Overtourism is harming the climate. What can be done about it?
Venice has many nicknames: the 'Queen of the Adriatic', the 'Floating City' and 'La Serenissima' – the most serene. But…
18 May 2023
Disney Wish cruises towards net-zero through fuel efficiency and emission control
The Walt Disney Company, of which Disney Cruise Line is a subsidiary, is aiming to achieve net zero by 2030. To support this goal, the 341-metre Disney Wish, the…
10 May 2023
Archipelago Yachts on market-first methanol leisure boat
Shipbuilding company Archipelago Expedition Yachts and vessel design company Chartwell Marine have announced the Archipelago zero.63, which will see the pair use a £320,000 InnovateUK Smart Grant procured by Chartwell…
21 Apr 2023
Why collaborative ecosystems are needed for data democratisation
French digitalisation firm Opsealog has highlighted the importance of data democratisation in helping the marine sector achieve decarbonisation goals. This is reinforced by the company’s new white paper, titled ‘Harnessing…
06 Apr 2023
Candela C-8 CC to electrify centre console segment
Swedish tech firm Candela has announced its hydrofoiling C-8 Centre Console, a boat set to electrify the centre console segment. Centre consoles are the most popular recreational vessels as around…
24 Mar 2023
Novel containerised wind propulsion system examined: Aloft Systems
Boston-based Aloft Systems has designed its containerised wind propulsion system to reduce fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions for shipping, with the system described as ‘wind power-in-a-box’ technology. The sail…
22 Mar 2023
The secret to the rapid electrification of ferries
From London to Paris to Hong Kong, a common feature of many of the world’s most populated and economically successful cities is that they are water based, meaning electric ferries…