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30m Benetti Tradition charter yacht Quid Pro Quo presents Yacht Carbon Offset

May 21, 2012

On display at this year’s MYBA Charter Show in Genoa, the 30m Benetti Tradition motor yacht Quid Pro Quo has recently presented a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. With her first carbon offset already in place, the carbon footprint of the charter yacht Quid Pro Quo’s engines will be balanced by equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects.

30m Benetti Tradition luxury charter yacht Quid Pro Quo

30m Benetti Tradition luxury charter yacht Quid Pro Quo

Robert Frost, the luxury yacht Quid Pro Quo’s Captain commented: “The future of our planet and her preservation should be a high priority to every human being. We on Quid Pro Quo set out to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects. Our partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset is yet another way in which we are committed to being proactive in our approach.”

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson said: “We are delighted that Quid Pro Quo has selected Yacht Carbon Offset to neutralise the carbon footprint from her engines. For an active charter yacht, it is a practical example of how environmental standards can be enhanced in a meaningful yet convenient way. We look forward to providing our specialist service to Quid Pro Quo for her cruising programme, and thank all on board for their support.”

Yacht Carbon Offset provides a fully-documented service for those that own and enjoy the world’s leading superyachts and has Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification.

Amels 212 Super Yacht IMAGINE proceeds with Yacht Carbon Offset

January 24, 2012

The first Amels 212 motor yacht Imagine, has presented a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The vessel’s operators have gone beyond the required standards of environmental management, by pro-actively reducing her net carbon footprint. To obtain this positive impact, Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the greenhouse gas emissions of the Imagine superyacht’s engines with equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects.

Amels 212 Limited Edition Super Yacht Imagine

Amels 212 Super Yacht Imagine

Grahame Shorrocks, the luxury yacht Imagine’s Captain said, “More and more of the guests who come onboard Imagine are increasingly aware of the environmental impact yachting has and are interested in how we can offset these effects. To this end, the operators of Imagine are proceeding with a Yacht Carbon Offset programme, which will allow us to operate in an environmentally sensitive manner in the future.”

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson commented, “We warmly welcome Motor Yacht Imagine to the growing fleet of leading superyachts that have decided to take practical steps to offset their carbon footprint. We have seen that Carbon Offsetting is a priority for many of those that own and enjoy the world’s finest yachts and we thank Imagine’s Owner and his team for putting this decision into action.”

62.5m Super Yacht Baton Rouge by Icon Yachts chooses Yacht Carbon Offset

January 23, 2012

The impressive 62.5m motor yacht Baton Rouge, built by Icon Yachts, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The environmental leadership shown by her Owner also acknowledges the high expectations of her prestigious charter clients. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the carbon footprint of the Baton Rouge superyacht’s engines with equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects.

Icon 62.5m motor yacht Baton Rouge Credit Icon Yachts

Icon 62.5m motor yacht Baton Rouge - Credit: Icon Yachts

Joss de Rohan Willner, the luxury yacht Baton Rouge’s Captain commented, “In reviewing Baton Rouge’s environmental procedures, we decided to address her greenhouse gas emissions through a programme of carbon offsetting. The approach needed to be practical, effective and flexible to suit the yacht’s busy schedule. We are pleased to be working with Yacht Carbon Offset to introduce this measure for 2012.”

Burgess, which manages the super yacht Baton Rouge, acted on behalf of the Owner.  Director Tim Wiltshire explained, “Having decided to proceed with carbon offsetting, the Owner needed to be sure of the beneficial impact. Burgess reviewed the options and were happy to recommend Yacht Carbon Offset’s fully documented service. For us, this is yet another example of providing a comprehensive service for our clients.”

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson said, “We are delighted that Baton Rouge has selected Yacht Carbon Offset to neutralise the carbon footprint from her engines. For such a prominent and active yacht, it is natural for environmental performance to be a priority.  We thank the Owner’s team and all on board for their support.”

Yacht Carbon Offset provides a specialist service for those that own and enjoy the world’s leading superyachts and has Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification.

2011 ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award winner Yacht Carbon Offset

November 08, 2011

Yacht Carbon Offset is happy to be awarded the 2011 International Superyacht Society Fabien Cousteau Blue Award. The Award, created to celebrate stewardship of marine ecosystems, was introduced by Fabien Cousteau during ISS’s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, on 27 October 2011.

Jill Bobrow Mark Robinson Fabien Cousteau

Jill Bobrow, Mark Robinson and Fabien Cousteau during ISS´s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala

ISS’s Executive Director, Amy Halsted, long a proponent of sound environmental activism and who serves as one of the ISSFCBA judges, commented: “Any inaugural year of an award is an exciting and engaging process. To have Fabien Cousteau’s support, reputation and direct involvement in the development and implementation of the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award both lends credibility to the award itself and challenges the judges to weigh the merits of the outstanding nominees. Considerable deliberation and an eye toward the expansion of the very nature of the product and company were given to the 2011 nominees.  Ultimately, Yacht Carbon Offset’s ability to immediately promote environmental responsibility won the day.”

