Sustainable Design
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Excess 11 hybrid option brings quiet cruising to Kiwi waters
Excess adds a new hybrid package to its popular 11, now available through 36° Brokers.
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Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission cruising.
Lexus used the Japan Mobility Show 2...
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Hydrofoiling’s coolest motor: Vessev’s VS-Drive sets a new standard for electric propulsion
A New Zealand-built innovation is redefining what’s possible in marine electrification, combining near-silent operation with tropical-proof cooling te...
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Vetus previews next-generation electric propulsion at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
Vetus, marine innovator unveils new high-output E-Line and expanded systems integration
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Innovating to green the blue economy
Discover Maritime Innovations 2025 unites industry and innovators in Sydney to drive real progress on maritime decarbonisation across Australasia.
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Taiga unveils next-gen electric watercraft lineup with new model, breakthrough connectivity, and veh...
Taiga a leader in electrification beyond the road, unveiled its next-generation Orca electric watercraft lineup at the Monaco Yacht Club.
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Gustave Trouvé Awards 2025: the rise of electric boating
The Gussies return for 2025, honouring innovation in electric boating with diverse global nominees already announced.
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Sialia 45 Sport: redefining the electric day boat
The rise of the luxury day boat has transformed coastal cruising from Miami to the Med. Now that trend is reaching New Zealand’s shores.
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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously an 18kW electric jet drive offering is now a powerf...
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A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...
When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for luxury or leisure. It was a bold leap into sustainable living, indepe...
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Lucietta: Venice’s first electric water taxi leads a quiet revolution
In a city built on water, the hum of diesel engines has long been part of Venice’s daily soundtrack. But on a warm summer morning at the 2025 Venice B...
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How Sailing Yacht Zero is redefining lightning protection for electric yachts
Sailing Yacht Zero’s radical lightning protection system could redefine how electric yachts defend against electromagnetic pulses at sea.
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Porsche-powered electric boat, the 850 Fantom, breaks Monaco speed record
With a drivetrain from the Porsche Macan Turbo and a hull from Austrian builder Frauscher, the 850 Fantom averaged nearly 50 knots to become the faste...
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Incat to Build World-Class Battery-Electric Ferries for Denmark
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has landed a landmark contract to build two of the world’s most advanced electric ferries for Danish operator Molslinjen, ...
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Flying on water: our first ride – Vessev’s VS–9 foiling electric craft
A quiet lift, a steady glide, and a new standard for marine mobility—our harbour test of Vessev’s next-gen electric vessel.
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Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish technology—to fix its overloaded transport systems. ...
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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe 2025: Where big ships meet small boats—and Kiwi innovation...
As the electric revolution sweeps across the marine industry, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe—co-located with the Autonomous Ship Confere...
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EV Maritime launches first electric ferry in Auckland
EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, today announced the launch of its first fully electric passenger ferr...
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Fountaine Pajot’s ODSea+ hybrid electric catamarans herald new era of sustainable cruising
Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid electric system across its sailing catamaran range....
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Electric boat? Will charging infrastructure keep pace with marine innovation?
As electric propulsion becomes a serious player in the marine sector, one question looms larger than the rest: how and where will we charge these boat...
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Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown
A major milestone in the evolution of clean transport has quietly splashed down in Queenstown.
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Electric boat, Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, crosses continents in maritime first
The Swedish-made electric boat has quietly made maritime history by becoming the first of its kind to complete a crossing from Europe to Africa.
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Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion system
New electric range marks major step towards zero-emissions boating with integrated helm-to-prop solutions and scalable performance
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ExploMar’s SUPER/ISLAND battery platform unlocks 200km range for electric boats
ExploMar has officially launched its groundbreaking **SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform**, a high-capacity, modular system designed to push electric boats...
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ZeroJet announces major power improvement to electric jet system
ZeroJet, a world leader in electric jet propulsion, today announced their upgraded 22kW (30 HP equivalent) electric jet system.
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Sunpower Yachts International acquires Alva Yachts: Ushering in a new era for solar-electric yachtin...
A bold acquisition positions Sunpower Yachts as the global leader in clean, luxury maritime travel
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World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer
In a bold move for the future of green shipping, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world’s largest fully electric ferry—marking a global tu...
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Electric vs Petrol outboards: Not so fast
Should we replace our petrol outboards with electrics? New research
says no, and that over their full cradle-to-grave lifespan it is internal combus...
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Vision Marine and STERK finalise hull optimisation for E-Motion™ Electric Powertrain
Key integration milestone paves the way for series production of high-performance electric boats.
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Dubrovnik set to host all-electric powerboat showdown as E1 Championship heads to Croatia in June
E1 The historic Adriatic jewel, Dubrovnik, has just been announced as a host city for the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship, the...
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New Electric Fullers ferry: Future ferry
Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator, has added an 8.9m, 100% electric foiling power catamaran to its fleet. Kermadec will offer 45-minute...
Power Equipment set to showcase Smartgyro at the 2025 Auckland Boat Show
With over 35 years of experience supporting New Zealand’s marine industry, Power Equipment has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality s...
Flexiteek 3: A New Era of High-Performance Sustainable Decking
The evolution of synthetic teak decking
Flexiteek International has once again raised the bar in synthetic decking with the introduction of Flexite...
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Belgium’s Flemish Government leads the charge with innovative hybrid pilot boat
Pioneering Green Maritime Solutions – Flemish Government’s Hybrid Pilot Boat Project
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The World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard
The X-Jet Xtreme claims to be the fastest electric surfboard with a record-breaking top speed of 42mph (68kph), setting a new benchmark in the world o...
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Electric and amphibious, anyone?
ZeroJet and Tectrax, two leading New Zealand innovators in electric marine technology, have announced their merger. This move will establish the combi...
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Introducing the MUVA Explorer: Australia’s latest innovation in electric boating
Australia’s boatbuilding landscape continues to evolve, with MUVA Electric Boats taking a bold step forward in sustainable marine technology.
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Porsche and Frauscher redefine electric luxury on water with the 850 Fantom
Porsche has joined forces with Austria’s Frauscher Shipyard once again, delivering a stunning new creation to the electric sports boat market—the Frau...
Marra Marine
Tauranga-based Marra Marine is an established company undertaking boat refurbishments and new builds for owners across New Zealand
Founded in 2018 by experienced boat builder Tim Marra and hi...
Elite Marine Design
Bill Upfold is a qualified boat builder having served his apprenticeship with John Lidgard Yachts & Co Ltd. in 1977-1981.
During that time Bill became experienced in custom designed yachts. In 1984, after the completion of his apprenticeship, he established his own business trading as Elite Marine Boatbuilders Ltd. and started producing his own designs. It was not long before Elite Marine Boatbuilders Ltd. with its highly skilled and qualified team had established themselves a reput...
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