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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How a collaboration between one green tech company, an energy supplier and Volvo Penta could revolutionise the boating business
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Solar charging system cuts costs
A French start-up has developed a plug-and-play energy management system designed to cut costs for solar-powered charging sites, with marine implications
Composite roofing for corrosive environments
With many boat building halls located in salty coastal environments, a new composite roof promises a viable and opaque solution to short-lived metal alternatives
Sail-powered next generation cargo ship
The Neoliner Origin project is a ‘genuinely decarbonised’ cargo ship that also carries passengers seeking a sustainable crossing of the Atlantic
Bigger focus on sustainable products at Metstrade 2025
Sustainable innovations will span all 13 halls of RAI Amsterdam for the first time in the show’s history
e-Methanol tender scheme to roll out supply
A scheme to connect e-methanol users with bulk producers across the EU is seen as a pathway to securing long term supplies for the marine industry
Spanish boat dealer opens new facility in Madrid
New location in Torrejón de Ardoz will offer more services for boaters in Spain and Portugal
Ports as green energy hubs
A detailed report by the global environmental consultancy firm Arup has outlined ways in which even small ports and harbours can become sustainable fuel hubs
Aqua superPower installs first marine fast charger on Lake Garda
A second station is planned for Lazise, enabling rapid recharging for electric boats
Cape Town’s V&A waterfront introduces first electric tourist boat
The launch represents a major step forward for sustainable marine transport
Sustainable sailing: Vaan R5 up for European Yacht of the Year 2026
The 49ft catamaran picked up an Innovation Award at Cannes this year for its eco-friendly manufacturing practices
Report reveals a changing ocean
‘No part of the ocean is untouched by a UN-described triple planetary crisis’, according to the most recent Copernicus Ocean State Report, OSR9
Super-tough thermoplastic now 60% stronger
An upgraded range of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics from Xenia offers an average impact resistance improvement of 60%, ideal for small, fast hulls
New grating rethinks traditional materials
A hard-wearing composite grating for marina applications uses a percentage of fibreglass from other in-house manufacturing
French roadmap for nautical and pleasure boating unveiled
The initiative is aimed at advancing sustainable and responsible boating
Webinar on future fuels – Thursday 9 October
DNV, a major classification society and a key advisor for the world’s maritime industry, is holding a webinar that the builders of superyachts might find of interest
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