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ALEXANDER MCDIARMID Alexander McDiarmid Design
CAN YACHTING EASILY REDUCE ITS CARBON FOOTPRINT?
JESPER STEENBUCH CEO & PARTNER Exhilator
WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF AN EXHAUST PURIFICATION SYSTEM?
DAVID SIEUR CEO YAS Protec
HOW CAN YOU BEST PROTECT THE INTERIOR OF A YACHT DURING REFIT?
DAVID BALIN
Managing Director MarineVac
WHAT’S THE SOLUTION FOR SLOW RUNNING GREY WATER DRAINS?
Yachting has been forced to acknowledge its carbon footprint. Proven hybrid electric power is certainly the immediate way forward for superyachts and the clean fuel alternatives being investigated by various superyacht shipyards is a positive step. The Norwegians have introduced tough environmental legislation and are driving towards electric hybrid and battery- powered vessels, with several innovative new build projects aiming for zero emissions by 2030. The various small boat OEM’s starting to produce 100% electric solutions are a positive step for a cleaner marine environment. Yet to power an 80m yacht by battery alone is still many, many years away. You cannot hurry chemistry, the chemical process needed for battery manufacture on that scale is a long way off. Yacht owners are focussing on lower emission propulsion and systems and I look forward to a cleaner superyachts world soon.
Most invest time and
money, either on pleasure or financial ROI. Investing in an Exhaust Purification System combines both. You will enjoy the stay on the yacht more, and the yachts residual value will improve. Just like any other industry, you upgrade or buy new, but buying new has a worse ROI, than upgrading. Exhilator systems are very easy to install, we removed all the complexity, and made it a ‘plug and play system’, unlike some others that are maybe more complicated. Maintenance is also simple, by using low sulphur fuel, you only need to clean the filters for ashes (from the burned soot) every 5000 hours, and most can do the cleaning on their own, either by using the supplied cleaning kit, using on-board equipment, or when servicing the yacht. The built in ExiBox includes sensors and real-time monitoring with alerts and alarms, so crew will be notified, when to clean.
For the regular crew on board a yacht, protecting the delicate surfaces in common practice, however, when entering a yard for technical or refit periods, there is often a feeling of anxiety from the captain and crew about protecting the precious asset. The yards must reassure the crew that all necessary precautions are being taken. Whether we’re looking at carpets, walls and furniture on the upper decks or even protecting areas within technical areas or the engine room, or even providing Thermo- Retractable covers, it is vital to have an experienced and professional company to supply and fit the necessary protection for the duration of the works. For the yard, this gives the artisans and contractors the confidence to concentrate on their specific jobs, without having to worry about causing any avoidable damage to the multitude of specialist surfaces found on the yacht.
Slow flowing drains can cause a multitude of issues from bad odours to flooding but more importantly these hidden areas can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Well maintained, clean, odour-free pipes will help crew and guests feel they are in a sterile, healthy environment, whilst preventing infections which can lead to more serious health issues. Marinevac can assist in protecting your environment and for the last 10 years have been developing new techniques to keep onboard drains clean and infection- free. Our most recent development is a unique machine that delivers a high pressure cleansing jet throughout the pipe system, cleaning away build up of emulsified fats and grease from the entire inner surface of the pipes leaving them free from obstruction and contamination. The flexible high-pressure hose not only delivers a degreasing agent but can also include an optional biocide treatment which will inhibit future bacteria growth.
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