{"id":5852,"date":"2025-12-11T12:32:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/reussites\/insight-materials-in-the-maritime-sector\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:21:48","slug":"insight-materials-in-the-maritime-sector","status":"publish","type":"reussite","link":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/en\/success-stories\/insight-materials-in-the-maritime-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"[insight] materials in the maritime sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diving into the formulation of marine materials: understanding, designing and innovating to meet the demands of the maritime sector<\/p>\n<p>Rooted in southern Brittany and naturally oriented toward the sea, UBSIDE operates at the heart of an ecosystem where materials play a strategic role across multiple maritime industries such as nautical sports, commercial shipping, fishing and aquaculture.<\/p>\n<p>UBSIDE supports innovation by developing tailored material solutions and characterizing new substances to ensure they meet both the technical and environmental needs of today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s maritime industries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>what is a \u201cmaritime use\u201d material?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A maritime use material is one that is designed or selected to withstand the specific constraints of the marine environment. To ensure its suitability, the choice of material must be based on a comprehensive analysis of the usage environment and the stresses to which it will be exposed, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1443\"><strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1323\">environmental and climatic constraints<\/strong>:<br \/>\nextended exposure to salt water, humidity, spray; UV radiation and temperature variations; immersion\/emersion cycles<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1673\"><strong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1493\">physico-chemical interactions with seawater<\/strong>:<br \/>\ncorrosion and oxidation; biological colonization (biofouling); accelerated aging risks due to chemical or biological reactions; water absorption and mechanical property changes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1869\"><strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1716\">mechanical constraints linked to use<\/strong>:<br \/>\nappropriate buoyancy; optimal resistance in traction, compression, flexion, abrasion, fatigue and interlaminar shear; long-term performance retention<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1903\">process-related constraints<\/strong>:<br \/>\ndesign and formulation criteria; compatibility with fabrication processes such as injection, infusion, extrusion and weaving<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2300\"><strong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2079\">regulatory and environmental requirements<\/strong>:<br \/>\nreduction of plastic pollution and limits on accidental losses at sea; use of recyclable, biosourced or biodegradable materials; end-of-life adaptation to minimize ecosystem impact; contribution to decarbonization goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These materials must balance strength, durability, safety and controlled environmental impact to support the maritime sector while aiding the transition toward sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>main families of materials used in marine environments<\/h2>\n<p>Among the major material families, polymers and composites play a central role in many marine applications. Their use spans a wide range of sectors for reasons such as lightweight performance, corrosion resistance and durability.<\/p>\n<p>Key domains where these materials are deployed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"3036\"><strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2914\">fishing and aquaculture<\/strong> (professional and recreational): adapted polymeric materials with controlled lifespans that reduce environmental impact<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3190\"><strong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3070\">nautical sports and leisure<\/strong>: technical plastics and composites for light weight, buoyancy and performance in spars, fittings and structural parts<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3359\"><strong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3231\">nautical and offshore applications<\/strong>: composite structural parts (hulls, masts, foils, rudders, keels) that reduce mass while ensuring high mechanical performance<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3500\"><strong data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3385\">commercial shipping<\/strong>: composite components that help <strong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3498\">lighten structures, improve corrosion resistance and reduce fuel consumption<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3732\"><strong data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3538\">marine renewable energies (MRE)<\/strong>: increasing use of polymers and composites in structures such as blades, anchors, floats and housings, providing rigidity, lightness and marine durability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>how are materials for marine environments designed and tested?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"4203\">Materials destined for marine applications must undergo <strong data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3897\">rigorous design and testing<\/strong> to ensure performance in harsh conditions. This includes evaluating mechanical resistance, environmental durability, compatibility with manufacturing processes and environmental impact. Trusted methodologies include expert characterization, lifecycle analysis, biodegradability and ecotoxicity assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4443\">UBSIDE\u2019s experts combine advanced laboratory techniques with field-relevant testing protocols to <strong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4404\">ensure materials are fit for purpose, durable and aligned with evolving environmental expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5665,"template":"","domaine":[116],"class_list":["post-5852","reussite","type-reussite","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","domaine-sustainable-polymer-materials"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>[insight] materials in the maritime sector - Ubside<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/en\/success-stories\/insight-materials-in-the-maritime-sector\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"[insight] materials in the maritime sector - 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