tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82205128574551354832024-03-05T20:04:39.839-08:00GREEN BOATING ®GREEN BOATING is dedicated to identifying and sharing knowledge which will help the marine industry protect the environment and stimulate sustainable innovations and designs.Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-21051493667051877752010-05-13T07:56:00.001-07:002010-05-13T07:56:06.936-07:00Superyacht of the Week: The innovative Arcadia 85<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6XMOTWMI-oD7NBlurXJ3Z3J5eW2DL6vfctIrRPcopoDLdZEWgfBzfgzVNUoH-lztPIg1rn0LeqzUFLqnMp_WXS9ZdEg6EkZG5TtD8Ukd3_easgD8f1ve5sUd3AhyoVKT4SKaycUhGtUV/s1600/Arcadia-85-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6XMOTWMI-oD7NBlurXJ3Z3J5eW2DL6vfctIrRPcopoDLdZEWgfBzfgzVNUoH-lztPIg1rn0LeqzUFLqnMp_WXS9ZdEg6EkZG5TtD8Ukd3_easgD8f1ve5sUd3AhyoVKT4SKaycUhGtUV/s200/Arcadia-85-03.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachttimes/www/editorial/3/article/id/4348"><span style="font-size: small;">Superyacht of the Week: The innovative Arcadia 85</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 13pt;">By Maarten Janssen, <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/">SuperYachtTimes.com</a></span> <br />
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<div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">Arcadia Yachts, situated on the shores of the Mediterranean sea, is a relative new company, building yachts between 75’ and 175’. Their style is innovative, yet simple and clean. The yard’s first launch, is the highly innovative and beautifully styled Arcadia 85. She was presented to the public early this years, at the Boot Dusseldorf yacht show, where we visited the yacht, and spoke with her builders.</div>Read More: <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachttimes/www/editorial/3/article/id/4348">http://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachttimes/www/editorial/3/article/id/4348</a>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-34366666648733435082010-05-13T07:33:00.001-07:002010-05-13T07:57:06.474-07:00North South Yachting brings the new Greenline Hybrid 33 boat to Australia<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><h1><small><small><a href="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia">North South Yachting brings the new Greenline Hybrid 33 boat to Australia</a></small></small></h1><h1><small><small><span style="font-size: small;">by</span> </small></small><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia" style="color: green;" target="_blank" title="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia">yachtandboat.com.au</a></b></span><small><small> </small></small></h1><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" href="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia" target="_blank"><b></b></a></h2><div class="entry-body"><div><div class="item-body"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEilS3JKIWORkSdVGLzkZVAiYkC0whtK_3bDeSoDooStBqBzXhoWseBzeFlPVGarMH0S51Fo1cqPLuPX8-okwtDOlaPa43Rx0EcWm_OC4mCHzeo7RLpTBRKIflIjiMNXaVEEdd2xHhFyG1/s1600/greenline-33-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-boat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEilS3JKIWORkSdVGLzkZVAiYkC0whtK_3bDeSoDooStBqBzXhoWseBzeFlPVGarMH0S51Fo1cqPLuPX8-okwtDOlaPa43Rx0EcWm_OC4mCHzeo7RLpTBRKIflIjiMNXaVEEdd2xHhFyG1/s320/greenline-33-eco-friendly-electric-hybrid-boat.jpg" /></a></div>North South Yachting (NSY) is proud to announce their appointment as Greenline Hybrid importers for Australia. Lauded as the most exciting new boat to emerge worldwide in 2010, the Greenline is the first truly hybrid power boat utilising a combination of solar, electric and diesel power. <b></b><br />
Read More: <a href="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia" style="color: green;" target="_blank" title="http://www.yachtandboat.com.au/article/north-south-yachting-brings-the-new-greenline-hybrid-33-boat-to-australia">www.yachtandboat.com.au/.../north-south-yachting-brings-the...</a></div></div></div></div></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-56315025063603814392009-07-26T20:53:00.000-07:002009-08-02T17:22:41.353-07:00What is Green Boating? Part II (Navigating Green Marketing in the Marine Industry)<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="OneNote.File"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft OneNote 12"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="OneNote.File"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft OneNote 12"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="OneNote.File"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft OneNote 12"> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;">What is green boating? Is there such a thing as a green boat? To what degree does something have to be beneficial or less harmful to the environment to be considered green? Is a sailboat considered inherently green? Is a hybrid superyacht green? A wooden canoe made from salvaged timber, a kayak made from recycled plastic? Are environmentally preferable boating practices aboard a vessel enough to claim to be an eco-cruise? Is green boating an unattainable goal or a set of principles and actions we take with the best of intentions- 'to do no harm'?
