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The marine industry is one of the worst polluters in the world, making up around 3% of all carbon emissions yearly, equivalent to the total level of emissions from entire countries like Germany or Jap...

In January, a report from the Environmental Audit Committee concluded that tidal range and tidal stream energy should play a key role in the UK’s plans for clean energy, and improved energy security. ...

The energy crisis is having an impact on almost every industry around the world. You can’t have an industry without energy, so the strain will be felt on costs, operations, and ability to meet demand....

Marine racing is a sport that has always looked to the future. New technology, new designs, new ways of producing boats, the sport has never stood still, and that’s still true today. Let’s look at how...

  The skills shortage is one of the biggest issues facing the technical sector today. Across different industries, whether aviation, automotive, marine, or energy, businesses are struggling to attract...

In the last decade, the superyacht industry has boomed. Of course, with the growth of any luxury market also comes an increase in security issues within that market.  

The ocean has always been vital to the global economy. Hundreds of years ago, ships would set out to trade with other countries halfway around the world, and today is no different. Around 90% of all w...

The 36th America’s Cup has come to an exciting close, with Emirates Team New Zealand claiming overall victory in 2021 for the fourth time. If anything is to come of this year's cup, its design and inn...

Whilst Covid-19 has devastated families, businesses and industries across the globe, the impact to the Marine industry has received less press attention and debate. With Brexit, globalisation, climate...

In late 2020 VHR made contact with a Super Yacht manufacturer who had recently won a number of large orders. Their current suppliers were struggling to cope with their demand due to a shortage of Mari...

Revolutionary designs, environmental emergencies and urgent skills shortages – what are the most pressing issues for industry leaders in the coming year?

VHR interview Jeroen Watts, Managing Partner of The Young Naval Creators (TYNC), to discover how the naval architect designer is disrupting the Marine sector.