Plug in Power Infrastructure for Electric Boats fast-tracked in Europe
Aqua superPower announced a strategic partnership with AC charge point developer e-concept, which has developed a novel design of charging posts that have been approved for use in certain sensitive environments including the canals in Venice.
Your choice of antifoul matters to the environment, as well as your wallet
Visit a boatyard in the Spring and you’ll be greeted by the unpleasant smell of solvents. Known as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), solvents are essential to the application and curing of traditional antifoul paints, many of which contain up to 45% VOCs. These solvents pose a fundamental problem – they’re major contributors to climate change. […]
Germany aims for 100% renewables by 2035
The German government wants to cover Germany’s entire electricity supply with green electricity by 2035. This goal would greatly support the uptake of electric mobility since CO2 reductions are only achieved when green energy is used. According to the coalition agreement revealed in November last year, a share of 80 per cent renewable energy was […]
IPCC issues ‘bleakest warning yet’ on impacts of climate breakdown
Report says human actions are causing dangerous disruption, and window to secure a liveable future is closing Analysis: This report asks: what is at stake? In short, everything Climate breakdown is accelerating rapidly, many of the impacts will be more severe than predicted and there is only a narrow chance left of avoiding its worst […]
Mercury Marine announces electric outboard concept
Mercury Marine has announced its Avator electric outboard concept which it says advances its commitment to sustainability by offering the prospect of boating with zero direct emissions. Mercury is also using electrification to make boating more accessible with features such as swappable batteries and enhanced portability. This is, says Mercury, its next step in marine […]
University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
The sixteen successful finalists of The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge were welcomed onto the Suzuki Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show this weekend for the Challenge’s award ceremony and prize draw.
Environmentalists in the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race
In addition to all the usual crew positions – skipper, navigator, tactician – there’s a new choice for those registering for the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race: Environmentalist.
Lifting the lid on boat build impacts
A dramatic rise in the carbon footprint of the build of a performance race boat has been unveiled in the Sustainable Design and Build Report from US-based offshore sailing outfit 11th Hour Racing Team.
European group to raise €4 billion to help reduce plastic in our oceans
A group of European development banks plans to double its funding for global efforts to stop plastic waste from polluting the world’s oceans to €4 billion ($4.6 billion). The Clean Oceans Initiative, led by the French and German development banks and the European Investment Bank (EIB), says that ‘given the threats faced by the oceans […]
Ocean Eco 60 Coupé, a solar electric catamaran for long distance cruising
The Ocean Eco 60 Coupe is an 18.4 m catamaran that runs on solar energy combined with electric motors and two generators to extend its autonomy. Available in owner or charter version, it is distinguished by a modern look underlined by a roof connected to the structure of the boat.
