Water Revolution Foundation

Find us at FLIBS 2024… Our programme for this year’s edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is packed with a range of initiatives to bring the Revolution to the US. We’re proud that the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme, which we’re currently raising funds for the North West Atlantic, was chosen as the beneficiary of ticket system donations — a very fitting choice given the show’s location. Here’s where we’ll be:   ➡️ Diving into opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction during refits, focusing on real operational data and behavioural improvements. Hear from experts including Cristiane Uhlig Fernandes (Informa Markets), Megan Lagasse (Pier Sixty-Six), and Katherine O’Fallon (Marine Research Hub of South Florida). Join this session from 12:00 - 13:30 on Thursday, 31 October in the Superyacht Village! ➡️Exploring three impactful ocean conservation projects that demonstrate how the sector can support and drive the regeneration of healthy oceans. Join us and Staci Gillingham (Informa Markets), Tony Gilbert (The International SeaKeepers Society) & Samantha Moore. This session will take place from 12:00 - 13:30 on Friday, 1 November in the Superyacht Village! ➡️Highlighting our recently-launched Environmental Crew Guidelines inside the Oasis Lounge to offer captains & crews at the show a practical guide facilitating environmental practices onboard. Our Communications Manager Laurie Foulon will be representing us at the show. To get in touch or arrange a meeting, please reach out to her at laurie@waterrevolutionfoundation.org We hope to see you there! #waterrevolution #flibs #flibs2024 #superyachtindustry #sustainability #environmentalimpact #impactreduction #impact #ecofriendly #crew

Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines is out now… Building on the success of the original, this updated edition, co-created with Seastainable Yachting, comes with practical advice, infographics, and interactive resources to make environmental operations easier than ever. Swipe to have a sneak peek of the infographics, featuring useful tips to showcase onboard👉 We invite all yacht crews, management companies, and industry professionals to adopt these guidelines and actively contribute to the development of more eco-friendly practices in yachting. Initiated by MB92 Group, this endeavour continues to be backed by many influential industry leaders, namely Amico & Co S.p.A., S/Y Black Pearl, Burgess, Da Gama Maritime, Damen Yachting, Divergent Yachting, Feadship, Fraser Yachts, Heesen Yachts, Lürssen, Northrop & Johnson, Oceanco, Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, Safe Harbor Marinas, Sanlorenzo Yacht, Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M., M/Y Savannah, Superyacht Services Guide, The Crew Network, Emma Baggett THE OM, Virtual Pursers, Y.CO, & YPI CREW. Want to be part of this growing movement? Email us at ecocrew@waterrevolutionfoundation.org to get involved. As the ones on the front lines of yacht operations, crews play a crucial role in driving environmental sustainability forward. Download the guidelines now for free: https://lnkd.in/dsPWPCMn #waterrevolution #ecocrew #environment #environmentalcrewguidelines #impact #impactreduction #yachting #yachtie #sustainability #crew

Redefining the future of yacht design with the refined Designers’ Protocol… Recently unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, this document sets new standards for environmentally-conscious yacht design, offering actionable principles and detailed recommendations for every new project. Spearheaded by Dickie Bannenberg of Bannenberg & Rowell Design and co-created with members of our Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce, the Protocol represents a united industry effort to push environmental sustainability to the forefront - starting from the crucial initial phase of design. With contributions from top yacht designers, naval architects, and industry leaders, it covers nine key areas from energy efficiency to hull colour considerations. We applaud the contributors who are stepping up to ensure that environmental responsibility is at the heart of yacht design: AkzoNobel, Bannenberg & Rowell Design, De Voogt Naval Architects, Espen Oeino International, Eckersley O'Callaghan, RWD, & Viken Group. Special thanks to the wider Taskforce for their support: Dykstra Naval Architects, Guido de Groot Design, Harrison Eidsgaard, Luxury Projects, Teakdecking Systems, Inc., Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Vitruvius Yachts, & Winch Design. Access the Protocol here: https://lnkd.in/gY2UviFN More on the launch here: https://lnkd.in/gTXDTsHe #waterrevolution #designersprotocol #yachtdesign #sustainability #eco #environmentalimpact #superyachtindustry #design #ecofriendly

