Sustainability – Page 3
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Green TechnologiesOceanbird’s 150ft wingsail begins trials
A prototype 46m rigid wingsail has been installed by Damen shipyards on a 230m car transporter as part of a real-world test on high-sided vessels
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NewsRegistration opens for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit
BoatUS sustainability initiative to explore the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels and other boating-related waste
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Green TechnologiesLloyd’s Register reports on LPG for propulsion
London-based Lloyd’s Register has released a free and comprehensive report on the future of LPG for marine propulsion, but leisure marine has already tried it
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Green TechnologiesNew solar module boosts hydrogen production
A research team in Germany has developed a solar device that can convert up 31.3% of sunlight into green hydrogen without the usual power losses
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Green TechnologiesNew combined vertical axis and solar array
Austria-based Novventos Energy GmbH has launched its naca.boost vertical axis turbine which operates where conventional wind energy is compromised
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NewsSanlorenzo partners with BYD Energy Storage on next-generation battery technology
The parties have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop advanced battery and energy storage solutions for future yachts, as the Italian builder continues to expand its Road to 2030 sustainability programme
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Green TechnologiesOld electronics could provide rare earth minerals
Old marine equipment could be part of the efforts to ‘urban mine’ used electronics to provide the rare metals needed for electric motors, servers and AI sensors.
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NewsSunreef launches first Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran
The new vessel combines electric propulsion, battery storage and integrated solar technology; it will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show
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MarinasHapySity places first solar signage at Greece’s Kos Marina
The smart totem integrates visitor information services, digital advertising and renewable energy generation within a single platform
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NewsYachting Ventures launches in-house fundraising feed to centralise leisure marine dealflow
The move aims to streamline access to investment opportunities across the leisure marine innovation ecosystem and strengthen its investor network
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NewsSanlorenzo urges faster rollout of green methanol infrastructure at Venice Climate Week
Italian yacht builder says fuel supply and shoreside infrastructure are becoming the key barriers to wider adoption of sustainable marine technologies, despite rapid advances in propulsion systems
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NewsBoatUS seeks boater support for abandoned vessel clean-up
Following the removal of some 300 end-of-life boats this year, BoatUS is asking boaters to help locate abandoned and derelict vessels as the programme expands nationwide
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MarinasEBI launches roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas
European Boating Industry has published a roadmap outlining policy and infrastructure measures to support the sector’s decarbonisation
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Green Technologies‘Seaworthy’ ammonia tanks developed for shipping
German composite specialist Connova Deutschland GmbH has designed and manufactured a 680kg fibreglass ammonia tank for cleaner marine propulsion
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Green TechnologiesSunlight-based desalination also recovers lithium
Scientists at the US-based University of Rochester have discovered a way to desalinate water without producing toxic brine, whilst also capturing valuable minerals
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NewsTEMO·450 rated “highly repairable” in voluntary sustainability index
The electric outboard scores 91.9/100 in voluntary repairability index assessment
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HydrogenPortable ‘quick swap’ hydrogen cylinders to boost fuel cell adoption
Lightweight, high-pressure interchangeable hydrogen cylinders for powering fuel cells could remove the need for expensive quayside infrastructure
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Green TechnologiesNew high-temperature fuel cell membrane
Fuel cell efficiency has been given a boost with the discovery of a new type of proton-transporting membrane that doesn’t need water to operate
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MarinasTen Andalusian marinas receive Blue Flag awards for 2026
Andalusia ranks second in Spain with 22 Blue Flag distinctions for marinas and yacht clubs, recognizing environmental management, safety standards, and quality facilities
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Green TechnologiesGroup Beneteau co-develops sustainable closed-loop process
Several leading glass fibre manufacturers and composite specialists have formed a partnership to create a system to use recycled raw materials in boat building
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