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<br />For centuries sailors ascribed to sustainable practices to survive long period of time at sea. Albeit sailors of yore had no mitigation for sewage treatment; they were able to survive for months at a time aboard ships using natural products, and navigating by only wind power, brawn, and intellect. Sailors had to be in tune with ocean currents, atmospheric conditions, and celestial bodies to navigate their way. Modern technology has supplanted much of our understanding and intimate relationship with the sea. As societies ascribe to a new consciousness that recognizes human impact on the environment, boaters are searching for alternative solutions to improve their environmental performance.
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<br />Efficiency of systems aboard boats have always been considered to extract the furthest range and power from a vessel. As the clean tech/green tech revolution captures the attention of the marketplace, the marine industry and boat manufacturers have been ahead of the curve. The marine industry has not needed to wait for cues from the government to forge ahead with the clean-tech economy and green innovations. Sailors, boat builders, and manufacturers have for years been pressing the envelope of what is possible in sustainable designs, alternative locomotion, best management practices, and stewardship of our environment.
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<br />Most products designed and built for ships have taken sustainability in mind from the first step of the design process long before being 'green' came into fashion. Products for the marine industry had to be rugged, durable, withstand the elements of the sea, and perform reliably. While the marketplace spins out cheap products for our disposable culture, most sailors understand the need for quality products that can last a lifetime.
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<br />Many consider it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwash">greenwashing</a> to tout environmental benefits of products that are already prerequisites required by regulatory laws. Non-profits were once the only ones who would stand against those making unsubstantiated and or misleading environmental marketing claims. Now governments are increasingly responding to deceptive environmental claims with serious penalties.
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<br />Products or companies that use environmental marketing claims in the U.S. are subject to guidelines set by the <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/energy/bus42.shtm">Federal Trade Commission</a>. Assertions of environmentally preferable traits or attributes may be subject to substantiation, and can create potential liabilities for those making the claims or selling the products. Green claims should provide substantive benefit to the environment, but compared to what, to doing nothing, to alternatives, or substitutes? Where is the balance struck between touting environmentally preferable products or services and just adding to the glut and confusion of the marketplace. Firms must weigh the benefits of environmental marketing with potential liabilities from such claims.
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<br />Firms ascribing to such claims may also be held to higher standards of ethical scrutiny and evaluation. Those who make green product claims should be prepared to have all or their business practices and processes examined to determine if they are in line with their environmental policy or marketing claims. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_social_responsibility">Corporate social responsibility</a> is not independent of manufacturing, packaging, or marketing an environmentally preferable product or service. Those who ascribe to higher standards of ethicism on the environmental are often held accountable to ensure all of their business transactions take place in a socially acceptable and environmentally preferable manner.
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<br />GREEN BOATING is dedicated to identifying and sharing knowledge which will help the marine industry protect the environment and stimulate sustainable innovations and designs. As we witness the greenwashing in the marketplace and the abuse of the good intentions boaters who wish to curb their impacts, we must be wary of those who seek to make a quick dollar from our good nature.
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<br />Have you seen examples of Green Washing in the marine industry? </p>
