Yanmar Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Approved in Principle
Yanmar Power Technology, a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, have become the first company in Japan to receive Approval in Principle (AiP) for their ‘Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System’ from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a prominent Japanese maritime association. The primary
Yamaha Unveil Hydrogen Powered Outboard at Miami Boat Show
At Miami Boat Show, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The
Hydrogen Refuelling Station For Recreational Boating – Italy To Open The First
As reported on in, 'Travel Tomorrow', the first green hydrogen refuelling station for recreational boating should open in Italy this summer, with an infrastructure of 100 refuelling stations to be deployed by 2030. The €100 million project is being developed
SeaBubbles Present Hydrogen-Powered Flying Boat
French mobility start-up SeaBubbles unveiled the world premiere of their life-size version of the SeaBubble, an electric flying boat powered by hydrogen, at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival. Committed to overcoming environmental issues in the field of nautical mobility, SeaBubbles have
Torqeedo Adopt Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charging
Torqeedo have announced a collaboration with Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH with a view to integrating hydrogen fuel cell charging into their propulsion systems for electric boats. The two Bavaria-based companies will work together on a new marine hydrogen hybrid
A Hydrogen Future
The need to develop more ethically sustainable solutions to power the world’s leisure and light-commercial motorised craft has never been more urgent. Here, in this PBR exclusive, we speak to James Eatwell, the man behind Cox Powertrain’s hydrogen project. Could
Chase Boats to be Hydrogen Powered
Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) have committed to developing hydrogen-powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup. The team have been working with AFCryo, a Christchurch-based company specialised in the design, development and manufacture of composite cryostats for the cryogenic
Cheetah Go Hydrogen Powered
Trials have begun on the Isle of Wight that may show the potential of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel for the future. Cheetah Marine have been working closely with ITM Power, specialists in hydrogen energy systems, to develop and test
Torqeedo H2C RIB
Is this prototype the next step toward realistic green planing power? With an ever-sharpening focus on climate warming, questions are being raised about the concept of fossil fuel boating. At this moment in time, zero-carbon or low-carbon boating lags behind
Archipelago Interview – Long-Term Benefits
In this exclusive interview, HMS speaks to Stephen Weatherley, founder and CEO of WSW Marine, about hydrogen, HVO and the development of his sustainability-focused, long-distance, hybrid-powered ‘Archipelago’ catamaran. Could you provide some background to the Archipelago project and what inspired
The Price Of Power – Lithium-Ion Batteries
Is the use of lithium-ion batteries plain sailing? PBR’s Jeremy Webb investigates the pros, the cons and the technology behind the power and in the process uncovers a host of sobering, timely facts relative to everyone putting to sea. You
Pilot Project for Emission-Free River Cruises Launched: Eichberger Schiffsservice Commissions Torqeedo
Eichberger Schiffservice GmbH from Passau commissions Kiebitzberg-Werft to build a prototype of the innovative fuel cell-equipped houseboat "Kingfisher" with Torqeedo. The innovative project is being funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy as part
The Good, the Bad and the Algae – Sargassum Seaweed
As Giovanna Fasanelli, PBR’s environmental expert, reports, the truth about sargassum seaweed may be both complex and elusive, but either way, it’s certainly of interest to us all. Let’s be clear: the colossal floating gardens of sargassum seaweed that Columbus
Yamaha Acquires Electric Marine Propulsion Manufacturer Torqeedo
Yamaha is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, with the aim of strengthening its development capabilities in the field of electric propulsion, as well as supporting Yamaha’s
Is Electric Boating Green?
Dave Marsh discusses some of the key developments in electric boating and envisages what the future might hold … We tend to think of the present-day clamour surrounding the headlong rush to electrify everything that moves, in the precipitous pursuit
Future Energy – 2022 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
PBR correspondent Richard Johnstone-Bryden gets a glimpse of a greener future as he reports on the 2022 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, and the race teams’ intriguing, sustainable solutions. The annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge continues to build momentum with
ePropulsion’s Latest
Solent-based ePropulsion offer customisable modular electric power for a wide range of craft. The H100 measures only 443mm x 315mm. This new 100kW electric motor from ePropulsion is a perfect example of compact electric motor design. Producing 100kW,
ePropulsion UK Win First Green Innovator Award
The first Green Innovator Award was recently presented to electric outboard motors manufacturer ePropulsion UK at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show. The aim of this new award, which is voted for by the public, is to shine a light on
Greed is Good
Could hungry little microbes really help provide an answer to the plastic pollution catastrophe occurring in our seas? International marine biologist Giovanna Fasanelli enlightens us on the activity of these greedy saviours of the sea. It’s just really complicated
MDL Marinas Support Blue Pole Project
MDL Marinas have announced their support for the Turner Twins’ Blue Pole Project, which combines an Atlantic plastic survey while attempting to reach the Atlantic Pole of Inaccessibility (POI) with a circumnavigation of the UK to promote ocean advocacy and
DeepSeaker
Possibly designed for James Bond, this multi-purpose mini-sub is the ultimate water toy. This mini-sub can dive to 50 metres. The world of compact submersibles has taken an interesting turn with the arrival of the DeepSeaker DS1.
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2022 Unveiled
With less than two months to go before it opens, the Yachting Festival is looking very promising. From 6 to 11 September, Europe’s largest in-water show will be the first major international event of the season. For 6 days, under
The Big Ask
In this exclusive interview, ETNZ’s Chase Zero Project Manager, Geoff Senior, provides HMS with a fascinating first-hand insight into ETNZ’s personal quest for ultimate marine hydrogen performance. Can you relate how and why the decision came about to design and
