Sector: Green Technologies
Gain insights into green technologies in the maritime industry with our analysis of current trends, company news, and the latest product launches. Learn how sustainable practices are being integrated into boating products and operations.
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Green Technologies
Improved solar panels hold promise for electric boats
New solar cell design unveiled in Morocco said to boost efficiency by up to 90% in a more durable lamination
Record number of SA tourism boats receive Blue Flag status
Grenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism
The hunt for tomorrow’s sustainability pioneers
Sun&Blue Congress 2024 opens in Spain this week
La Bella Verde shines at 1st Sustainable Nautical Awards
MarineShift360 unveils new tools to accelerate marine sector’s transition to net zero
Spanish electric boat association to hold first sustainability awards
ZeroMar, EPT expand strategic partnership
Belize reveals Blue Economy action plan
Benetti sells first B.Yond 57M following Monaco appearance
DeckingWood buoys to replace plastic in Antarctic research
Some of the estimated 8 million tons of discarded plastic that gets washed to sea each year is showing up as solid waste and toxic chemicals in remote parts of the Antarctic, and researchers there are about to deploy wooden research buoys, replacing the plastic models currently in use as ...
Green TechnologiesBoats made from mushrooms?
The rebar-like tissue which securely anchors fungi to structures is being examined as a potential replacement for fossil-fuel-based composites in interior applications like walls and paneling
Green TechnologiesBiofuel from the sea
A Barbadian startup aims to turn a growing seaweed problem into a useful source of sustainable biofuel
ElectrifcationMagnet-free electric motor offers sustainable high-speed e-boating
Apart from removing the drag of permanent magnets, and so making the motor more efficient at high speed, the new design also frees the industry from dependence on rare earth metals. Note the square profile of the copper windings so more current can be carried within a given volume
Green TechnologiesNew pontoon floats are 100% recyclable
UK-based ExoTechnologies and Pontoon & Dock unite to develop the recyclable composite Danu into floats for houseboats and marina infrastructure
Green TechnologiesA rope made of rock
Basaltex, the company that specialises in reinforcements made directly from volcanic rock, has added a new type of rope to its portfolio of sustainable woven materials
Green TechnologiesFully biodegradable shrink wrap that is also easier to install
A new shrink wrap is not only fully biodegradable, but it also has unique features that greatly accelerates installation
Green TechnologiesC$33m biofuel terminal part of Canada’s green shipping corridors
Terminal will accelerate the marine industry’s transition to cleaner fuels
Green TechnologiesShipping industry prepares for FuelEU Maritime compliance
On 1 January 2025 a tranche of new EU rules come into force aimed at reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency. The leisure sector can benefit from their innovations
Green TechnologiesEnd-of-life boats used for cement making can reduce CO2 emissions
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has partnered with 8 other industry associations to explore the advantages of using recycled glass fibre in cement making
Green TechnologiesNew hydrogen-powered workboat needs minimal infrastructure
The MV Dirac has been designed with ease of hydrogen refuelling as a key priority. The fuel is supplied in hand-portable cylinders, similar to those for a domestic barbecue
Green TechnologiesMegawatt charging and bidirectional power transfer could make larger electric yachts more cost effective
By harnessing advances in electric truck technology, large yachts could fast-recharge in less than an hour and sell their own renewable energy back to the grid
Green Technologies News
NewsRecord number of SA tourism boats receive Blue Flag status
Seven South African tourism boats and four marinas receive Blue Flag accreditation
NewsGrenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism
Marine tourism is one of the essential pillars of Grenada’s blue economy
NewsThe hunt for tomorrow’s sustainability pioneers
Marine Futures is looking for halo projects to inspire the rest of the industry
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