“LIFE AT SEA IS BETTER”
Sir Francis Drake
Eco-friendly boating: how to minimise your impact on the environment
Skipper looks at some tips and strategies for eco-friendly boating, including proper waste disposal, using eco-friendly products, choosing an eco-friendly vessel, avoiding environmental damage, and supporting conservation efforts. By following these practices, you can enjoy boating while also doing your part to protect the environment.
Seadeck: Azimut presents new series of three eco-focused models
Azimut has added a new series to its portfolio of yachts, with three new models forming the Seadeck range together. Designed with the latest environmental technologies, the Seadeck 6, 7, and 8 models will be launched sequentially over the next 20 months to bring the yard closer to the IMO's CO2 emissions target ahead of the 2030 deadline.
TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE MB92 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Sustainability is a constant concern for any seafarer with a fondness for sailing; as conditions worsen, the sea can become hostile to human and marine life, rendering any journey into the waters dangerous. However, according to refit yard MB92, there are multiple solutions that the superyacht industry can undertake to minimise the significant toll that superyachts have on the environment. While many new builds have pioneered technologies to create a far more sustainable fleet, these efforts do not apply to the current fleet of vessels, which can become challenging to retrofit or modernise depending on the superyacht.