The importance of theoretical research
The nautical industry is not short of inventors and isolated researchers, with ideas that are sometimes brilliant, but that are often difficult to bring to fruition alone in one's garage. With boats becoming more and more complex and the challenges of transition heavy for the nautical industry, the reflections must be conducted in depth. Long-term research and development, work with institutional and academic partners, and the publication of scientific articles are important steps in the collective progress of the industry. During our recent interview, mer Concept material engineer Fanny Ioos, emphasized the partnership dimension of the research conducted on natural fibers in ocean racing, and the desire for it to benefit everyone .
Agreements to develop faster
In a challenge of rapid transition for yachting, at the risk of being labeled an undesirable leisure activity, equipment manufacturers are not mistaken and are looking for alliances to find new propulsion. To quickly develop its high-powered electric motors, Mercury Marine chooses to find a Chinese partner already established in the automotive industry . Electricity is not the only solution, nor is it perfect, japanese engine manufacturers are putting their competition aside to accelerate together on the hydrogen internal combustion engine.
The maxim goes beyond the nautical world, and may seem overused, but in the face of the climate emergency, there is always strength in unity!
