Environment & Sustainability – Page 12
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New unit from Ultrasonic Antifoul
Engineers on larger yachts have traditionally had headaches with biofouling in sea chests and the filters blocking up, restricting the flow of water and hindering efficiency and safety.
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New unique controller from Marlec
A new controller from Marlec promises to be unique with inputs for both wind and solar providing optimum power.
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New All in One range from Solbian and Barden
Barden became UK distributor for Solbian solar panels in 2012 and says over this time sales have increased dramatically.The company has now launched the latest range of solar panels, the SP Solbian flex series All in One (AIO) range.And along with the new range Solbian has incorporated a MPPT ‘plug ...
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60,000sqm to be sold by Flexiteak this year
Increasing numbers of yacht producers are specifying Flexiteak as standard including the Hanse group and Sealine.
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When talking about the efficiency of solar panels, most people think about the power that is produced.
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Ecoworks Marine products speak for themselves
Ecoworks Marine launched its marine range of eco friendly cleaning products a few months’ ago, having been in the biological industry for around nine years.
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Several options from TMS
When it comes to renewable power, there is still no one reliable source and boat owners should have at least two ways to generate the power required.
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Boatyards continue to use harsh chemicals
When it comes to eco friendly cleaning products, scepticism about their effectiveness still abounds with many boatyards tending to continue to use harsh chemicals as they are cheaper.
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Green and renewable inventions from Scrubbis
Marine and Industrial has signed an exclusive agreement with Swedish company Scrubbis which markets itself as focusing on green and renewable inventions.
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Cruisers want more than one form of power generation
For cruisers going off on long distance voyages, the security of having more than one form of power generation is always comforting, writes Katina Read.
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Technology is now well established
Another company benefitting from eco friendly established technology is Marlec, which says sales of wind turbines and solar panels are still growing.
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New brand introduced to the UK
Underwater lights were initially used in swimming pools but were not suitable for the marine environment.
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LED navigation lights approved
Lower power consumption has associated benefits, writes Katina Read. Like smaller batteries, downsizing of cables, less weight and less fuel consumption that should come from recent advances in LED technology.
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Marine sector is a growth area
With many companies struggling in the current economic climate, Everbuild sees the marine industry as a growth area and, in Aquaseal, has launched a new label dedicated for boaters, writes Katina Read.
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Grand prix technology filters down
Lighter, stronger and more powerful – that’s the effect of technologies from the grand prix race boats trickling down to the everyday boater, writes Katina Read. And while this is apparent in most sectors of the marine industry, it can be seen with great effect in the rope market.
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Riding the waves
Neil Davidson of Aquamarine Power explains that water’s not all the same: ask any sailor.
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The ups and downs of water power
The wave and tidal resources are huge round the UK, and although it’s not how seafarers usually see it, the places around the north of Scotland are especially blessed.
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Sea energy breaks through
One repeated question has been, ‘why has wave and tidal power been lagging behind wind in getting to market?’ There are a few answers, but it seems that it’s not such a bad position to be in, writes Stevie Knight.
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Silver lining to scrub down debacle
Scrubbing down is hard work enough, without having to tackle an extra layer of paper. Stevie Knight explains that although licences aren’t going to be required, there are very good reasons to sit up and take note.
