Tag Archives: sustainability

Boating Industry recently debuted its 2023 August/September issue, which is available to readers online. This issue of Boating Industry shines a spotlight on sustainability around the recreational marine industry. From alternative power sources – even beyond electric – to revamping the manufacturing process, our industry is poised to continue making a positive impact in sustainability. That, paired with our industry’s ...

By Adam Quandt Sustainability has become quite the buzz word in today’s world – both in the recreational boating industry and well beyond. The topic of sustainability and the notion of embracing sustainability is wide-reaching and often tough to narrow down. Over the last few years, the recreational boating industry has certainly seen an increasing spotlight on sustainability with new ...

By Frank Hugelmeyer As recreational boating industry stakeholders, we understand the important role healthy waters play in boating and fishing, as well as our role as a leader in conservation efforts. We recognize the importance of sustainability and the crucial part it can play in promoting environmental and conservation efforts. In recent years, our industry has made significant strides towards ...

By Adam Quandt It seems as if every few years – or sometimes even every few months – there’s a new buzz word captivating our industry, our country, the world. And it’s easy to latch onto something when you hear about it again and again. But ask yourself how often are we just holding onto a buzz word until the ...

At the 2023 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running Oct. 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center, will be a special session focused on sustainability, titled The Carbon Conundrum. The program is intended to help marine professionals navigate current boatbuilding trends between more horsepower and efficient, alternative propulsion and hull design.  The session will feature a dynamic discussion with speakers including NMMA’s ...

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. announced a new collaboration with 4ocean, a global cleanup operation actively removing plastic and trash from the ocean and coastlines. As a Certified Cleanup Partner, Vision Marine aims to cement its position as a trailblazer, forging an alliance that not only showcases its dedication to sustainable boating solutions but also illuminates the path for the entire ...

Mercury Marine announced that its global distribution center in Brownsburg, Ind. has earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The 512,000 square foot facility opened in October 2022 and supports Mercury’s industry leading parts and accessories business. “We’re thrilled to have earned LEED Silver Certification for our global distribution center,” said John Buelow, Mercury Marine president. “This ...

Torqeedo GmbH announced a new battery option for its Deep Blue series of powerful electric drives: Deep Blue Battery 80. The new battery leverages lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and delivers 80 kWh of energy storage, twice the capacity of the previous generation of Deep Blue batteries. The new battery was unveiled at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo ...

Yamaha Rightwaters marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months. From June 2022 through June 2023, Yamaha Rightwaters reinforced a commitment to carbon neutrality, sponsored new projects that support marine habitat restoration and clean-up initiatives, sponsored a white paper that calls for the management of aquatic invasive species and supported meaningful marine ...

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host a free webinar “Staying Current with Electrification” May 3, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. EDT. as part of the risk mitigation series. Registration is free https://abycinc.org/riskmitigation. The agenda includes: Standards and regulation updates from USCG and ABYC Presenters: Jeff Ludwig (Chief, Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch, USCG); ...