How much more energy can boats get from wind power?
With the world firmly in transition mode, the move towards renewable energy sources is well underway. But what about the future of wind power, and its place in the mix of energy sources available for providing sustainable onboard power for all types of boats in the marine industry.
This time in Humans of METSTRADE: Marianne Hendriks, Managing Director of Dutch superyacht and luxury yacht builder Moonen Yachts. What interesting trends does she see in the marine industry? And what does a typical METSTRADE visit look like for Marianne?
More than 10 years after it first entered the DAME Design Awards, Scanstrut took top honours in 2017. Founder and CEO of the design-led outdoor and marine equipment manufacturer, Tom Reed, talks about the importance of design to his company and the value of the DAME Award to the marine industry.
Slamming is a large flat area of a hull hitting the surface of the water with force all at once. It can involve many different sections of a hull depending on its shape and is taken into consideration when designing ships. Two well-known composite experts and structural engineers talk about their
ideas on this topic.
