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.

Urban Water Shuttle Uses Sandwich Construction

It looks like smooth sailing for Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards’ new Waterbus 2407 after its May launch. Damen received its first order for four of its urban water shuttles in July from Aqualiner, an...

Aston Martin Delivers first AM37 Luxury Boat

With the delivery of its first AM37 luxury boat, Aston Martin has officially entered the boating industry. The AM37, which was first unveiled last year at the Monaco Yacht Show, was made in conjunction with...

AC Marine & Composites Supports Inspiring Sailing Competitor Hannah Stodel

UK-based AC Marine & Composites has announced its support for Hannah Stodel in her quest to be the first disabled sailor to complete the prestigious Vendée Globe race – a round-the-world single-handed...

Could Composites Help Save Coral in the Great Barrier Reef?

During the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Workshop on Additive Manufacturing for Civil Infrastructure Design, Dr. Mo Ehsani, a structural engineer and the founder of QuakeWrap, Inc., debuted a bold idea...

Thunder Child Sets New World Record for Ireland Circumnavigation

A €1m Irish-built powerboat, the Thunder Child, built by Safehaven Marine, has officially set a new world record for its ‘long-way around’ circumnavigation of Ireland in 34 hours, 1 minute and 47...

Soel Yachts Launches SoelCat 12 – The Tesla of the Sea

Last week, Dutch company Soel Yachts officially launched its SoelCat 12 – a solar electric catamaran. The catamaran, which Soel Yachts has dubbed “The Tesla on Water,” requires no fuel and can save up...