Sustainability – Page 4
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News
PYA issues warning to superyachts during UN Ocean Conference
Possible demonstrations could take place in Nice and other neaby ports
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Green Technologies
New filter captures and recycles aluminium waste
A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process
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Green Technologies
‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency
As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner
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Green Technologies
Water based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?
A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats
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Green Technologies
Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear
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News
Dykstra advances eco-design of Rainbow Warrior III
Greenpeace International’s next campaign vessel will enter operations in 2027
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Propspeed, SeaKeepers partner on new sustainability initiative
The partnership reaffirms commitment to preserving ocean health
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Green Technologies
Breakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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Green Technologies
Norway’s DNV produces comprehensive report on marine energy efficiency
Report provides key lessons for yacht builders from the embattled commercial sector as it works hard to hit net zero targets by 2050
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Sustainability breakthrough as industrial alliance unveils circular model for nautical construction
Pioneering collaboration to achieve circularity in boat production launched in Western France
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AI
Hefring Marine’s AI system helps reduce fuel costs and improve comfort afloat
The Icelandic tech company Hefring Marine has developed an Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) which has been tested by Dutch pilots and proven to improve efficiency
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V2 Group builds first fully electric and 90% recyclable 3D multihull
New flagship is the most complex floating structure conceived and made in one piece, says firm
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Azimut-Benetti, Sea Index to develop next-gen sustainable superyachts
Landmark agreement aims to reduce carbon emissions in the yachting industry
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MIA Australia announces 2025 Marine Sustainability Pledge
The MSP provides a framework towards a more sustainable future
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New yachts leaving Linssen yard now fuelled with HVO
Dutch builder takes another step towards sustainability
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Wavysail appoints new general manager
Adventure brand specialist Ben Barker to lead next phase of growth
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WRF’s net-zero mission finds growing echo in superyacht sector
The Water Revolution Foundation’s growth to date has been impressive
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Green Technologies
New resin to help recycle wind turbine blades
Composite hulls share the same problems as the wind turbine industry – difficulty in recycling the material at end-of-life. But Taiwan has found an answer in EzCiclo
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Green Technologies
Largest building integrated photovoltaic perovskite project completed
Using technology that could be used in boat building halls, solar specialists Microquanta has installed a translucent roof with a capacity of 17.62 kW
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Green Technologies
French team to roll out first bamboo sailboat this year
Sail on Bamboo is readying to introduce its first 6.5-metre boat in September 2025