Sustainability
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Zhik brings neoprene recycling to Europe
The Australian technical apparel brand partners with Circular Flow
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Green Technologies
AkzoNobel’s single-pass coating for safer batteries
AkzoNobel has developed new powder coatings technology which provides improved dielectric (insulating) protection for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, with the added advantage that it can be applied in just one coat.
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French startup recycles carbon fibre into semi-finished products for boatbuilders
The company says it bases its patented technology on 13 years of research
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Green Technologies
Methanol engines become a reality with 60% NOx emissions reduction
Technology soon be at a scale to make it viable for larger leisure yachts
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Green Technologies
Expo-Net’s custom-made and recyclable Infusion Flow Mesh
Up to four ‘custom-made’ flow mesh grades can be used in specific areas, especially useful in complex structures likes a boat’s hull or superstructure moulding
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Green Technologies
Inventor develops cylindrical windsail to cut fuel consumption by up to 50%
New design is claimed to be much more efficient than anything currently in service
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Lagoon launches new line of renovated cats, NEO
French builder looks to breathe new life into old vessels with NEO programme, the next step in its Sailing for Change strategy
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Sleipner recognised as a top 1% Global Sustainability Leader
Manufacturer says award spotlights its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility
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UK to recycle more abandoned boats following pilot project
Local council looking to involve and work more closely with industry partners, harbour authorities, marinas and boatbuilders
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Yamaha participates in coalition to promote multiple technology approach to carbon neutrality
Yamaha US Marine Business Unit president Ben Speciale joins senior execs from Ford, Toyota in advocating against ‘one size fits all’ approach to sustainability
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Green Technologies
Leveraging strengths
For Barcelona-based Marine Sustainable Engines, collaboration and partnerships represent the keys to capturing market share in the highly competitive electric propulsion segment
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Norwegian firms collaborate on electric vessels, charging infrastructure
The partnership is expected to significantly contribute to sustainability within the aquaculture sector
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UK startup raises £4.65m for green hydrogen-producing vessel
Drift Energy aims to deploy a fleet of sailing vessels carrying hydrogen
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Polish cat builder invests in plant-based composites
Sunreef Yachts is implementing sustainable technologies at its shipyards
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Green Technologies
Improved solar panels hold promise for electric boats
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
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BBA Awards Microsite Link
How to connect with a sceptical consumer
With the return of the Retail Marketing Initiative award category at this year’s Boat Builder Awards, we investigate the growing influence of Corporate Social Responsibility, and how brands must embrace new messaging methodologies when it comes to communicating ‘sustainability’
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Green Technologies
Lawmakers propose US$1bn to advance marine technology
The US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office would receive unprecedented funding levels under proposed legislation that would invest US$1bn to harness marine energy under the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act.
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TECoNaut project for the ecological transition of boating gets underway
The project aims to address boatbuilding sustainability and recruitment of skilled workers
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Green Technologies
Biofuel blend supply chain trial concludes, with interesting results
Trial looks to ascertain whether suspicions of excess water content in some biofuels in warranted as supply chain under the spotlight
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2024 Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress returns to Barcelona
This year’s event will bring together over 250 experts, practitioners and community leaders from around the world