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.

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Sustainability

Surge in orders for The Switch to aid transition to net-zero shipping

An electrical system designed to allow large vessels to be futureproofed for new energy sources, and save fuel in the meantime, has just logged 50 new contracts

Invitation to join a free on-line Perovskites Innovation event on 4th April

Anyone working in the solar panel or renewable energy space can log in for a series of talks and demonstrations on the latest Perovskite-based technology

PYA issues warning to superyachts during UN Ocean Conference

Possible demonstrations could take place in Nice and other neaby ports

New filter captures and recycles aluminium waste

A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process

‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency

As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner

Water based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?

A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats

Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface

New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear

Dykstra advances eco-design of Rainbow Warrior III

Greenpeace International’s next campaign vessel will enter operations in 2027

Propspeed, SeaKeepers partner on new sustainability initiative

The partnership reaffirms commitment to preserving ocean health

Breakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production

Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce

Norway’s DNV produces comprehensive report on marine energy efficiency

Report provides key lessons for yacht builders from the embattled commercial sector as it works hard to hit net zero targets by 2050

Sustainability breakthrough as industrial alliance unveils circular model for nautical construction

Pioneering collaboration to achieve circularity in boat production launched in Western France

Hefring Marine’s AI system helps reduce fuel costs and improve comfort afloat

The Icelandic tech company Hefring Marine has developed an Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) which has been tested by Dutch pilots and proven to improve efficiency