, and for good reason.
Press Release
Press Release

New Electric Fullers ferry: Future ferry

Boat Brief
Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator, has added an 8.9m, 100% electric foiling power cat...

Power Equipment set to showcase Smartgyro at the 2025 Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
With over 35 years of experience supporting New Zealand’s marine industry, Power Equipment has built...

Flexiteek 3: A New Era of High-Performance Sustainable Decking

Eco-Friendly Boat Materials
The evolution of synthetic teak decking Flexiteek International has once again raised the bar in ...
Article
Article

Belgium’s Flemish Government leads the charge with innovative hybrid pilot boat

News
Pioneering Green Maritime Solutions – Flemish Government’s Hybrid Pilot Boat Project
Article
Article

The World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard

Boat Business
The X-Jet Xtreme claims to be the fastest electric surfboard with a record-breaking top speed of 42m...
Article
Article

Electric and amphibious, anyone?

Boat Business
ZeroJet and Tectrax, two leading New Zealand innovators in electric marine technology, have announce...
Article
Article

Introducing the MUVA Explorer: Australia’s latest innovation in electric boating

New Boat
Australia’s boatbuilding landscape continues to evolve, with MUVA Electric Boats taking a bold step ...
Article
Article

Porsche and Frauscher redefine electric luxury on water with the 850 Fantom

New Boat
Porsche has joined forces with Austria’s Frauscher Shipyard once again, delivering a stunning new cr...

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