Supersede secures $10m to produce recyclable alternative to plywood
Supersede, a US materials company focused on alternatives to conventional construction inputs, has secured a $10m seed round to...
End of life vessels
The latest news on end-of-life boats and what the industry is doing about the disposal and recycling of yachts.
Groupe Beneteau introduces ‘closed loop’ process to decrease impact of boatbuilding
An alliance of six global industry leaders, including Groupe Beneteau, has collaborated to introduce a new ‘circular economy’ model...
Arksen founder: building the ‘Red Bull brand of the marine industry’
Arksen founder Jasper Smith discusses building brand equity through sustainability, documentaries, product outreach and philanthropy. Dubbed the ‘Land Rover...
No greenwashing here, says Expedition Zero co-founder, Andrew Cowen
Expedition Zero (EZ) plans to build the world’s first fleet of net zero adventure sailing yachts specifically built for...
ICOMIA, EBI and NMMA to establish marine lifecycle assessment framework
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), European Boating Industry (EBI), and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) are...
Co-processing old boats with cement may help decrease CO2 emissions
As any regular reader of MIN will know, end-of-life boats, and what to do with them, is a pressing...
Boatcare introduces eco boat maintenance division
Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK boating business Boatfolk, has launched a new division, EcoMarine, focusing on...
Lagoon’s Neo line of refurbished catamarans at Cannes
Lagoon has introduced the Neo line, a range of renovated catamarans, which will undergo refitting at the Groupe Beneteau...
Boat for breakfast? Fibreglass on the menu along UK’s southern coast
The marine industry is bracing itself for an outcry as mainstream media outlets, like Sky, pick up the story...
British study reveals ‘disturbing level’ of fibreglass in oysters and mussels
A new study has revealed worrying levels of fibreglass in oysters and mussels in British waters. The research authors...
Wind turbine recycling – could end-of-life projects give boat industry hope?
Wind power, like any other renewable is clean, increasingly cheaper and emission-free, but for it to be considered truly...
