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Our partners make it possible

Water Revolution Foundation was initiated by a small group of superyacht industry leaders who shared the belief that we must change course in order to better look after our planet and guarantee the future of our industry. Together, our partners make our mission possible — join us in preserving the world’s precious oceans and neutralising the superyacht industry’s ecological footprint.

Anchor Partners

Anchor partners are leading superyacht-related companies that have recognised the urgency to reduce our ecological footprint and share a desire to establish a collective to accelerate the shift towards sustainability.

Abeking & Rasmussen

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Germany

Website: abeking.com

Akzonobel

Role: Coatings manufacturer

Country: Netherlands

Website: akzonobel.com

Benetti

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Italy

Website: benettiyachts.it

Darsena Italia is Benetti’s storied headquarters in Viareggio, in the Italian region of Tuscany, where the shipyard can build four yachts concurrently in a production site that also contains warehouses, offices, services, a technical area and even a heliport. Also, in Viareggio is Darsena Luca, the area opened in 2011 that also includes warehouses and offices, where 3 yachts up to 50 meters in length can be built in parallel. Benetti also uses the Comparini Area for final preparations on several Class models. The construction of bigger yachts takes place in Livorno, where 12 mega yachts can be built at the same time. The 215,000 square meter production site has an ENAC-certified heliport (ENAC is the Italian civil aviation authority) and an area devoted exclusively to servicing and refitting work, equipped with a 2,400 ton ship-lift and a 300 t travel-lift.

Damen Yachting

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Netherlands

Website: damenyachting.com

Owners of Amels and Damen Yachting yachts are among luxury yachting’s most engaged visionaries in ocean sustainability. While enjoying beautiful coastlines and islands, they are driving growing awareness of ocean health and coastal communities. Many of their crews are also contributing to the Dutch yacht builder’s #Loveouroceans campaign, which recognizes positive efforts and innovations to improve sustainable luxury yachting.

From its head office in the south of the Netherlands, Amels and Damen Yachting builds and outfits superyachts at its Dutch and other European yards. Damen Yachting is the yacht building division of the Damen Shipyards Group, the world’s leading specialist shipbuilder with 12,000 employees and 35 shipyards around the globe. As well as the master yacht builder behind more than 100 Amels superyachts, SeaXplorer expedition yachts, Yacht Support vessels and major yacht refits, Damen builds everything from navy ships to tug boats. Rose Damen, a third generation family shareholder, is Managing Director of the Yachting division.

The Damen family is committed to empowering their clients to achieve their sustainability goals through fundamental innovation at Damen’s inhouse Research Laboratory. Damen has unparalleled experience with ocean research equipment, ocean-going yachts that increase safety at sea while reducing the impact on the environment, and emission reducing innovation. In 2018, the yard delivered the world’s first yacht with Tier III emissions standards – the result of a 3-year project together with its subcontractor partners.

De Koning Groep

Role: Yacht painting specialist

Country: Netherlands

Website: dekoninggroep.nl

Feadship

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Netherlands

Website: feadship.nl

Feadship fundamentally believes that the future has to be different. Traditional luxury standards such as quality, craftsmanship and rarity with a price premium, while important, are just part of the package.

Now, clients want to see corporate social responsibility and sustainability as part of a shipyard’s overall brand. Feadship, alongside developing shipbuilding technology, has spent considerable sums on their own facilities so that the environmental footprint of both yacht and shipyard are considered as one. There is a fine line as to whether a shipyard should develop future technology or a client should challenge them to do so. Feadship has made a commitment that the industry needs to match: to deliver emission-free yachts by 2025 and an emission-free construction process by 2030.

Part of this is building yachts capable of using alternative fuels – even a combination of fuels. Hydrogen and diesel is a possibility. Tier III regulations have made the industry progress with cleaner fuels, including bio-diesel that is not even a fossil fuel. Availability is one issue to be overcome, but as strategic industry we can drive this development. SCR is an acronym for technology that almost reduces NOx exhaust toxins to zero. The only issue has been the need for a large tank to hold the neutralising liquid. Feadship has developed Oxywash© to solve all of these problems.

Clients, designers and shipyards have to work together to refocus the concept of the private yacht. For example, to integrate electric, hydrogen, synthetic, solar and wind. Enlightened clients drive progress.

Lürssen

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Germany

Website: lurssen.com

Lürssen is an environmentally-aware company that continually invests in energy technologies, which in turn has led to great progress in the advancements of sustainability in the production process. The latest generation of Lürssen superyachts boasts improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions as well as a reduction in noise and vibration levels. The innovative company does not, however, lose sight of its heritage and still incorporates minute details for many elements of their vessels that are completed by hand, employing the skills of unique craftsmen to deliver a sustainable yacht that every owner dreams of.

The design of an ecologically sustainable yacht starts with the right concept for the yacht and the choice of modern and efficient components to reduce the energy requirement. Energy can be saved through a more efficient hull form, propeller optimisation or recovery of waste energy from engines. Emissions can be reduced via a compact exhaust treatment system specially developed by Lürssen or a sophisticated rubbish and sewage treatment for zero-discharge operation.

In addition, the right choice of equipment can help to reduce energy consumption and emissions with the use of LED lights or inline thrusters, which operate very efficiently while emitting low noise and limited vibrations. As Lürssen continues research into alternative propulsion methods such as hydrogen, short-term solutions are the installation of batteries to supply additional power when the generators exceed a certain output. This is another way to increase efficiency and reduce running hours of the gen-sets. When the load is lowered, these batteries can then be charged, operating similarly to a hybrid. With a more traditional power generation, Lürssen implements an intelligent power management system to make sure that idle systems are running on low output or are shut off using start/stop procedures, all without compromising on comfort.

Lürssen takes its social responsibility seriously and attaches great importance to good education. This includes the operation of a comprehensive apprenticeship programme in many disciplines, as well as the further developments in job specialisation for employees. Lürssen invests in social projects that help employees with childcare, such as Lürssen’s very own kindergarten and it is also a strong enabler of cultural offerings in the region.

MB92

Role: Refit

Country: Spain

Website: mb92.com

Experts in superyacht refit, repair and maintenance with over 25 years’ experience, MB92 Barcelona offer clients a professional and comprehensive service, from project conception through to delivery and beyond. Now covering 124,000 square metres, making it one of the world’s largest, the facilities include every amenity and service that a yacht may require during their stay. Alongside their own team of professionals, close partnerships have been forged with the marine industry’s leading specialists and providers on-site and from across the globe, ensuring world-class expertise and craftsmanship.

Oceanco

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Netherlands

Website: oceancoyacht.com

Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Role: Engine manufacturer

Country: Germany

Website: mtu-solutions.com

mtu systems power the largest yachts, the strongest tugboats and the biggest land vehicles and provide energy for the world’s most important mission-critical applications. Through advanced solutions such as microgrids, we integrate renewable energies and manage the power needs of our customers.

