Marine

Marine

U.S. Coast Guard MBI releases report on Titan submersible

The two-year investigation into the June 2023 tragedy that took five lives has been published, citing key findings, contributing factors to the casualty and a recommended regulatory framework to avoid future oversight.

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Carbon Fibers

Anemoi wins U.K. funding to advance CFRP rotor sail designs

Seven-month project will develop folding sail systems for Anemoi’s 3.5-meter-diameter rotor sail, and cover additional design optimizations that are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of wind-assisted vessels.

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Core

Post Cure: Composite seaglider craft redefine coastal transportation operations

The Viceroy all-electric flagship seaglider being developed by REGENT Craft in Rhode Island operates exclusively over water.  

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Marine

Base Materials announces DNV type approval across entire Subtec portfolio

Syntactic buoyancy material range is now backed by regulatory and safety standard assurances for use in 2,000 to 11,500-meter subsea depths.

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Marine

Aquila introduces purpose-built 36 Molokai fishing platform

The 36-foot catamaran features a composites-intensive design, pairing hardcore fishing capability with thoughtful comfort features.

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Defense

REGENT forms REGENT Defense, unveils defense seaglider product line

ISR, medevac and other maritime defense missions will be supported through the new line of high-speed, long-range, low-signature marine craft, which build off the company’s composites-intensive Viceroy.

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Sustainability

Nlcomp begins construction of rFactory in Italy

The 200-square-meter facility represents nlcomp’s transition from startup to established business, accelerating expansion of its sustainable composite products from marine to also wind and other high-performance applications.

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Wind/Energy

OceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée

For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.

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Trends

Oceanbird wing sails to demonstrate wind-based marine propulsion

Part of project Orcelle Horizon, the composites-intensive, 560-square-meter structure will undergo ground-based testing before installation on a demonstrator shipping vessel.

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Marine

Recyclable thermoplastic composite foils proven in multiple races, >1,500 miles

The MiniLab innovation program completes third race in 2025, showing good performance and no weaknesses in TPC foils as it examines in situ data and continues lab testing.

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