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Autumn yacht transport enquiries have soared as travel restrictions relax and owners look forward to sailing in a warmer climate.
Hydrogen-powered, true ‘zero-emission’ boating is often regarded as a thing of the distant future in the yachting industry. That is, until now. Cris Jackman and the team at Aphros Boats have spent the last few years hard at work to make his dream of sustainable boating a fully-fledged reality. The result is revolutionary; a range of tenders and day boats comprising a 4.4m, 8m and 11m weekender boat, fully capable of operating on either all-hydrogen or all-electric platforms, with hybrid options available.
Combining comfort, efficiency and respect for the environment, with a keen eye for the details that make a boat instantly recognisable: this was the starting point that guided the creation of Wave e-550, the first model from the Italo-Spanish shipyard Magonis, which will be on display at the Salon Nautico in Barcelona over 12-17 October 2021.
We were lucky enough to catch up with Rene Ranger, Founder and CEO of Novus and the creator of the first premium lightweight e-motorbike. We discussed the inspiration behind the creation of the Novus bike and the great need for electronic propulsion within the automotive industry.
MB92 Barcelona, a world-leading superyacht refit shipyard located in the port of Barcelona, announced that it has collected 570 kg of waste, the equivalent of 65,000 33cl plastic bottles, over the past year thanks to two sea bins installed in its facilities. The waste included everything from industrial plastics, bottles, cans, packaging, disposable PPE such as masks, textiles to organic ocean waste.
Evo V8, the new flagship of Blue Emme Yachts brand Evo Yachts, is designed by Valerio Rivellini and received its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021.