The technical innovations and expert insights keep coming on Day 2 at Advanced Maritime Technology Expo 2026, where visitors are crowding the aisles of what one exhibitor called “the premier European event for the advanced maritime technology sector.”
Read on to get just a taste of what’s been grabbing attention at the show so far.
Exhibitor highlights
The next step in marine electrification from Motion Applied
Motion Applied has been talking to visitors about how the marine sector is moving beyond basic electrification toward advanced 800V systems and silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics, technologies already proven in automotive applications. These are not incremental improvements: higher voltages enable faster charging, lighter cabling and better thermal management, while SiC supports smaller, more efficient inverters suited to space-constrained vessels.
For shipbuilders, outboard manufacturers and system integrators, these advances unlock real commercial value. Motion Applied’s MCU-600 inverter exemplifies this shift. Built on 800V SiC architecture, it delivers over 400kW in a compact 6.4kg unit already proven in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Alongside it, the customizable MCU-X platform offers tailored solutions, enabling more efficient and commercially viable electric marine platforms.
Speaking at the show, Charlie Robson, global sales manager for electrification, commented, “It’s great to be back at Advanced Maritime. We attended as delegates last year and were really impressed by the level of engagement and industry expertise, which made the decision to return as exhibitors an easy one. This year hasn’t disappointed. The strong level of interest and understanding in the technology we’re showcasing has led to a number of productive and insightful conversations with peers across the marine electrification space – conversations we’re looking forward to continuing after the event.”
Motion Applied is exhibiting at Booth 9112.
Cavotec showcases the MoorMaster NxG automated vacuum mooring system
Cavotec has been showing visitors its advanced solutions for automated mooring, shore power and high-power charging for electric and hybrid vessels, with a focus on boosting port efficiency, safety and sustainability through electrification. Key highlights include the MoorMaster NxG automated vacuum mooring system, which secures vessels quickly while reducing reliance on traditional lines. The company is also presenting its next-generation shore power technologies, PowerMove NxG and PowerReach NxG, designed for safe and reliable shore-to-ship power transfer across varied vessel types.
Visitors have also been exploring e-vessel charging innovations such as PowerDrop and the MCS Manual Dispenser, supporting high-power charging for electric ferries and similar vessels.
Laurent Dupuis, VP product management, Cavotec Group, commented, “It’s been great to meet so many people and exchange ideas throughout the day. Visitors are keen to discuss practical solutions for maritime electrification, from shore power and vessel charging to automated mooring, and it’s very clear that safer, cleaner and more efficient operations are a priority across the industry.”
Visit Booth 1245 to speak to Cavotec’s team of experts.
Innovations across the show floor
New product announcements are coming thick and fast at the expo, including Pascal Technologies’ launch of its Pascal Powertrain Platform, and Williams Grand Prix Technologies’ debut of its ES10M marine battery system.
First-timers and Far East travelers
First-time exhibitor Raeon has been showing visitors its expertly tailored battery technology, which it says can reduce custom battery development costs by over 70% while achieving rapid 12-week prototype delivery. And CALB traveled from China to present its new high-capacity containerized battery system. Read more about these innovations and other expo news here.
The conference
This year’s conference is providing unique customer insights and got off to a great start on Day 1 with a collaborative presentation from AYK Energy, Foreship by RINA and Wärtsilä. Delegates learned first-hand about the experience of ferry owner Wasaline, which has recently enlarged its originally designed battery system from 2.2MWh to 12.6MWh on the Aurora Botnia, which can accommodate 935 passengers and has a freight capacity of 1,500 lane meters for trucks and cars.
A panel discussion chaired by the Maritime Battery Forum explained the new EU Battery Regulation and its Digital Battery Passport requirements as it relates to the maritime sector, bringing together perspectives from a major marine battery manufacturer (Corvus Energy), a shipyard with a specific interest in electrification projects (Damen Research Development and Innovation) and a class society (Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore).
In the afternoon, there was an interesting discussion around how best to integrate methanol-to-power solutions that enable hydrogen adoption, presented by e1 Marine and PowerCell Group. The session presented a deployment-led view of integrated methanol-to-power solutions, combining onboard hydrogen generation and fuel cell technologies. Drawing on recent yacht retrofit projects and multi-megawatt commercial orders, e1 Marine and PowerCell explored how fully integrated systems are enabling fuel cell adoption for auxiliary and propulsion power without reliance on hydrogen bunkering. Delegates were able to discover how this approach can lessen integration complexity for shipyards, while supporting electrification strategies and enabling earlier deployment across vessel and port applications where infrastructure remains constrained.
Highlights from this morning’s conference included a fascinating presentation from Paul Vosbeek, CEO and founder at Quinteq Energy Storage, and Andy Lewis, COO at Hamburger Hafen & Logistik, about the distributed power system at Ukraine’s Port of Odessa and how crucial it is given the current instability in the country.
This afternoon, delegates enjoyed a very informative session from Lukas Kistner, senior researcher at HD Hyundai Europe R&D Center, who talked about the conceptual design of a multi-MW SOFC system for passenger ship applications.
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