
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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Could Boat-to-Grid technology transform the electric boat sector?
How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business
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Wärtsilä’s 51 top tips to decarbonise shipping
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
Thermoplastic honeycomb cores for lighter boats
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
VoltSafe named to San Diego Blue Economy portfolio
Shore power startup to receive cash, business development opportunities through participation in pilot sustainability program
NMMA bridges gap between commercial and recreational marine groups
The US recreational boating trade association is partnering with commercial counterparts to address shared challenges with a united voice
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
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
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
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
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
Harbour wall wave energy system enters full-size trials
GEPS Techno and Legendre Group launch Dikwe wave energy project in France
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
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
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
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
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