Our customized service offerings help you maximize uptime and performance and are supported by our digital solutions, which enable remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and a range of other benefits that keep your systems running at their best.

For over 110 years, we have provided innovative power solutions for our customers – meeting even the most demanding drive requirements. Our products and services span a wide range of applications and power needs, with both standard and customized options.

As part of Rolls-Royce, the mtu brand has long been known for cutting-edge innovation and technological leadership in product development. That same spirit of innovation inspires our sustainability efforts. Our focus is on developing and implementing system solutions that both maximize efficiency and reduce emissions – which in turn work to reduce our impact on the environment.

The biggest threat to humanity is climate change. It is our mission to join the fight against it. That is why we are clearly committed to the Paris Agreement and its goal of reducing global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial era through climate action. To that end, we have not only established ‘Sustainable Power Solutions’, our new business division tasked with building a sustainable future in the field of energy, drives and marine propulsion, but have also launched an ambitious new program – ‘Net Zero at Power Systems’. In this program we focus on reducing emissions in our own operations and in our value chain. This includes gearing our product portfolio towards greater sustainability, since the biggest impact we can leverage is supporting our clients with decarbonizing their propulsion and energy systems with our sustainable solutions.

Safe Harbor

Role: Refit

Country: USA

Website: shmarinas.com

Safe Harbor is a full-service superyacht marina and service facility in West Palm Beach, Florida with direct and unobstructed access from the Atlantic Ocean. The marina offers first-class yacht facilities and unrivalled shore amenities, providing a home away from home atmosphere that keeps their guests coming back every season. With a fulltime, in-house team of over 330 professionals consisting of craftsmen in all disciplines and in-house project managers who oversee every project, including sub-contractors, Safe Harbor has built a reputation for on-time and on-budget delivery.

Sanlorenzo

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Italy

Website: sanlorenzoyacht.com

Sanlorenzo has been manufacturing high-quality motor yachts since 1958 and represents a boutique market of the yachting industry. The Italian yard builds a limited number of made-to-measure units per year, each designed and produced according to the requests, the style and the desires of every single owner.

In 2005, Massimo Perotti acquired the Ameglia-based company from its founder Giovanni Jannetti and opened new production sites in Viareggio and La Spezia, with the latter dedicated to the newly established Superyacht Division. Since 2005, the shipyard has experienced extraordinary growth, while maintaining its focus on customizing every single yacht it delivers. In just over half a century, the shipyard has built more than 750 yachts – each one different from the next. Under the management of Massimo Perotti, Sanlorenzo’s turnover has increased from €40 million in 2005 to €200 million in 2010 – and has increased up to €300 million in 2016.

Today, Sanlorenzo’s production is based on 4 ranges of products: planing GRP motor yachts from 78ft to 118ft (SL line), GRP semi-displacement motor yachts from 92ft to 126ft (SD line), the new fast displacement line (SX), and superyachts in metal from 40 to 64 meters (Superyacht Division).

Notable yachts include the planing-hull SL118, exploration vessel 460EXP, which made its world première at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show, and 52Steel, the 52-metre flagship of the Sanlorenzo fleet.

Sanlorenzo considers the following values to be the keys to its success: total customization; stable shapes over the trends without flashy stresses; highly skilled manpower; attention to detail; highest quality materials; latest solutions in terms of safety, comfort and performance.

In 10 years, the shipyard was able to climb the ranks of the prestigious Global Order Book, ranking third in the world’s top 20 superyacht builders over 24-meter yachts. Sanlorenzo’s sales network is based on a calibrated number of brand representatives, shipyard embassies in the most strategic locations of international yachting.

Corporate Partners

Corporate partners are superyacht-related companies that support change and improved sustainability of the industry.

Amico

Role: Refit

Country: Italy

Website: amicoshipyard.com

Amico & Co is a full-service refit shipyard operating in the service and refit of superyachts from 30 to 140 metres in length. Founded in 1991, it has a 90% international clientele with over 130 projects executed on average each year, ranking among the leading companies in the sector worldwide. The shipyard operates at the heart of the nautical district in the Port of Genoa, Italy and is able to accommodate large yachts without limitations, offering covered dry-docking for yachts up to 100m in length. Since 2021 Amico & Co has operated its own 26-berth marina facility, Waterfront Marina.

For more than 30 years, Amico & Co has invested in efficiency through its infrastructures, in particular the permanent hangars that confine works and emissions, making it possible to avoid, in terms of energetic savings and in the three-year period 2019-2021 alone, the production of 405 t of CO2eq, as well as providing logistic efficiency, resulting in time, cost and resource savings for vessels undercover when compared to temporary structures. The company has been ISO 14001 certified for almost 20 years, in compliance with the Single Environmental Authorisation issued by the Metropolitan City of Genoa since 1997.

In 2023, a new on site photovoltaic system was inaugurated, therefore generating 53% of the energy needed for Waterfront Marina and Amico shipyard production activities from renewable sources and generating up to 1 MegaWatt peak, thanks to the 1782 rooftop solar panels.

Today, the company looks at the growing attention to ESG issues as a renewed drive to continue on its path of optimising the sustainability of its activities, with the aim of listening to stakeholders’ needs and creating shared value for the company and for the territory. The Genoese shipyard, a global leader in the refit and repair of super and mega yachts, benefits from the synergy with the professional nautical sector rooted in the surrounding area, confirming the value and strategic potential of the superyacht economy represents in city development.

The next challenge has already begun and concerns the application of innovative technologies to refit and the transformation of existing super and mega yachts, with the aim of contributing to the ecological transition of the world fleet.

Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Role: Design studio

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.bannenbergandrowell.com

Bannenberg & Rowell Design is the direct descendant of Jon Bannenberg Ltd, the convention-breaking studio founded by Dickie Bannenberg’s late father in the late 1950s.

Jon Bannenberg designed an unbroken line of the most iconic and admired yachts in the world. Often referred to as the “Le Corbusier” of yacht design, he worked with shipyards in Holland, Germany, Italy, Australia and France. Beyond yachts, Bannenberg’s body of work was widespread, but focussed at the very highest level, and included residences and hotels, a replacement for the much-loved Royal Yacht Britannia, First Class suites and public rooms on the Queen Elizabeth 2 liner for Cunard, aircraft interiors and even bespoke car design for Rolls Royce and Jensen. He was appointed a Royal Designer for Industry in 1978.

Since 2003, when the company was rebranded as Bannenberg & Rowell, the studio has delivered some forty yacht projects – new builds and refits – as well as a further twenty residential and transport projects. The studio provides both interior and exterior design services.

B&R’s base is in an industrial building in Fulham, south-west London, which houses the design studio, a full soft furnishings and sampling library and the design archives dating back more than sixty years. As the only modern, multi-generational, holistic yacht design studio Bannenberg & Rowell is truly uniquely equipped to the understanding of heritage.

