Environmental News (Sustainability in Boating)
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Pure Salt named Sustainability Leader of the Year semi finalist for Fiordland conservation
The Fiordland based operators behind Pure Salt are recognised for long running conservation work in ...
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Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve
A boat has been seen fishing in a marine reserve off the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park as n...
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Another Mahurangi spill raises serious questions for Watercare
Second overflow in just over a month leaves harbour users frustrated and oyster farmers angry and fi...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing and KiwiFibre Partner will Pioneer Harakeke based Composites in The Ocean Race...
As Aotearoa Ocean Racing builds toward the next Ocean Race, a new partnership with KiwiFibre puts re...
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Hauraki Gulf fisheries decline: why one man says the system must change
Veteran skipper and fisheries advisor Barry Torkington explains how the Gulf unraveled, and what it ...
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Solar power afloat: From DIY dreams to plug-and-play reality
How modern marine solar panels are transforming onboard energy — from experimental pioneers like Sai...
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Ngāti Wheke propose drop in fishing quota in Lyttelton Harbour
Proposed bylaws for Rāpaki and Whakaraupō mātaitai reserves aim to protect kaimoana and restore bala...
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Proposed Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Dunedin open for Fisheries submissions
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting public feedback on a proposal to establish the Puketeraki mātaitai...
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Rolls-Royce tests world’s first pure methanol marine engine
Breakthrough marks major step towards CO₂-neutral propulsion at sea
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Wave of support for restricting commercial fishing in Coromandel
Locals, business leaders and interest groups unite against destructive fishing methods
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Why wait?
Every year I attend major boat industry trade events like METSTRADE and technology showcases like CE...
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Gustave Trouvé Awards 2025: the rise of electric boating
The Gussies return for 2025, honouring innovation in electric boating with diverse global nominees a...
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Methanol and hydrogen yacht engines face infrastructure delays
Yacht builders have methanol and hydrogen engines ready, but fuel infrastructure remains years behin...
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DockPro wins sustainability award at Sydney Boat Show
Gold Coast innovators recognised for eco-friendly dry-docking solutions that reduce antifoul use and...
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Lucietta: Venice’s first electric water taxi leads a quiet revolution
In a city built on water, the hum of diesel engines has long been part of Venice’s daily soundtrack....
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Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025: Engineering change at sea
The 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge proved that clean, capable propulsion isn’t jus...
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Porsche-powered electric boat, the 850 Fantom, breaks Monaco speed record
With a drivetrain from the Porsche Macan Turbo and a hull from Austrian builder Frauscher, the 850 F...
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Singapore launches first 100% biodiesel harbour ship with Weichai power
The President 100 begins 1,000-hour trial to test B100 biodiesel viability in real-world port condit...
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Rising quietly: Inside Vessev’s hydrofoiling revolution
From a bustling boatyard on Auckland’s waterfront to a silent, airborne glide across the Waitematā H...
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HVO: New fuel for yachts
The yachting industry knows it is important to begin phasing out traditional fossil diesel fuel.
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Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these submarines can dive to depths of 300 meters.
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Flying on water: our first ride – Vessev’s VS–9 foiling electric craft
A quiet lift, a steady glide, and a new standard for marine mobility—our harbour test of Vessev’s ne...
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Anchoring ban around Little Barrier Island as biosecurity rules tighten
Boaties are being warned to steer clear of anchoring anywhere near Hauturu / Little Barrier Island, ...
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Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish te...
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EXCLUSIVE: Behind the foils: Inside the Vessev factory
A first-hand look at how a Kiwi startup is reshaping marine manufacturing, one hydrofoil at a time.
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Global push for zero-emission vessels: GAME on for maritime electrification
The founding members of the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME) – the International ...
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Green invasion: Northland’s fight back against exotic caulerpa
When Cyclone Tam swept across Northland earlier this year, it left behind the usual trail of wind-da...
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Engineering the future of boating: Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025
From July 1–5, 2025, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) returns to the iconic Yacht Club de Mon...
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Volunteers protecting our fisheries: The work of HFOs in NZ
During National Volunteer Week, the vital work of Honorary Fishery Officers (HFOs) is being recognis...
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Closing the loop: Groupe Beneteau leads industry-wide push for sustainable boatbuilding
A major shift in sustainable boat manufacturing is underway, with Groupe Beneteau and a group of glo...
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EV Maritime launches first electric ferry in Auckland
EV Maritime, New Zealand’s leading electric ferry design and technology company, today announced the...
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Fountaine Pajot’s ODSea+ hybrid electric catamarans herald new era of sustainable cruising
Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid e...
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Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis
Most weekends, it’s the same scene around the country. Mum and Dad launch the tinny, the rods are lo...
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World Ocean Day 2025, celebrating the oceans that connect
Most of us who spend time on the water don’t go looking for deep meaning in it. The ocean is just th...
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Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown
A major milestone in the evolution of clean transport has quietly splashed down in Queenstown.
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Webinar: Protecting New Zealand’s marine environment from invasive pests
Clean Below? Good to Go. is once again bringing New Zealand’s boating community a vital seminar on m...
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Electric boat, Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, crosses continents in maritime first
The Swedish-made electric boat has quietly made maritime history by becoming the first of its kind t...
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Deep Dive Division wins Māori Company of the Year at NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hamilton-based company Deep Dive Division has won the Poutama Trust Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau ...
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Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion system
New electric range marks major step towards zero-emissions boating with integrated helm-to-prop solu...
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