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摘要

In an age of progressive maritime technology, where Ellen MacArthur can use the latest technology to help her set a new round-the-world record, it's clear that complementary industries could benefit from the advances that modern materials and hull design can offer. Such thinking has seemingly been taken up by the traditional seaplane market with one UK company looking to break away from tried-and-tested thinking by adopting composites and marine technology to produce lighter, stronger seaplanes, which could operate in rougher weather and have greater access to shore berths around the world.