NEW PRODUCTS
Suzuki develops the world’s first micro-plastic collecting device for outboard motors
Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed what’s said to be the world’s first Micro-Plastic Collecting Device for installation on outboard motors. To help tackle the issue of micro plastics in the ocean’s ecosystem, Suzuki has focused on the structure of the outboard motor, which pumps up tons of seawater to cool the engine and then returns it to the ocean. Suzuki has developed a device which collects micro-plastic waste from the returning water, meaning that micro-plastic waste can be extracted from the seawater just by running the engine.
Easy to install to the return hose, it does not affect the engine performance as it only utilises the returning water that has been used to cool the engine.
Mark Beeley, Head of Marine & ATV for Suzuki GB, says: “This marks the first time in marine industry history that an outboard motor cooling system has been utilised to extract micro-plastics from the seawater. We are really excited by this announcement and I must commend the factory on this ground-breaking development which is part of Suzuki’s continuing deter- mination to devise innovative solutions that mitigate the serious impact of plastic waste on our natural environment.”
Smallest stabiliser yet from Seakeeper
Seakeeper has launched its smallest and most radically different gyro stabiliser. The Seakeeper 1 is designed to eliminate up to 95% of boat roll on vessels of 7m to 9m or up to approximately 5.5 tonnes.
Weighing 165kg and with a height of 40cm, the Seakeeper 1 is completely contained with no part of the sphere hanging below the point of installation. The Seakeeper 1 relies solely on 12V DC power, consuming just 55 Amps. It begins stabilising within 15 minutes and can be controlled directly from the unit or from the helm.
Marlow Ropes launches Blue Ocean Doublebraid
Blue Ocean Doublebraid is Marlow Ropes’ latest addition to its eco-conscious range, manufactured from sustainable materials. The heat-set, braid-on-braid Doublebraid is made from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles and is said to provide industry-leading strength and stretch performance.
“It is important to us at Marlow that we take responsibility to become more sustainable and provide our customers with more rope options. We have worked hard over the last couple of years to eliminate plastics from our ranges, lower our carbon footprint and introduce sustainable materials. With half of our range now made using these sustainable materials we are getting closer to achieving our target of using 100% reliance on recycled materials by 2030,” says leisure marine director, Paul Honess.
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