THE CENTER FOR ELECTRIC MARINE INNOVATION INC. conducts applied research through real-world vessel demonstration, system evaluation, and structured performance measurement.
Our focus is not theoretical modeling alone — it is operational validation. By deploying modern propulsion systems within full displacement and semi-displacement vessels, we evaluate how emerging technologies perform in practical marine environments.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Center for Electric Marine Innovation Receives First-Ever Boat Donation The Center for Electric Marine Innovation (CEMI) is excited to announce the donation of a beautifully restored Albin 27 along with an electric propulsion system from a generous anonymous donor. This marks the organization’s first-ever boat donation and represents a major milestone in…
CEMI attended the Annapolis Boat Show to build partnerships and secure support for its 2027 programming. Thank you to Raymarine, SK Marine Electronics, BoatUS Foundation, Mack Boring, e-Propulsion, and Annapolis Yacht Club for their support.
Advancing clean marine technology through research, education, and industry collaboration. The Center for Electric Marine Innovation Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to electric marine propulsion through education, demonstration projects, environmental data collection, and industry collaboration. We provide fact-based resources, conduct real-world electric vessel conversions, and collect real-world environmental and performance…
CEMI Brings Electric Marine Propulsion to the Newport International Boat Show The Center for Electric Marine Innovation Inc. (CEMI) is heading to the Newport International Boat Show to connect with marine-industry leaders and share its vision for the future of electric marine propulsion, electric boating, and marine electrification. This year, CEMI will not have a…
Importance of Electric Marine Propulsion Education The Center for Electric Marine Innovation Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to electric marine propulsion through education, demonstration projects, environmental data collection, and industry collaboration. We provide fact-based resources, conduct real-world electric vessel conversions, and collect real-world environmental and performance data to better understand…