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Technologies that are transforming the sea
We follow the equipment, systems and solutions redefining how we work, study and produce on the water, in Brazil and worldwide.
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August 2026
The observatory showing, in numbers, where fishing technology needs to enter
Santa Catarina landed 197.8 thousand tonnes of fish in 2025 and has, in the Sindipi Observatory, something rare in the sector: open data by municipality, species and fishing gear. That detail is where innovation finds an address. Read the feature
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August 2026
Cabotage 4.0: the technology taking cargo off the road and putting it at sea
Artificial intelligence, onboard sensors and port automation attack the one point where coastal shipping used to lose to the truck: predictability. And the efficiency is coming from data, not from new fuel. Read the feature
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August 2026
Sustainable composites: boating’s answer to the boat that never ends
The fibreglass that made the industry grow has created a liability of two million tonnes of hulls with nowhere to go in Europe. Recycled materials, natural fibres and composites designed to be taken apart attack the problem at its source. Read the feature
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August 2026
3D printing in boating: from prototyping toy to a part that goes on board
The nautical industry is almost the perfect case for additive manufacturing: small series, heavy customisation and parts nobody produces in the millions. Italy’s Superfici was among the first to take that seriously. Read the feature
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August 2026
Neither boat nor plane: the Manaus startup that wants the Amazon to fly just above the water
AeroRiver is developing ground-effect craft that travel two metres above the surface at 150 km/h. The promise is to cut the Manaus to Parintins trip from ten hours to three, with no airport, no runway and no road. Read the feature
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August 2026
From the growing lantern to the can: Santa Catarina mariculture discovers industry
Brazil’s first certification for canned oysters and mussels, granted in Florianópolis, solves the chain’s oldest bottleneck: a live, perishable product confined to a few hours’ drive. Read the feature
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August 2026
MODX 70: inflatable, automated wings show how technology is reinventing the sail
The French catamaran combines two Aeroforce wings, electric propulsion, solar power and hydrogeneration in an architecture that points to new paths for low-carbon sailing. Read the feature
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August 2026
NautiSpecial shows that innovation and sustainability can also live in the daily care of vessels
Marking 30 years in 2026, the Brazilian company presents Lava Lancha Natural, developed with 99% naturally sourced actives and no petrochemicals, reinforcing a growing trend in the Ocean Economy: combining performance, technology and lower environmental impact. Read the feature
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August 2026
AIS MOB turns personal location into a new safety layer for those who work and sail at sea
Distributed in Brazil by Navitec, the KS-33R combines GPS and AIS technology to transmit the position of a person in a man-overboard situation. The solution is already part of a fishing safety initiative in Santa Catarina and shows how electronics can reduce one of the greatest challenges of a maritime emergency: quickly locating whoever needs help. Read the feature
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August 2026
Marine Telematics brings Brazilian engineering to the electronic controls of vessels
The company from Santa Catarina develops and manufactures in Brazil control stations, modules, telemetry and electronic integration systems for different types of vessels. Present at Blue Nautical Hub Brasil 2026, Marine Telematics showed how national technology can occupy strategic positions in the new ocean industry. Read the feature
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August 2026
CompoLite 2D points to new paths for lighter, more efficient boatbuilding
A sandwich panel for structural and semi-structural applications promising a 50% to 60% weight reduction compared with marine plywood. This is the kind of innovation that never shows up on the dashboard, yet changes the whole design of the vessel. Read the feature
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August 2026
SAFEBOAT brings artificial intelligence and predictive monitoring on board
Developed in Santa Catarina, Brazil, the technology integrates sensors, telemetry, maintenance records, NMEA and artificial intelligence to follow the boat around the clock, showing how data and connectivity are creating a new generation of solutions for the nautical industry. Read the feature
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August 2026
Marine electronics has become the nautical industry’s main battleground
Bluetooth engine cut-off, artificial intelligence reading the ocean, 4K displays, VHF controlled from a smartwatch and propellers that burn less fuel. The 2026 releases show a sector where value has moved from the hull to the software. Read the feature
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August 2026
CK-14e marine drone shows how robotics, sensors and autonomy are transforming work on the water
Developed in Italy by Codevintec, this unmanned surface vehicle carries over 40 kg of equipment and integrates technologies for hydrography, oceanography and monitoring. It is the kind of innovation that represents the new technology market of the Ocean Economy. Read the featureWhat we look for
The technologies we want to bring closer to Brazil
Blue Tech Radar follows innovation along the same areas that structure the 2027 fair. These are the lenses we use in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and other markets to find what can reach Brazil.
- Technology and innovation
- Engines, propulsion and energy
- Electronics, technology and software
- Accessories, deck and equipment
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Maritime defence and security
- Marinas and infrastructure
- Services, business and training
- Sustainability and Blue Economy
- Seafood gastronomy and nautical tourism
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