Sustainable Marine Innovation at FLIBS | Silent Yachts, Sunreef & WAVS | The Blue Economy - PODCAST

🌊 Welcome to The Blue Economy, hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub.

In this special edition from FLIBS 2025 (https://www.flibs.com/en/home.html) , we spotlight three standout leaders advancing sustainable innovation across the global marine sector.

This episode features award-winning organizations and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of clean boating, eco-design, vessel safety, and marine conservation.

🔹 Featured Segments in This Episode
Silent Yachts — Blue-Green Technology & Innovation Award Winner
Ground-up solar-electric yacht design
Energy storage breakthroughs
Trans-Atlantic sustainable cruising strategy
Modern shipyard advancements in Italy and the U.S.

Sunreef Yachts — 2025 Nominee
Next-generation “solar skin” integration
Teak-free luxury decking alternatives
Advancements in hybrid and electric propulsion
Eco-focused design and architecture across their catamaran fleet

WAVS Taskforce (Viking Marine Group) — Ecotourism, Education & Sustainability Award Winner
Whale and vessel collision prevention technologies
Thermal imaging + AI-assisted detection
Collaborative industry-wide initiatives
Research projects spanning Florida to New England

🔹 Why This Matters for the Blue Economy
From electric propulsion and regenerative solar systems to AI-driven marine safety, these innovations drive more than sustainability—they create jobs, support industry growth, reduce risk, and protect critical marine ecosystems.

This episode highlights the solutions redefining what responsible boating can look like across North America and beyond.

🔹 Learn More
Marine Research Hub: marineresearchhub.org
Silent Yachts: silent-yachts.com
Sunreef Yachts: sunreef-yachts.com
WAVS Taskforce: wavstaskforce.com

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