34 | WATERLINE December 2025 INDUSTRY NEWS THE ELECTRIC TRANSITION Growing environmental awareness, advancements in battery and motor technology, and stricter regulations are accelerating the shift towards electric solutions. Over the past 12 months, Cimolai Technology has invested heavily, and made significant progress in developing fully electric solutions for marinas and shipyards. Their portfolio includes boat hoists, trolleys, and straddle carriers, available in a wide range of lifting capacities (from 25 to 1500 tonnes). These systems offer: • Zero emissions • Significantly reduced noise levels • Energy efficiency up to 95% • Lower maintenance requirements compared to hydraulic solutions As technology advances, more private yacht owners, commercial operations, shipyards, and maritime transport companies see electric machines as a viable and efficient alternative. Electric boat handling machinery offers manoeuvrability, precision and efficiency. The Cimolai Technology Fully Electric Mobile Boat Hoist also converts braking energy during load lowering back into electric energy, recharging the battery. The journey toward electrification in the marine sector is still unfolding, but one thing is clear: electric boat handling is no longer a distant vision—it’s happening now. PATENTED TECHNOLOGY Cimolai Technology has also developed and patented a unique system on travelling spreaders (trolleys), which provides: • The ability to lift a boat from any point, thanks to freely positioned trolleys • Automatic generation of a load diagram via encoders, simulating weight distribution and ensuring safe, balanced lifting operations INNOVATING SHIPYARD MOBILITY: THE TELESCOPIC MOBILE BOAT HOIST Cimolai Technology has built the largest telescopic boat hoist in the United States, with a lifting capacity of 820 metric tonnes. The new-generation hoist is engineered to adapt to tight shipyard geometries and accommodate vessels of varying widths. With a telescopic transversal beam, the machine can increase or reduce its track width under full load by up to 18 feet, ensuring operational flexibility. The system’s hydraulic cylinder integrated inside the beam and wheel groups that rotate 90° for synchronised movement. For more information visit: cimolaitechnology.com POWERING EVERY MOVE IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY. boat hoist | boat trolley | shipyard cranes
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