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Water Revolution Foundation 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero LifeCycle</a> is a project initiated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a> designed to enhance customer experience. As a leading supplier of paint coatings to superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero LifeCycle</a> aims to provide a continuous flow of support and solutions to yacht fleets, commencing from the initial application stage extending through the journey. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a> offers an extensive array of customised painting solutions and services meticulously designed to meet the industry's complex requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293062/image/large-1ea2f7a1e9b233bee46e93fff81c85d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293062"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>'s extensive global network of distributors and seasoned professionals is strategically positioned to provide exceptional technical expertise and ensure the utmost in product service quality. Fueled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>’s commitment to excellence, the brand ensures that their paint systems deliver peak performance throughout their lifespan.The brand’s excellent technical sales support and global presence in the central business hubs worldwide ensures that their customers receive the guidance they need to achieve the best possible results.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>’s carefully developed paint systems offer clients three distinct advantages: 1) Extended Antifouling Lifespan: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>'s meticulously developed paint systems allow for the repainting of antifoulings without the need to remove the prior application. They maintain quality and strong adhesion throughout the entire lifecycle, ensuring the longevity of the coating and significantly reducing shipyard maintenance times.2) Extended Dry Dock Interval: By applying the right amount of antifouling correctly, the dry dock interval can be extended up to three years. This leads to substantial cost savings in superyacht maintenance over time.3) Environmental Responsibility: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>'s commitment to sustainability is evident through the recognition of two of their antifoulings by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. These products are acknowledged as sustainable solutions on the market, with an impressive approximately 20% improvement of environmental impact when compared to their previous standard products. This reflects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>'s dedication to delivering eco-friendly solutions without compromising on performance.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292993/image/large-6050bc3524ddc706af21f91f07b93ae9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292993">Boero LifeCycle</a> is tailored for essential stakeholders in the superyacht industry, including owners, shipyards, captains, crew, management companies, owner representatives, naval architects, and designers. The primary objective of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero LifeCycle</a> is to alleviate the challenges associated with sourcing dependable products and service providers. It accomplishes this by offering accessible support to these key industry players, regardless of location.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a> understands the inherent challenges in swiftly obtaining information and products, so <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero LifeCycle</a> offers customers a dedicated point of contact for immediate support and assistance. Their maintenance team is adept at managing projects and fulfilling a broad spectrum of market demands. This approach is designed to instill customers confidence and trust in the quality of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a>'s products and services, streamlining the painting process for the utmost convenienceIn its ongoing commitment to assisting clients, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a> offers a Training Academy consisting of courses tailored to customer needs. These courses cover an array of topics, encompassing product technologies and knowledge, product management and application, as well as the intricacies of proper aftercare. By providing these invaluable resources, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero</a> empowers its customers with a deep understanding of yacht coatings, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding yacht maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292995/image/large-be9e38b05fbaa151e7af6e01f88b7a4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292995">When it comes to customer support and the various channels of communication, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero Lifecycle</a> service is delivered by a dedicated specialist team under the leadership of Ignazio Casarin, the Refit and Repair Manager. With a profound background spanning over two decades in the chemical industry, focusing on colours, pigments, and paints, Ignazio brings a wealth of experience to the table. His extensive expertise in the Superyacht sector allows him to skillfully guide and coordinate the entire team, ensuring precise project management of all the services provided.&nbsp;Ignazio explains how “Dry docking keeps a yacht running efficiently, while a refit can radically transform the look of a yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a> offer to be a functional partner for owners, shipyards and applicators, providing quality products, best technical knowledge and the prompt service, which are fundamental for this crucial moment of the life of the yacht”. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero Yacht Coatings</a> will be showcasing its latest innovations in products, services, and sustainable solutions at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE 2023</a>. You can find us at booth 11.603 in Hall 11, Superyacht Pavilion.

How Boero LifeCycle enhances customer experience

Boero LifeCycle is a project initiated by Boero YachtCoatings designed to enhance customer experience.

MYS 2023: Yacht Design & Innovation Hub roundtables in partnership with SuperYacht Times

We take a look at everything you may have missed from this year’s roundtable talks, in collaboration with SuperYacht Times. 

Everything you missed from the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub roundtables at MYS 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>, the brand born from the award-winning exclusive partnership between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YCTS (Company)">YCTS</a>, has unveiled Sustain, a new revolutionary 69-metre catamaran shadow yacht concept.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288603/image/large-d2e30aba7e372a5fc4d6af6bacef3640.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288603">Sustain seamlessly combines sustainability with efficiency and hopes to set a new standard for environmentally responsible maritime exploration, while catering to the luxury yacht market. “Sustain is a testament to the dedication of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a> to create a truly sustainable vessel,” said Robert Smith, Founder of Shadowcat. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288605/image/large-51ed11ad339a2e4825fa45f796ca3f50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288605">Sustain features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a> and has been designed to maximise performance and reduce inefficiencies that waste energy. “We are thrilled to introduce Sustain, a vessel that embodies sustainability in operation and in purpose and showcases how they can coexist harmoniously,” said Robert Smith, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>.“With our partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> as inspiration, we have incorporated actionable and sustainable technologies, embracing a new standard for expedition and support vessels in the luxury yacht market, and demonstrating our commitment to preserving the world’s precious oceans.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288604/image/large-8d0f8ddffb17be7395cb297373769fb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288604">Spaces onboard Sustain have been thoughtfully designed with a multifunctional approach, allowing her to cater to the support of research, conservation, and humanitarian initiatives. Functioning primarily as a traditional superyacht support vessel, Sustain is able to accommodate additional staff and guests travelling alongside the mothership.Sustain features a manned submersible from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton Submarines</a> and a fully-equipped dive shop, complete with a decompression chamber. She is also equipped with a hospital to ensure the wellbeing of researchers, crew, and guests during expeditions and a video editing and production area for documentation and communication of scientific findings and conservation efforts.Sustain boasts specialised facilities, including a wet lab and dry lab, equipped with advanced data-gathering systems for conducting crucial marine studies. She can also gather passive data, allowing researchers to collect vital information about currents, sea floor and sea life seamlessly. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288602/image/large-66c4ec796100098e6dfbe04e5d0ba498.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288602">“Sustain’s inherent flexibility in fulfilling multiple roles exemplifies its commitment to sustainability and demonstrates that a superyacht can be an agent of positive change and responsible global citizenship,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">Shadowcat</a>.Sustain is powered by WABTEC EGR marine engines, which run on renewable diesel fuels, such as HDRD\HVO and biodiesel FAME from delivery. By using FAME, biodiesel emissions can be reduced by 50-80 percent, or 60 percent with HVO, creating a reduction of around 50-90 percent, and 83 percent on average. Additionally, the main engines can be converted to methanol when it becomes more readily available.Her WABTEC engines are certified to EPA Tier 4 emission standard, eliminating the need for SCR and urea exhaust aftertreatment, and enable owners/operators to obtain the ABS LEV(US) notation. These engines also surpass US EPA Tier 4 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III emission limits with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), to achieve EU Stage V emissions levels and obtain ABS LEV (EU) or BV ULEV vessel notations.For power generation, Sustain features direct rail injection for optimised operational efficiency at variable load cases. The generators can be switched to methanol operation or replaced with methanol engines when desired. She is also adorned with an array of solar panels and turbines to provide up to 92 kWh/day to the battery bank, supplying power to the electric toys and tenders, and giving that operation a ‘zero-footprint’.“For us, the goal was ‘effortless engagement’, providing a vessel where an owner could contribute by simply giving a thumbs-up. It’s a new way to look at how we develop all our vessels going forward,” concluded Robert Smith.

