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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Green Technologies
Woodflow technology creates high performance timber composites
The Spanish company Strong by Form has developed a process that uses wood to offer low carbon alternatives to conventional materials.
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Green Technologies
Sustainable thermoplastic resin can be processed like conventional GRP
Hive Composites delivers MET-OL, a resin with water-like viscosity, no VOC emissions and improved mechanical properties for the same cost as epoxy.
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News
ZEM appoints new CEO to drive global growth
Jonathan Sørbye takes up his position at the Norwegian firm in October
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News
WRF issues net-zero roadmap for the superyacht sector by 2050
New roadmap sets quantified environmental targets with five-year increments
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Green Technologies
Iveco shows truck powered by compressed natural gas
Making its debut at this year’s Road Transport expo is Iveco’s S-Way tractor unit, powered by the most powerful natural gas engine currently available for road use
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News
EU boating, fishing lobbies jointly seek more lawmaking influence
EBI and the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association form strategic partnership to promote sustainability
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Green Technologies
Smart nano-filtration can make oil last ‘almost indefinitely’
A new type of nano-filter from Delta-Xero promises to remove water, particulates varnish and bacteria down to 0.1micron, rendering fuel and lubricating oils ‘super clean’.
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Green Technologies
‘Cube’ generator creates energy from ambient radiation
After years of development and testing, a compact generator is claimed to be able to convert neutrinos and background radiation into a continuous source of electricity
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Green Technologies
Energy Observer’s new research vessel seeks carbon neutrality
A new catamaran has been announced to carry forward the work of the Energy Observer organisation. The EO3 will initially be developing technology for using ammonia in existing combustion engines
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Green Technologies
German startup to turn wastewater into marine fuel
The Mannheim 001 Project has opened the world’s first facility to turn wastewater and renewable electricity into sustainable marine fuel.
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Green Technologies
GRP boats recycled into planks
A marine recycling project has found a way to turn old boats into composite planks but needs the product to be purchased in bulk to make it viable.
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Green Technologies
Artificial reefs made from waste
A project by ARC Marine aims to accelerate reef creation globally using a patented system of turning local waste products into specially designed blocks
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News
WRF unveils blue investment fund for ocean conservation
The Ocean Assist initiative was presented at the UN Ocean Conference this week
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News
Yamaha Rightwaters marks six years of marine conservation
Engine builder celebrates successes achieved over six years of sustainability efforts
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News
Beneteau wins innovation award for pioneering circular nautical chain
French builder honoured for driving circularity in boat production
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Green Technologies
Offshore hybrid ship and eSail wing system win key awards
A ship that can recharge directly from windfarms and a rigid sail that uses forced-air suction for extra lift have both won their individual categories at Norshipping
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Green Technologies
New study to help reduce marine plastic pollution
Recent research shows that co-operation between countries could reduce plastic pollution in our oceans by 64% and yield up to USD 36 billion in economic benefits
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Innovation
Heat-stroke detecting wristbands showcased at STP Palma
With Spain experienced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, a workplace safety day at Palma’s STP shipyard revealed the latest tech to protect outdoor workers in an exposed marine environment