Bayards

Role: Aluminium design & engineering

Country: The Netherlands

Website: yachtstructures.com

Our shipbuilding expertise encompasses the production of aluminium superyacht and sailboat hulls, superstructures, and complete cascos. By harnessing the unique properties of aluminium, we craft structures that seamlessly meld aesthetics with engineering excellence.

With 60 years of innovation in high-tech aluminium engineering, we empower designers and shipyards to bring intricate engineering visions to life. As a co-engineering ally, we bridge engineering and production seamlessly, refining the build process.

BNP Paribas

Role: Financial institution

Country: Switzerland

Website: bnpparibas.ch

Active in Switzerland since 1872 and dedicated to Corporates, institutions and private clients, BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA is a leading European bank in Switzerland based in Geneva, Zurich & Lugano. The Group integrated model enables us to offer our clients the financial stability of a leading bank in Europe with international reach and its wide range of products and investment.

We aim to be a leader in Wealth Management in terms of expertise and service for private clients and entrepreneurs. With EUR 377 billion of assets under management (March 2019), we are a leading global private bank, number one in the Eurozone. Our private bank offers tailor-made services in managing wealth and assets. The teams of experts and private bankers richly experienced and renowned in their fields accompany clients each day in building portfolios, in diversifying the assets’s clients, in investing in tangible assets, and in ensuring the protection of the clients’s family or passing on their assets.

Thanks to the Jet and Yacht department expertise rooted in Shipping, the team maded up of passionate maritime bankers has a combined experience of more than 40 years in the Yachting industry.

Whether it’s a 30-metre (or longer) Sailing Yacht or Motor Yacht, under construction, new or second-hand, we offer a wide range of financing services such as Mortgage loan, Finance lease, Pre- and post-delivery financing, refinancing under construction on delivery, first-hand or second-hand financing, Fixed or floating rates in multi-currency financing (USD, EUR, CHF, etc…). To ensure the success, our experts are supported by specialised lawyers, maritime experts, brokers, yacht managers, project managers, naval architects, designers and reputable insurers.
BNP Paribas’ multi-expertise and sectoral knowledge guarantees incomparable flexibility for the success of the project over 60 Super/Mega Yachts financed in 15 years by our Yacht Finance team.

By developing long-term close working relationships with our clients, we aspire to contribute to sustainable, responsible growth. BNP Paribas Wealth Management in Switzerland has been deciding to support the Water Revolution foundation and has been contributing to the quick rise in sustainable solutions within the Yacht industry.

Boero YachtCoatings

Role: Yacht coatings

Country: Italy

Website: boeroyachtcoatings.com

The Yachting Division of Gruppo Boero has been a reference point for the Italian and international market for decades. Thanks to its brand, Boero YachtCoatings, Gruppo Boero has established its presence on the market with an extremely wide range of products for the painting, repair and maintenance of boats, as a result of constant investment in R&D in order to provide innovative and high-performance paint products, ensuring low environmental impact.

Boero YachtCoatings is today a brand that multiplies its expertise and develops its value in all business processes: research, innovation, production, distribution, service and environmental care.

From its plant, which is considered one of the largest production facilities for the paint industry in Europe, Boero YachtCoatings ships more than 250,000 packages of more than 1,000 different products every year to all foreign countries that play a significant role in the international yachting scene: an expansion strategy made possible thanks to a global network of national distributors and the presence of technical and sales specialists.

The scientific research, methodical refinement and continuous effort in technological upgrading of Boero YachtCoatings’ researchers find concrete expression in the wide range of products offered, which are the result of selected raw materials, formulas in line with the latest regulations and production processes guaranteeing constant quality that are combined with continuous attention to the environment.

Our constant commitment to the ecosystem reflects our awareness of being in a rapidly evolving context that requires a collaborative effort and a well-structured action plan, capable of promoting a culture of sustainability, defining tangible objectives and assessing the social and environmental impacts that we want to generate through our activities towards the community and the territory.

We are committed to fostering an economy that enhances the value of raw materials and promotes policies to raise awareness among our retailers and consumers for a conscious use of our products, offering a range of Green and Safe products that can limit the direct effects of superyacht-related activities on the entire planet.

Bond TM

Role: Consultancy & management

Country: Monaco

Website: bondtm.com

Bond TM is a pioneering consultancy and management company in the yachting technology sector, specializing in new-build projects, refits and support services for existing vessels. With over 16 years of experience, we have worked with some of the biggest projects in the world. Our expertise lies in AV/IT, communications and HVAC systems. With our industry-leading solutions, we strive to create seamless connectivity and exceptional experiences onboard.

We have always been committed to independence. We are not tied to any specific brand or manufacturers, allowing us to provide unbiased advice and recommendations tailored to clients’ unique needs and preferences. Our sole focus is on delivering the best solutions that align with your goals.

When it comes to new-builds, we understand the importance of well-executed technology in shaping the ultimate superyacht experience. Our team of experts collaborates closely with yacht owners, shipyards, and designers to provide comprehensive consultancy services. From the initial planning stages to the final integration and optimization, we ensure that every aspect of the onboard technology meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and luxury.

Our maintenance and support services are designed to minimize system downtime and keep your yacht operating smoothly. Our team of experienced engineers, consisting of AV, IT, HVAC professionals and former ETOs, understands the dynamics of yacht crew and the importance of timely assistance. With a focus on proactive tasks and expert support, we ensure your systems are always up and running, allowing crew to concentrate on other essential aspects of the yacht.

Defenda

Role: Superyacht Fender Manufacturer

Country: France & United Kingdom

Website: defenda.eu

Since launching in 2011, DEFENDA has developed a world class range of inflatable superyacht fenders and accessories. Drawing on decades of in-house experience, we deliver practical solutions to real life problems. Sustainability has always been at the heart of everything we do and one of our most important projects has been the development of the world’s first environmentally friendly fender cover. Hundreds of thousands of fender covers are disposed of every year; all made from Petro-chemical products and almost none of them recycled.

Our new Bioprene FENDASKIN is made from organic, sustainable materials. They look great, last much longer than other covers and we take them back for recycling at end of life. We’re very excited about the contribution this new product can make to sustainability within the yachting sector, with the potential to save hundreds of tons of unrecyclable material from going to landfill.

Dykstra

Role: Naval architect

Country: Netherlands

Website: dykstra-na.nl

Dykstra Naval Architects brings over 50 years of experience in design, redesign, naval architecture and marine engineering of classic and modern performance yachts and offers preliminary and concept designs for both pleasure and commercially operated yachts.

“Founded in 1969 by Gerard Dykstra, and now led by CEO Thys Nikkels, the team at Dykstra is comprised of passionate sailors actively sailing our own designs and redesigns. Using first hand practical experience combined with in-house developed software to provide expertise in spars, rigs, and structural analysis that is current, tested and tried.

Concept design and Innovation
The combination of sailing experience, skilled engineers and passion for new and sustainable techniques drives Dykstra Naval Architects to realize the most challenging concepts. Great examples are the Dynarig and Aerorig concepts. These ideas can now be used to create new perspectives in yachting and create a new chapter in the yachting history.