Shadowcat unveils 69m catamaran shadow yacht Sustain

Shadowcat has unveiled a new revolutionary 69-metre catamaran shadow superyacht, Sustain. 

The Designers’ Protocol was launched at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a> to present the industry with a standardised document aiming to provide designers with guiding sustainability principles. The Protocol was unveiled during a panel discussion that took place on the 29th September in the conference hall above the Design &amp; Innovation Hub. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288251/image/large-33a816e8590f8283746eb95b4d2501c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288251">This collaborative effort, initiated by Dickie Bannenberg of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> and co-created with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>’s Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce, aims to inspire the broader yachting community and set out high-level issues for clients to consider when planning a new build.&nbsp;A roundtable discussion between top yacht designers and naval architects took place to share insights on the protocol and emphasise the importance of industry collaboration for achieving a sustainable future. Representatives on the panel included founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, Dickie Bannenberg; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a>; owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, Espen Øino; and Robert van Tol, Executive Director of Water Revolution Foundation. Francesca Webster, Editor in Chief at Superyacht Times, hosted and moderated the session.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288252/image/large-b34446c703d393dc3547dc3857409e95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288252">Influences The protocol has been developed based on the acronym ‘INFLUENCES,’ where each letter outlines different opportunities and aspects of various sustainable design principles. There are 10 primary topics of interest, including operational profile, hotel load, decking solutions and more. The document contains concrete, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation: Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce unveiled at MYS (2021-09-17 17:45:00 +0200)">visible output provided by the valued members of the Design Taskforce</a>, which was initiated at the 2021 edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>.&nbsp;“Yacht- designers and naval architects are, in many cases, the initial point of contact with clients wishing to build or refit a yacht. As such, they have considerable influence on steering their clients towards responsible decisions. The INFLUENCES protocol sets this section of our industry on a clearer path to informing and guiding,” shared <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg</a> when asked about the importance of such a document for the industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288253/image/large-3d8ee90b909ed2e16dd7db4caf173a68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288253">Eco-friendly approach to yacht design As it becomes increasingly crucial to reduce yachting’s environmental impact, this initiative takes a significant step forward by promoting responsible and sustainable practices: “Designers are setting the precedent for expectations across the entire industry,” remarked <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Øino</a>. “This protocol should be compulsory as part of any client presentation so that we can instigate that dialogue and trigger a very healthy discussion surrounding sustainable design.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/288250/image/large-e99b89e390e935f87d0eee4c2300c029.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/288250">Industry collaboration This initiative stands as a testament to the industry's commitment to harnessing collective expertise and experience, transcending individual interests for the greater good of achieving sustainability in yacht design. Collaboration is key in order to take coordinated, constructive, and significant steps forward. Through a joint effort, the field’s leading players are uniting to chart a course towards a more environmentally conscious yachting industry. “We must group our efforts to progress toward a solution. This protocol represents the first time we can show that, as naval architects and designers, we are on the same page regarding this challenge of sustainability,” offered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Briand</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Dickie Bannenberg</a> also emphasised the importance of industry cooperation for this endeavour: “With a subject as broad – and often ambiguous – as sustainability, collaboration can be a powerful tool. There are several valuable and important initiatives within the yachting industry concerning the health of the oceans, from pathways to alternative fuels, but the Designers’ Protocol is, I believe, the first to connect designers and naval architects behind a united message.”Next steps “It’s all about sharing experience and data through broad collaboration. It’s not just a great initiative - it is indispensable that we do it. We must do it for the future of our industry, clients, and children. We encourage everyone to actively take part in this,” offered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Øino</a> as a final thought.You may access the protocol <a href="https://waterrevolutionfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Designers-Protocol.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Designers Protocol unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show

The Designers Protocol has been unveiled during a round table at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023.

The Designers' Protocol unveiled: The next step towards sustainable superyacht design

We are excited to announced the schedule for the 2023 Design and Innovation Hub! The Design and Innovation Hub is a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> with the main goal to get more designers involved in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and to showcase the innovative developments in the sector. Hosting the first talks in the Design and Innovation Hub during the 2021 edition of the event, we have been developing the format of the talks and for the 2023 edition are hosting a series of round tables with industry experts on the most important topics.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5u_Cnz9tPk?&amp;t=15s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> With topics across the sectors of design and sustainability, we are happy to announce the first panels and speakers for this year's round tables;Wednesday 27 | 14:20 | How to design and build fast yachts with smaller engines and fewer emissions&nbsp;For the first talk of the 2023 edition, Justin Ratcliffe is due to take to the stage and moderate a panel with Brunello Acampora of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victory Design s.r.l. (Company)">Victory Design</a>, Perry Van Oossanen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and Bas Mulder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>.&nbsp;A highly topical subject in today's industry, with the importance of sustainability shining a negative light on high speed superyachts, the speakers are set to unveil some of the innovations taking place in the sector. The Fast Displacement Hull Form, designed by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, has revolutionised the performance of fast superyachts and has led to one of the most radical developments in superyacht design in recent decades.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victory Design s.r.l. (Company)">Victory Design</a> meanwhile have designed and built yachts that hit extraordinary speeds of over 80 knots, recently unveiling the streamlined, full carbon, Bolide 80. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> are experts in the design and development of high performance yachts and will be discussing some of the innovations that have been undertaken at the company in recent years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265466/image/large-d2639ea52107c858c3d6e3bd7fa29305.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265466">Thursday 28 | 11:40 | How are trends impacting the future of yacht designFrancesca Webster will be joined on stage by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, Paul Costerus and Zlatko Imamovic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, and James Roy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> to discuss how trends influence superyacht design.&nbsp;Thursday 28 | 15:00 | Unveiling the Designer's Protocol with Water Revolution FoundationFor a few years now we have been discussing the importance of collaboration between companies across the industry in order to create a more sustainable future for our yachts. Dickie Bannenberg of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> has now created, in collaboration with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, a protocol for superyacht designers to follow with the goal of creating a format for sustainable collaboration.&nbsp;During this panel, Robert Van Tol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, Dickie Bannenberg, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> will present the new protocol and share their thoughts on why collaboration is the future for sustainable yacht design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265467/image/large-48c39f6009a3f515d1c3a2d4b3cd4c51.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265467">Friday 29 | 15:00 | How can we reduce onboard energy use today?While discussions around alternative propulsion are common across the industry and we are now seeing the development of those first systems in-build at shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, it is also vital to discuss the solutions that can be actioned already. Andrea Franchini of Siemens, Daniel Chatterjee of MTU and Antonella Cotta Ramusino of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> will be joined on stage by industry expert Charlotte Thomas to discuss some of the actionable innovation, and to discuss the future of onboard energy use.&nbsp;Saturday 30 | 11:00 | Sustainable refit - how can we make the end of life process cleaner and future proof the fleet?With the 2023/2024 refit season just around the corner, Justin Ratcliffe will be moderating this important panel alongside Paolo Balzano of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit,</a> Guillaume Roche of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, Txema Rubio, Commercial Director <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and Wim Verhoeff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265465/image/large-ff00a2ec0505c47265b71baf71700a62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265465">Saturday 30 | 11:40 | How are developments in material innovation impacting the design and outfitting of superyachts?Emma Becque will be joined in a discussion with yacht-specific furnishing companies such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silverlining Ltd (Company)">Silverlining Furniture</a> , <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vyva Fabrics (Company)">Vyva Fabrics</a> and Karlijn Lindeman of TAURINI as well as specialised yacht interior designer to unpack the innovative ways in which materials can influence design and outfitting onboard. The conversation will delve into advancements in eco-friendly materials, sustainability challenges, and the importance of seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality.

