Sustainability – Page 2
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NewsSave the Date: 4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum
McKinsey & Co will present new research on sustainability in recreational boating, followed by a CEO panel on how environmental priorities are shaping the industry - Genoa International Boat Show
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NewsBoost for marine conservation as SA government clamps down on microplastics
New draft regulations aim to protect marine ecosystems and wildlife by prohibiting the production, sale, and import of plastic microbeads into South Africa
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Green TechnologiesYamaha and Yamarin to offer flax rich production boats
Flax, a natural and renewable product, has been harnessed by the volume production builder Yamarin for real world trials in their drive towards carbon neutral manufacturing
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Green TechnologiesWärtsilä’s 51 top tips to decarbonise shipping
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
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Green TechnologiesThermoplastic honeycomb cores for lighter boats
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
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NewsVoltSafe named to San Diego Blue Economy portfolio
Shore power startup to receive cash, business development opportunities through participation in pilot sustainability program
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NewsNMMA bridges gap between commercial and recreational marine groups
The US recreational boating trade association is partnering with commercial counterparts to address shared challenges with a united voice
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SustainabilityICOMIA and the power of partnerships
Driving progress and innovation through collaboration
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SustainabilitySustainable sailing through smart collaboration
Project Zero’s solar-ventilated masts, developed with Carbo-Link, show how teamwork and innovation can cut energy use at sea
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MarinasNew wave of ideas for marina protection
As natural sheltered haven locations suitable for new marina development become scarcer, the pressure is on to find effective, environmentally friendly ways to build artificial lagoons using wave attenuation. Is this another area of marina infrastructure
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SustainabilityNext-gen solar propels tourist boats and charter cats
Two recent launches have showcased just what is possible when the latest solar panels are combined with efficient electric propulsion to cater for paying guests
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HydrogenMaritime hydrogen highway proposed for London
A £1.2m programme has been completed into how the UK could produce, transport, and maximise the use of hydrogen for a greener maritime sector
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SustainabilityWafer thin options for soundproofing
New gypsum and cement foams offer powerful sound absorption capability while using a fraction of the space as existing materials
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Electrification54% of US boat owners would consider going electric, says survey
A survey of boat owners in the US suggests that just over half of them would actively consider buying an electric boat in the future
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NewsAmsterdam’s SuperYacht Tech Campus expects first vessel in October
The ambitious $86m development on a former shipyard aims to become a leading hub for sustainable yacht refits and innovation
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MarinasHarbour wall wave energy system enters full-size trials
GEPS Techno and Legendre Group launch Dikwe wave energy project in France
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SustainabilityHow smart masts could revolutionise yacht ventilation
By turning sunlight into airflow, Foundation Zero and Carbo-Link have reimagined the yacht mast as a natural HVAC system — a zero-energy cooling concept that could reshape how sailing craft stay comfortable at sea
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NewsEU cracks down on biodiesel fraud amid rising concerns over fake green fuels
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly importing €60m worth of biodiesel from the US and falsely claiming it came from another country
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NewsSpanish marina awarded Blue Wake Badge from Monaco Yacht Club
The recognition is in honour of Marina Ibiza’s implementation of the Bio-box system
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ElectrificationFoundation Zero protects electric yachts from lightning strikes
As yacht builders begin to move away from fossil fuel propulsion, so the electrical systems become vulnerable to being wiped out by lightning – but there is a solution
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