INTERNATIONAL Marine News
World’s largest 3D-printed boat unveiled
Al Seer Marine and Abu Dhabi Maritime have unveiled the world’s first 3D printed water taxi, securing a Guinness World Records title for the largest 3D printed boat. This boat has been made with CEAD Flexbot at Al Seer Marine, an Abu Dhabi marine services provider, using the largest robotic 3D printer worldwide (4x36m).
The boat consists of two hulls, printing time of only 5,5 days each. With a breathtaking 11,980 x 3,594 metres, it has space for 29 people plus bicycles and wheelchairs.
Crafted from 67% recycled materials, this 11,980 metre long marvel not only represents a technological feat but also signifies a giant leap towards sustainable transportation. The builder feels, this milestone is not just a record-breaking feat; it’s a call to action for the industry to adopt greener technologies.
Navalt launches India’s fastest solar electric boat: The Barracuda
Two time Gussies Award Winner Navalt of India has launched the fastest solar electric boat in the country – the Barracuda, with a top speed of 12 knots (22 km/h, 14 mph). The vessel, launched at the Navgathi Yard, Panavally in Alappuzha, was built in collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. It will be named Saur Shakthi and will be used as a workboat.
“We wish to celebrate this remarkable feat in sustainable transportation, presenting it as our heartfelt contribution to our nation’s journey towards a cleaner, greener future on the seas,” said Sandith Thandassery, CEO of Navalt.
Thandasherry was named Innovator of the Year at the 2023 TiE Kerala awards for entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders in the Indian state, and is also the author of ‘Solar Electric Boats: Plan, Build and Benefit. He founded Navalt as India’s only indigenous electric propulsion system builder. One of the first boats developed by the company, the Aditya, has been in operation as a commuter ferry in Kerala, India, since 2017.
Aditya makes 22 trips each day, and has carried almost 3.4 million passengers since its launch, saving about 175,000 litres of diesel fuel and almost a million pounds (435,000 kilograms) of CO2 emissions.
ICOMIA announces new Boating Industry Conference The International Council of Marine
Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) have announced the inception of the 1st ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference. The inaugural event will be held and organised by ONE°15 Marina at Sentosa Cove in Singapore from April 23-24 in conjunction with the Singapore Yachting Festival 2024.
Key themes of the conference are sustainability and the decarbonisation of the recreational marine industry with ICOMIA’s ongoing ‘Propelling Our Future’ campaign shaping much of the dialogue. The conference programme will include presentations on the latest research and innovation across the various aspects of the industry from propulsion systems to infrastructure development. In addition, panel discussions will engage on the potential and development of Asia’s growing markets as well as industry-driven efforts to grow boating.
ICOMIA will be drawing on their global network of industry experts and thought leaders to create a dynamic programme that will stimulate discussion and creative ideation.
12 | ISSUE 107 | MAR 2024 | THE REPORT
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