Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce
Reducing environmental impact through yacht design
Platform for progress
The mission is simple: to spearhead the creation of a new generation of eco-friendly yachts, driving sustainable luxury through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation.
Companies involved are committed to delivering tangible outcomes, aligning with the Foundation’s ethos to advance sustainability in yachting. The Taskforce isn’t an end goal in itself, but rather serves as a collaborative platform for designers and naval architects to collectively improve the yachting fleet. Taskforce membership welcomes naval architects, interior, and exterior yacht designers dedicated to achieving this goal.
Virtual roundtables to raise awareness
Since January 2021, a select group of 25 esteemed naval architects, interior and exterior yacht designers, have been convening virtually for informal roundtable discussions.
In these sessions facilitated by Water Revolution Foundation, the results of a joint case study assessment were presented and the key influential role of yacht designers in the process was confirmed. Following the success of four engaging roundtables, the growing appetite for more structured collaboration sparked the inception of the Taskforce with three areas of focus delineating the working groups: interior and exterior design, HVAC systems, and hull optimisation.
Developing a unified Designers’ Protocol
The latest endeavour of the Taskforce involves the creation of a standardised protocol, outlining essential sustainability principles for all new projects.
Spearheaded by Dickie Bannenberg of Bannenberg & Rowell Design, this protocol features key topics to discuss with clients for consideration when planning a new build. By collaboratively drafting this document under a unified Taskforce, we aim to facilitate the pooling of knowledge and resources in order to make concrete, industry-wide change.
Companies steering the course
The Taskforce prioritises quality over quantity. To enact real change, shared dedication and collective expertise are key.
