Sustainability is a hot topic in marine industry news across the world. All those interested in boats and boating need to know about the latest developments and innovations to make their business – or hobby – as sustainable as possible to protect the oceans.
Cox Powertrain’s CXO300 diesel outboard engine has received the Lake Constance (Bodensee) emission approval (BSO-II) which grants permission to operate on Lake Constance, a highly regulated lake primarily belonging to silent boating and water sport activities. The lake, which covers a distance of 63km, is regulated by the Lake Constance Shipping Regulations who work towards […]
Nordic corporate bank, SEB has joined the Responsible Ship Recycling Standards (RSRS), a joint bank initiative for ensuring environmentally and socially responsible dismantling and recycling of ships. SEB is the twelfth member of the initiative which was started by a group of European banks active within shipping. “We want to increase awareness of the environmental and social […]
Multihull designer and manufacturer, Sunreef Yachts has donated a custom-engineered electric safari car to the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT). With over 20 years of activity, the MWCT works to protect the astounding biodiversity of East Africa through conservation efforts that directly benefit wildlife and the local Maasai communities, and promotes responsible tourism and education through cooperation […]
Water Revolution Foundation, a non-profit on a mission to drive sustainability in the superyacht industry, launched its database of sustainable solutions yesterday. The foundation aims for the database to become the main reference point for the superyacht industry to search, compare and select verified sustainable solutions. The database is part of Water Revolution Foundation’s objective […]
In support of global initiatives to reduce the amount of pollutants discharged to the marine environment, a UK start-up has developed a revolutionary sanitary paper that it says uses no adhesives or other nano-plastics in its manufacture. Taking a more environmentally friendly approach to the emergent toilet tissue issue, Shrewsbury-based Tanki is able to supply […]
Alexis Eyre (Green Eyre) and Ceri Hurford-Jones (Business on Board) have launched a new podcast entitled Future Blue, which will tackle key sustainability issues with a view to inspiring behaviour change in the global marine industry. It is geared towards those employed in the marine industry worldwide, from shop floor to board level. They say […]