<br /><link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.iconj.com/ico/p/l/pl860wraj2.ico" />Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-6746950048642192002009-07-13T17:59:00.000-07:002009-07-13T18:04:05.648-07:00The Open Sailing Experiment<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3997279&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3997279&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/3997279">Open_Sailing 4 minutes concept</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/cesarharada">cesar harada</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-6253995893393177812009-04-16T11:59:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:12:50.170-07:00Solar Splash 2009<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGI_mIr5Z8zbmMNPGNAwiJ1qqLBkW8jMl-jhm8iySTzOCqXy95o35UBhgpBiZc2ow6_cCp5ebFN0l6gDz0St7IN9bHPPJfdCrA9UdUwt8wfh9NB630RkGVz0Ed1rpotmhjjlx0shfFY0H/s1600-h/Solar+Splash+2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGI_mIr5Z8zbmMNPGNAwiJ1qqLBkW8jMl-jhm8iySTzOCqXy95o35UBhgpBiZc2ow6_cCp5ebFN0l6gDz0St7IN9bHPPJfdCrA9UdUwt8wfh9NB630RkGVz0Ed1rpotmhjjlx0shfFY0H/s320/Solar+Splash+2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325368853352306866" border="0" /></a>SOLAR SPLASH 2009 will be held this year in Fayetteville, Arkansas from June 27-31.<br /><br />SOLAR SPLASH is the World Championship of intercollegiate Solar/Electric boating. Officially called the "international intercollegiate solar/electric boat regatta," the event takes place over five days. Technical Inspections on the first day, are followed by five on-the-water competitive events held over the remaining days. Points are earned in 7 categories starting with Technical reports that are submitted before teams arrive at the competition. On-site competitions categories include Visual Displays and Workmanship. On-the-water events begin with a Sprint and a Maneuverability qualifier. This is followed by an event called the Solar Slalom, which is a combination of speed and maneuverability. The final days are spent in the Sprint and Endurance events.<br /> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;">The first S</strong>OLAR SPLASH in 1994 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and hosted by Marquette University. In 2000 the event moved to New Orleans to drum up interest from more southern teams, and then to Buffalo, New York, from 2001-2005. Solar Splash will be held in Fayetteville, Arkansas on beautiful Lake Fayetteville from 2006-2010.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SOLAR SPLASH is a practical educational experience, which helps to develop teamwork and inter-disciplinary skills. An entry can typically be pulled together in one school year at a cost of about $5,000.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">Special thanks to Jeff Morehouse, Organizer of Solar Splash 2009 for providing information and photos. For more info on the SOLAR SPLASH visit their website at <a href="http://solarsplash.com/">http://SOLARSPLASH.com</a><br /></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-51133795187090858782009-04-06T22:38:00.000-07:002009-08-02T17:10:40.004-07:00What is GREEN BOATING?: Part I<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="OneNote.File"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft OneNote 12"><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="OneNote.File"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft OneNote 12"> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;">What is GREEN BOATING?<span style=""> </span>When I began the GREEN BOATING venture in 2007 I believed that there were opportunities to begin to address the environmental impacts of the marine industry.<span style=""> </span>Boaters are not just passengers on our waterways but stewards of our marine environment. As those afforded the greatest benefit of these bodies of water that kiss our cheek when our bow casts its spray, we must understand the need to protect the balance of these ecosystems.<span style=""> </span>For many centuries man has thought of the oceans and lakes as vast resources and sinks, where we could submerge our careless actions.<span style=""> </span>As we begin to analyze and understand the data that scientists are observing from our oceans and waterways it is increasingly clear that we must confront our personal behavior and begin to mitigate our impacts if we are to preserve the beauty of our life on the water.<span style=""> </span>There are many actions a boater may take, and products or innovations which can be adopted, but the biggest step one can take is to change the way you think.<span style=""> </span>We must consider the impact each of our intended actions will have and determine if there are ways in which we can mitigate these effects.<span style=""> </span>It is the supreme challenge of our generation, and perhaps our race.</p><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;">
<br /><span style=""> </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;"><span style=""> </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;font-family:Georgia;font-size:11pt;">The mission of GREEN BOATING is to create an open source for information on environmentally preferable boating designs, products, and practices for the marine industry.<span style=""> </span>GREEN BOATING is dedicated to identifying and sharing knowledge which will help protect the marine environment.</p><p face="Georgia" size="11pt" style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
