Trans RINA, Vol 154, Part C1, Intl J Marine Design, Jan - Jun 2012 ECO-DESIGN AND GREEN NAVIGATION IN FRANCE
B Jaouen and Y Berrehouc, EcoNav, France (DOI No: 10.3940/rina.ijmd.2012.c1.9) SUMMARY
In France we have been observing for several years, in research departments as well as on our waterways, a new concept of boats called clean or eco-designed boats. With increasing cost and at the same time the diminution of natural resources, with an accumulation of vessels which at end of life are non-renewable, and with growing awareness of the fragility of the marine environment, architects and shipbuilders have begun to rethink the basics of our navigation.
Today research does not only bear on propulsion systems but on the boats' entire life cycle. With increasing cost of raw materials and at the same time the 'from cradle to grave' approach is a key concept of eco-design. Eco-design means to measure the impact of a vessel from the extraction of raw materials used in its composition, through its design, its assembly and its use up to the end of its life.
Whether in the fields of shipping, fishing, recreational boating, or the Navy, more and more boat projects with less environmental impact have appeared.
1. INTRODUCTION
Today the various maritime activities are constantly growing and weigh more heavily on a fragile natural environment. Yet the sustainability of many industries (tourism, fishing, boating …) will depend on the quality of the coastal environment. It is therefore necessary to rethink our marine activities in order to minimize our impact.
2. THE NETWORK ECONAV
The EcoNav network was created in 2007 and formalized in 2008 with the assistance of the French Foundation pour la Nature et l’Homme and the Agency of Protected Marine Areas.
Its main objective is
3. FRANCE – A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE NAVIGATION?
With 11 million square kilometers, France has the second largest maritime territory in the world behind the United States. This is a great responsibility for the country which could become a model maritime actor especially in terms of sustainable navigation. The French government has understood this and launched,
in February 2009,
the
Grenelle de la Mer, to help to define the national strategy for the sea and the coast, and identifying the objectives and actions in the short, medium and long term.
The maritime policy for all fields of government action formalizes the maritime ambition of France. In the end 137 commitments have been proposed [1].
to promote and
develop the concept of green navigation on the national territory.
‘Econavigation’ is a generic term covering all the options for green construction, use, marinas, and the end of life of boats for fishing, recreation, transportation and service. It is a responsible approach for all users and economic actors of the sea.
Firmly rooted in Brittany since its inception, EcoNav has found in this region of France economic operators who engaged themselves, as well as a political momentum in favor of sustainable development. Today the network is developing in France, seeking to become known beyond the seas and the borders.
Nearly one hundred members representing the entire sector
(companies, associations, foundations, state
agencies, research centers, federations …) work together with a common goal. They are willing to share skills and ways to foster the emergence of a sustainable marine and shipping industry.
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Of these commitments, there is the creation of an Advisory Council for Research and Innovation for the Construction and Naval Activities (CORICAN). Opened in May 2011, it aims to define a French strategy for research and technology development
smarter.
The French government wants to help research centers and industrial operators to develop and offer market initiatives to make French maritime sectors the best in terms of sustainable development.
In 2011 green navigation is no longer a dream of architects but a reality for numerous boat builders.
Faced with rising prices for natural resources and with their diminution, an accumulation of vessels which, at end of life, are non-renewable, and a growing awareness of the fragility of the marine environment, architects and
including the
definition of an industrial programme 'Ship of the Future' for
vessels more energy efficient, cleaner, safer and
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