Sustainable Marine Innovation at FLIBS 2025 | Silent Yachts, Sunreef & WAVS | The Blue Economy

🌊 Welcome to The Blue Economy, hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub. In this special edition from FLIBS 2025, 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 #SustainableBoating #MarineInnovation #BlueEconomy #YachtTechnology #ElectricYachts #OceanConservation #FloridaBoating #MarineResearch #FLIBS2025 #CleanTech