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Unveiling Sustainable Innovations: Tools Shaping the Future of Yachting 🌿 Uncover the secrets behind the groundbreaking sustainable solutions that are revolutionizing the yachting industry. Leading the charge, SKF, Termodinamica, and AkzoNobel are pioneering innovations in sustainable yachting. The Life Cycle Assessment Tool from the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF) is driving eco-friendly voyages by thoroughly evaluating environmental impacts. Our latest article delves into how these cutting-edge innovations are transforming yacht design and minimizing environmental impact. Read more to stay at the forefront of sustainable yachting. #SustainableYachting #EcoInnovation #YachtDesign #METSTRADE #FutureOfYachting

🌊 Sustainability in Yachting is Crucial! 🌿 The impact of yachting on the environment can’t be ignored, and embracing sustainability is more important than ever. This article sheds light on the urgent need to shift toward eco-conscious practices in the industry. It’s one of many reasons we created CIRCULAR WAVES, a platform dedicated to driving sustainable change within yachting! 🚤🌱 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dCKsbnu7 #Sustainability #Yachting #CircularWaves #EcoFriendlyYachting #BlueEconomy #EnvironmentalAwareness #GreenYachting

Construction Underway for Luxury, Low-Emission Arctic Cruise Ship: Work is underway to build what is being billed as the most sustainable cruise ship. Known as Captain Arctic, it is designed to present a new level of luxury expedition in the Arctic. Goltens highlighted the keel laying and its role in the development of the new ship. The ceremony took place on November 22 marking the start of the construction of the 70-meter (230-foot) hull which Goltens notes is also a first for the UAE. The concept for the ship was developed by Sophie Galvagnon who has worked for nearly 20 years in the commercial shipping industry. She notes for a decade she has led expeditions into the Arctic but the trips have become “disconnected from the traditional ways.” Expedition cruising started with a focus on the destination but in recent years the cruise industry has focused on luxury amenities aboard the ships and add-ons such as submarines and helicopters. Galvagnon reports she and the team spent the past two years designing the innovative ship, convincing the market of the opportunity, and funding the project. They launched a French company, Selar, which they believe will present a new approach to sustainable tourism. The Captain Arctic represents the company says a new vision in luxury cruise expeditions. The vessel has accommodations for just 36 passengers and will carry a crew of 24. There will be no set itineraries and schedules but instead, it will be a unique adventure offering chances to encounter polar bears, navigate through ice, and kayak among grounding icebergs. The ship will be powered by five 35-meter-high (115-foot) retractable solar sails. Built to endure the harshest weather, they will be made of aluminum and fitted with 2,000 square meters of solar panels. The ship will have shaft generators and batteries to store power. The heating onboard will be from a pellet boiler that uses recycled wooden waste pellets. The ship will have an engine, using biofuel made from vegetable oil, but seeks to operate almost exclusively on the sails and solar power. “Beyond tourism, our first ship will support science through zero emission logistics and remove over five tons of plastic annually,” Galvagnon writes on social media. She says the ship will produce 90 percent less emissions. The project is a partnership between Goltens and Chantier Naval de l'Ocean Indien (CNOI), based in Port Louis, Mauritius. Bureau Veritas is the class society for the vessel. Selar on its website shows the first trip in November 2026 with the Captain Arctic sailing from Troms?, Norway.

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭-𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦! A sustainable yacht-cruise journey as a unique and eco-friendly way to explore the beauty of the ocean! In this post,I will delve into the world of eco-conscious yacht cruises and how guets can enjoy a luxurious vacation while respecting the delicate ecosystem of our oceans. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭-𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? Sustainable yacht cruises are a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty of the ocean while minimizing your impact on the environment. Unlike traditional cruise ships that can have a significant carbon footprint, sustainable yachts are designed with eco-friendly practices in mind. From using alternative energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines to implementing waste management systems, these yachts are leading the way in sustainable travel. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 1.𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩: By choosing a sustainable yacht-cruise experience, you are significantly reducing your carbon footprint compared to traditional cruise ships. 2.𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Many sustainable yacht operators work closely with local communities to ensure that their operations benefit the environment and the people who call these areas home. 3.𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔: Sustainable yacht cruises often include educational programs that help guests learn more about the delicate ecosystems they are exploring. 4.𝑳𝒖𝒙𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: Despite their eco-friendly practices, sustainable yachts still offer a luxurious experience with top-notch amenities and services. 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭-𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 1.𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓: Research and choose a yacht operator that is committed to sustainable practices and has certifications or memberships in eco-friendly organizations. 2.𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆:Be mindful of your waste and use onboard recycling and composting facilities when available. 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆: Keep a safe distance from marine life, never feed them. -𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 Exploring off-map destinations means discovering hidden gems. Anchoring in small bays and ports allows you to truly immerse yourself in these unique places. You can enjoy privacy, tranquility, and a connection with nature that larger, more popular locations might not offer. It's a chance to escape the crowds and experience a different side of your destination. Please feel free to add anything missed here Wishing you all a propositive weekend:) #EcoFriendlyYachting #ecoyacht #smallcruise #destinationmanagement #excursionmanager #jobatsea #smallship #luxuryyacht .