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<br /><link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.iconj.com/ico/1/d/1d4cybjbrw.ico" />Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-83974511857567477402009-03-30T20:50:00.000-07:002009-03-30T21:27:35.922-07:00EPA Proposes Tougher Emission Standards for Large Maritime Vessels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuSMey5jLFDL_7QRl7YFMwYtPpXqqNe5vDYpd4JqqnkNRq654pZyYRoUH2D-AZHnMogC7lc7cOd187l1nNdhVVPiz1SsS1jqybGNJQYPAK6pdxCeE92_SxSyBezQaEAa0-LGfTyP_vCx6/s1600-h/US+Shipping+Emissions+map.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuSMey5jLFDL_7QRl7YFMwYtPpXqqNe5vDYpd4JqqnkNRq654pZyYRoUH2D-AZHnMogC7lc7cOd187l1nNdhVVPiz1SsS1jqybGNJQYPAK6pdxCeE92_SxSyBezQaEAa0-LGfTyP_vCx6/s320/US+Shipping+Emissions+map.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319201174374143618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The United States announced today its intention of instituting emission control standards for container ships, bulk carriers, and cruise ships in an attempt to mitigate expected environmental impacts from increased maritime shipping in the coming years. The US proposed a 230 mile buffer zone around the nation's coastline in an effort to improve air quality. For more information go to <a href="http://www.epa.gov/oms/oceanvessels.htm#press">EPA Oceangoing Vessels Emissions Control Area Proposal</a></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-14037600821005967432009-03-29T13:41:00.001-07:002009-03-29T13:46:39.280-07:00YouTube Kite-boat Video<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f1KQsWDGOI8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f1KQsWDGOI8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-45478551202987424482009-03-20T22:22:00.001-07:002009-03-21T13:34:46.408-07:00List of 13 Things to Curb Your Environmental Impact When BoatingThese USA EPA Boating Pollution Prevention Tips can help to curb environmental impacts when boating. Please boat responsibly.<br /><br />Limit engine operation at full throttle.<br />Eliminate unnecessary idling.<br />Avoid spilling gasoline.<br />Use a gasoline container you can handle easily and hold securely.<br />Pour slowly and smoothly.<br />Use a funnel or a spout with an automatic stop device to prevent overfilling the gas tank.<br />Close the vent on portable gas tanks when the engine is not in use or when the tank is stored.<br />Transport and store gasoline out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.<br />Use caution when pumping gasoline into a container at the gas station.<br />Carefully measure the proper amounts of gasoline and oil when refueling.<br />Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.<br />Prepare engines properly for winter storage.<br />Buy new, cleaner marine engines.<br /><br />Hmm...I like that last one, its time to innovate.<br />What are some of your tip<a id="publishButton" class="cssButton" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if (this.className.indexOf("ubtn-disabled") == -1) {var e = document['stuffform'].publish;(e.length) ? e[0].click() : e.click(); if (window.event) window.event.cancelBubble = true; return false;}" target=""></a>s?<br /><br />For more information go to <a href="http://www.epa.gov/oms/boat-fs.htm">EPA Pollution Protection Tips </a>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-81178372551797256422009-03-10T00:14:00.000-07:002009-08-02T17:13:44.469-07:00Vessel Cleaning and Maintenance Tips from USA's National Park Service's Green Marina InitiativeClean Carefully
<br />✓Wash your boat frequently with a sponge or nonabrasive pad and plain water. This approach is very effective at removing salt. Additional “elbow-grease” may be required to remove stains.
<br />✓When detergents are necessary, use those that are phosphate-free, biodegradable, and non-toxic. Use soaps and detergents sparingly, because even non-toxic products can be harmful to wildlife. For example, detergents destroy the natural oils on fish gills, limiting their ability to extract dissolved oxygen from the water.
<br />✓Wax your boat, if appropriate. A good coat of wax prevents surface dirt from becoming ingrained.
<br />✓Clean teak with a mild soap and abrasive pads or bronze wool. This method is safe for the environment and better for the boat than the solvents found in standard teak cleaners, which tend to damage both wood
<br />and seam compounds.
<br />✓Avoid detergents that contain ammonia, sodium hypochlorite, chlorinated solvents, petroleum distillates, or lye.
<br />✓Try some of the alternative cleaning products listed on the reverse side of this page.
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<br />Maintain Mindfully
<br />✓Collect all paint chips, dust, and residue. Dispose of in trash.
<br />✓Share leftover paint and varnish rather than storing it or throwing it out.
<br />✓Leave empty paint cans open to dry out before disposing of them.
<br />✓Use less toxic propylene glycol antifreeze instead of ethylene glycol.
<br />✓Select a bottom paint developed for the mid-Atlantic region and apply the proper amount. Do not overapply.
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<br />Recycle Regularly
<br />✓Recycle used oil, oil filters, and antifreeze.
<br />✓Bring used solvents and waste gasoline to collection points on local hazardous-waste collection days.
<br />✓Ask your marina manager for locations of recycling centers and information about hazardous waste collection days.
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<br />Click here for the full <a href="http://www.doi.gov/greening/sustain/greenmarina.pdf">US NPS Green Marina Guidebook</a>
