All Sustainability articles
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News
Sustainable 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 Technologies
Report 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 Technologies
Super-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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Marinas
New 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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News
French roadmap for nautical and pleasure boating unveiled
The initiative is aimed at advancing sustainable and responsible boating
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Green Technologies
Webinar 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 Technologies
Zero 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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News
WRF 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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Marinas
Cybercat 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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Marinas
Water monitor helps preserve marina supplies
A new type of digital monitor and remote shut off valve is already helping airports and other commercial outlets detect water leaks and save money
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Marinas
‘Technical’ water to guarantee supply
Why wash boats down with premium quality drinking water when a new system can produce clean water for a lower price, and more sustainably, says Inoxtek
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News
World Yachting Sustainability Forum in Genoa shines spotlight on sustainability as boating industry charts its future
A packed Forum brought together policymakers, industry leaders and fresh consumer insights to reveal how sustainability is transforming boating – from EU ocean policy to the next generation of boat buyers
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Green Technologies
Wind turbine blades upcycled into catamarans
India’s Green vessel startup Akvotransiro Tech has created a small, prototype catamaran built from discarded wind turbine blades and plans to go bigger
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News
Finsulate, Sealease team up on sustainable antifouling solution
The collaboration enables yacht charterers, commercial operators, and utility vessel owners to balance environmental responsibility with cost efficiency
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News
The future of boating meets in Genoa: How to join the 4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum
Industry leaders and top designers to explore how sustainability is reshaping business and boatbuilding
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News
Top industry leaders and McKinsey to unveil how sustainability is reshaping business and boatbuilding at the 4th World Yachting Sustainability Forum. Full programme announced
Top panellists announced for key industry debate
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Green Technologies
New non-toxic bio-based resin for carbon pre-pregs
French company Michelin ResiCare has developed a new araminolic resin as a sustainable and high-performance alternative for advanced composite applications
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Outboard engines
Proteus 1.1MW tidal turbine certified for Japan’s National Grid
Tidal energy is seen as the most dependable types of renewable power, and Proteus Marine’s AR1100 model has received official certification for operating in Japanese Waters
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Green Technologies
Creating fuel from CO2
A new solar-powered reactor that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel holds promise for marine propulsion
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Green Technologies
Feadship joins the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation
As part of its energy transition roadmap, the Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has joined NEMO to help develop the framework for nuclear powered yachts