Honeycomb composite elements as part of a ship can reduce weight by tons, helping to reduce fuel consumption and making the ship safer at the same time.

HCI’s impact resistant aluminium composite panels provide uncompromising strength while reducing the added weight of structures, furniture, floors, and fittings.

HCI provides both flat and curved panels, suitable for a range of applications.

HCI’s curved panels allow for more fittings or marine equipment to be incorporated within a boat. They can also be used as floor panelling, as they are strong and lightweight and able to be cut to bespoke dimensions.

Naval architects are continuously looking for ways to reduce the weight of superstructures which will improve the GZ curve (stability) or enable the current trend in yacht design to utilise more glazing above deck.

One way to reduce weight is to replace timber wherever possible with HCI’s lightweight aluminium honeycomb panels.