All Sustainability articles
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Sustainability
Next-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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Hydrogen
Maritime 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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Sustainability
Wafer 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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Electrification
54% 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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News
Amsterdam’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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Marinas
Harbour wall wave energy system enters full-size trials
GEPS Techno and Legendre Group launch Dikwe wave energy project in France
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Sustainability
How 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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News
EU 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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News
Spanish 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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Electrification
Foundation 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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News
Genoa to host 3rd European Sustainable Boating Roundtable
The event aims to spark dialogue on building a more sustainable and competitive future for the sector
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News
New study shows most US boat owners factor sustainability into purchase decisions
A report from Unmuted Consumer Insights reveals that 68% of US recreational boat owners consider a brand’s environmental commitment when choosing a vessel
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News
HVO allowed in EU Stage V marine engines with no extra certification
The move ends years of ambiguity among makers and users of the synthetic fuel
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News
Appeal for sector-wide commitment to LCAs gains urgency
The call for valid, meaningful Life Cycle Assessments to mitigate the environmental impact of sail or motor vessels is growing louder
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News
French association for eco-responsible boating elects new board
APER strengthens leadership and advances sustainable boating at 2025 general meeting
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News
Spanish electric boat association reshapes leadership
ANBE unveils new management team and strategy to advance sustainable boating and marine decarbonisation in Spain
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News
Yanmar launches compact SCR system to cut NOx emissions
In addition to commercial applications, the system can be installed on larger leisure vessels over 24m
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Green Technologies
Woodflow technology creates high performance timber composites
The Spanish company Strong by Form has developed a process that uses wood to offer low carbon alternatives to conventional materials.
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Green Technologies
Sustainable thermoplastic resin can be processed like conventional GRP
Hive Composites delivers MET-OL, a resin with water-like viscosity, no VOC emissions and improved mechanical properties for the same cost as epoxy.
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News
ZEM appoints new CEO to drive global growth
Jonathan Sørbye takes up his position at the Norwegian firm in October