Port Access for the Nuclear Superyacht
For those in the superyacht industry who are curious about nuclear, a new joint development report ‘Enabling Nuclear–Powered Feeder Ships’ from a consortium that includes Core Power, Maersk, LR and the Port of Rotterdam, looks at a challenge rarely discussed – port access. Unfortunately, this joined up approach from commercial shipping is so often missing […]
The Future of Refit
The future success of refit yards will depend on sustainable solutions, leadership and education.
The Cost of Nuclear For Superyachts
Apart from the uncertainties and challenges I have previously mentioned, the economic model presents an even starker conclusion that nuclear on yachts is more fantasy than reality.
The Superyacht Hydrogen Primer
There is a great deal of hope that Hydrogen is the answer to our dependance on fossil fuels. Unfortunately, this has led to a lot of hype about its use. Many use cases simply gloss over the very real challenges of this molecule and, judging by many of the concepts, yachting has not been immune to […]
Monaco Yacht Show 2023 – Reflections
Some reflections on the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M. Sustainability was a key theme and topic of conversation and some progress is being made. This is a positive, and perhaps reflects the dawning realisation that this is not just about climate change, but the sustainability of yachting. Hydrogen as a fuel for superyachts, especially in liquid […]