Mark Robinson

Yacht Carbon Offset´s Mark Robinson

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Mark Robinson said: “It is a great honour and a major milestone for the company to be recognised in this way; we are elated to have been chosen as the 2011 recipient. We thank ISS membership for their nomination and we are heartened by the decision of the distinguished judges and Fabien Cousteau for their appreciation of the relevance of carbon offsetting to the ocean stewardship agenda. This is an action available to all yachts. We accept this award acknowledging the leading yacht owners, charterers, captains and professionals that have decided to balance their carbon footprint through Yacht Carbon Offset: it is their action that ultimately supports real ecologically driven projects around the world.”

Mark Robinson Amy Halsted

Mark Robinson and ISS´s Executive Director Amy Halsted

Yacht Carbon Offset among ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award nominees

October 06, 2011

The International Superyacht Society introduced the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award in 2010 as the celebration of marine ecosystems´ stewardship. This will appear during ISS’s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala on 27th October 2011, the opening night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, in Florida, USA. Yacht Carbon Offset is pleased to be nominated.

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Mark Robinson said: “It is a great honour to be nominated for the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award, and a wonderful milestone for our company to be recognised in this way.  The potential impact of greenhouse gas emissions has become a major concern for many marine ecosystems, from coral reefs to polar regions, and is now an important part of the ocean stewardship agenda.  More and more leading yacht owners see minimising their greenhouse gas impact as a highly relevant consideration.  Our mission is to meet this requirement, for any yacht, with a practical, rigorous and straightforward service.”

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Yacht Carbon Offset provides a specialist service for those that own and enjoy the world’s leading superyachts and compensates for the Carbon Footprint of a yacht’s engines with equivalent greenhouse gas emissions reductions from independently verified green energy projects.  Each project depends on the carbon funding, and Yacht Carbon Offset has Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification, so clients know that their action makes a real impact on net emissions.

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The voluntary pay-as-you-go service is based on fuel quantities, so requires no onboard equipment.  Carbon offsetting is of particular interest to owners or charterers wishing to minimise their environmental impact, and those choosing environmentally sensitive destinations.

52.5m Benetti motor yacht Latitude introduces Yacht Carbon Offset

July 11, 2011

Luxury motor yacht Latitude, the 52.5m Benetti superyacht, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. This further strengthens Latitude’s environmental management policies, as she looks after a succession of charter clients in her busy schedule.  Yacht Carbon Offset, the Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certified specialists, counterbalances the carbon footprint of superyacht Latitude’s engines with equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects.

Luxury Charter Yacht LATITUDE (ex Latinou) by Benetti Yachts

Luxury Charter Yacht LATITUDE (ex Latinou) by Benetti Yachts

Paul Bickley, Latitude’s Captain commented: “Delivering excellent service to our guests often includes the assurance that the highest standards are in place – including taking all practical steps to operate in an environmentally sensitive manner. Carbon offsetting is therefore a natural progression for Latitude and I’m sure will be welcomed by all on board.”

Motor Yacht Latitude (ex Latinou) Sun-Deck

Motor Yacht Latitude (ex Latinou) Sun-Deck

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson said: “We are delighted that Latitude is the latest major superyacht to include Yacht Carbon Offset as standard practice on board.  The decision brings further evidence that a growing number of high profile charter clients, and leading yacht owners, wish to take practical steps to address their greenhouse gas impact.  We thank Latitude and all on board for their support”

Al fresco dining on board of the motor yacht Latitude (ex Latinou)

Al fresco dining on board of the motor yacht Latitude (ex Latinou)

Luxury charter superyacht Latitude is designed for ultimate pleasure with accommodation for twelve guests in a spacious master suite and 5 staterooms all equipped with top quality entertainment systems and en-suite bathrooms.

IMS teams up with Yacht Carbon Offset for a greener future

June 03, 2011

Global ship delivery specialists, International Maritime Services (IMS) has introduced a carbon offset option for all delivery voyages, through a strategic alliance with Yacht Carbon Offset, the Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certified specialists. Under this programme, the greenhouse gas emissions from the fuel burned by participating vessels will be counterbalanced by equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects.

Brendan Cooley, IMS Chief Operating Officer said “IMS is concerned about climate change and is committed to managing our operations in an environmentally sustainable manner. As such, we are the first ship delivery company in the world to offer clients a carbon offset initiative maintaining our focus to work in conjunction with them and customize deliveries to suit individual requirements.”

Yacht Carbon Offset

Yacht Carbon Offset

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson commented: “IMS regularly handles ocean passage-making for yacht and other commercial vessel clients. Passage planning always includes assessing the fuel requirement and so it is straightforward to include an invitation to carbon offset this fuel. With increasing environmental awareness across all vessel types, we are delighted to offer our carbon offsetting service in partnership with the team at IMS.”