<br /><link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.iconj.com/ico/1/d/1d4cybjbrw.ico" />Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-84872599195092910872009-03-07T16:34:00.000-08:002009-03-15T22:22:11.441-07:00Find Green Boating on FacebookThe Green Boating Facebook Group is growing strong show your support by joining.<br /><br />Click on the Green Boating icon below to visit our group.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53842642968"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AMETFBTJ_x4QZDGiRKXfHB9L1kOuYmSXLJM3F_8Tv4dR30852IB96HE3iCmk-R6w8LVmebPDMlg292rGQLRP8foLC5k6YzPFVhM32zFoQMDwjMmUjIqX9mKsqfCMMqfJpAl6g6v9MM91/s320/PB250607-5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310679543320519122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and make sure you look for our Facebook page...<br /><a id="publishButton" class="cssButton" href="javascript:void(0)" onclick="if (this.className.indexOf("ubtn-disabled") == -1) {var e = document['stuffform'].publish;(e.length) ? e[0].click() : e.click(); if (window.event) window.event.cancelBubble = true; return false;}" target=""><div class="cssButtonOuter"><div class="cssButtonMiddle"><div class="cssButtonInner">Publish Post</div></div></div></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Boating/55084079854"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 44px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLq_RUbqCmV8s1UyJFaFLM3Sln2RwKwwX3aBtJsMcmj6yD66z23Dmoos5oW09i99N3hreGIlRreVrAAwgMhJqcXfIbD5J_H85RRDjf3_di-b7YyHEN6J-r1EvqkjzRm-77fttPBWH36HZ/s320/find_us_on_facebook_badge.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310679915523163122" border="0" /></a>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-73347607953291395522009-03-03T12:29:00.000-08:002009-03-03T12:33:10.735-08:00Great 3 Part Clean Boating YouTube Video produced by the state of California<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HqmkivM7Wlg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HqmkivM7Wlg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-24425620569302367192009-01-26T07:18:00.001-08:002009-01-26T07:28:10.281-08:00Green Boating Twitter FeedsI will be switching to twitter feeds to update news on Green Boating. This should make everybody's life a lot easier. Fingers crossed. Check out the feed here:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/greenboating">http://twitter.com/greenboating</a>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-59437326295757918152009-01-26T07:15:00.000-08:002009-01-26T07:16:55.524-08:00Green Ship Technology Conference 2009 in Hamburg Germany<a href="http://www.greenshiptechnology.com/mte/gst09/home.htm">Green Ship Technology Conference 2009</a> in Hamburg Germany, March 24 & 25.Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-43521556999450102222008-09-20T20:40:00.000-07:002008-09-21T09:32:10.504-07:00Green Boating Open Source ProjectGreen Boating is currently seeking interested parties to contribute to the development of an open source project exploring innovative designs, products, and best management practices for the marine industry. All interested parties are welcome.<br /><br />You may join or just view the group at <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/greenboating">http://groups.google.com/group/<b>greenboating</b></a>.<br /><br />I have also created a wiki at <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://greenboating.wikidot.com/">http://greenboating.wikidot.com/</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">.</span><br /><br />As only one person I am severely out manned when it comes to covering the full depth of this topic. It is my belief that it is in the best interest of the marine industry for me to open this discussion to the public, so that together we may share our collective knowledge, experience and ideas for solutions to problems. I am passionate about this issue and am looking for others to help evolve our ability to deal with the effects that the boating and shipping industry has on the marine environment.<br /><br />Contributions may be monitored by other members for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwash">greenwashing</a> promotions.Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-83205629308071737022008-08-09T12:59:00.000-07:002009-02-12T07:35:19.733-08:00River Gym NY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gHlfMjIkIr7bBqsnwtC8w5LYWoWXM7bNBeuN4WpUVl7R9THEirmbOM6_Aa5aTbJaXFxxXvGxgqjUd3AjCdLrlD8oEerIL0c8VZpUwnkOkQQoLoW0CWD4h_tlnxdE2RwvELOCszsulZIh/s1600-h/gym1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gHlfMjIkIr7bBqsnwtC8w5LYWoWXM7bNBeuN4WpUVl7R9THEirmbOM6_Aa5aTbJaXFxxXvGxgqjUd3AjCdLrlD8oEerIL0c8VZpUwnkOkQQoLoW0CWD4h_tlnxdE2RwvELOCszsulZIh/s320/gym1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232610784399652034" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a green way to get your workout, commute, and boat all at the same time. Mitchell Joachim and Douglas Joachim have designed this concept for commuters in New York City. While this may be more about exercising than boating, it is a practical and logical solution to achieving a more active and clean commute. To see more about this innovative concept go to <a href="http://www.archinode.com/gym.html">River Gym Project</a>.Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-48838527035111897382008-05-31T12:09:00.000-07:002009-08-02T17:11:55.660-07:00Florida Clean Marinas Mapped by Green Boating<a href="http://Greenboating.blogspot.com">Greenboating.blogspot.com</a> has recently added an embeded Google Map to our site with the locations of all the marinas and boatyards designated as '<em>clean</em>' by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. We hope this is a useful tool to those who wish to patronize clean and green marinas in the beautiful waters of Florida.