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Design and Innovation Hub: How can we reduce onboard energy use today?

Alternative fuels and propulsion are all the rage when it comes to more sustainable yachting, but the hotel load is a far bigger consumer than most people realise. We explore the challenges and solutions to improving energy efficiency.Talk about alternative fuels and the opportunity to reduce emissions is a sure way to get the superyacht industry animated. It is exciting stuff, but superyachts simply don’t sail like commercial ships that are at sea for most of the year cruising at a constant speed with propulsion the biggest energy consumer. For yachts, propulsion is only half the story and there is another revolution quietly getting under way that has been made possible by more advanced and more ubiquitous data sensors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207048/image/large-e76163dcc13e5078f4d40576ab1d13d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207048">“Within the last five years there has been much more data available and we’ve been able to track it,” says Lennart Pundt, head of yacht project development at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. “For example, with the yachts we’ve built, on average the yacht is at top speed just one percent of the time, at cruising speed 15 percent of the time and, depending on whether it is a charter or private yacht, between 60 and 80 per cent of the time the yacht is at anchor or in harbour.”The non-profit <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> (WRF) has been working with shipyards and individual yachts over the past three years to gather similar data with the aim of creating more detailed operational profiles for yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281303/image/large-4186784d046b3c133da1e99e3e5b3a8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281303">“Our data shows that, on average, energy consumption – and therefore fuel consumption – is split 50/50 between propulsion and hotel load,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">WRF</a> executive director Robert van Tol. “Of course, for the existing fleet it is quite hard to change the propulsion part or the underwater hull shape, but there are certainly a lot of actions you can take on hotel loads.”In many cases the energy split is even more hotel-weighted: “On one of our 140-metre yachts, the actual hotel load is perhaps 1,500kW but the propulsion is 15,000kW,” says Pundt. “However, despite being one tenth of the power of the propulsion system, the hotel load actually accounts for 75 percent of the fuel consumption.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281127/image/large-d79e91f4e14db7d9d56a154ee76149e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281127">According to Hanna Dabrowska, formerly a senior naval architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> who now works for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, one problem is that many yachts are overpowered for redundancy purposes. She also highlights the issue of load balancing with the actual operational profile of yachts often a long way from the calculations made when the power systems were being designed and installed. When combined with the huge energy demands that heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) place on the yacht systems, the hotel load becomes a serious energy consumer. This is a sustainability issue, particularly at a time when large yachts are in the firing line, rightly or wrongly, in the mainstream media.While some aspects of the hotel load have become more efficient over the years as new technologies replace old (LED versus incandescent or halogen lighting, for example), the fact remains that the HVAC system is by far the biggest consumer of electrical power on yachts.Developments in this field are now starting to make a difference , although the downside may be increased system complexity and demands on technical space, which in turn impact serviceability and interior layout. &nbsp;“There is more willingness on the client side now to accept that if we want to be more energy efficient then some systems have to be more complicated,” says Pundt. “And we’re seeing that we have to install additional technologies that might increase maintenance and downtime.”&nbsp;Cool runningsAs the biggest hotel load consumer on most yachts, the HVAC system also presents one of the greatest challenges in improving efficiency, but a handful of pioneering HVAC system manufacturers are tackling the problem head on.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281140/image/large-b40a76e8ca25d77cddb924138233dfef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281140">MAR-IX in the Netherlands , for example, which supplies and works with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent-Yachts</a>, has developed its proprietary Hyper Thermal Process (Hyper TP) technology that it claims offers the highest reductions on hotel load currently available. The system essentially views everything on board, from the AC to the pool, as connected parts of the same whole, and uses smart system design and intelligent monitoring and control to take heat generated by one process – from, for example, the HVAC chillers – and use it for another process such as heating the pool water. The company claims Hyper TP can result in energy savings of up to 80 per cent.Blowing hot and coldConventional HVAC systems often use a chiller unit to produce cold air and then individual reheaters to regulate the temperature of the air in each room or cabin. One first step to better efficiency is obvious: put a hot water circuit next to the cold water circuit and use waste heat instead of a reheater. But that requires more piping and larger equipment, as does using waste heat from the generators to produce cold water for the AC system with absorption chillers.&nbsp;“That's a very big piece of equipment,” Pundt points out. “If we had more space, we would use it much more – it's quite common on cruise ships, but it's just coming on yachts.”For Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent-Yachts</a> that builds solar-powered motor catamarans up to 37 metres, an energy-efficient hotel system is not a nice-to-have but a must-have.&nbsp;“Aside from having opening windows that encourage natural airflow, which can reduce the demand on air-conditioning, our aeration system is totally different compared to most other boats,” he says.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255819/image/large-ba7002dd0ba0ef11a0ea9472f68f8485.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255819">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent-Yachts</a> system employs heat and cold recuperation, with the existing cold air not pumped out but used to pre-cool incoming hot air, and heat from various system elements recycled for water heating or other requirements.