Conveyor belt speeds up man overboard rescue
Zelim’s new Swift Rescue Conveyor system aims to significantly reduce the time required to recover individuals who fall overboard from ships.
AI predicts rogue waves at sea up to 5 minutes in advance
Researchers at the University of Maryland, USA, have developed a neural network tool to predict rogue waves up to five minutes in advance, potentially enhancing maritime safety.
VIDEO: Supmaran, an electric boat made from two SUPs
The Supmaran, designed in Switzerland and Austria, is a novel boating concept comprising a kit that converts two stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) into a two-seater catamaran.
New eco-friendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment, waterways
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States have developed environmentally friendly lubricant additives for water turbines, improving both performance and biodegradability.
VIDEO: Inflatable electric trimaran boat fits in your car
Hungarian startup Portless have created a range of battery-powered inflatable trimaran boats using the same drop stitch technology employed in Stand Up Paddle boards (SUPs).
VIDEO: Underwater thrusters you wear round your waist
China-based ZTDive have launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the JETDIVE PRO Underwater Waist Scooter, comprising two propeller thrusters that can push you at 2.5 m/s while diving or swimming.
Powerless mechanoluminescent touchscreen underwater
A team from Pohang University of Science and Technology has developed a pioneering optical display technology using afterglow luminescent particles, enabling the underwater writing and erasure of messages, according to their study published in Advanced Functional Materials.
Hummingbird wind turbine
From Superinnovators 06/02/24 Tunisian company Tyer Wind (f. 2017) unveiled a curious wind turbine in 2017 that emulates the flapping motion of hummingbirds to generate electricity. The turbine features two carbon fiber wings, each 1.6 meters long, that operate in a figure-eight pattern to convert kinetic wind energy into clean power. The pre-industrial model, tested […]
Wave-powered desalination machine
From Superinnovators 06/02/24 Canada-based Oneka Technologies (f. 2015) has developed a wave-powered desalination machine, using wave-pressurised seawater for reverse osmosis filtration, eliminating the need for electrical input, chemicals, or greenhouse gas emissions. The units are anchored to the ocean floor and come in four sizes: IceCube-class (1m3 of fresh water per day), P-class (10m3 per […]
Amphibious high-speed motorcycle
From Superinnovators 06/02/24 UK-based Gibbs Amphibians (f. 1998) unveiled the Biski on Oct 14, 2015, a single-seat, twin-jet HSA (Hill Start Assist) motorcycle capable of traversing both land and water. Measuring 2.3m in length and less than 1m in width, the Biski is the most compact and technically advanced model in Gibbs’ high-speed amphibious vehicle […]