<br /><link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.iconj.com/ico/1/d/1d4cybjbrw.ico" />Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-23651846349908618212008-03-28T11:23:00.000-07:002008-03-28T11:42:03.668-07:00Solar / Human Powered Green Boat Design<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX_Zb-FOT0zCzv4IwOBSH2h2uSQpg0DknGSX39brftCp4kEmxFL38HUjZ9UWyPOCt8y5EzWko-a404a4-R0gKHSG0IVTC7Dvk-UCc8p1PObBv3bNkl9mxRqSc0jWWAPryP3uG_mzb4Egi/s1600-h/gb1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182860127358435362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX_Zb-FOT0zCzv4IwOBSH2h2uSQpg0DknGSX39brftCp4kEmxFL38HUjZ9UWyPOCt8y5EzWko-a404a4-R0gKHSG0IVTC7Dvk-UCc8p1PObBv3bNkl9mxRqSc0jWWAPryP3uG_mzb4Egi/s320/gb1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p align="justify">A French graphic designer named <a href="http://www.mj-design.fr/">Jonathan Mahieddine</a> has designed a boat which can be powered by solar or human power. He has taken the classic design of the paddle boat to another level by providing a sunning deck and a cockpit shaded by solar panels. While this design may not be practical for most, it would sure make for some clean green boating which would have very little impact on the environment.</p>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-91213030763552963612008-03-27T12:19:00.001-07:002008-03-27T12:24:33.234-07:00Ballast-Free Cargo Ship Design<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYX5ICinukneoLGusvJQ1UIPg5vA94A3_-v5wf2iIw4rJao6dtTfuFqIkxM5UREt5OJvt-19fAhiV0BHAKWM5CTnMQl4bXhi0hi-MVew6JGYy9ewn4fM_JGGwjcfZT5_WpD9rxUNL9qoS/s1600-h/ballast_2a_sm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182503877001101250" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYX5ICinukneoLGusvJQ1UIPg5vA94A3_-v5wf2iIw4rJao6dtTfuFqIkxM5UREt5OJvt-19fAhiV0BHAKWM5CTnMQl4bXhi0hi-MVew6JGYy9ewn4fM_JGGwjcfZT5_WpD9rxUNL9qoS/s320/ballast_2a_sm.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_sYdSNmF8G3C1HzoK6RjKIOah0BgsqAjUjGjolEhIeKrLKkYI_7IoyHsXwFkjxax9vdIV0T8EFxXpj9wtA5pcuHj3QnE8xNY4G_-KeXk_IrfFNybcTX6HpDfbLFfNtwrfEZ8zDb113_B/s1600-h/ballast_2_sm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182503782511820722" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_sYdSNmF8G3C1HzoK6RjKIOah0BgsqAjUjGjolEhIeKrLKkYI_7IoyHsXwFkjxax9vdIV0T8EFxXpj9wtA5pcuHj3QnE8xNY4G_-KeXk_IrfFNybcTX6HpDfbLFfNtwrfEZ8zDb113_B/s320/ballast_2_sm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div align="justify">Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing a new design for cargo ships which could eliminate the need for ballast tanks. Ballast tanks are cited as environmental hazards as they often carry sealife in conjunction with water which is dumped in foreign ports. Ships take on ballast water for stability when they're not carrying cargo. They discharge ballast when they load freight, expelling tons of water and many invasive species such as the infamous zebra musscle.While Congress is considering costly legislation for tankers, the new design would eliminate the threat altogether.<br /><br />The ballast-free ships have a constant flow of local seawater through a network of large pipes, called trunks, that runs from the bow to the stern, below the waterline, much like a submarine.<br /><br />Not only would the newer design protect against invasive species, but researchers found it had an unexpected bonus; it requires 7.3 percent less power to propel the ship. The improvement is due mostly from water being expelled from the stern-end of the trunks into the propeller, allowing the ship to operate more efficiently.<br /><br />Researchers concluded that the new design would result in a net capital-cost savings of about $540,000 per ship. Combined with the expected fuel savings, total cargo transport costs would be cut by $2.55 per metric ton.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6427">More on Ballast-Free Cargo Ship Design</a></div></div></div></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-57354470505673156912008-03-27T11:41:00.000-07:002008-03-27T12:25:29.692-07:00International Association of Independent Tanker Owners Recommends Cleaner Fuel Mandates<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.intertanko.com/">INTERTANKO</a>, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, is recommending emissions cuts for tanker ships. They have proposed a recommendation to revise MARPOL standards to bring shipping industry in line with other transportation emission standards. They are recommending the global use of Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) with specifications on its formula to produce a cleaner fuel. For more on this subject you can read the report <a href="http://www.intertanko.com/templates/Page.aspx?id=43411">here</a>.