&nbsp;“The whole system is optimised,” says Köhler. “On conventional boats they do not really care because when they turn on the AC they need to start the generator anyway. In our case, we don't want to use the generator, and we need to save power because otherwise the batteries would quickly be depleted.”The problem with many of these solutions is that they run counter to the way owners and guests like to use their yachts, which suggests that tech advances have to be accompanied by a change in user behaviour if we are to see significant gains in efficiency. The preference is generally to have cooled interior spaces, but doors are often left open for ready access to the outside decks, which means the AC is working in overdrive. Moreover, smart zone tech that switches a light on when you enter a room, for example, can work in some environments, but on a superyacht it may need to come on before the door is opened because that is the level of service expected. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255828/image/large-31357646b0f0c2e327c40a8b3fe4d509.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255828">Pundt makes the point that energy efficiency is about holistic systems design: “It doesn't work to just say ‘OK, we exchanged this piece of equipment and everything's good’. It's many bits and pieces, everything does its bit, and if you go all the way you could reduce the electric load by 50 per cent.”The YETI is realThe Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) is a joint industry project managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> that aims to create a system whereby a yacht’s environmental profile can be compared to a benchmark operational profile. The benchmark operational profile was developed by analysing fleet AIS data, which showed that on average yachts spend 10 per cent of the year cruising, 30 per cent at anchor and 60 per cent in port. YETI gathers various data points from propulsion and hotel loads, among others, and assigns a yacht a score that can be used to calculate its environmental impact and, perhaps more importantly, identify areas for improvement. YETI 1.0, the first phase of the tool, was officially launched at METSTRADE in November 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248136/image/large-bac304626d2a21a173818eb629419d4d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248136">“YETI is not designed to judge but to give a baseline assessment which then allows for more informed and knowledgeable decisions,” says executive director Robert van Tol. “If you replace diesel with an alternative fuel like methanol, consumption still needs to come down – it doesn't mean that you can just switch and be cleaner.”Smart zonesTracking technology that enables smart zoning of homes and yachts, which uses machine learning and AI to learn client patterns and preferences, is the latest technology to move beyond switching entertainment from room to room in a follow-me mode. Italian company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks S.P.A. (Company)">Videoworks</a>, for example, recently launched its Next Gen Room Automation system that aims to improve hotel load efficiency. Mainly designed for new-builds, the system combines existing subsystem sensors with presence sensors and external sunlight sensors, and has been developed as a marine-specific solution to take account of HVAC architecture, yacht movement and navigation.&nbsp;“The three actions in order of impact are machine support in controlling the HVAC system, regulating and managing the lights, and using AV-IT efficient devices,” explains Maurizio Minossi, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks S.P.A. (Company)">Videoworks</a>. “With all ship sub-systems on the same network, we have several software solutions to achieve savings. Across HVAC, AV-IT, lighting and other systems we can target around a 15-20 per cent improvement in efficiency.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281300/image/large-0e746daab4123f20026e3a8850f8f910.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281300">Land and seaThe extensive use of glass has become an owner-driven trend in modern yacht design, but it creates further problems when it comes to efficient energy consumption.&nbsp;“In Dubai the sun delivers about 1,000 watts per square metre, which means a huge amount of heat energy over a large area of glazing,” says Köhler. “Even if you have a shading system, you still need an incredible amount of power just to get rid of that heat.”Pundt agrees that large glazed surfaces are more in demand than ever, but designers are now more willing to compromise in an effort keep heat out of the boat: “They want the glass, but now they say ‘I hear you, let's make the overhang a little bit bigger’.”Other techs from land-based applications are starting to find their way into yachting: “We are using doors from a new supplier from the residential market, which seal better and therefore help reduce the air conditioning load,” says Giovanna Vitelli, vice president of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti</a>. “What we have already done in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and are now taking down to even the 55-foot <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, is re-using the heat generated by the engine for the hot water on board.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211526/image/large-31f4f951420e517e738318935befea92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211526">Future fuelsThe advent of alternative fuels, and especially fuel cells, raises the question of whether all this striving for efficiency is really necessarily. After all, if the energy is green, why worry about using less of it? But clean energy is not a panacea that cures all, at least not in its current evolutionary form.&nbsp;“It's so complicated to put a fuel cell onboard a vessel that it’s worth doing everything else to lower the energy requirement so you can put less fuel cells on board in the first place,” says Pundt, “This actually goes hand in hand with the big leap in systems that we're designing.”The fact is that there is no readily available, off-the-shelf Net Zero technology that is easy to install, has a small footprint and is low maintenance. The diesel engine is very compact and fossil fuel has a high energy density, which alternative fuels cannot match yet. “Using energy on board will become more painful,” Pundt predicts. All the more reason why we should be getting excited not just about propulsion tech, but hotel load efficiency as well.This article was originally published in Issue 2 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">download the magazine for free here</a>.