Genoa Yacht Charter Show 2011 – MYBA reports another successful year

May 16, 2011

MYBA -The Worldwide Yachting Association is pleased to announce the completion of another successful MYBA Charter Show in Genoa from May 2 – 6 2011. The MYBA Boat Show Committee worked hard with the Show Managers, Pesto Sea Group, throughout the year to ensure the success of this unique charter Show. A total of 79 yachts were presented in Marina Molo Vecchio, the Aquarium Quay and the new Marina Fiera which was accessed by ferry and shuttle. The standards and quality of the exhibiting yachts was exceptionally high with many brand new yachts having only just left the yard.  The Show remains a unique opportunity for top charter brokers to view charter yachts available for the season ahead. This year over 350 brokers attended from all over the World and there was an impressive selection of over 59 exhibitors.

MYBA Charter Boat Show Committee Genoa 2011

MYBA Charter Boat Show Committee Genoa 2011

The organising Show Committee, composed left to right of Sonia Palfrey, Jacqui Lockhart (Committee Chairwoman), Fabio Pesto (Show Manager), Pat Codere & Sylvie Romain.

This year the Captain’s Briefing was sponsored by Spectrum Group Ltd and Mannmade Group Ltd who gave a presentation to Captains. The spectacular Gala Dinner for over 500 show guests including brokers, Captains, Exhibitors and Press was a great success at the beautiful Villa Lo Zerbino. The Crew Party held on the last day of the Show was co-sponsored by MYBA and Global Services Ltd. It was well attended and a fun end to the show for the hard working crew.

The destination seminar held on Tuesday 3rd May was well attended. Three destinations were presented. Captain Jonas Svensson, motor yacht Moecca  – Saba, Malaysia Captain Gui Garcia, M/Y M/Y Tuscan Sun  – Bahamas ; and Tim Soper, Eyos Expeditions – super yacht Hanse Explorer  - Arctic/ Antartica.

The MYBA Association again collaborated with Yacht Carbon Offset  for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions from the Show.

The 2012 Show will be held from April 30 – May 4 2012.  The MYBA Boat Show Committee and the Pesto Sea Group are already working on improvements for next year, and look forward to another successful Show.

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

April 13, 2011

MYBA is partnering with Yacht Carbon Offset to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from the 23rd MYBA Charter Show, which takes place in Genoa, Italy in May 2011. The MYBA Association represents over 100 Yachting companies with a growing number of superyacht owners and charterers that choose to compensate for the carbon footprint of their energy or fuel.

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

Yacht Carbon Offset for the MYBA Charter Show 2011

Carbon savings from one of Yacht Carbon Offset’s selected projects, in Nicaragua, have been allocated to match the estimated carbon emissions from electricity consumption at the event.

 

 

For the yachts themselves, Carbon Offsetting can easily be included in the arrangements of a luxury charter, and is a proportionate response that preserves full freedom of operation. The effectiveness of the action is underpinned by Yacht Carbon Offset’s Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certification. 

Jacqui Lockhart, Chairwoman of MYBA’s Boat Show Committee, said: “The MYBA Show is dedicated to charter professionals and provides a showcase for the finest superyachts available to their clients. It also hosts an exclusive display of those ancillary services that go to make up a perfect charter, tailored to the particular requirements of each group. Carbon offsetting is just such a service which a broker can offer to personalise each charter.

Equally, it is a practical way for MYBA to address its own environmental impact and we are pleased to continue our work with Yacht Carbon Offset for the Genoa show.”

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson commented: “We are delighted to be participating at the forthcoming MYBA Show and look forward to raising awareness of our specialist service during this important event.

Carbon offsetting appeals to many high profile charter clients and we thank the MYBA team once again for their support.”

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

March 15, 2011

Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia.

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

 “We are delighted that the estimated carbon emissions of the Dubois Cup have been offset! Yacht carbon offset is such a good idea and we believe it is the duty of our industry and indeed our sport to support this concept.  We are most grateful and truly delighted that we have Yacht Carbon Offset as a sponsor and partner in the Dubois Cup 2011.” commented Ed Dubois

 “It is an honour to partner with Dubois for what promises to be a spectacular event. The Owners of several large sailing yachts have committed to carbon offset policies, and it is great to welcome Dubois alongside them. We believe that the Dubois Cup is the first superyacht regatta to offset its carbon footprint.  We thank Dubois for taking this practical step that fits perfectly with the beautiful setting of the Costa Smeralda, and the natural grace of the competing sailing yachts.” said Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson

The Dubois Cup 2011

The Dubois Cup is once again organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in collaboration with Dubois and takes place this year between 4-6th June. This exciting Regatta brings together many Dubois-designed superyachts, and includes two race days as well as a lively social programme, just before the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta at the same venue. The Dubois Cup is a non-profit event which aims to raise funds for the vital research programs developing treatment for the childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma.

So far, there are eight yachts confirmed for participation at the Dubois Cup 2011, including three of the most important Dubois designed superyachts launched last year; 58.4m sailing yacht Kokomo, the 57.5m Twizzle yacht and 49.7m S/Y Zefira .  Sailing yacht Twizzle announced its own carbon offset programme in September 2010, also in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset.

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