</div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-47930458507445701262008-03-20T12:07:00.000-07:002008-03-27T12:41:01.074-07:00Green Boating Headlines<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="justify">This has been a busy week for news on boating and the environment. Here are some of the headlines that Green Boating thought you should see.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/4441769a6430.html?source=email"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Giving Superyachts a Green Veneer</strong></span></a> Artist, sustainability campaigner and naval architect David Trubridge delivers a speech on sustainable design for super yachts at a Yacht Vision symposium in Auckland, New Zealand.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="onenote:#section-id={611D2CF8-5367-42E8-86A7-5C51A499186C}&page-id={FAA734EB-FEE7-491E-BCAD-E1A33E36C80E}&object-id={6F9B3AB4-184D-0789-14BC-087A69DA6CC7}&6B&base-path=C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\seth\My%20Documents\OneNote%20Notebooks\GB\New%20Section%201.one"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Criminal Charges Filed against Pilot of Cosco Busan in San Francisco Bridge Collision</strong></span></a> <br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><a href="http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/7ebdf4d0b217978b852573590040443a/2f8d4b77c0bbad3f8525740c0057376e!OpenDocument"><span style="color:#3333ff;">EPA Sets New Marine Pollution Standards</span></a></strong></div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://megayachtnews.blogspot.com/2008/03/knight-carver-goes-green.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>San Diego Yacht Builder Knight & Carver Goes Green with Eco Solutions</strong></span></a></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/environment/20080320/7/2468/"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>EPA and New York Officials Address Environmental Standards of Ships in their Ports</strong></span></a></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2008/2008-03-18-093.asp"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>EPA Targets Export of Ancient PCB-Laden Cruise Ship</strong></span></a></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><br /><a href="http://www.wypr.org/EnvironmentFocus.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Ship Graveyard</strong></span></a> Podcast hosted by Tom Pelton, environment reporter for The Baltimore Sun, about a ship graveyard in Curtis Bay and the Patapsco River in southern Baltimore.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/beached-in-france-mv-artemis/"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong>Dutch Cargo Ship Artemis Beached in French coastal town Les Sables d’Olonne</strong></span></a></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179903901368598402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2N0aOrsw3wtYt9d-ijkRhxmCjO-RpnRnhtRLuXzDFTmyFkOElmGtrl37u36PeTXdYGsvCCEb_lum_qvJyJpzKs5JVQ7pm4gbGkWs8R_DO0c1yJqq5Bu7WyqcE5uYDFj9af5efBR4g5AT/s320/ship-artemis.jpg" border="0" />Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-64913405615337287922008-02-29T12:47:00.000-08:002008-02-29T12:57:17.224-08:00Suntory Mermaid II Uses Ocean Waves to Power Green Boat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbenJOQumSaXaF2IXMuaONw2dmqqX_v4vWM12vddI3JbRXox-wTuQ0mZtPkRpzBoOZEkNVZ9jqQ7xAo1ZG2NMR5VJGBxl-JWWKu7MDfyp496_wmj1C7hQEcsBIXnV6whPIQ8i2-V1MS7B9/s1600-h/SMII.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172508110407292818" style="WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px" height="144" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbenJOQumSaXaF2IXMuaONw2dmqqX_v4vWM12vddI3JbRXox-wTuQ0mZtPkRpzBoOZEkNVZ9jqQ7xAo1ZG2NMR5VJGBxl-JWWKu7MDfyp496_wmj1C7hQEcsBIXnV6whPIQ8i2-V1MS7B9/s320/SMII.jpg" width="306" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLSy0uB85KI9wxQHynt4RO-tPEOU5iQNWpBlLxPJUe5K1BEKZDg2_R5pxl3tfpD_HwLIbyz1Zr7v91EMmo0ZlG5q6q0Nh8uBt2k2ziaz-2ZLeNU3e_o7wFUarqTKYft86hiAKq3qI00Q5/s1600-h/SMII-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172508110407292834" style="WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px" height="154" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLSy0uB85KI9wxQHynt4RO-tPEOU5iQNWpBlLxPJUe5K1BEKZDg2_R5pxl3tfpD_HwLIbyz1Zr7v91EMmo0ZlG5q6q0Nh8uBt2k2ziaz-2ZLeNU3e_o7wFUarqTKYft86hiAKq3qI00Q5/s320/SMII-2.jpg" width="343" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">The modern day champion of green boating <a href="http://www1.suntory-mermaid2.com/english/index.html">Kenchich Horie</a> has set off across the Pacific on another one of his legendary journeys to provide inspiration and scientific credence to his newest vessel's innovative design. <a href="http://www.tsuneishi.co.jp/english/horie/about.html">The Suntory Mermaid II</a> is powered by ocean waves. Fins at the front of the boat generate thrust by absorbing energy from motion of the ocean. As the fins absorb the energy they create a kicking action which increases speed and decreases the pitching of the boat.