All Sustainability articles – Page 14
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Green TechnologiesSuzuki Motor looks to cow dung for biofuel
Engine maker working on project to extract methane from animal waste
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Green TechnologiesRise of the solar garage
Pioneering what could become a major trend for electric runabouts, the Portuguese-built Faro Powerdock also lifts the hull clear of the water
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NewsSavvy Navvy, RAD Propulsion introduce smart range technology
New partnership gives boat owners unprecedented accuracy in range prediction and navigation
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Green TechnologiesBoats from blades: recycling fiberglass wind turbines a two-industry solution
A team of Canadian boatbuilders – while searching for sustainable materials – has developed a method for recovering and reusing intact sheets of fibreglass from otherwise inseparable end products which could be a boon for both the marine and wind energy industries.
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Green TechnologiesFuelEU Maritime Regulations have now gone live
Whilst only applicable to ships above 5000 gross tons, the new tranche of EU decarbonisation regulations is bringing new tech to the leisure sector
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Green TechnologiesArctic cruise ship to run on 90% renewable power
To a design that could pave the way for self-refuelling superyachts, the construction of the 70m expedition vessel Captain Arctic has begun
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NewsRecord number of SA tourism boats receive Blue Flag status
Seven South African tourism boats and four marinas receive Blue Flag accreditation
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DeckingWood buoys to replace plastic in Antarctic research
Some of the estimated 8 million tons of discarded plastic that gets washed to sea each year is showing up as solid waste and toxic chemicals in remote parts of the Antarctic, and researchers there are about to deploy wooden research buoys, replacing the plastic models currently in use as ...
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Green TechnologiesBiofuel from the sea
A Barbadian startup aims to turn a growing seaweed problem into a useful source of sustainable biofuel
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Green TechnologiesBoats made from mushrooms?
The rebar-like tissue which securely anchors fungi to structures is being examined as a potential replacement for fossil-fuel-based composites in interior applications like walls and paneling
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ElectrificationMagnet-free electric motor offers sustainable high-speed e-boating
Apart from removing the drag of permanent magnets, and so making the motor more efficient at high speed, the new design also frees the industry from dependence on rare earth metals. Note the square profile of the copper windings so more current can be carried within a given volume
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Green TechnologiesRenewable off-grid energy
The ability to generate power from renewables and store it safely afloat and ashore is enjoying a surge of innovation. Metstrade 24 showcased just a few of the latest advances
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Green TechnologiesNew pontoon floats are 100% recyclable
UK-based ExoTechnologies and Pontoon & Dock unite to develop the recyclable composite Danu into floats for houseboats and marina infrastructure
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Green TechnologiesA rope made of rock
Basaltex, the company that specialises in reinforcements made directly from volcanic rock, has added a new type of rope to its portfolio of sustainable woven materials
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Green TechnologiesFully biodegradable shrink wrap that is also easier to install
A new shrink wrap is not only fully biodegradable, but it also has unique features that greatly accelerates installation
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NewsGrenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism
Marine tourism is one of the essential pillars of Grenada’s blue economy
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Green TechnologiesC$33m biofuel terminal part of Canada’s green shipping corridors
Terminal will accelerate the marine industry’s transition to cleaner fuels
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Superyacht TechnologyWRF launches industry-wide green gauge tool for superyachts
The YETI software tool helps users understand their yacht’s ecological footprint
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NewsThe hunt for tomorrow’s sustainability pioneers
Marine Futures is looking for halo projects to inspire the rest of the industry
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NewsSun&Blue Congress 2024 opens in Spain this week
The three-day event will cover tourism and the blue economy in Europe
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