energy efficiency on superyachts

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the challenges and solutions regarding energy efficiency onboard superyachts.

The superyacht energy efficiency conundrum 

Over the past two decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>, founder of the eponymous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi Studio</a>, has emerged as a prominent interior yacht designer, collaborating with some of the top shipyards in the sector. Renowned for her exceptional talent, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi</a> has garnered numerous prestigious international awards, particularly for the interior designs of the 54.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quinta Essentia54.5m (178'10&quot;)Admiral2016">Quinta Essentia</a> and the 72.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VSY (Company)">VSY</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>, two of her most well known projects. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi</a> has been one of the first female designers to establish her own design studio, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi Studio</a>, established in Rome during the early 2000s. While the studio operates in the global market, its expertise is deeply rooted in Italian culture, known for its expression of beauty and pursuit of harmony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280410/image/large-41a5118706ffc655e38a593ab59c7ed8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280410">How did you become one of the first women involved in yacht design, and what sparked your passion for this particular field?My journey to become an interior yacht designer began during the early stages of my career, when I worked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Sturchio Architects and Designers</a>. Handling responsibilities that included attending boat shows and nurturing relationships with shipyards, I found myself deeply drawn to this industry. After a successful collaboration on the two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> motor yachts, the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore Mio 252.0m (170'7&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen1997">Amore Mio 2</a> and the 52.09-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vera52.09m (170'11&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen1999">Vera</a> (previously named as Sea Jewel and Airwaves), I made the decision to set up my own design studio in Rome in the early 2000s. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280411/image/large-f7f376d158564de6b1fec85e490ed65f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280411">During those years, the landscape of yacht design was vastly different. As one of the few women venturing into this predominantly male-dominated sphere, I was usually the sole female attendee in shipyard meetings, and faced a scarcity of reference models to draw inspiration from. Yet this position allowed me to forge my own identity and explore my creative vision freely. Over the years, the industry demographics have undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming more inclusive and diverse.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a> was a pioneering figure in innovating the world of yacht interior design and he played a crucial role in influencing my career as an interior designer. During that period, the industry primarily utilised mahogany and cherry woods, accompanied by fabrics featuring white and blue stripes, embracing a colour palette that evoked the essence of the sea. Drawing from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Sturchio's</a> example, I developed my distinct personality as a designer, ultimately leading to iconic projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>, which revolutionised the perception of yacht interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213165/image/large-63f2109c57501d0d15da5336e6ac5876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213165">You have had the opportunity to work on numerous prestigious projects. Can you share one of your most memorable experiences from this period and what made it stand out to you?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> remains one of the most innovative projects I've worked on to this day. It holds a unique place in my heart and was truly ahead of its time when we embarked on the project in 2008. She was one of the first yachts that aimed to incorporate and emphasise &nbsp;sustainability, a concept that was not widely explored in yachting at the time. Moreover, the owner gave me considerable freedom to realise my ideas, providing a rare opportunity to apply my vision holistically.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213147/image/large-f8065fa21aa7d1c1028f688e722b5d22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213147"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213156/image/large-09e0bc9f2c13e6a4bbd0e2029f08eef1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213156"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213157/image/large-cd9bce1c9352c3240c3039a86abfb332.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213157">&nbsp;Regarding the design, our main emphasis revolved around the interaction between light and the seamless blending of exterior and interior spaces. Typically, yachts would have innovative exteriors designed by experts like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, but the interiors often remained traditional. Collaborating with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen</a>, who is a good friend of mine, on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> allowed us to break down the boundaries between the two areas and create a harmonious design language that extended from the exterior to the interior, which allowed the interior features to reflect the characteristic expressions found externally. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280401/image/large-274d4a1036c0431a87072f9420369148.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280401">One of the standout features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> was her extraordinary glass panels, which I conceptualised as dynamic paintings, constantly transforming and enhancing the interior ambiance. Initially, I explored the idea of using Perspex blinds illuminated with LEDs, but soon realised that this would obstruct the breathtaking views outside. Instead, we ingeniously used the stanchions as light sources, allowing a warm and embracing glow to penetrate from the ceiling, creating a beautifully illuminated interior that perfectly complemented the yacht's surroundings. This innovative use of linear lighting was highly appreciated and has since become a trendsetter in the industry, inspiring the design of many other yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280402/image/large-5f0cb7518211ce6b0bb883526784e78a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280402">Innovation extended to other aspects as well, such as the design of filtering zones between saloons and exterior decks. This ingenious concept offered a dual functionality, allowing these spaces to be shared, interacted with, and even enclosed, creating versatile environments that seamlessly transitioned between indoor and outdoor settings. Moreover, using teak both inside and outside, along with these filtering zones, allowed for enhanced natural airflow, effectively reducing the reliance on air conditioning and adopting a more environmentally friendly approach.Could you provide us with some insights into the latest design trends that have recently emerged in the world of yacht design?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280406/image/large-8677abf169687c9e0c48657de8dee75a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280406"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280405/image/large-a9b6cfa05a28f8903c28cb7bac2219d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280405">I find that designing a yacht with the traditional approach from a few years ago no longer holds much relevance. For me, it’s essential to incorporate new concepts and principles related to sustainability. Since 2018, I've been working on designs that aim to change the onboard lifestyle. Recently, scientific calculations have shown that the impact of propulsion is equal to, if not lower than, that of the hotel load. This realisation justified my feeling that while propulsion relies on technological advancements and innovation, interior designers like me can play a significant role in modifying the onboard lifestyle for clients. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280407/image/large-9ef5230bf594b2f12b393043a604f407.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280407"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280409/image/large-1fb324d295df95fdc22ab183f5905afe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280409">For me, luxury doesn't necessarily mean excess and extravagance. Instead, its essence embodies beauty and quality, which should align perfectly with sustainability. My objective is to show clients that they do not have to compromise on anything, but can expand their vision and embrace a luxurious lifestyle, while respecting certain criteria of sustainability. This challenge has become my passion, and I am dedicated to pursuing it. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213144/image/large-c2ffb8fa732a4cb49aebc87728c62abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213144">I am very mindful of avoiding outdated standards and paradigms that now seem somewhat anachronistic and out of touch with the times. My focus is now centred on this more meaningful direction, where sustainability and luxury can harmoniously coexist, making yacht design not just aesthetically appealing but also environmentally conscious.Can you share some specific examples of how your collaboration with the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>&nbsp;has helped promote sustainability within the luxury yacht industry?I have known the founder and vice president, Vienna Eleuteri since the time of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>. While luxury in the '90s and early 2000s was often associated with a materialistic mindset of &nbsp;'I have, therefore, I am', <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> tried to convey the idea that luxury is about living certain experiences, going beyond mere possessions – something that we should all strive for. It aimed to enjoy luxury while making a significant contribution that involves everyone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213164/image/large-012461db976f2e60bc6521a431da8d88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213164">Vienna's visionary approach to utilising the yacht for accessing remote locations and gathering water samples for the scientific community, motivated me to think beyond the present and envision a promising future. &nbsp;When Vienna founded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, I immediately joined as a partner. Vienna’s dedicated efforts in creating the ideal platform for its establishment and growth made partnering with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> a natural decision for me.&nbsp;Being part of the foundation has been an enlightening experience, offering me invaluable insights and knowledge. Moreover, I sincerely hope that I have made significant contributions, especially in the realm of interior aspects.&nbsp;Do you have any valuable insights or advice that you would like to offer to other aspiring young designers?Whenever I conduct classes at the Polytechnic University in Milan, I try to inspire students to challenge themselves and perceive yachts as a functioning organism. While aesthetics certainly plays a crucial role, they should be viewed as the “skin” that adorns the vessel. The true essence in designing a yacht lies in ensuring the yacht operates efficiently and harmoniously. Regardless of how well designed the aesthetics may be, any flaws or inefficiencies within will compromise the overall experience.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230518/image/large-27bd395cd81bb7e7734f52264dd01416.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230518">In the past few years, there has been a noticeable surge in the development of new design concepts, primarily fueled by the pursuit of uniqueness. While these concepts are visually appealing, many of them prove to be impartial and unrealisable and compromise the functionality and onboard features of the yacht. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9448/image/large-8547826b1237a3bad7bd97c14a8fd3e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9448">