Research and Development
To realize these concepts, the engineers use first hand practical experience combined with in-house developed software to provide expertise in spars, rigs, and structural analysis that is current, tested and tried. The designs are modeled and tested in wind tunnels and towing tanks. These results are compared with classical theoretical hydrodynamic and aerodynamic models. To analyze design details CFD can be used. Dykstra Naval Architects is often asked to contribute in other projects to design and research the rigging and sailing plan. Constant research is done for new methods and materials, both by University Interns as by the Dykstra Naval Architects team. A combination that proved to work well to keep everybody in touch with latest technology.

Re-design and Performance optimisation
Dykstra Naval Architects provided the Naval Architecture and re-design for some of the most challenging refits. Great examples are the 2 mast schooner Adela, 3- mast schooner Adix, JK7 Velsheda, JK3 Shamrock V, J5 Ranger and JK4 Endeavour, SY Athena, Meteor and many others.”

Espen Oeino International

Role: Naval architect

Country: Monaco

Website: espenoeino.com

EOI is one of the leading designers of large superyachts. The studio is based in Monaco and has 30 employees who span 9 different nationalities. Espen Oeino is a Norwegian born Naval Architect who graduated from the faculty of Naval Architecture and Offshore engineering at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

Of the over 50 yachts designed and delivered by EOI, 8 of them are within the top 25 largest yachts. EOI normally undertakes the concept, preliminary and detailed design work relating to the naval architectural, space planning and styling aspects of our projects but also has a dedicated small craft group doing the naval architecture and design of tenders and production series up to 24 meters in length.

F/YACHTING

Role: Interior builder & interior fittings services

Country: Austria

Website: f-yachting.at

F/YACHTING is a 100% subsidiary of F/LIST, a world-renowned manufacturer of exclusive interiors with its roots in Thomasberg, south of Vienna. Evolving from a small, traditional carpentry business, F/YACHTING has become a global player in high-end custom services and in the coordination and outfitting of superyachts. In 1992 the company entered the yacht market and in 2023 F/YACHTING was established as a separate entity from its parent company. As part of the owner’s founding team from the outset, F/YACHTING aims to redefine the large yacht interior using pioneering new materials and methods of execution whilst supporting the owner and crew with 361º services for a lifetime. To turn the visions of the superyacht owner into reality requires strategic thinking, innovative spirit, and the highest level of craftsmanship, all with a laser focus on sustainability.

Our holistic approach is revolutionising the yachting industry as we go beyond the production of interiors. We are highly vertically integrated, overseeing the entire value chain with in-house project planning and management, design, wood-work, metal, and stone products, as well as upholstery and soft goods services. We also operate a production line for lightweight carbon components. Our customers benefit from having all the interior trades under one roof, short lead times and a single level of quality throughout the production process. As a group, we create the most luxurious interiors meeting customer needs and wishes.

Life Cycle Management

We provide ongoing support and services that ensure the long-term value and sustainability of our yachts. This robust network enables us to maintain and enhance the performance and longevity of yachts, further cementing our position as an industry leader. Our aim is to establish this concept as the new norm in yachting.

The future is sustainable

At F/YACHTING, life cycle management and sustainability are an integral aspect of every step in our production. Our objective is to support our customers in their decarbonization mission. We have perfected our processes to save resources and are constantly checking every step of the process to find ways to decrease the carbon footprint while driving energy efficiency.

For generations to come

Wood, stone, metal, leather, and fabric: Nature provides us with all the high-quality materials we need to furnish your yacht. Our high standards of work-manship and perfection mean that we only process the very best that nature has to offer. At the same time, we are always looking for new ways to present natural materials creatively.

Finsulate

Role: Antifouling manufacturer

Country: Netherlands

Website: Finsulate.com

Dutch company Finsulate is on a mission to protect the sea from pollution caused by 100 million litres of toxic antifouling paint. They are revolutionising the yachting industry with an innovative approach to antifouling technology. Inspired by nature and driven by sustainability, Finsulate provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional toxic antifouling coatings.

Founded by materials scientist Rik Breur, Finsulate has developed a biomimetic hull wrap that mimics the spiky surface of sea urchins. This wrap effectively prevents marine growth without releasing harmful biocides into the ocean. Finsulate’s eco-friendly antifouling won numerous prizes, including the Dutch Yachting Product of the Year in 2018 and the European Inventor Award in 2019. It has been used on all types of vessels, from small pleasure boats to large commercial ships, with a proven lifespan surpassing 10 years.

Finsulate offers an eight-year warranty on the product, an outstanding, unique selling proposition in the vast and competitive market for toxic antifouling paints.

With a mission to protect both vessels and marine ecosystems, Finsulate provides long-lasting, maintenance-friendly antifouling solutions for yachts, commercial ships, and marine infrastructure.

This innovative technology reduces environmental impact and lowers operational costs, offering a win-win solution for boat owners and the planet.

By challenging industry norms and prioritising sustainability, Finsulate is at the forefront of the yachting sector’s shift toward greener alternatives, ensuring that innovation serves both performance and ocean conservation.

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Heinen & Hopman

Role: MARINE HVAC&R SYSTEMS

Country: The Netherlands

Website: heinenhopman.com

Jotun

Role: Paints & coatings manufacturer

Country: Worldwide

Website: jotun.com

Jotun was formed in 1926 and has been committed to protecting people, property, communities, and the environment ever since. With 90+ years’ experience in marine coatings, we are one of the world’s leading paint manufacturers and the market leader in antifouling.

Jotun GreenSteps, established in 2010, is our framework to improve the environmental footprint. The goal is to develop sustainable products and solutions, reduce the footprint of our own operations, and support our customers to meet new regulations and achieve their sustainability goals. As a responsible corporate citizen, we work to maintain a solid governance framework, build a strong corporate culture and contribute to better societies based on our core values: Loyalty, care, respect and boldness.

Our holistic approach minimises the environmental impact across the value chain, from sourcing raw materials and manufacturing to distribution, reuse, and recycling. We document the environmental impact of products by using the Life Cycle Analysis as the main tool, along with other sustainability assessment approaches.

Jotun Yachting work directly with professional applicators and yards, as well as with our network of dealers in the superyacht market. We offer a full-system solution, from complete corrosion protection, advanced antifoulings and the latest topcoat technologies, to meet the needs of every yacht.

We also back our solutions with unrivalled technical support at every stage – before, during and after project completion – via the JotunCare lifecycle service. Always passionate about delivering performance, we work closely with every yachting customer to ensure every project exceeds expectations.

Luxury Projects
Marinetek

Role: Marina & floating system manufacturer

Country: Finland

Website: marinetek.net

Marinetek is an internationally recognized brand name for premium marinas and advanced floating solutions. With the industry’s widest pontoon product range and our network of marina experts around the world, Marinetek meets the needs for building strong and safe world-class marinas.

