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Water Revolution Foundation and Seastainable Yachting are proud to announce the launch of Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. The updated edition builds upon the success of the inaugural version, offering an enhanced toolkit to support the yachting industry’s transition towards more environmentally-friendly operations.
The Environmental Crew Guidelines represent a significant step forward in the collective effort to reduce the environmental impact of the global superyacht fleet. These enhanced guidelines, developed for and by crew, now provide more practical and actionable advice for implementing better practices across all facets of onboard operations.
Enhanced usability and updated content
The updated version reflects feedback from valued industry supporters and crew members after implementing practices highlighted in the first version of the guidelines onboard. Improved usability was an essential element of development, therefore this version has been restructured and reformatted while made more concise for easier comprehension.
Alongside the restructuring, visual aids in the form of infographics have been created for crew to utilise more interactive resources when following the guidelines. Further information outlining the latest environmental practices has also been included within the content.
Robert van Tol, executive director of the Water Revolution Foundation, says: “The overwhelmingly positive response to the first version of the guidelines demonstrated the yachting industry’s commitment to sustainability. With Version 2, we’re providing crew with even more tools and knowledge to make a real difference in their daily operations.”
Collaboration at the core
In light of this new launch, the team behind the guidelines emphasise that, like in the first version, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to making positive change. These guidelines are not a prescriptive way of doing things onboard but a free, open-to-all resource to help provide direction and drive momentum to make positive changes. Feedback is once again continually welcomed; this iterative approach ensures the resource remains relevant, practical and effective in driving sustainable practices.
The element of collaboration continues to be a strong driving force, with many industry professionals eager to be involved. Water Revolution Foundation has embraced this through its integration with the Seastainable Yachting platform and community, which is a non-profit, purpose-driven platform to help guide the industry toward more environmentally-friendly operational practices. The Seastainable Yachting platform will facilitate all information and resources associated with these guidelines, establishing a central hub for crew and industry professionals looking to collaborate.
Continued support
The guidelines, initiated by MB92, continue to be supported by industry leaders, including Amico & Co., S/Y Black Pearl, Burgess, Da Gama Maritime, Damen Yachting, Divergent Yachting, Feadship, Fraser, Heesen Yachts, Lürssen Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Oceanco, Pantaenius, Safe Harbor Marinas, Sanlorenzo, Monaco Yacht Show, M/Y Savannah, Superyacht Services Guide, The Crew Network, The OM, Virtual Pursers, Y.CO and YPI Crew, all underscoring the industry’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Download today
Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines is now available for free download, reflecting the initiative’s collaborative spirit. Yacht crews, management companies, and industry professionals are encouraged to implement these guidelines and contribute to the ongoing development of environmental operational practices in yachting.
If you have further questions, want to share feedback or actively contribute to the ongoing development of the guidelines, get in touch with us at ecocrew@waterrevolutionfoundation.org.
Click here to access the guidelines.
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