EDITOR’S COMMENT

Following the report issued by the MB92 Group in March highlighting the need for increased regulation and environmental assessment within the superyacht chain, on 20 April, this leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company announced the launch of ‘Refit for the Future!’, a new service tailored for superyacht owners looking to reduce the environmental impact of their yachts, reduce operating and financing costs, and protect re-sale value.

There are approximately 6,000 superyachts over 30 m in length currently in operation worldwide and an increasing number of proven solutions that have the potential to lessen their impact on the environment. Many of these solutions offer multiple advantages for owners such as greater comfort, cost savings, improved fuel economy, increased yacht resale value and an overall reduction in the end-users’ individual carbon footprint.

the needs of clients, ensuring yacht availability for the owner while also implementing an effective sustainability plan to future-proof the yacht.

MB92 Group is constantly searching for innovative sustainable solutions from new suppliers and invites companies who are interested in applying their technology to the world’s superyacht fleet to contact the procurement department.

Having raised a glass or two on board various boats down the years, I’ve come to associate different types of craft with the alcohol available. Superyachts serve champagne, sleek motor cruisers crack open the gin, sailing yachts may offer a hot drink laced with rum in a stiff breeze, but where afloat are you likely to be offered ale?

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The new service will provide a holistic sustainability review service, as well a range of options for making improvements, from ‘quick win’ solutions during routine refit periods to significant upgrades and full conversions. The execution of the programme can be tailored and staggered to

The answer is canal boats, whose practical and down-to-earth owners favour good British beer. A chance to sample different ales from a LeeSan beer mug will come at the Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire as the marine sanitation specialist is the sole sponsor of Trade and Preview day on 26 May and a major sponsor for the rest of the event, which closes on 29 May.

David Young