Princess reports 20% reduction in emissions at UK factory
British boatbuilder Princess Yachts has reported a 19.8 per cent reduction in carbon emissions across its Plymouth facilities, driven by...
Marine environment
IGY Simpson Bay Marina and Yacht Club Isle de Sol earn Blue Flag status
Island Global Yachting (IGY) Simpson Bay Marina and IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol Marina on the island of...
Entries open for 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award for environmental journalism
UK-based sailing magazine Yachting Monthly has opened entries for the 2026 Brian Black Memorial Award, an environmental journalism and...
New database to track abandoned vessels in US
Abandoned and derelict vessels remain a persistent feature along shorelines and in harbours worldwide, where they can release fuel,...
UCL study asks: Do electric boats really make less noise?
A new, peer-reviewed study has been conducted by University College London (UCL) to examine underwater radiated noise across a...
Marpol wake-up call: the everyday boat cleaning habit that could void insurance
As insurers address the impact of Marpol Annex V requirements on policies, it’s time for marina operators and leisure...
Suzuki allows royalty-free licensing on outboard motor microplastics collection device
Suzuki Motor Corporation will allow royalty-free use of 34 patents related to its outboard motor microplastic collecting device, including...
4T Forte used sails recycling initiative launches
A new campaign has launched to promote and facilitate the circular economy for high-performance sails. OneSails, the international sailmaking...
Vessev expands into Australia with hydrofoiling ferry rollout in Perth
Electric hydrofoiling passenger ferries will be introduced to Western Australia as New Zealand marine technology company Vessev expands into the...
Gold Anchor UK marina employs new oil spill clean-up equipment
York Marina in the UK, which was recently awarded the highest 5 Gold Anchor rating by The Yacht Harbour...
Thermal cameras and AI combine to tackle the ‘unseen whale’ problem
An AI-powered whale detection system using thermal imaging is being deployed to help ships avoid collisions with endangered whales...
