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Regular Subscriber Newsletter

Plugboats Guide to the 2025 Miami Boat Show and Electric Pavilion

Electric boats and boating are having a larger presence than ever at this year’s Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), with the Electric Pavilion moving outside to a prime location. The gathering of e-boats and motors is being presented by Nautical Ventures and MIBS organizers Informa Group in Pride Park, just outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, and adjacent to the Nautical Ventures’ ever popular AquaZone.

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New Zealand’s win-win-win electric hydrofoiling tour boat

New Zealand is the latest country to introduce an electric hydrofoiling ferry service. Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry transport and tourism operator has launched the Vessev VS-9, the first time in the world that a certified electric hydrofoiling vessel has entered the fleet of a commercial operator, as opposed to publicly-owned municipal transport.

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Aqua superPower and IGY Marinas bring high speed marine chargers to Sardinia

IGY Marinas, one of the world’s leading international marina networks, has partnered with Aqua superPower, – the world’s largest marine charging network – to bring the first high speed marine chargers to the island of Sardinia.

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New electric outboard, saildrive, solid state battery – EPTechnologies geared up for next 10 years

EPTechnologies, the Danish electric boat motor, battery and full systems company, celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2024 and is looking forward to the next decade with a slate of new products shown at METSTRADE.

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National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) statement on tariffs

Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2025) – Following the announcement by President Trump regarding tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released the following statement from NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer:

“The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)—the leading trade association representing the U.S. recreational boating industry, which generates $230 billion in annual economic impact—is deeply concerned about the escalating trade actions between the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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WaVeS #25: Electric boat and boating news January 28, 2025

Plugboats WAVES (Watts, Amps, Volts, Electrons) is an occasional collection of electric boats and boating news items that we have written about before and are updating, or items we are going to write about but are waiting for more information / developments – or items that are just tidbits you might find interesting.

Here is WaVeS #25, with electric boat and boating news about:

• Electric jet / outboard manufacturer ZeroJet merges with amphibious boat specialist

• Irish National Sailing School Adopts ePropulsion for training boat

• RAD Propulsion and Savvy Navvy introduce smart range technology

• Another battery powered tug ordered by Svitzer towing and marine services

• H2Ocean hydrogen RIB undergoing sea trials in New Zealand

• Zin Boats and Raymarine partner on electric superyacht tender

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