Marinetek offers concrete pontoons, floating breakwaters and marina equipment. Through collaborative partnerships, Marinetek provides its customers professional expertise and single source services from design, manufacturing and installation to maintenance and modernization of marinas.

Marinetek was established in Finland in 1994, and since then the company has successfully delivered over 2500 marina projects in more than 50 countries. Currently Marinetek manufactures pontoons in 8 different countries and operates worldwide.

More than marinas, we deliver peace of mind for decades to come. Not only in terms of strength and safety, but also in durability. We strive to deliver the industry’s most durable marinas with long lifespan to minimize the ecological impact over the entire life cycle.

In addition, Marinetek is committed to driving climate actions by setting science-based targets. We understand and regularly follow up the emission footprint across all our facilities and the entire supply chain. This includes ongoing studies on the possibilities to reduce the CO2 emission both in our production and materials used in our products. Our production is ISO 14001 certified. We are also interested in the impact marinas have on marine life and what is the most sustainable way to build a marina with minimal effects on marine life and water quality.

NC Marmi

Role: Marble technologies

Country: Italy

Website: ncmarmi.com

NC Marmi is a family-run company that, since 1967, merges the artisan’s passion for exclusive products with modern technologies, creating a magical fusion of elegance and lightness in marble. With over half a century of experience, the company has built a solid reputation for excellence and innovation in the marble industry.

NC Marmi applies aeronautical technology to marble processing, achieving extraordinary lightness without compromising strength, beauty, or brilliance. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic qualities of marble but also contributes to sustainability by reducing material consumption and overall environmental impact.

A central aspect of NC Marmi’s corporate philosophy is the importance of environmental respect. The company pays special attention to sustainability, committing to reducing the environmental impact of its production processes. Through the use of advanced technologies and innovative practices, NC Marmi minimizes waste and optimizes energy efficiency, ensuring that every stage of marble processing adheres to strict ecological standards.

NC Marmi meticulously selects and processes high-quality materials from quarries worldwide, offering solutions of remarkable aesthetic and technical quality for niche markets such as luxury homes, hotels, yachts, and mega-yachts.

NC Marmi’s commitment to the environment is reflected in every aspect of its operations, ensuring that the beauty and quality of its products go hand in hand with ecological responsibility.

OceanLED

Role: Underwater led lights

Country: United Kingdom

Website: oceanled.com

“Transforming and leading the underwater lighting market with innovative solutions, attracting prestigious customers and partners through creating an exceptional service and experience. Always boldly accepting challenges and proudly looking after our people and our planet.”

All our products are designed in-house and with the tenet of maximum output and effect for minimal use of energy. From our first lights in 2014 through to our current generation, OceanLED was the first company to use LED for underwater lighting, recognising the benefits to the marine environment of moving away from HID Lighting. Since then, the industry has followed suit and is predominantly LED driven. All our lights are custom built in-house, and are designed to operate to maximum efficiency, both in light output and power consumption. Our research allows us to design our own range of optics to produce controlled and efficient lighting which help to reduce the environmental footprint by using no more energy than necessary and limiting heat output into the ocean. This resource-consciousness is at the heart of our company vision and is a core element of our aspiration to be the most sustainable provider of lighting to this industry.

We follow this sustainable ethos in everything we do, by developing virtual online product demonstrations to cut down on travel, working closely with our suppliers to ensure their practices are in-line with our sustainability practices and aspirations, and critically assessing our own operations, including areas such as energy consumption and choice of packaging and distribution options. As well as working with direct suppliers, we are committed to developing our supply chain, reviewing options for more sustainable source materials and manufacturing processes at every stage in the chain to consider our total impact on the planet through the components we source.

Octo Marine

Role: Water treatment systems

Country: France

Website: octomarine.com

Octo Marine is the market leader in the design, supply, and maintenance of water treatment products and services for the marine industry. We offer watermakers, softeners, drinking systems, pumps, water sterilization services, water analysis, and more. Operating from our base in the South of France, our team of technicians can intervene from Marseille to Genoa, and further afield by request. We now have premises and technicians in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca to offer a more reactive service to our clients. And our logistics team ship internally on a daily basis.

We are committed to our campaign, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOTTLE, dedicated to supporting the yachts in the reduction of their single use plastic waste onboard by putting in place a Fresh Water Safety Plan, so that the freshwater system is maintained and monitored for quality control. We propose equipment for the sterilisation and filtration of the water with point of use chiller and sparkling systems, providing aluminium drinking bottles for the crew. We also carry out regular onboard water analysis, guidance and solutions for peace of mind concerning the yacht’s fresh water system.

Pantaenius

Role: Yacht insurance

Country: Worldwide

Website: www.pantaenius.com

Their comprehensive, specialist solutions for superyachts include hull insurance, liability insurance / P&I, charter cancellation, and crew welfare, as well as pre-delivery and builder’s risk insurance for new builds and major refits. The Pantaenius Superyacht Clauses provide increased coverage and additional benefits while maintaining the famous clarity and certainty of Pantaenius products.

Reflow Marine

Role: Pipe repair & system rehabilitation

Country: United Kingdom

Website: reflowmarine.com

Reflow Marine specialises in the restoration of existing pipe systems delivering Sustainable, Economic and Carbon Efficient solutions to the Marine sector. Our technology and processes restore aged and corroded pipe systems dramatically extending the life of the system. Using our pipe repair coating technology we renovate pipe infrastructure by cleaning, preparing & coating the inside of existing pipe saving time, disruption, and related expenditure.

RWD

Role: Yacht design

Country: United Kingdom

Website: rwd.co.uk

Joining the Water Revolution Foundation reflects our commitment to a more sustainable future. We believe progress will be accelerated if we work together across the industry and the foundation provides a positive platform for this collaborative approach.

Seable&Co

Role: Exterior outfitter

Country: Netherlands

Website: www.seable.com

Seable&Co creates complete and bespoke exterior spaces combining craftsmanship, engineering and innovation to bring comfort and beauty to life on deck. We believe that the essence of yachting is found outdoors—where the sea, the elements, and the luxury of space come together.

What We Do – Founded in the Netherlands in 1982 where our legacy is build on craftmanship and innovation, we specialise in the engineering, and crafting of complete exterior areas. This includes fixed and loose exterior furniture, pools, deck finishes, cap rails, flag masts, outdoor kitchens, bars, cinemas and any other aspect that makes the exterior spaces on board of a yacht enjoyable. Every feature is tailored to the client’s vision and built to last in the marine environment.

Integrated & In-House – Our process is fully integrated: from consultancy and co-design to engineering, production, installation, and aftercare. With all expertise combined in-house, we ensure quality, consistency, and a seamless experience for our clients, including shipyards, owner’s reps, designers, and owners.

Design Meets Craftsmanship –Turning design ideas into reality with advanced technologies and a deep understanding of sustainable materials. Whether using natural teak, marble, stainless steel or modern composites. The best of both worlds means modern production technologies finished to perfection by the hands of our craftsmen.