Is Luxury Yachting Going Green? 🌍 We all love the ocean, but how do we enjoy it without harming it? Our latest blog takes a deep dive into the future of luxury yachting and its shift towards sustainability. From hybrid engines to eco-friendly materials, the industry is making strides in reducing its environmental footprint. This is a must-read if you’re curious about how luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand. Check out the full article! https://lnkd.in/dAwfFsDQ

UNPOPULAR OPINION Let’s face it – superyachts have a pretty bad reputation in sustainability circles, especially outside of the industry. But is this criticism fair? Here’s an alternative perspective, following the reduce-reuse-recycle logic of the circular economy: Reduce Private yacht usage is no more wasteful than that of private vehicles. Yes, private yachts are docked more often than they sail, but family cars also spend 75-85% of their life parked in the garage. Yet while few of us would ever consider renting our cars in their idle time, many private yachts are available for charter when not used by the owner or undergoing maintenance. It is basically the yachting version of Uber or AirBnB, driving usage up. And isn’t it far more sustainable to build 10 superyachts used 80% of the time than to build 80 vessels utilised 10% of the time? Additionally, yachts designed to be efficient. They need to fit within specific gross tonnage category and therefore if something is included onboard, it definitely serves a purpose or is at the very least considered “necessary”. In this sense, the yachting industry has long embodied the “reduce” principle by prioritizing functionality and efficiency. Reuse This is where the yachting industry truly shines. Vessel repurposing has gained incredible momentum, converting outdated ships into luxury superyachts. Dutch training vessel Sherakhan, Soviet icebreaker Legend and trawler Scintilla Maris are just some of the recent repurposing examples that come to mind. ICON Yachts has become synonymous with repurposing commercial vessels into luxury explorers. Through such initiatives what would have become a giant pile of rusting steel scrap (i.e., waste), is converted into luxury vessels with extended shelf life. In fact, at Metstrade a couple of weeks ago, Oceanco hosted a special conference discussing the design of newbuilds with refit and repurpose in mind. How is that for a feather in the yachting industry’s sustainability cap? Recycle On the recycling front, the industry is, again, leading the pack. Cantiere Rossini’s paint sheds in Italy are 98% recyclable by weight. Baltic Yachts Oy Ab Ltd’ new facility in Jacobstad is the most sustainable one in Finland, if not worldwide. Canada’s Seaspan ULC has slashed waste by 75% across three facilities, while Damen launched a pilot project to dismantle a tugboat in a completely circular way earlier in the year. I am sure it will not be the only one. When you add to this the financial contribution the yachting industry is making to ocean preservation causes (because really … they do want to sail in pristine waters!), to local communities at destinations and to employment or talent development, the narrative that superyachting is sustainability villain seems rather weak. Perhaps we just need to be a bit louder in blowing our own horn to get the recognition we deserve. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear them—drop a comment below! #superyachts #sustainability

