Welcome to NauticBlu
Europe's Premier Network for Sustainable Boating
6+ Million Recreational Boats in EU Waters
30+ Million
Boaters and Boat Users in the EU
15 Billion EUR
Annual Market Value in the EU
NauticBlu connects the boating industry and nautical service providers with a Europe-wide community of boaters interested in making their favourite hobby more ecologically friendly and sustainable. The joint goal from industry partners and community alike: to keep marine enviroments safe while enjoying quality time on the water. NauticBlu is a non-profit networking platform.
The
Mission:
Supporting
Improved Use of Resources
Assisting the Reduction of Carbon Footprints in Recreational Boating
Contributing to Healthier Marine Environments
The aim of the NauticBlu Alliance is to optimize the use of resources for pleasure boating, reduce emissions and protect and preserve the marine environment.
NauticBlu Alliance is the first and only European network connecting industry partners and end-users, supporting a more sustainable pleasure boating environment also by focusing economical aspects. In close contact with European NGO´s, Marine Associations and Experts, NauticBlu will critically judge key-topics and motivate the parties towards a more ecological and economical future of nautical tourism.
The NauticBlu Alliance provides information about and access to the most sustainable products, services, equipment, consumables and training offers to the users of approximately 6 million recreational boats in European waters. It creates an ecologically and economically aware network of businesses and boaters.
Why
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As boaters (no matter if power or sail), we love the ocean! We enjoy undisturbed nature, we cherish a clean bay at anchor, the sight of marine wildlife exhilarates us. But our favourite hobby has a lasting impact on the environment we love so much. The past years have seen a substantial push for more sustainable solutions, from factory provided solar options on deck to water filtration systems to recyled sail materials.
But still:
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In the EU alone, every year, approx. one billion one-way bottles are used on board of recreational craft for drinking water.
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In the EU alone, every year, millions of litres of not environmentally friendly antifouling are painted on the hulls of recreational crafts.
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In the EU alone, each year hundred thousands of boats reach end-of-life and are scrapped, often without useful recycling options.
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The emissions and pollution of and by combustion engines like off-gas, fuel and oil leakages, air- and underwater noise etc. are pratically not quantifiable
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... and the list goes on.
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NauticBlu Alliance will…
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motivate industry to develop more ecologic friendly and affordable products and will present these,
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challenge marinas, charter- and service providers to offer affordable eco-friendly services and infrastructure,
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motivate boaters to use more sustainable options to protect and preserve the marine environment,
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offer technical and organisational expertise to support policy-making bodies, NGO and NPO in the marine sector to collaboratively move forward together in a more environmentally friendly direction,
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offer a possibility for direct cooperation and collaboration between the boating community, interested in maintaining recreational boating while leaving the smallest possible footprint on marine environments - and industry and service providers.
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