<br /><br />The 9.5 meter 3 ton Suntory Mermaid II used recycled aluminum to create the unique aluminum alloy (A5083) that makes up its only 3mm thick hull. The boat is equipped with solar panels to provide electricity, and a sail and outboard in case of emergencies.<br /><br />In 1996 Horie sailed the "MALT'S Mermaid" a solar powered boat built from recycled beer cans, from Ecuador to Tokyo.<br /><br />In 1999 he sailed across the Pacific in the "MALT'S Mermaid II" a Catamaran built from beer kegs.<br /><br />In 2002 he again crossed the pacific, this time in a boat made from recycled whiskey barrels.<br /><br />His latest mission will take him a distance of 6,000 km from Japan to Hawaii. He will depart sometime in May of 2008. It is estimated the trip will take him two and a half months. Progress of the voyage may be tracked on his <a href="http://www1.suntory-mermaid2.com/english/index.html">website</a>.</div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-22547126728025665072008-02-22T12:36:00.000-08:002008-02-22T12:39:50.488-08:00Lagoon 420 Catamaran Awarded Mansura Perpetual Challenge Trophy<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBMv9_2LKp1aE5-7iqZn_Emdj-yhA3cAeZhjZ4_gfj4YKqdjGJyaY3irxcsmFuRDOjEoXJSaH8vTwD-1-pa6pTjmi6f8qpzYXqevWBnOTPsOGvm0TrqkRt6iCOt-Zp2ggjev2UMkahfLv/s1600-h/Untitled+picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169906709725772146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBMv9_2LKp1aE5-7iqZn_Emdj-yhA3cAeZhjZ4_gfj4YKqdjGJyaY3irxcsmFuRDOjEoXJSaH8vTwD-1-pa6pTjmi6f8qpzYXqevWBnOTPsOGvm0TrqkRt6iCOt-Zp2ggjev2UMkahfLv/s320/Untitled+picture.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Mansura Perpetual Challenge Trophy has been awarded to the <a href="http://www.cata-lagoon.com/420_pres_uk.php">Lagoon 420</a>. The Mansura Trophy is the prize for the ecological design competition given by the Royal Thames Yacht Club.<br /><br />The trophy was presented by the Duke of Edinburgh for leading the industry in green boating design. Over 70 of the Catamarans were sold in 2007, proving the design is commercially viable as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cata-lagoon.com/420_pres_uk.php">Learn more about the Lagoon 420</a></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-76550859749512916532008-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:002008-02-16T16:25:52.827-08:00Starcraft Awarded the Environmental Award at the Miami International Boat Show<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhwNSpURLiNql-ETAu7Iy-vNHVXljXQhg0xdLT152ZF1FTzs6M5MpqfmpA66nibVOtufUdBziARxIyEYw-4psB8st68BSob7bg_cAeyhUeXn8cLtLJgFRlSA_0L6RkTgA4uYIZullC9MF/s1600-h/Starcraft+200.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167734087634188594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhwNSpURLiNql-ETAu7Iy-vNHVXljXQhg0xdLT152ZF1FTzs6M5MpqfmpA66nibVOtufUdBziARxIyEYw-4psB8st68BSob7bg_cAeyhUeXn8cLtLJgFRlSA_0L6RkTgA4uYIZullC9MF/s320/Starcraft+200.jpg" border="0" /></a>The National Marine Manufacturers Association handed out awards for innovative achievement at the 67th Annual Miami International Boat Show. The Environmental Award went to the Eco-Star 200 electric boat by Starcraft Marine. The Eco-Star 200 combines excellent access to electrical motors with exceptional maneuverability of twin propellers, all on the popular deck boat platform. The judges considered this design to be a positive step for both the boating industry and use of alternative energy propulsion systems.</div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.starcraftmarine.com/?page=gogreen">Starcraft 200</a></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.nmma.org/news/news.asp?id=17172&sid=3">NMMA Innovations Press Release</a></div><div align="justify"><br /><br /> </div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8220512857455135483.post-49835063306225236232008-02-16T13:25:00.001-08:002008-02-24T19:05:19.349-08:00Map of Human Effects on the Oceans<p align="left">World map showing man's effect on the humans oceans published by an international team of scientists.</p><p align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167694591114934418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jSSdOnBAxtOwruLEDoKpTfKWA9s6wL5hyphenhyphenGfLWBvRmiaGPPaI5lO5l1uaFInYEqKcxTBtpwpl_AwiKNiZ-cyQnep39tBjmQNYaUGt1EWctszHtTtRG9vmLehv6n_p7FJ3cr9y83-Qce9C/s320/Ocean+impact+map.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167694432201144450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibP0pkKoYuXs8HQw9Du6Oc3YIvlz8dV31680oo7WC57ocZ9ZwfC-Qmsb_FSXdWMy4SlTxp2A5xmeOLxLk-SiHTYhH4NcnnJKx_gQx8Tdh_8WRwyR2pOkWVueunY1u1t0k3SD-YfCGszdkt/s320/Ocean+impact+map2.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="left"><br /></div>Seth Platthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831515897155481272noreply@blogger.com0