Sustainability

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.

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

Sustainability

Wood 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 ...

Boats 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

Biofuel from the sea

A Barbadian startup aims to turn a growing seaweed problem into a useful source of sustainable biofuel

Magnet-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

New 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

UK adventure sail operator wins global sustainability award

Wavysail’s Open Oceans Fund initiative was a key factor in the recognition

A 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

Fully 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

Grenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism

> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Marine tourism is one of the essential pillars of Grenada’s blue economy

C$33m biofuel terminal part of Canada’s green shipping corridors

Terminal will accelerate the marine industry’s transition to cleaner fuels

WRF launches industry-wide green gauge tool for superyachts

The YETI software tool helps users understand their yacht’s ecological footprint

The hunt for tomorrow’s sustainability pioneers

Marine Futures is looking for halo projects to inspire the rest of the industry

Sun&Blue Congress 2024 opens in Spain this week

The three-day event will cover tourism and the blue economy in Europe

Shipping 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