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Can you show genuine financial return on investment by prioritising sustainability within the list of upgrades on a superyacht refit? Or is the rationale more complex? Here we bring you a summary of some of the points made from The Superyacht Forum’s 2025 Justifying Sustainable Refits – ROI & The Value Beyond panel.

Justifying sustainable superyacht refits

Abandoned boats that remain along the shores of lakes, rivers and coasts are being removed for recycling in France and the United States in large numbers. In other European countries, removal of end-of-life boats has started and is scaling up. Funding these operations is a collective effort of industry associations and government. First operations prove positive. Continent-wide recycling is being prepared.

Large scale to improve boat recycling efficiency

Inclusivity in leisure boating, the sport of sailing and in  the world of large yachts is increasing. This development is likely to reflect in boats’ designs and ergonomics. But is it? An exploration of boat design for people with mobility challenges and genders other than male, shows some special interest designs and boat types. Access for all is not standard aboard boats.

Boat access for all

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