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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Oceanbird’s 150ft wingsail begins trials
A prototype 46m rigid wingsail has been installed by Damen shipyards on a 230m car transporter as part of a real-world test on high-sided vessels
Registration opens for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit
BoatUS sustainability initiative to explore the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels and other boating-related waste
Lloyd’s Register reports on LPG for propulsion
London-based Lloyd’s Register has released a free and comprehensive report on the future of LPG for marine propulsion, but leisure marine has already tried it
New solar module boosts hydrogen production
A research team in Germany has developed a solar device that can convert up 31.3% of sunlight into green hydrogen without the usual power losses
New combined vertical axis and solar array
Austria-based Novventos Energy GmbH has launched its naca.boost vertical axis turbine which operates where conventional wind energy is compromised
Sanlorenzo partners with BYD Energy Storage on next-generation battery technology
The parties have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop advanced battery and energy storage solutions for future yachts, as the Italian builder continues to expand its Road to 2030 sustainability programme
Old electronics could provide rare earth minerals
Old marine equipment could be part of the efforts to ‘urban mine’ used electronics to provide the rare metals needed for electric motors, servers and AI sensors.
Sunreef launches first Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran
The new vessel combines electric propulsion, battery storage and integrated solar technology; it will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show
HapySity places first solar signage at Greece’s Kos Marina
The smart totem integrates visitor information services, digital advertising and renewable energy generation within a single platform
Yachting Ventures launches in-house fundraising feed to centralise leisure marine dealflow
The move aims to streamline access to investment opportunities across the leisure marine innovation ecosystem and strengthen its investor network
Sanlorenzo urges faster rollout of green methanol infrastructure at Venice Climate Week
Italian yacht builder says fuel supply and shoreside infrastructure are becoming the key barriers to wider adoption of sustainable marine technologies, despite rapid advances in propulsion systems
BoatUS seeks boater support for abandoned vessel clean-up
Following the removal of some 300 end-of-life boats this year, BoatUS is asking boaters to help locate abandoned and derelict vessels as the programme expands nationwide
EBI launches roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas
European Boating Industry has published a roadmap outlining policy and infrastructure measures to support the sector’s decarbonisation
‘Seaworthy’ ammonia tanks developed for shipping
German composite specialist Connova Deutschland GmbH has designed and manufactured a 680kg fibreglass ammonia tank for cleaner marine propulsion
Sunlight-based desalination also recovers lithium
Scientists at the US-based University of Rochester have discovered a way to desalinate water without producing toxic brine, whilst also capturing valuable minerals
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