CMC Marine attends Metstrade 2025 with energy recovery system and new energy efficiency solutions

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CMC Marine is preparing to show Metstrade visitors the latest innovations in consumption reduction and efficiency optimization: the Energy Recovery System (with a live demo at the booth); the innovative LA fins; and the DC Hi Voltage configuration.

CMC Marine, the first company to introduce electronic stabilization to the marine market, will take part in Metstrade 2025 (Marine Equipment Trade Show), presenting the latest technological advancements in stabilization and motion control systems. The new solutions, developed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction, mark another significant step toward achieving optimal dynamic performance and sustainable operation.

At the CMC Marine booth, number 216 in Hall 10, visitors will find a working demo of the Energy Recovery System, the company's latest innovation, developed in collaboration with its suppliers. This technology, inspired by the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) originally created for Formula 1 and now gradually spreading into the marine industry, captures the energy generated during the braking phase of the stabilizing fin function, which is then reused during acceleration. The result is a significant reduction in the peak power output demanded from the generators and up to a 30% reduction in overall energy consumption, while maintaining stabilizing performance even at zero speed. This means the fins can operate with only one generator running, reducing the associated noise, vibration, and emissions.

Another novelty is the LA (Low Aspect Ratio) fin family, designed and manufactured in-house by CMC Marine for displacement superyachts. These fins have a reduced aspect ratio to enhance hydrodynamic efficiency and improve onboard comfort, especially at anchor. An evolution of the Stabilis Electra LR, the new fins achieve 30% less drag (fluid dynamic resistance) and feature a rounded edge to reduce turbulence. The LA fins are already in production, available in sizes ranging from 2.10 to 7 square meters.

The final innovation is particularly suited to hybrid yachts and other vessels equipped with battery packs and DC-bus systems, in line with the marine industry's move toward electrification: the new DC Hi Voltage configuration, which makes CMC Marine's stabilization and thruster systems compatible with high-voltage DC power. Once again, Stabilis Electra — the pioneering system that revolutionized electric stabilization over 15 years ago — proves to be on the cutting edge, becoming the first stabilization system compatible with a high-voltage DC bus.