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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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
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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
La Bella Verde shines at 1st Sustainable Nautical Awards
Ibizan cat builder sets benchmark for sustainability with two awards in one night
MarineShift360 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
Spanish electric boat association to hold first sustainability awards
Tomorrow’s ceremony will honour key businesses and their marine decarbonisation and energy transition initiatives
ZeroMar, EPT expand strategic partnership
The two companies are working together to propel sustainable marine solutions
Belize reveals Blue Economy action plan
Included in the strategy are skills development programs for boatbuilders, tourism operators and more
Benetti sells first B.Yond 57M following Monaco appearance
New hybrid vessel is the latest addition to Benetti’s Voyager line of yachts
AkzoNobel’s largest European solar energy plant goes live in Poland
The Dutch paints and coatings specialist is shifting all its production sites to renewable electricity
End-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
New 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
Megawatt 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
A decade-long onslaught of technology awaits boaters at FLIBS
The largest leaps in technology have probably come from the development of smart and autonomous boats
SA student scoops award for floating marina design
The SeaforeStation concept is described as a “unique approach” to sustainability
Netherlands: Reaching key 2030 climate change goal ‘highly unlikely’
Swift reductions in greenhouse gas emissions needed, says watchdog