Custom Comfort & User Experience – By focussing on how people actually use outdoor spaces every element is tailored to enhance enjoyment on board. In doing so we also consider the challenging outdoor environment and the operational considerations for crew. A multi disciplinary approach towards optimal comfort and user experience.

Innovation & Smart Solutions – New technologies and new materials are at the heart of what we do and under constant development through our in-house innovation studio. Technologies such as 3D printing allow us to engineer and built whirlpools and outdoor furniture not considered possible before and in a more sustainable way. Furthermore, we specialise in the integration of technical equipment to built outdoor kitchens, bars and cinemas. Another example is the in-house developed water treatment for our pool systems to enhance guest safety on board.

Sustainability & Refit – Engineering and building long-lasting exterior features by using more sustainable materials and allowing the maintenance and upkeep of these features to be performed efficiently. Sustainability is the driver of our innovations studio where we work on sustainable decking finishes and further development of 3D printing possibilities to constantly work on reducing of our footprint.

A Team That Cares – With over 80 specialists across two production sites and commercial offices in Amsterdam, London, Dubai and Paris, our team brings experience, creativity, and dedication to every project. We’ve worked on over 200 yachts and continue to innovate for the future of outdoor yachting. The annual turnover is approximately €20 million.

SHADOWCAT

Role: Custom support yacht builder & developer

Country: Global

Website: theshadowcat.com

Shadowcat is an award-winning company specialising in the creation of innovative, bespoke support vessels for the superyacht industry. These vessels are tailor-made to align with their owner’s vision and are uniquely suited to their needs.

One of the key strengths of Shadowcat is their focus on customisation. The vessels accommodate a wide variety of airborne, marine and land-based vehicles, including helicopters, submarines, jet skis, quad bikes and speedboats. With dive rooms, fuel storage, medical facilities, and luxurious chill-out zones, Shadowcat makes the storage, maintenance, launch and recovery of superyacht toys a breeze.

The company behind notable shadow vessels Hodor and Wayfinder, Shadowcat prioritises innovation and constantly strives to push the boundaries of design, incorporating the latest advancements in naval architecture, engineering, and materials.

In addition to their commitment to design excellence, Shadowcat also emphasises environmental sustainability, developing innovations and technologies in order to minimise environmental impact without sacrificing exceptional performance and luxury.

Together, with world-renowned partners InCat Crowther and Armon Astilleros, Shadowcat is continuing to set the standard in the superyacht support vessel industry.

Siemens Energy

Role: Energy technology company

Country: Germany

Website: www.siemens-energy.com

SKF Marine

Role: Marine solutions and services

Country: Germany

Website: skf.com

SKF Marine’s expertise is built on the development, design, and manufacture of critical systems. Our marine solutions are designed to provide, reliable, intelligent, clean products and services to keep vessel operations running smoothly with a full portfolio of solutions, including amongst others, stabilizers, shaft components (Simplex), and oil treatment systems (Turbulo, RecondOil). With access to SKF’s marine-dedicated engineering and technical team, we are confident that together we can master the challenges of yachts building. We offer an arena for innovation – an opportunity for our customers to use the tools we provide to explore, improve, or rethink the performance of their equipment. A place where even smallest adjustments can make a big difference.

Since the first stabilizing systems manufactured in 1961, it has been SKF’s DNA to increase performance while minimizing energy consumption. A recent demonstration of this innovation pace materialized with the launch of our electric stabilizers. These systems not only contribute positively to reducing CO2 footprint by eliminating the need for oil, and instead recuperate energy, but they also provide unrivalled level of performance and comfort on-board. Nevertheless, there are still various systems on-board of yachts using oil. To eliminate the need of replacing oil we’ve just released a breakthrough innovation, RecondOil, that gives the possibility to use oil over and over again. Oil becomes an asset for a true circular use reducing the CO2 impact by 96% compared to traditional oil cycles. We deliver solutions that work on the ocean, for the ocean.

SKF is also contributing to clean energy generation applying marine engineering knowledge to convert ocean energy into electricity. We design and deliver complete systems for tidal energy generation, an alternative source growing in the clean energy mix.

We firmly believe that working together across the yacht value chain will help develop tomorrow’s solutions for the yacht industry, staying ahead of sustainability challenges.

Snijtechniek Brabant

Role: Aluminium milling

Country: Netherlands

Website: sb-milling.com

Efficient work preparation
We work with a smart planning to identify potential conflicts in the initial process and resolve them in the early stages of the process. Efficiency is central to our process. With their years of experience and expertise, our professional work planners ensure the most favourable layout of the plates with our CAD/CAM software. By efficiently dividing the created aluminium parts into the right plate(nesting), the material is used optimally.

Aluminium milling
Our cutting packages are realized by the most modern printing and milling techniques. With the innovative dry-milling technique we produce a lot fewer CO2 emissions and the residual product is fully recycled. Dry milling requires 30% less energy to process the material against conventional techniques. All scraps and milling waste go back to the factory. They re-use it again to produce new aluminium. With the milling process you don’t bring heat into the product, so that the material does not weakens and shrinks. Because Snijtechniek Brabant works with dry milling, without cooling or lubrication, the welding process and the paint systems do not suffer from pollution. The milling process is also always at right angles and clean, which means that clean grinding is unnecessary. Through 3d milling with our 5-axis machines, we can manufacture accurate and complex parts. And by directly milling weld edges and rejuvenations, our customers’ welders can work faster, more efficient and healthier. In addition, we provide our cutting packages with printed weld lengths and QR codes, making parts easier to identify and place. This saves a lot of time for the builders. We sort our parts in consultation and according to the customer’s specifications. All parts can be traced with us using the printed QR codes with the Snijtechniek Brabant App, both on part status and on certificate level. It is also possible to use this QR code and app to link all other documents to the parts that are required. The construction process of our customers can therefore run more efficiently. Our progressive working method results in an average construction saving of 20% compared to conventional techniques.

Socially sustainable
We provide the best possible workplaces with growth opportunities. In the factory, we constantly measure the percentage of fine dust in the air. This is one of the facilities to provide our employees with a healthy and good workplace. We are also a recognized training company and we have continuous trainees. Snijtechniek Brabant has its own learning programme so that its employees can continue to develop. This learning programme enables developments within the discipline as well as outside. Snijtechniek Brabant shows local involvement by sponsoring (sports) events in the area. Collaboration, innovation and human involvement: then you think of Snijtechniek Brabant.

A durable piece of aluminium milling work
Our material is also relatively durable. We mainly process aluminium. This is the most common metal on earth and is extracted from bauxite ore. As a result, it does not quickly become scarce compared to other metals. In terms of end use, aluminium is mainly durable. The material, for instance, has a long lifespan, is relatively light and also low in maintenance. As a result, aluminium requires less maintenance than other metals. At the end of its useful life, most of the aluminium is recycled without loss of quality. This makes the material even more durable. According to The International Aluminium Institute, even 75% of the aluminium ever produced is still in use. We only process certified high-quality aluminium.