Meet superyacht interior designer Michela Reverberi

Michela Reverberi has emerged as a prominent interior yacht designer, collaborating with some of the top shipyards in the sector.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has announced the delivery of the 84.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a>. Also known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;710, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> is the first of Feadship’s new generation of large yachts aimed at further reducing carbon emissions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279657/image/large-fb94f3b7c3ded9918ebe5c100b39cc2d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279657"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> features an optimised hull that takes into consideration carbon reduction through hulls optimised at cruising speed instead of top speed, weight control, advancements in electric propulsion, and the ability to run her generators on the non-fossil diesel fuel, HVO.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279647/image/large-afed60e836900ece559467485fbfbb5c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279647"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> features exterior design, interior architecture and design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, in collaboration with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monk Design (Company)">&nbsp;Monk Design</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>. The brief was to create a superyacht that was more energy efficient and emitted less carbon than <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s ground-breaking hybrid yacht, Savannah. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279670/image/large-99016099025a20c32bf6b3f4565b3487.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279670"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> showcases a low and slim hull design which has been optimised for cruising speed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The louvered aft deck overhangs are all made from carbon-fibre and attached to the aluminium superstructure without the need for supports, therefore reducing her overall weight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279660/image/large-63dacbfba6aca2c684aae55878259c92.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279660"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> worked with Bram Jongepier, Senior Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, and used the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) for guidance on how the yacht’s components and operations contribute to its carbon profile and environmental impact. This led to a Joint Industry Project (JIP) under the flag of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, with twenty major partners in the yachting industry.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting (2022-11-17 16:45:00 +0100)">Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279663/image/large-959d16a392db54c58044e30444d642ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279663"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> is working towards creating carbon-neutral superyachts by 2030 and the delivery of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> marks a key milestone in this timeline. It is estimated that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> will operate with 27 percent less total environmental impact than a yacht of similar size launched only five years ago if run on fossil fuel, and 60 percent less when using HVO.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279662/image/large-4ac4fbdcdaf1cb2847590fb78c009959.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279662"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> uses <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) program for diesel-electric hybrid power. She has 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than the hybrid yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a>, and she has no drive shafts and no rudders, preventing added drag caused by these appendages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279664/image/large-93b1d07c46da8dec805163caa7ead382.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279664">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> uses a pair of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth</a> contra-rotating thrusters to maximise efficiency and minimise vibration. She is powered by a 4.5 MWh battery bank that is charged by four generators and features a staggering 1,000-volt system because the yacht is fully powered by electricity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279665/image/large-1292cc79511a52ed42be52102fec659b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279665">Her thrusters are located in the best location for steering and water flow, while the generators and their exhaust systems, batteries, and electrical switchboard are located elsewhere for optimal weight distribution and crew access.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: 84m Feadship superyacht Obsidian on sea trials (2023-07-07 09:45:00 +0200)">In Pictures: 84m Feadship superyacht Obsidian on sea trials</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279667/image/large-cb0cb66a0d687d8e297a6cf402d0de3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279667">As a result of this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> can comfortably cruise at 35 nautical miles at 10 knots on just her batteries alone. At anchor, the batteries will also provide silent operation for 10-15 hours.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279666/image/large-1d7d2d9bf053deae89d3e2b0d9558519.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279666">&nbsp;When analysing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> using the YETI tool, it revealed that about 60 percent of the energy consumed goes simply to powering the onboard lifestyle. Several major innovations were adapted for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> allowing the team to address these issues through peak load shaving and reducing HVAC demand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279669/image/large-79f1139ec4cfdb9d4927d8c6e6f5c198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279669"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> uses waste heat captured from the generators, but also from the AC chillers as carbon-free energy. “There are so many points of energy savings integrated on this yacht that it is hard to count,” said Project Manager Mark Jansen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279652/image/large-4b9324c96f157053a2c8c38430a57778.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279652"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s engineers introduced an innovative heat pump system to pull heat from various sources, including ambient sea water. This transports thermal energy (heat) from one place to another and according to Jongepier, it is five times more efficient than simply making heat with a regular electrical heating coil. She also features a single level engine room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279649/image/large-953d7d0f0a26fd07904c4e5be3f622d5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279649">The interior layout of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a> has been optimised, with a total of seven staterooms. She features an asymmetrical atrium staircase, which leads to a lower deck dining saloon, with an entire wall that opens to provide a terrace view that is just 75cm above sea level.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279656/image/large-3e5c07aa7a72beaa9799ab16a7ff6630.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279656">None of the interior rooms, except her staterooms, have any 90-degree angles. A hidden staircase to a study and a sunken lounge on the main deck are just two more of the unexpected interior elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279651/image/large-66c231a2338e039be278b584c183b986.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279651">Near her stern is an 'Aqua Lounge' with large windows below water level. The Aqua Lounge can also function as a cinema and even a classroom. In place of a mooring deck, there is a revelatory bow observation lounge with double-curved glass floor-to-ceiling windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279650/image/large-d295b9d1e90a395710d6357b99addd8a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279650">Both of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10316" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obsidian84.2m (276'3&quot;)Feadship2023">Obsidian</a>'s tenders are electric-powered and custom made by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tenderworks (Company)">Tenderworks</a>. Four fast charging stations installed by the yard will allow them to be charged in the water or in the tender garage.

Feadship delivers 84m superyacht Obsidian

Feadship has announced the delivery of the 84m yacht Obsidian, the first in a new generation of yachts aimed at further reducing carbon emissions. 

Feadship delivers 84m ‘carbon-reducing’ superyacht Obsidian

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">Peninsula</a>, a leading independent supplier of marine fuel with a team dedicated solely to large yachts, has recently received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for its physical supplies in the Gibraltar Strait. The ISCC is a prominent certification system and independent initiative that supports sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. Certification ensures sustainability credentials of fuel can be tracked from source to supply, essential for reducing carbon emissions and Greenhouse Gases (GHG) in comparison with conventional fuels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279195/image/large-92ec8698e633924e42952e58aa5412c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279195">Not all biofuels are equal. The way in which the feedstocks for fuel are produced play a big role in the overall emissions calculations from well-to-wake. First generation biofuels, made from feedstocks grown specifically for the production of biofuel not only generate a considerable amount of GHG and carbon emissions during production, but can also lead to over farming, which in turn has a detrimental impact on deforestation, animal habitats and biodiversity. As the demand for biofuels increases, yachts need to be sure that the product they are purchasing is in fact reducing their environmental impact when the production and distribution processes are considered.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">Peninsula</a> is committed to supplying only second-generation biofuels. These are typically made from non-edible biomass sources such as agricultural waste, forest residues, or used cooking oils. These feedstocks are often abundant, do not compete with food production, and have lower indirect land-use change impact compared to first-generation biofuels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279194/image/large-f0b25e25068c4e5c3698d27b38c818a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279194">The ISCC assesses every pair of hands that the product passes through. From farm level to the moment the marine fuel is onboard a superyacht, each company is audited annually to guarantee they are meeting the required standards and specifications. Once the companies are found to be compliant they are certified and a Proof of Sustainability (PoS) or Sustainability Declaration can then follow the product as it travels through the sustainable value chain.“The importance of holistic lifecycle measurement when it comes to environmental impact is well known,” says Chris Warde, Head of P<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">eninsula Yacht Services</a>. “You only have to look at the work of the YETI tool from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, or SEA index out of Monaco to understand that it’s not just the impact at use that needs to be measured and reduced if we are to start improving our environmental footprint. The ISCC certification gives our customers clarity and transparency on the emissions generated not only by the consumption of the fuel they are procuring, but in its manufacturing process and distribution as well.”“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">Peninsula</a>, we take our responsibility seriously and ensure we do our part to help keep our oceans and planet safe; this is why we have worked to achieve this certification,” says John Bassadone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peninsula Petroleum Ltd (Company)">Peninsula</a>’s CEO. “By being ISCC certified, we are able to supply top-quality marine fuel to the maritime and superyacht industry with true confidence that it is from a reputable and sustainable background.”

Peninsula receives EU certification for biofuels

Peninsula has received EU certification for the supple of sustainable biofuels to superyachts in Gibraltar. 

