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[ GREEN HORIZONS ]
NEWS AND PROJECTS FOR A CLEANER, organisations are doing to build a better MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD What international businesses and
carbon-neutral future
by Désirée Sormani
THE HYDROGEN ERA WILL START IN ITALY The world’s first hydrogen refuelling station is coming to Venice this summer. Thanks to NatPower H in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects
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enice is to get the world’s first green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for
pleasure craft by this summer. The project is backed by NatPower H, a NatPower group member, which aims to fit out 25 Italian marinas and ports with sustainable Zaha Hadid Architects-designed stations. The 100 million euro project should see 100 refuelling stations installed by the
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with a focus on the Mediterranean context these stations
end of the decade and the model exported
wil be design and build respecting the cultural heritage of each place. Utilizing cutting-edge
beyond the Med. “On the back of a
techniques in robotic material placement, the stations are fully recyclable
renewable project pipeline that already exceeds 23 GW, we decided to create
use of hydrogen as an energy carrier through
and Feadship), but to drive its adoption
NatPower H – the first global operator for
fuel cells and electric motors is proving to be
internationally, NatPower H has signed up as
the production, storage and distribution
one of the most promising options, offering
technical sponsor to Bluegame for the 2024
of green hydrogen – to build the world’s
excellent performance while respecting the
America’s Cup. In an innovative agreement,
first hydrogen refueling infrastructure
environment.”
hydrogen-powered chase boats will be
for recreational boating,” stated Fabrizio
NatPower H’s ambition is to create sustainable
delivered to both the New York Club American
Zago, Group CEO NatPower. “We believe
energy hubs in the leading Italian marinas
Magic (US) and the Orient Express (FR)
hydrogen to be one of the most efficient
and lay the groundwork for the development
teams. A show of force by NatPower H and key
solutions capable of driving the energy
and use of hydrogen-powered vessels. A
international boating figures such as Baglietto,
transition of the entire recreational boating
slew of international yards are already
demonstrating that hydrogen is a viable option
and yachting industry. Specifically, the
looking to hydrogen (Sanlorenzo, Baglietto
for the growing sustainable yachting market. 33
[ GREEN HORIZONS ] SUSTAINABILITY: THE WIDER BYWORD The first WiderCat 92 has splashed at the yard’s cutting-edge headquarters in Fano. Designed by Luca Dini Design in partnership with Wider’s Centro Stile, the WiderCat 92 offers seamless outdoorindoor integration plus pioneering tech and innovation with captivating results. Its innovative design sets it head and shoulders above its peers as does its fabulously edgy combination of hybrid technology and solar. It sports twin 500kW electric motors coupled with thrusters and two 349kW variable speed generators. However, 30 LiFePO4 (Lithium-Iron Phosphate) batteries managed by a state-of-the-art Battery Management System are pivotal as they facilitate smart charge balancing through continuous operating parameter monitoring. The generators operate at
minimum consumption, yielding ZEM
use. The production facilities at Wider’s
(Zero Emission Mode) cruising with a
high tech yard, nestled between Fano’s old
27-nautical-mile range at 6 knots in absolute
port and tourist marina, are already partly
silence or 14 hours of battery-only power
up and running. Building on the offices will
at anchor. But that’s far from the end of the
be completed by the end of next year – the
story: 150 m2 of solar panels make the 92
roof will be covered entirely with solar
energy self-sufficient at anchor, with excess
panels, another sign of Wider’s dedication
energy stored in the batteries for night-time
to corporate sustainability.
GREEN PLAUDITS FOR FERRETTI GROUP
T
he Ferretti Group’s green journey is
Group Superyachts Division, Weichai
impressive performance and range
producing its first plaudits. CRN’s
Power Science & Technology Division and
figures. The Ferretti Group hosted the
Sustainable Powered Yacht (SuP-Y)
Rina Services Spa, won the “Supply Chain
world premiere of the Riva El-Iso at
project, a joint effort between the Ferretti
Collaboration - Superyachts” category at the
the recent Düsseldorf Boot. This is the
prestigious 2023 Boat Builder Awards in
first Riva model aimed at the E-Luxury
November.
segment and sports a full-electric motor
This was a resounding acknowledgement
plus a high density lithium ion battery
of CRN’s commitment to pushing
pack. It is also the first full electric
the boundaries in terms of maritime
runabout of its size (just under nine
sustainability as well as in adopting
metres) to be certified by RINA.
sustainable energy sources on its yachts. In this particular instance, sustainable architecture will allow the installation of an innovative green methanol fuel cell system on CRN superyachts. Two architectures were developed for two CRN naval platforms, both using a green methanolfed PEM Fuel Cell as an alternative energy source, optimised, of course, to guarantee 34
BMW AND TYDE PRESENT THE ICON he Icon by BMW and TYDE is the new
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kWh delivered by six batteries from the
Thanks to its innovative drive and foiling
frontier in sustainable mobility on the
BMW i3 to a 50nm-plus range (100 km)
technology, the ICON delivers virtually
water, brilliantly redefining the relationship
at 24 knots (45 km/h). The Icon also hits
silent, vibration-free cruising with no jolting
between an electrically powered
a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 km/h).
or wave impacts.
watercraft’s dimensions, top speed and range. This huge leap forward was made possible by adopting hydrofoils which have proved a game-changing innovation in racing yachts, slashing energy requirements by up to 80 percent compared to a conventional hull. In foiling, wings below the water level support the craft while the hull floats above the water surface, to deliver a much more comfortable ride and, crucially, faster speeds. Two 100 kW electric motors translate 240
GULF CRAFT EXPLORES HYDROGEN
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ulf Craft has announced it is exploring hydrogen technology for its superyacht fleet. In partnership with H2-Enterprises it is working on a zero-emissions Majesty
yacht, which may be powered by an innovative LOHC (Liquid Organic, Hydrogen Carrier) energy system. H2-Enterprises has been developing this technology for the last 13 years and it is now at a point where it could power a superyacht. Gulf Craft Chairman, Mohammed Hussein Alshaali commented: “Exploring the technology and potential partnership with H2-Enterprises, who are a pioneering force in the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Sector, allows us to lead in a new era of emissions-free luxury, where opulence and sustainability intertwine seamlessly”.
RINA JOINS NEW SEAINDEX INITIATIVE
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lobally renowned European classification and certification authority RINA has become a corporate member of the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index), a
consumer-oriented non-profit organisation advocating for greater transparency and energy-efficiency in the superyacht industry. The pioneering SEA Index, launched in 2020 and cofounded by the Yacht Club de Monaco, provides yacht owners with impartial third party-verified tools to evaluate the environmental impact of superyachts. This collaboration with RINA marks a turning point in its work to ensure greater environmental responsibility in the sector. RINA and the Superyacht Eco Association are also teaming up to develop an addition and essential SEA Index tool segment that will focus on fuel consumption analysis of for yachts of over 500 gross tons (GT) and 25 metres. 35