Celebrating this World Animal Day by shining a light on the diverse marine mammals enriching the North West Atlantic Ocean... Through the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme, we’re helping fund the identification of critical habitats for marine mammals in the region where they face the most intense human impacts. From minke whales and belugas to harbour porpoises and Amazonian manatees, these creatures are vital to our marine ecosystems –  so let’s do our part to protect the areas where they thrive. Have you ever encountered any of these species at sea? Last month, we took part in a webinar hosted by Switzerland for the Oceans diving deep into how IMMA merges science and stewardship, informing international maritime and ocean conservation policies. Stay tuned for details on the next one, coming up November 26! Help conserve precious marine mammal habitats this World Animal Day: https://lnkd.in/grRNFVdA #waterrevolution #worldanimalday #worldanimalday2024 #oceans #marinemammals #northatlantic #atlanticocean #northwestatlantic 

Moving forward on the Regenerative Roadmap at Monaco Yacht Show 2024… Among many highlights at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M., we were thrilled to follow up on our Regenerative Approach for Yachting by joining industry leaders onboard Sanlorenzo’s Almax. This gathering built on the momentum of May’s event in the Netherlands, where the first steps were taken to develop a Roadmap to 2050. Attendees witnessed the innovation of Sanlorenzo's 50Steel superyacht, powered by a methanol fuel cell system that converts methanol to hydrogen and then into electrical energy, efficiently delivering cleaner power than conventional diesel generators or main engines without storing hydrogen onboard - a milestone well-aligned with the trajectory of the roadmap for yacht operations. Many thanks to Mr. Massimo Perotti & Sanlorenzo Yacht for graciously hosting this event and showcasing their leadership in pioneering alternative power supply onboard. Their efforts will contribute significantly to understanding the feasibility of implementing these technologies in both new builds and potentially existing yachts. For more insights into the development of our Roadmap to 2050, join our workshop at METSTRADE’s The Superyacht Forum on 19 November from 9:00 - 10:15 CET. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gQeV8i4F #waterrevolution #monacoyachtshow2024 #mys #roadmap2050 #regenerativeapproach #fuelcell #environmentalimpact #reduce #remove #repair

And just like that… Monaco Yacht Show 2024 is upon us! As strategic partners for the third consecutive year, we have an exciting lineup of events & initiatives. Here’s where you can find us: 🌱Inside the Sustainability Hub, where a select number of solutions that have passed our rigorous vetting process will be highlighted. Meet a member of our team there from 10:00 – 11:30 & 15:00 - 16:30 each day throughout the show. 📢 Presenting at the Environmental Sustainability in Yachting Press Conference, as our Executive Director Robert van Tol shares insights on the 3-R model and the benefits of advancing eco-responsible behaviour onboard. Find us in the Conference Hall on Wednesday, 25 September, 10:30 – 11:30. 📐Launching the new-and-improved Designers’ Protocol with insights from Francesca Webster (SuperYacht Times), Dan Wupperman (Espen Oeino International), Tanno Weeda (De Voogt Naval Architects), & Matthew Anzardo (AkzoNobel). Join us on Wednesday, 25 September, 11:40 – 12:10, Conference Hall. Register here to confirm your attendance: https://lnkd.in/g2zS-__2 🚤Exploring the the future of propulsion systems within the superyacht fleet in a panel with our Marine Engineer Jaime B., Dr. Dr. Daniel Chatterjee (Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH), and Giuseppe Sachero (Siemens Energy). The event takes place on Wednesday, 25 September, 15:40 – 16:10, Conference Hall. 🌊Introducing Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines - enhanced with infographics and the latest eco-conscious practices - to crew, captains, and companies at the show. 📝Hand-delivering YETI estimate reports to showcased yachts with the support of Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M.. These reports will offer captains and chief engineers an insightful preview of how their yacht compares to others on display and the broader fleet. It’s set to be an action-packed week – we look forward to seeing you there! More details on our programme here: https://lnkd.in/gJiyFRaM #waterrevolution #monacoyachtshow #monacoyachtshow2024 #sustainabilityhub #designersprotocol #propulsion #sustainability

