Sauter Carbon Offset Design (SCOD) have presented their latest Green yacht project Deliverance, a DynaWing Solar Hybrid Supertanker that qualifies as the Largest and by far the Greenest Post Panamax Vessel to be built and as such the most Economical form of Crude Oil Transport to and from any part of the Globe. To reduce…
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Motor yacht Project Ganto: The First Electric Superyacht
October 27, 2011
The GANTO motor yacht Project is a 40m EcoYacht designed to have the lowest levels of environmental impact possible. The motor yacht GANTO Project will utilise advanced building materials with maximized recycling criteria, along with fluid dynamics studies and an environmentally sound management of the vessel, making this project the first of a new generation…
Greenpeace launches a new Rainbow Warrior III motor yacht
October 16, 2011
At a ceremony in Berne-Motzen, Germany, Greenpeace launched the third version of its protest vessel the Rainbow Warrior motor yacht. Purpose built as a campaigning vessel, the M/Y Rainbow Warrior III carries state-of-the-art communications equipment, two fast boats and can carry a helicopter. Her unique A-frame masts carry 1260m2 of sail, helping keep her carbon…
42m Motor Yacht Blue Peace by Aras Kazar Designs
October 16, 2011
Motor Yacht Blue Peace by Aras Kazar Designs is a superyacht design measuring 42m (137ft) in length and with a range of 500 nautical miles at 40 knots, with an impressive top speed of 60 knots. The Blue Peace motor yacht design was inspired by a unique species called “Piscis Volans” as known as the…
Arc Lite Power acquires Knight & Carver Maritime to create world’s first global hybrid superyacht conversion center
October 11, 2011
Arc Lite Power, LLC, San Diego’s marine hybrid systems pioneer has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime. The total investment of $30 million will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Knight & Carver, a leading provider of marine construction and maintenance…
After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore
September 28, 2011
After a year of sailing, MS TĂ»ranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full inspection. This big solar sailboat will remain at the harbour “VivoCity,” one of the largest shopping centers in Singapore, where it will stay for several days. September 27 2010,…
ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy to exhibit GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the Monaco Yacht Show
September 15, 2011
ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy will exhibit “GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. GO2 is manufactured by Cerion Energy and distributed by ECOsuperyacht. GO2 is an eco-friendly nanotechnology based diesel fuel additive that decreases fuel consumption by a minimum of 8% while also reducing harmful emissions and particulate matter for all types,…
Princess Yachts complete first hull of new 40M motor yacht – the largest resin infused hull in the world
July 17, 2011
Princess Yachts International have completed the first hull of the new 40M superyacht, their largest vessel to date, which is believed to be the largest resin infused hull in the world. Princess Yachts has been using resin infusion technology for hulls and major mouldings of several of its new vessels over the past few years,…
Princess achieves RINA Green Plus (Y) notation for V Class and Flybridge yachts
July 12, 2011
Princess Yachts today became the first significant British Boat builder to achieve the RINA Green Plus (Y) notation for their entire range of V Class and Flybridge motor yachts up to 24m (85’). The award provides an independently verifies environment accreditation from the classification society RINA and applies to each individual model which is assessed…
Richard Sauter points to the Post Carbon Superyacht Future at RINA’s International Super and Megayacht Conference
May 11, 2011
Richard Sauter’s Paper on Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht presented at RINA’s International Super and Megayacht Conference points to the Post Carbon Superyacht as the Wave of the Future.
Seatec & Compotec 2012
May 03, 2011
The 10th edition of Seatec and the 4th edition of Compotec taking place February 8-10 2012 will draw the attention to one of the great issues of the century: eco-sustainability and respect for the environment.
Motor yacht Green Voyager Keel laid in China – A Green Superyacht by Kingship Marine
April 27, 2011
Kingship Marine Limited hosted the superyacht Green Voyager’s keel laying ceremony at Kingship’s yard in Zhongshan on Tuesday 19 April 2011. The Green Voyager motor yacht is the world’s first hybrid green boat under 50m that successfully caught the world’s attention when she was introduced at the Monaco Boat Show in 2009.
P1 Marine Foundation launch national awards scheme
April 11, 2011
The P1 Marine Foundation has announced the launch of a national awards scheme for outstanding projects specifically designed to have a positive and sustainable impact on the marine environment. The Awards are open to undergraduate students from universities across the UK and will reward the most pioneering academics with funding allocations for the top placed entries.
Next Generation Hybrid Motor Yachts by Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine
March 15, 2011
Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine have unveiled two new revolutionary 27 metre and 34 metre motoryacht concepts that will use the next generation of hybrid propulsion ensuring higher energy efficiency. The new motor yacht designs will also offer lower noise levels and lower carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. These 27m and 34m motor yacht concepts will feature the Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept, which utilises the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850), a system powered by two generators.
Mochi Craft Long Range 23 Motor yacht Winner of the UIM Environmental Award.
February 03, 2011
Mochi Craft Long Range 23 motor yacht, the most innovative large pleasure boat with hybrid propulsion, is the winner of the second edition of the UIM Environmental Award 2011, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique, world governing body for all powerboating activities, based in the Principality of Monaco.
Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset
January 31, 2011
Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset.
MS TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR continues World Tour
January 27, 2011
After successfully passing through the Panama Channel from East to West, MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar will continue her world tour on the Pacific Ocean. TÛRANOR PlanetSolar and the boat’s crew have received an overwhelming welcome at their last stopovers in Miami, Cancun, Cartagena and Panama, and the team is now looking forward to the next legs of the journey.
Atlantic Sea Hawk motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and Atlantic Motor Yachts
January 20, 2011
Sauter Carbon Offset Design and Atlantic Motor Yachts present the Atlantic Sea Hawk, a Hi-performance Zero Carbon 18 meter Cabin Cruiser with a top speed of 50 knots.
PARADIGM 180 motor yacht design by Pama Architetti Design
January 19, 2011
The Paradigm 180 superyacht design by Pama Architetti Design is a 60m environment friendly motor yacht design. Both inside and out, Pama Design has attempted to eliminate the physical barriers that define spaces and functional areas.
Sea-Things LLP introduce GreenBags product range for yachting use
January 18, 2011
Peter Franklin, Managing Editor of The Islander, a well-established nautical magazine in The Balearic Islands of Spain has announced the formation of a subsidiary company with a green mission. Sea-Things LLP is offering a wide range of stylish, customised, eco-friendly, multi-use carrying bags for the international yachting market.
