Environmental & Sustainability News

Methanol yacht future pushed to 2029 as port infrastructure lags behind

Methanol-ready superyachts are coming, but port infrastructure isn't keeping pace. Learn why the Sanlorenzo 50X-Space launch has been delayed to 2029.

DockPro takes BIA sustainability award at Sydney Boat Show for antifoul-free SeaPen

Gold Coast's DockPro has won the BIA Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award for its antifoul-free SeaPen, preventing 300,000 litres of antifoul coatings.

Free official NZ boating charts from LINZ: how to download and keep them current

Download free official NZ nautical charts from LINZ. Learn the difference between RNC and ENC formats, the best software to use, and how to keep charts current.

Lucietta cuts emissions 12 tonnes a year as Venice's first electric water taxi enters service

Lucietta is Venice's first fully electric water taxi, cutting emissions by 12 tonnes a year and noise by 85%. See how this carbon-hulled vessel is changing the canals.

UniBoAT wins Monaco Energy Boat Challenge as hydrogen and AI reshape marine tech

UniBoAT from the University of Bologna wins the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025, as hydrogen, AI, and toroidal propellers reshape clean marine propulsion.

Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom sets world electric boat speed record at Monaco

The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom hit 49.84 knots at Monaco 2025, setting a new world record for the fastest electric boat under competition conditions.

Singapore's first B100 biodiesel harbour vessel begins 1,000-hour working trial

Singapore's President 100 becomes the country's first harbour vessel to run on pure B100 biodiesel, undertaking a 1,000-hour working trial to advance maritime decarbonisation.

Incat wins order for two 129-metre electric ferries for Denmark's Kattegat route

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has secured an order for two 129-metre battery-electric ferries for Denmark's Kattegat route, the world's largest maritime electrification project.

Sea spurge found at Spirits Bay as Northland confirmed sites rise to seven

A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Spirits Bay, bringing confirmed Northland sites to seven. Learn how to identify and report this toxic coastal weed.

Inside Vessev's electric hydrofoil factory and a ride on the VS-9

We toured Vessev's Auckland factory and rode the VS-9 hydrofoil on the Waitemata. Here's what we found inside NZ's most exciting marine tech startup.

New environmental rules for recreational boats