Join the launch of the new Designers Protocol for a more environmentally conscious yachting industry – just one week away!🌊 ⁠ The comprehensive version of this standardised document will be released next week at the Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M., offering guiding sustainability principles for every new build project, featuring topics such as operational profile, hotel load, hull form, and more... ⁠ Key participants of our Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce will share how principles of the Protocol can be applied to advance the environmental performance of superyachts, beginning from the crucial initial phase of design. ⁠ ⁠ The session will be moderated by Francesca Webster, Editor-in-Chief of SuperYacht Times and feature insights from Dan Wupperman, Head of Group Initial Design at Espen Oeino International, Tanno Weeda, Head of Design at De Voogt Naval Architects, and Matthew Anzardo, Global Segment Lead at AkzoNobel. ⁠ Don’t miss out on this session to be the first to gain insights and access to this crucial tool for the yacht design community!⁠ ⁠ 🗓️Date: Wednesday, 25 September⁠ 🕚 Time: 11:40 – 12:10 CEST⁠ 📍Location: Conference Hall⁠ ⁠ Register now: https://lnkd.in/g2zS-__2 ⁠ Photo: AkzoNobel ⁠ #waterrevolution #designersprotocol #yachtdesign #sustainability #eco #environmentalimpact #superyachtindustry #design #ecofriendly

Today’s the day… Join us & Switzerland for the Oceans on Zoom from 17:00 - 18:30 CEST as we explore how the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme is making a difference in the North West Atlantic and beyond. You’ll discover how this innovative programme uses scientific data on marine mammal habitats to guide conservation efforts and balance human activities — like yachting — with the health of our oceans. Your participation is key to understanding how we can all contribute to a thriving marine environment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dVw4YurJ #waterrevolution #oceanconservation #marinemammals #imma #oceans #conservation #science #sustainability #yachting #regeneration

We are elated to announce a special guest speaker for our YETI Webinar tomorrow: Fabien Billaud, Credit Advisor Jet & Yacht Finance at BNP Paribas will join Robert van Tol and Hanna Dąbrowska!   An invaluable supporter of Water Revolution Foundation’s mission, Fabien will share exclusive insights from BNP Paribas: how they progress to assess the environmental performance of the company’s finance projects, relying on insights obtained through YETI scores.   Join us for the most practical webinar to date, delivered within 45 minutes: 📅 Date: Friday, 6 September, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:45 CEST 📍 Location: Zoom 📝 You do not have to have attended other webinars to join this practical session! There is still time, RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/ggyAikyt More details on the event page: https://lnkd.in/eGNC5iSa #waterrevolution #transparencyindex #yeti #environmentalperformance #impact #assessmenttool #sustainability #environment #yachting #superyacht #eco #csrd #esg #ghg

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲, from the yachting industry's leading method to assess environmental performance. Join us to discover the process of reporting and interpreting the results of scores for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI). Our Executive Director Robert van Tol & Technical Director Hanna Dąbrowska will offer an in-depth look at what is included in the YETI report, how we use a reference line to benchmark the environmental performance of yachts, and our method to ensure that calculations are clear, replicable, and more than just a one-time evaluation. 📅 Date: Friday, 6 September, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:45 CEST 📍 Location: Zoom 📝 You do not have to have attended other webinars to join this practical session! There is still time, RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/ggyAikyt More details here: https://lnkd.in/gzxsFkdx #waterrevolution #transparencyindex #yeti #environmentalperformance #impact #sustainability #environment #yachting #superyacht #eco #csrd #esg #ghg