Sustainability

The latest news on one of the industry's hottest topics: improving the sustainability of boating through more eco-friendly products, by reducing the impact of manufacturing, encouraging more recycling, and preserving the natural resources recreational boating depends on.

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Sustainability

Solar cells operate 10m underwater

Perovskite-based solar cells have been real-world tested to a depth of 10m, where the altered light spectrum can still be successfully harvested

Path to low carbon fibreglass recycling

A research programme shows that under certain conditions, recycled glass fibre from wind turbine blades can match the carbon footprint of virgin material

Global industry survey launched to shape future of boat Life Cycle Assessment

ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA seek industry input to establish the first globally aligned Life Cycle Assessment methodology for recreational boats up to 24m

White paper explores zero-carbon fuel blends

Detailed research into the science of using future fuels in existing combustion engine technology has been published by the Swiss company Kistler

EBI launches guidance on EU deforestation rules

New Regulatory Compass initiative aims to help boating companies navigate regulatory requirements and prepare for EUDR compliance

DNV certifies mtu Series 4000 engines as methanol-ready

Further milestone for Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ marine business

Study reduces yacht’s freshwater consumption

The team behind the experimental sailing yacht Zero have been developing an energy-efficient freshwater system that could become an industry benchmark

Monaco marina rendezvous to examine investment, technology and sustainability

The two-day event will bring together marina operators, investors and industry experts to address the forces reshaping waterfront infrastructure

Waste plastic can toughen epoxy by 98%

Research scientists in China have found a way to recycle PET plastics into an additive that makes epoxy resin more resistant to cracking from impacts

Solar car receives US$44m investment

US-based Aptera Motors Corp has entered a manufacturing partnership which could also bring more technical development to solar-powered boats

Waste carbon fibre converted to sound insulation

Researchers in Singapore have found a way to convert carbon fibre waste, including the resins, into aerogel materials for multiple uses

Spray-on solar panels achieve 14% efficiency

A new process allows for perovskite solar cells to be sprayed directly onto carbon reinforced polymer substrates, including the curved surfaces of hulls

Toyota joins Volvo-backed fuel cell venture, opening potential for marine applications

> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Toyota’s fuel cell expertise could accelerate development of new hydrogen propulsion platforms as the Japanese manufacturer joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as an equal partner in Cellcentric venture

New process turns waste plastic into engine oil

A team of chemists have found a way to recycle PVC plastics into useful lubricants, potentially reducing the 40 million tonnes of waste going to landfill each year