Marine

The marine industry has experienced a steady rise in the use of composites. In addition to helping hulls be lighter and more damage-resistant, composites can be found in many more areas of a maritime vessel–from interior moldings to furniture on super yachts.

BMW and Torqeedo Cooperate on Emission-Free Drive System for Vendée Globe Campaign

For the first time, a German sailor is aiming to take on one of the greatest and toughest challenges in yachting: the Vendée Globe. The route takes participants on a journey of 25,000 nautical miles along the...

OceanGate’s Composite-Intensive Submersible Could Reach the Titanic

Update (5/21): Oceangate's expedition to the Titanic has been rescheduled for next year. More info here. OceanGate Inc., a provider of manned-submersible services, has launched Titan, formerly known...

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Speed and Luxury by Design

With summer right around the corner, boaters are eager to hit the water. Cigarette Racing Team, a Miami-based builder of high-performance boats, unveiled a 51.5-foot-long vessel at the Miami Boat Show in...

3A Composites Contributes to Sustainable Water Taxi Design

Last week, 3A Composites/AirexBaltekBanova revealed details about its contribution to the new Agena Marin Taxi Catamaran. The water taxi feature a sustainable design concept that combines the advantages of 3A...

LEHVOSS Sponsors Team Developing World’s First 3-D Printed Boat

Earlier this month, LEHVOSS Group and its parent company Lehmann&Voss&Co. has become an official sponsor of the Livrea Yacht – the world’s first 3-D printed boat made with carbon fiber reinforced...

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Hinckley Debuts World’s First Carbon Epoxy Performance Boat in Production

Last week, The Hinckley Company unveiled a new performance brand and two new high-performance boats, the Sport Boat and Sport Boat Center Cabin. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary this year, we...