Other activities to improve the environment
On top of our production building there are 400 solar panels that supply the offices and a part of our production with electricity. We are also in continuous dialogue with our suppliers on how the recycling of all our materials can be improved and how the waste flow can be reduced. It is also nice to see that our regular transporter is already working on electric tricks for certain expeditions. We hope to see more of this in the future.

Speira

Role: Aluminium rolling & recycling

Country: Germany

Website: speira.com

Speira operations are built on more than a century of aluminium rolling and recycling experience and technical expertise for aluminium products and solutions. We have locations in Germany and Norway including our Joint Venture Alunorf, the world’s largest aluminium rolling mill, Grevenbroich, the world’s largest rolled aluminium finishing mill, as well as several international sales offices. Speira employs around 5,500 people mainly in Germany and Norway.

Our name is a message: Speira comes from Greek and stands for a spiral of growing influence that originates from a strong core, uplifting performances and much more: Speira also stands for the circularity of production, using and recycling, again and again.

Speira´s purpose: Building a circular world that works. We redefine the limits of rolling and recycling aluminium, to create innovative products & solutions and foster circularity, for the sustainability of the planet and our company. Sustainability is the core of our business and part of the Speira culture. We have high ambitions in that regard and are determined to take the reduction of CO2 emissions to the next level.

SulNOx

Role: Fuel conditioning products

Country: United Kingdom

Website: sulnoxgroup.com

SulNOx Group Plc is a greentech company which specialises in providing responsible solutions towards decarbonisation of liquid hydrocarbon fuels.

Our mission is to provide immediate and tangible progression towards carbon neutrality for hydrocarbon fuel users – saving money whilst saving the planet. Our advanced proprietary fuel additives reduce the production of harmful, environmentally damaging emissions whilst also offering significant cost savings.

Our fuel additives are unique and made from natural, biodegradable ingredients, to emulsify water, increase lubricity and oxygen availability to the fuel – making it burn cleanly and more efficiently.

Tankoa

Role: Superyacht builder

Country: Italy

Website: tankoa.it

Teakdecking Systems

Role: Decking products

Country: USA/ Spain

Website: teakdecking.com

Teakdecking Systems (TDS) is globally recognized as the premier supplier for manufacturing and installing teak and composite decks. Established in 1983, and employee-owned, we specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of the highest quality marine decks for the worldwide yachting industry.

We have an uncompromising commitment to traditional craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service. Our customers include superyachts, custom yacht builders, major shipyards, cruise ships, high-volume production boat builders and small boat owners.

We remain committed to responsible practices by sourcing certified plantation teak and green teak, hand selected by our TDS wood experts, with DNA tracing to verify its legality. We work with alternative teak products, such as composite decking, and continue to seek sustainable options.

We believe in investing in R&D to create new and innovative products and developed our own range of TDS caulking products, decking adhesives, and ECO cleaners that are now the industry standard, and even used by our competitors.

TDS leads and influences the market with strict quality requirements, the highest level of ethics, a commitment to sustainability, passionate employees, and pinnacle service for customer satisfaction.

Termodinamica

Role: Marine air conditioning HVAC

Country: Italy/ USA

Website: termodinamicausa.com

Termodinamica is a dynamic company driven by a profound passion for the ocean and the valuable relationships fostered through maritime experiences. Founded by visionary individuals, the company was established with a shared commitment to revolutionizing marine HVAC systems by integrating sustainability, enhanced performance, reliability, and power consumption reduction. The founders of Termodinamica possess immense expertise in mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration engineering. Recognizing the stagnancy of marine HVAC technology despite significant advancements in terrestrial refrigeration, they embarked on a mission to provide the industry with innovative and sustainable solutions.

At the core of Termodinamica’s approach lies a unique vision for implementing cutting-edge technologies. Leveraging the latest advancements in Direct Expansion Compressor Technology, the company sources high-quality components and utilizes specialized in-house software to cater to the specific needs of all maritime markets. A primary focus is to address the inefficiencies and excessive power consumption prevalent in traditional marine HVAC systems. By integrating advanced engineering principles, the company aims to create solutions that not only deliver superior performance but also contribute to a greener and more sustainable HVAC Solution.

Termodinamica takes pride in its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on quality, the company ensures that each product and solution meets the highest industry standards. By working closely with clients, Termodinamica tailors its offerings to meet the unique requirements of every project, providing enhanced solutions that are both efficient and reliable. In addition, the company places a significant emphasis on research and development. By staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends, the company continuously seeks innovative ways to improve its products and expand its services. This dedication to advancement enables Termodinamica to remain a leader in the maritime HVAC sector.

The company is forward-thinking and committed to transforming the marine HVAC industry. It strives to deliver efficient, sustainable, and reliable solutions that harness the power of technological innovation through its engineering expertise. With its unique vision, high-quality components, and specialized software, Termodinamica is poised to shape the future of marine HVAC systems and foster lasting relationships within the maritime community.

Van Oossanen Naval Architects

Role: Naval architecture

Country: Netherlands

Website: oossanen.nl

At Van Oossanen Naval Architects, we specialise in designing high-performance boats, ships and yachts, as well as many other advanced, special‑purpose marine vessels.

Decades of expertise and experience in naval architecture, hydrodynamics and design management allow us to help shipyards and owners build or retrofit vessels to improve every aspect of their performance, efficiency, seakeeping and, above all, sustainability.

At heart, we’re engineers, which means we’re driven by an insatiable curiosity – continually researching, developing, experimenting. In fact, we spend over 20% of our time and resources on in-house research & development projects.

And we take the best ideas and transform them into award-winning products and applications. For example, our world-renowned and patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which improves efficiency and comfort across a vessel’s entire speed range. Or our Fast Displacement XL® hull design, which solves the puzzle of efficiency, comfort and space (on deck and below deck) for a given tonnage.

Virtually every aspect of our design and engineering work aims to make our clients’ vessels more sustainable or to reduce their environmental impact, whether it be reduced noise levels, suppressed wake formation, increased fuel efficiency, lighter-weight construction or reduced material usage.

We’ve always believed it’s been our social responsibility to do business this way. But now it’s time to do even more and to show this to the rest of our industry and the world at large. This is why we’re aiming to achieve B Corporation status and affiliating with organisations such as the Water Revolution Foundation.

Hull Vane

Research on hydrodynamic applications is conducted as well together with Hull Vane BV, a Netherlands-based company which provides and develops innovative solutions to improve a vessels comfort, performance and seakeeping.

The Hull Vane® is a patented submerged stern wing designed to reduce a displacement or semi-displacement ship’s resistance and motion in waves. Combining Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and our in-depth knowledge of hydrodynamics, we can customise and optimise the design of the Hull Vane® to achieve the highest level of performance. Depending on a vessels suitability and factors such as its length, speed and hull design, a Hull Vane® can reduce fuel consumption by anywhere between 5 and 20%, and in some cases even 25% savings are attainable. Hull Vane is available in three variants: the T-series, the U-series and the specials, which are fully customised. All types are optionally available as an active pitch stabilizer, called Dynamic Hull Vane®.

