Sustainability
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ElectrificationCould 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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NewsGreenline Yachts reports strong sales in southeast Asia
The Slovenian builder’s new regional dealer has already sold three units
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Green TechnologiesSolar charging system cuts costs
A French start-up has developed a plug-and-play energy management system designed to cut costs for solar-powered charging sites, with marine implications
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Green TechnologiesComposite roofing for corrosive environments
With many boat building halls located in salty coastal environments, a new composite roof promises a viable and opaque solution to short-lived metal alternatives
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Green TechnologiesSail-powered next generation cargo ship
The Neoliner Origin project is a ‘genuinely decarbonised’ cargo ship that also carries passengers seeking a sustainable crossing of the Atlantic
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NewsBigger focus on sustainable products at Metstrade 2025
Sustainable innovations will span all 13 halls of RAI Amsterdam for the first time in the show’s history
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Inboard enginese-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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NewsSpanish 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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MarinasPorts 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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NewsAqua 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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NewsCape 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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NewsSustainable 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 TechnologiesReport 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 TechnologiesSuper-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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MarinasNew 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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NewsFrench roadmap for nautical and pleasure boating unveiled
The initiative is aimed at advancing sustainable and responsible boating
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Green TechnologiesWebinar 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 TechnologiesZero 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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NewsWRF 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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MarinasCybercat 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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