Sustainability
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Electrification
Could Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?
How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business
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Inboard engines
e-Methanol tender scheme to roll out supply
A scheme to connect e-methanol users with bulk producers across the EU is seen as a pathway to securing long term supplies for the marine industry
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News
Spanish boat dealer opens new facility in Madrid
New location in Torrejón de Ardoz will offer more services for boaters in Spain and Portugal
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Marinas
Ports as green energy hubs
A detailed report by the global environmental consultancy firm Arup has outlined ways in which even small ports and harbours can become sustainable fuel hubs
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News
Aqua superPower installs first marine fast charger on Lake Garda
A second station is planned for Lazise, enabling rapid recharging for electric boats
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News
Cape Town’s V&A waterfront introduces first electric tourist boat
The launch represents a major step forward for sustainable marine transport
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News
Sustainable sailing: Vaan R5 up for European Yacht of the Year 2026
The 49ft catamaran picked up an Innovation Award at Cannes this year for its eco-friendly manufacturing practices
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Green Technologies
Report reveals a changing ocean
‘No part of the ocean is untouched by a UN-described triple planetary crisis’, according to the most recent Copernicus Ocean State Report, OSR9
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Green Technologies
Super-tough thermoplastic now 60% stronger
An upgraded range of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics from Xenia offers an average impact resistance improvement of 60%, ideal for small, fast hulls
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Marinas
New grating rethinks traditional materials
A hard-wearing composite grating for marina applications uses a percentage of fibreglass from other in-house manufacturing
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News
French roadmap for nautical and pleasure boating unveiled
The initiative is aimed at advancing sustainable and responsible boating
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Green Technologies
Webinar on future fuels – Thursday 9 October
DNV, a major classification society and a key advisor for the world’s maritime industry, is holding a webinar that the builders of superyachts might find of interest
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Green Technologies
Zero carbon MODX70 departs on scientific mission
The winner of the 2025 Multihull of the Year award, the MODX70 electric catamaran has set sail on a 5-week mission to better understand and protect biodiversity in the Mediterranean
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News
WRF launches ‘Ocean Assist’, suggests pay formula for yacht owners
The initiative invites large yacht owners to dedicate 0.5% of their yearly budget to supporting marine conservation
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Marinas
Cybercat for solar powered rubbish collection
A modular solar powered catamaran designed by Pietro Amato of Belisama Yachts is now actively collecting surface rubbish from the Venetian canals
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Marinas
Water monitor helps preserve marina supplies
A new type of digital monitor and remote shut off valve is already helping airports and other commercial outlets detect water leaks and save money
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Marinas
‘Technical’ water to guarantee supply
Why wash boats down with premium quality drinking water when a new system can produce clean water for a lower price, and more sustainably, says Inoxtek
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News
World Yachting Sustainability Forum in Genoa shines spotlight on sustainability as boating industry charts its future
A packed Forum brought together policymakers, industry leaders and fresh consumer insights to reveal how sustainability is transforming boating – from EU ocean policy to the next generation of boat buyers
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Green Technologies
Wind turbine blades upcycled into catamarans
India’s Green vessel startup Akvotransiro Tech has created a small, prototype catamaran built from discarded wind turbine blades and plans to go bigger
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News
Finsulate, Sealease team up on sustainable antifouling solution
The collaboration enables yacht charterers, commercial operators, and utility vessel owners to balance environmental responsibility with cost efficiency