We believe that ships can always be better, faster and more efficient. We master hydrodynamics, ensuring optimised seakeeping, performance and efficiency for your vessel.

 

Viken Group

Role: Design, naval architecture & project management

Country: Sweden

Website: vikengroup.se

During 2020 and 2021, Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) conducted extensive research in the cruise and yacht industry, emphasizing the critical need for sustainability and profitability in vessel development.

True progress necessitates unified development processes, spanning financing, business models, design, construction, delivery, and eventual upcycling at the end of a vessel’s service life.

The Viken Group unites leading companies with similar values, providing comprehensive design, naval architecture, and project management services for cruise lines, yachts, hotels, resorts, and private residences.

The better together as a full service “Design Hub” vision is embodied by Viken Group, including TDoS, Hot Lab, and Thalia Marine.

Hot Lab, award-winning yacht design studio established in Milan in 2004, is known for meticulous research and elegant styling, collaborating with prestigious shipyards and refined owners globally.

Tillberg Design of Sweden, a major player since 1964, specializes in cruise ship and yacht liner projects and concepts, graphic design, and branding, always prioritizing sustainability.

Based in Trieste, Italy, Thalia Marine offers full-service project management, providing technical design expertise for yacht and cruise ship building industries, including design consultancy, quantity surveys, on-site inspections, and more.

Vitruvius Yachts

Role: Yacht designer

Country: United Kingdom

Website: vitruviusyachts.com

Vitruvius Yachts focuses only on creating customised yachts. The yachts are efficient, robust – and remarkable. Each project is an individual milestone, balancing tradition and innovation and always responding to the owner’s wishes. Philippe Briand and his team start with the owner’s brief and everyone works together on the detail. The team bring to life all the owner’s ideas on the interior layouts and life on board.

How the owners use the yacht, what equipment to carry, where the yacht can travel – that is all an individual choice. Once the lifestyle demands are chosen by the owner the team can start to identify the volumes the yacht requires and present the owner with a first concept. The Vitruvius team then starts the naval architecture process for this bespoke yacht. A yacht needs the perfect ratios to create comfort at sea and at mooring. Only with meticulous bespoke architecture and more specifically the appropriate hull can this be achieved. A yacht needs to be stable and at the same time cut through the waves.

Philippe’s technical excellence and precision, accompanied by a strong artistic flair and talent for driving innovative design trends in the yachting market, have continued to evolve over what is arguably the most prolific and acclaimed career of any yacht designer today.

With 34 international yacht design awards and over 12,000 boats built to date, this makes him the ideal person to design and engineer the perfect yacht. Philippe Briand’s successes have created a loyal client base of extremely discerning owners wanting bespoke designs, as well as encouraging a new generation of owners who are attuned to his prioritisation of sustainable, intelligent design solutions, with efficient and long-range green technologies. Veerle focuses on the comfort and style of the family on board and how they can get maximum enjoyment in a sophisticated setting.

Winch Design

Role: Design studio

Country: United Kingdom

Website: winchdesign.com

At a design level, the Winch team always aim to promote a sustainable solution to clients wherever possible, and to work closely with suppliers who are manufacturing their products in innovative and resourceful ways. Winch is also preparing to utilise hydrogen fuel cell technology wherever possible and is growing in confidence when speaking to clients about carbon-neutral methods of propulsion. Working with shipyards like Heesen, who are actively pioneering the development of hybrid technology, is enabling Winch Design to progress this forward thinking at a faster rate.

Strategic Partners

Strategic partners are companies that support us in accomplishing our goals by providing services in kind, a platform to support our communication, or their expertise to accelerate our progress.

Breed Media

Role: Photography

Country: London

Website: breedmedia.com

Clyde & Co.

Role: Law firm

Country: United Kingdom

Website: clydeco.com

CSE

Role: Sustainability training provider

Country: USA

Website: cse-net.org

METSTRADE

Role: Trade show

Country: Netherlands

Website: metstrade.com

Monaco Yacht Show

Role: Trade show

Country: Monaco

Website: monacoyachtshow.com

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is an annual international show dedicated to the world of superyachts. Inaugurated in 1991, the show is held over four days in late September in the Port Hercule of Monaco.

The MYS is divided into two main exhibition areas: afloat and on the quayside. Afloat, 118 superyachts and +50 luxury tenders are displayed by the most renowned builders and brokers in the market. 530 hand-picked companies, representing excellence and innovation in yachting, exhibit on the quayside: designers and naval architects, yacht suppliers and service providers or manufacturers of tenders and nautical gadgets.

In recent years, the show has extended its exhibition offer to the ultra-high-end markets intrinsically linked to the art of living superyachting by showcasing luxury products, cars and motorcycles and also helicopters or private jet manufacturers. The Monaco Yacht Show is world-renowned for the exceptional quality of its superyachts and their impressive length: among the +100 units on display, +40 new models are unveiled as world premieres each year. The fleet has an average length of 50m and mega yachts exceeding 100m.

The show has become an emblematic event for private visitors who come to discover an outstanding concentration of superyachts available for purchase or charter and to meet the industry experts in the festive and glamorous atmosphere of the Principality of Monaco. The Monaco Yacht Show is organised under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.

The Superyacht Group

Role: Media agency

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.thesuperyachtgroup.com/

YATCO

Role: Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Country: USA

Website: yatco.com

Project Partners

Project partners are companies that support a specific project of the foundation.

Burgess

Role: Brokerage, Charter, New Build, and Management

Website: www.burgessyachts.com

Founded in 1975, and now with 17 offices globally, Burgess is the superyacht industry leader, specialising in yachts of over 30m (100ft). Renowned for its professional yachting services, the company leverages its expertise to guide clients through every aspect of the yachting experience, including Sale and Purchase, Charter, New Construction, Management, Crew Services and Insurance.

Burgess has been involved in the sale of many of the world’s most significant yachts, while their technical division is currently project managing the build and development of a diverse spectrum of large yachts. The company’s highly qualified yacht managers have extensive seagoing experience and can take care of every facet of managing a superyacht. Burgess’ first-class Charter service offers a portfolio of the finest yachts in the best cruising destinations around the world. The superyacht credentials of Burgess are unmatched, ensuring that clients enjoy the highest levels of customer service.

Fraser

Role: Consultancy & management

Country: Monaco

Website: fraseryachts.com

Celebrating over 75 years of multi-award-winning excellence in luxury yachting worldwide, Fraser is the longest serving full-service luxury yacht specialist in the world. Handling a portfolio of yachts worth over 6.1 billion USD / 5.6 billion EUR, the key to the company’s longstanding success has always been the quality of its people. With over 220 specialists operating from 20 offices working with over 13,000 active and qualified clients, Fraser offers experienced client support and guidance in all key sectors including Sales and Purchase, Yacht Charter, New Build Management and Yacht & Charter Management.

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