Peninsula receives EU certification for supply of sustainable biofuel 

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> has announced a new reinvestment fund for the superyacht industry, aimed at ocean conservation. The Ocean Assist Fund plans to promote a new path into nurturing both ocean and human vitality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273322/image/large-81c76517a9d6ab0a6ba06abc70e22e99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273322">The Ocean Assist Fund will be used to select marine conservation and restoration projects to allocate funds granted by the yachting community. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> will use appropriate criteria to determine which projects are selected and will ensure that support goes to the most urgent needs.“By prioritising projects and adopting scientific tools that are urgently needed to protect the oceans, the superyacht community can maximise financial and non-financial resources to support nature-based solutions and aid the global effort to mitigate ecological impacts,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237001/image/large-34661eb661037cedcc9fa816ea2839c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237001">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting (2022-11-17 16:45:00 +0100)">Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> will work with an independent scientific advisory board composed of renowned ocean scientists to identify the projects that will have the greatest impact in preserving the ocean and will feed back their findings to the yachting community.“By investing in ocean conservation through this programme, the superyacht community can act as a significant force to solve ocean problems and make a positive collective impact, not only for themselves but for the planet as a whole,” commented the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210814/image/large-2f97f065978c36e73e041f8b3df36273.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210814">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sustainable mooring: How to preserve the world’s largest lung? (2022-10-13 14:30:00 +0200)">Sustainable mooring: How to preserve the world’s largest lung?</a>The project aims to raise awareness and commitment within the yachting community, and will transform financial support for ocean conservation into a business proposition. The project will create a new age of regenerative development in the yachting sector, to help revive our invaluable marine ecosystems.&nbsp;“The Ocean Assist programme will enable yachting to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which seek to protect planet’s and human health, conserve biodiversity, combat climate change and improve livelihoods for everyone, everywhere,” concluded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240105/image/large-08aa65fd6517d3cb3aafc9d8202ab996.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240105">

Water Revolution Foundation announces Ocean Assist Fund

The Water Revolution Foundation has announced the Ocean Assist Fund for the superyacht industry, aimed at ocean conservation.

Water Revolution Foundation announces Ocean Assist Fund for ocean conservation

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> has announced the return of the Sustainability Hub for this year’s show. The exhibition area will once again showcase companies specialising in sustainable technologies, with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211526/image/large-31f4f951420e517e738318935befea92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211526">The Sustainability Hub hosts companies that provide “tried-and-true” eco-friendly solutions, as well as promising start-ups working on sustainable solutions. The 200 square-metre exhibition space is returning for the second consecutive year and will be located at the Darse Sud.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248436/image/large-71503c759d4657989d2e0d9445dd66da.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248436">The creation of the Sustainability Hub aligns with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>'s long-standing commitment to an eco-friendly approach, which was initiated in 2005. Over the years, the show has played an active role in raising environmental awareness within the Monegasque and international yachting community.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209770/image/large-4b321c8a54d9583f4425593c9a55aac4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209770">“This dedicated area for eco-friendly yachting alternatives is part of our extended sustainability program, which encompasses the entire show's logistics and layout here in the port of Monaco,” commented Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. We aim to support exhibitors, service providers, and visitors alike in finding viable solutions to environmental challenges."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245019/image/large-e96eb21772c2a980464fcd9f78ad315c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245019"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1981" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siemens (Company)">Siemens</a> Energy has also been announced as the sponsor for this year’s Sustainability Hub and will offer a unique opportunity for all stakeholders in the yachting industry to discuss the integration of sustainable energy sources and clean fuels. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245017/image/large-84becc0745e83ad5276a9544cab17eab.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245017">By joining forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1981" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siemens (Company)">Siemens</a> Energy, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> aims to further enhance its commitment to promoting a responsible and environmentally-friendly approach throughout the yachting industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272816/image/large-7da4f174b280d659ee8ea57348ecb177.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272816">"The Sustainability Hub's second year at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> is a crucial confirmation that there is a growing momentum in yachting,” added Robert Van Tol, Executive Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. “This exhibition area is designed to showcase technologies that bring concrete improvements to the world of yachting, including the health of the oceans. We are committed to finding, verifying, promoting, and rewarding sustainable solutions and driving the necessary change."

Sustainability Hub returns to Monaco Yacht Show

The Sustainability Hub is returning to Monaco Yacht Show 2023 for the second consecutive year in a row.

The Sustainability Hub returns to Monaco Yacht Show 2023

The 13th edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yare - 2023">YARE</a> (Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience) is set to take place from 15 to 17 March 2023. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yare - 2023">YARE</a> is a B2B event and a meeting point for professionals in the superyacht industry, offering conferences and workshops surrounding yachting sales and refits led by leading experts. The event is held in one of Italy’s most prominent nautical regions, Livorno.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260868/image/large-947cde724a7d7543ea84a05b0d774587.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260868">Many industry professionals will gather at the event for three days of industry-focussed discussion and learning. Approximately 100 superyacht captains in the 40-60 metre category will be hosted at the event, representing flags from across the globe.A long list of companies from across the superyacht industry will be in attendance at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yare - 2023">YARE</a>, with approximately 30 percent of companies from Italy and the remaining 70 percent from Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The companies in attendance cover all corners of the industry, such as shipyards, lifestyle and leisure and companies involved in the production chain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260869/image/large-52fb041918db148f8209717514b55c2b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260869">Companies attending YARE 2023 include L<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">ürssen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6725" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giangrasso Group (Company)">Giangrasso group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Tureddi (Company)">Cantieri Navali Tureddi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> with Mangusta Yachts as well as some of the top leaders of the supply chain such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vulkan Shipyard S.L. (Company)">Vulkan</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce/MTU</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team Italia (Company)">Team Italia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a>.Various international marinas will also be represented at the 13th edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yare - 2023">YARE</a>, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/393" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Port Vell (Company)">Marina Port Vell</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cala del Forte Marina (Company)">Cala del Forte</a>.Some event highlights include The Superyacht Forum Live: Captains Edition, scheduled for Thursday 16 March at the Una Hotel in Lido di Camaiore. On Thursday 17 March, technical workshops on sustainability, management and organisation are scheduled, including a presentation by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>of the YETI (Yacht Environmental Transparency Index).Read: <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/water-revolution-foundation-unveils-yeti-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting</a>One of the most exciting happenings is the “B2C Meet the captains”, which allows captains and businesses to discuss new products, ideas and services.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yare - 2023">YARE</a> is also geared up to host the 3rd edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> Captains’ Awards, an award that celebrates captains on their feedback about issues of absolute importance to the superyacht industry. Commitment, innovation and the green approach are just some of the issues that will be evaluated by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> commission.

YARE announces attending captains and companies 2023

YARE announces the captains and companies attending the 13th edition of the industry event in Livorno, Italy.