Pangeos: Saudi Arabia’s $8bn Turtle-Shaped Floating City Saudi Arabia has been proposed as a location for the construction of a massive turtle-shaped yacht, dubbed Pangeos. If the project is constructed, it will become the biggest sea vessel ever built, essentially a massive floating city. Pangeos is named after Pangaea, a supercontinent that existed roughly two hundred million years ago. The proposed dimensions for Pangeos are truly gigantic. If built, the vessel would be the largest ever constructed. The current title holder for the world’s biggest yacht is the German-built Azzam at 180.61 meters (595.55 feet) long. The biggest sea vessel ever constructed was the Seawise Giant, built by the Japanese firm Sumitomo Heavy Industries. Its length was 458.45 meters (1,504.10 ft). The Pangeos would be even bigger than both of these giants. Its proposed dimensions are a length of 550 meters (1,800 feet) and a width of 610 meters (2,000 feet). The massive sea vessel will function as a floating city. There will be enough space for hotels, shopping centers, parks, and other public spaces. Lazzarini claims that Pangeos will be able to accommodate sixty thousand guests plus an unspecified number of crewmembers and staff. On each side wing of Pangeos would be space for nineteen villas and sixty-nine apartments. Seventy-two terraces will be available on the rooftop shell. Some will have sea views whereas others will overlook the vessel’s central port area. Unlike a traditional cruise ship or yacht, the Pangeos itself would be the star destination. Powered by nine 16,800 horsepower HTS engines, the Pangeos is expected to have a top speed of just five knots (5.7 miles per hour/9.2 kilometers per hour). The vessel’s slow and steady speed is unsurprising given its great size. Guests wishing to travel between the Pangeos and other locations will have the option to use either another sea vessel or aircraft. A port will be constructed on board for other boats and an “upper shell area” will grant access to flying vehicles. Unsurprisingly, building a massive floating city is not expected to be cheap. Lazzarini estimates that an investment of eight billion dollars will be necessary for Pangeos to become a reality.

A rural site on Kangaroo Island would be transformed into a $5-million sustainable tourism development. #hospitality #hospitalitydevelopment #ecotourism #sustainablearchitecture #sustainableconstruction #greenarchitecture #energyefficiency #energyefficientbuilding #architecture #construction #projectmanagement #ecoresort #developmentmanagement

Blaby District Council has approved plans for sustainable holiday lodges in Leicestershire, marking a significant step toward eco-conscious tourism development. This initiative highlights the growing demand for environmentally responsible travel accommodations in the UK.

Seven cool greenways for this summer Nothing less than 7,600 kilometers of old railway lines that were no longer in use or that never came into service: it has been more than three decades since the Spanish Greenways Programme was launched, at a time when the Eurovelo programme was also being launched: both initiatives that sought to offer sustainable tourism alternativesa healthy way to learn about the environment and take advantage of underused public resources. How about spending a few hours walking along a greenway and learning a little more about the history and nature of our country? Then take note of these seven very cool greenways for this summer, which is already starting to get hotter. The best greenways for the cooler summer Bidasoa Green Route – Source: Green Routes The Greenways are a programme that is constantly being optimised, as there are still many projects to be completed. Currently, “only” half of the 7,600 kilometres of railway lines in disuse are used as paths for hikers or cyclists: 138 itineraries which represent an investment of 250 million euros just in adapting the infrastructure. Llobregat Greenway (Catalonia) Pedret Bridge – Source: Depositphotos We begin our route in the Berguedà regionin the north of the province of Barcelona, where we can walk along a simple path of just over six kilometres that crosses a tunnel and two bridges. In the area you can also discover one of the most outstanding elements of the environment: it is the Pedret Bridgea medieval bridge that could have originated in the 13th century, formed by a large central pointed arch and three others on the sides. Taking advantage of part of the old Manresa-Olván railway, with this route you will discover the history of the 19th century industrial colonies and the old textile factories of Berguedà that were driven by the presence of the Llobregat River. Urola Greenway (Gipuzkoa) Urola Greenway – Source: Greenways After warming up in Barcelona, it is time to explore one of the longest greenways in the north of the peninsula, the one that connects Mirandaola with Zumaiafrom the interior of Gipuzkoa to the coast on a route of more than 40 kilometres that is one of the best ways to get to know the traditions of this land: from the frontons of the sculptor Jorge Oteiza to the UNESCO World Geopark of the Basque Coast, passing through the Sanctuary of Loyola or the Basque Railway Museum itself in Azpeitia. Bidasoa Greenway (Navarre and Gipuzkoa) Hondarribia – Source: Depositphotos Another historic route that exceeds the 40 kilometers connecting Navarra with Gipuzkoa itself. We start in Oieregi to the north of the province, passing by Bera and Endarlatsa which marks the muga between Navarre, the Basque Country and France. After crossing the border we entered the Aiako Harria Natural Park to head towards Irún where you can connect with the Eurovelo 1 route passing by Hondarribia, so it is a very interesting itinerary ...