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NewsRecord number of SA tourism boats receive Blue Flag status
Seven South African tourism boats and four marinas receive Blue Flag accreditation
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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 ...
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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
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Green TechnologiesBiofuel from the sea
A Barbadian startup aims to turn a growing seaweed problem into a useful source of sustainable biofuel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsGrenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism
Marine tourism is one of the essential pillars of Grenada’s blue economy
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Green TechnologiesC$33m biofuel terminal part of Canada’s green shipping corridors
Terminal will accelerate the marine industry’s transition to cleaner fuels
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Superyacht TechnologyWRF launches industry-wide green gauge tool for superyachts
The YETI software tool helps users understand their yacht’s ecological footprint
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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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NewsSun&Blue Congress 2024 opens in Spain this week
The three-day event will cover tourism and the blue economy in Europe
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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
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NewsLa Bella Verde shines at 1st Sustainable Nautical Awards
Ibizan cat builder sets benchmark for sustainability with two awards in one night
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NewsMarineShift360 unveils new tools to accelerate marine sector’s transition to net zero
The Impact Accelerator programme offers selected companies free consultancy for one year to develop and scale sustainability projects
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NewsSpanish electric boat association to hold first sustainability awards
Tomorrow’s ceremony will honour key businesses and their marine decarbonisation and energy transition initiatives
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NewsZeroMar, EPT expand strategic partnership
The two companies are working together to propel sustainable marine solutions
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NewsBelize reveals Blue Economy action plan
Included in the strategy are skills development programs for boatbuilders, tourism operators and more
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NewsBenetti sells first B.Yond 57M following Monaco appearance
New hybrid vessel is the latest addition to Benetti’s Voyager line of yachts
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