YARE announces top industry attendees to 13th edition

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a> has revealed the renderings of the previously confidential 125-metre flagship superyacht for the United Kingdom. The design had previously been shortlisted as a finalist in the design competition for the national flagship before the government put a halt to the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254814/image/large-2139470f002912bad1d50161f13de3d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254814">The design comes from Team FestivAl, a collaboration between London-based, award-winning yacht design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a>, world-renowned architecture practice <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zaha Hadid Architects (Company)">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>, and aluminium ship and yacht specialists <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254811/image/large-f6a10b75b88829baa8266dd4b6646f6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254811">Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a> as “a celebration of British society and technology, in a vessel designed for the people but fit for a king,” the flagship yacht features a key focus on sustainable power and propulsion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254815/image/large-d132ac0b2a651b8173ed6fa6765fc9ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254815">The design was spearheaded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a>’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> and features a highly efficient hull design to minimise fuel consumption. The design features a Union flag ribbon motif, with an interior design based on recycled and recyclable materials. “To design a vessel – a flagship – that will become a benchmark in sustainability as well as &nbsp;demonstrating British excellence and heritage for current and future generations, while also being a symbol of inclusion and diversity, was an enormous challenge that kept me awake at night,” said designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Philippe Briand</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254813/image/large-051ea3c4a6caf997790d877200dee5e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254813">The flagship superyacht also allows for accessibility and inclusion with a flexible deck and interior design that can switch between exhibition showcase or floating embassy with ease, “making her suitable for everyone from diplomats to schoolchildren and even the disabled.”“The nature and intensity of the project kept me focused but also filled me with pride, not just in the design process itself but for what the flagship stands for,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254812/image/large-bdcdf96a48727580185ef3320f1bf79f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254812">The superyacht was designed to be built in recycled aluminium (the ‘Al’ in ‘Team FestivAl’), which is lighter than steel and therefore reduces the power required for propulsion. Team FestivAl also conducted a survey with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, in conjunction with the University of Bologna, and found that the hull and superstructure design would emit 30 percent less greenhouse gases than a conventional design over a life cycle of 30 years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254810/image/large-c5a7e07dffe283ead3b9baaef326bdfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254810">The sleek exterior profile also combines a distinct LED-lit style line, developed by Jason Bruges Studio, that projects the Union flag into the water at night. The lighting scheme also allows for messages to be displayed, and for lighting to be matched to a given theme or location.However, the key feature of the yacht is the central atrium, where wall-to-wall displays showcase presentations based on the use of the yacht at that time. The motor yacht is also able to offer a multi-sensorial experience throughout with sign language and audio descriptions.“The flagship collaboration was an incredible opportunity to act as an architect realising the design of a project that was hugely complex, because it aims to represent not the tastes of one person but the essence of an entire nation,” Briand explained. “That is actually way more difficult than designing for even the most demanding individual!”

Vitruvius 125m UK flagship unveiled

London-based studio Vitruvius Yachts has unveiled the renderings of the previously confidential 125-metre UK flagship superyacht.



Vitruvius Yachts unveils renderings of confidential 125m UK flagship superyacht

The 44-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lammouche44.0m (144'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">Lammouche</a> has switched to biofuel. The superyacht, which is offered for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, has followed in the wake of a number of vessels within the maritime industry switching to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel for the major reduction in CO2 emissions that it offers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251089/image/large-0c224e5668106007dcdf860a874f994e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251089"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lammouche44.0m (144'4&quot;)Sanlorenzo2010">Lammouche</a> will be now be powered by the HVO Cristal Power XTL 100 from Fioul 83, which is 100 percent renewable as it originates from used cooking oil, treated with hydrogen and mixed with fresh cooking oil. Having the same chemical structure as traditional diesel fuels, it can be used without modification in current diesel engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251087/image/large-c1961fc2543911f6deddc1e607cea0d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251087">The decision has been made in collaboration with the superyacht owner, Captain Jean-Maxime Berthet and the crew, despite the fact that HVO is currently considerably more expensive than diesel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251085/image/large-d539845b3c949e86a1b06341957c29b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251085">Biofuels took a centre stage at this year's <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, with a number of companies advertising their products within the Sustainability Hub, supported by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. HVO is already in use in many global industries, including the commercial maritime industry, where is used to power a number of tankers and ferries.&nbsp;

Superyacht Lammouche switches to biofuel

The 44m superyacht Lammouche switches to biofuel with Fioul 83.

44m superyacht Lammouche switches to biofuel

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> has unveiled the first version of its revolutionary Yacht Environmental Transparency Index, YETI 1.0 at <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2022">METSTRADE 2022</a>. The tool is able to score and compare yachts based on their environmental credentials to help evaluate its impact on the environment and work towards creating a more sustainable future.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249228/image/large-c8573c86541dca9a8dbed4d9e3ee9278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249228">YETI 1.0 uses data from the operation of a yacht such as propulsion, hotel load and heat to determine the ecological impact and benchmarks these results against an average operational profile. The score is determined by expressing the calculated emissions in EcoPoints and dividing such points with the yacht’s gross tonnage. YETI 1.0 is then able to determine a score that is relative and comparable with other yachts in the same class.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249225/image/large-94fafa9919399967a9fd6a721e4978be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249225">YETI 1.0 places yachts in three defined categories, under 500 GT, 500-3,000 GT and above 3,000 GT to provide a targeted and informed result within each size group. YETI 1.0 uses data from a vessel’s general parameters, speed-power, load determination, generators, battery bank, and heat distribution system and submits these to an input sheet.The data gathered from these parameters allows YETI 1.0 to generate a score, as well as an explanation, comparison with the rest of the fleet and suggestions for potential areas of improvement. YETI 1.0 is able to compare a single vessel to the rest of the fleet rather than applying the generic approach for commercial ships.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robert van Tol on why sustainable assessment is imperative for yachting (2022-11-07 11:15:00 +0100)">Robert van Tol on why sustainable assessment is imperative for yachting</a>A YETI score is calculated based on energy use for propulsion, including expected fuel, shore power consumption, and related emissions. “YETI 1.0 is paving the way toward a sustainable future in the yachting industry,” commented the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. “This robust tool will guide members of the sector, from design and yacht management to new build and refit, in reaching a reduced ecological footprint through the development of better concept designs and concrete upgrades of existing yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249226/image/large-ef7fb2103fa7024d42053893cf5bdc9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249226">YETI 1.0 already works with 12 yards, four naval architects and three knowledge institutions to accelerate sustainable change in a transparent and reliable manner. “The group, who represent an unrivalled fleet of superyachts with a shared motivation to understand and improve their ecological implications, have reached a new level of industry collaboration by setting competition aside to collaborate on this initiative,” added the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation signs partnership with MTU-Rolls Royce (2022-10-03 14:00:00 +0200)">Water Revolution Foundation signs partnership with MTU-Rolls Royce</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232872/image/large-2525fa8357ace96f280f69db177277d3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232872">YETI 1.0 currently allows users to submit data on their yacht in order to calculate its YETI score, which will come with a detailed feedback report providing a comparison with the rest of the fleet. They currently have 70 yachts registered in their database, with the key identifying factors remaining anonymous. The dedicated team is also working on the introduction of an online calculator to allow people to easily submit their data and to check their score. “The groundwork has been done, it is now time for the industry and owners to utilise this reliable reference to know where a yacht stands and what opportunities there are to improve its environmental credentials,” said Robert van Tol, executive director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution</a>.Companies that can support the group with expertise and data are encouraged to become involved with this unique collaboration to develop YETI 2.0 and expand the tool’s scope beyond operational efficiency.

Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0

The Water Revolution Foundation has unveiled the first version of its revolutionary Yacht
Environmental Transparency Index, YETI 1.0.