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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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
Marlec’s zipped solar panels
UK-based Marlec has developed a semi-flexible solar panel that has a sewn in zip, allowing it to be more easily attached to a bimini or spray hood
Recycled wind turbine blade success
With similar issues as polyester boats when it comes to end of life, the wind turbine sector has just made its first new blade section using recycled materials
Walkable solar pavement for Valencia Port
A pilot project involving solar panels as part of a walkway is being trialled in the port of Valencia, with other Mediterranean marinas set to apply the concept
Ultra-thin solar decking
The Canadian company Open Waters Solar has created a 1.2mm thick PV panel which can be incorporated into the deck or cabin top.
Suzuki adopts biodegradable parts packaging
Biodegradable consolidation bags for spare parts packaging to be used for all products
Larger sizes for FRP pontoon piles
Creative Composites Group adds 8in, 14in and 18in diameter options to its fibre-reinforced polymer piling system
ExploMar closes over US$10m financing to accelerate global expansion
The proceeds will be mainly allocated to global distribution and service network expansion, supply-chain optimisation, and product upgrade
World’s first seagoing solar ship system
The SolarDeck pilot project is heralded as the first time a coastal ship has used a large solar array to diversify its energy mix
Want to go nuclear? DNV Webinar 18th Nov
The DNV maritime consultancy has recently released a white paper on the future of civilian marine nuclear propulsion and will discuss the findings in a webinar
Floating vertical solar farm goes live
The German renewable energy company SINN Power has just commissioned the world’s first vertical floating solar farm, ideal for inland water surfaces.
Time running out for Boat Builder Awards tickets – less than one week to go
The 2025 ceremony takes place on Wednesday 19 November at a new entertainment venue next to Hall 8 at RAI Amsterdam
EU Transport Investment Plan a boon for Europe’s boating sector
The ‘Sustainable Transport Investment Plan’ caps a year of lobbying by the Brussels-based European Boating Industry
Rotor sails boost vessel performance by 13.5%
Project engineers have purpose-designed a new tanker with a compact rotor sail system and underwater fins to give annual fuel savings of 597 metric tonnes
Green epoxy build reduces carbon by 80%
The recently completed Greenscow build project has combined plywood and natural fibres with Sicomin’s new green epoxy for a low carbon footprint
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