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21-07-2008
Noonsite Whale Collision Survey
Noonsite, the Global site for cruising sailors has recently collaborated with non-profit marine environmental group MEER to launch a worldwide survey of collisions and near misses between cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and sailing yachts.
Collisions between ships and cetaceans are increasing around the world and several whale populations are under massive threat due to a high collision risk in some areas such as the US East Coast, the Mediterranean and around the Canary Islands. Despite this, information on collisions between yachts and cetaceans is scarce.
Marine biologist Fabian Ritter, working for MEER is investigating reports of collisions and near miss events between sailing vessels and cetaceans. As part of this research noonsite.com and MEER are inviting all sailors around the world to provide information on any whale/dolphin collisions or near misses during their sailing careers.
All reports can be logged on noonsite with the objective of gathering statistical information on actual collisions and near misses, to help understand the reasons for the collisions and to help reduce the risk both for sailors and for cetaceans.
The MEER research project will run until the end of 2008. To log a report see
Noonsite.com
09-07-2008
The Green Blue Conference
The date has just been released for The Green Blue’s annual conference:
4th November 2008 - SS Great Britain, Bristol
Are you:
- In a marine industry?
- Active in your local sailing club?
Then put this date in your diary for the next Green Blue Annual Conference. The conference will feature specialist speakers from around the UK on a range of environmental issues which matter to you and your club or business.
Key topics include:
- Setting up a Recycling Scheme
- Antifoul Wash Down Facilities
- Volunteering
We will also be launching our new Environmental Self Assessment Toolkit, a free online tool which helps you make sure you are the right side of the law!
To register your interest or reserve a place contact; info@thegreenblue.org.uk or call 02380 604100.
Funding Opportunities are still available – contact Jane Swan, Partnership Officer on:
jane.swan@thegreenblue.org.uk or call 02380 604100
02-07-2008
Greening The Honda RYA Rib Challenge
The Green Blue and Chevron have recently collaborated to help the Honda rib powerboat competition to be as environmentally sensitive as possible. Read more..
16-06-2008
New The Green Blue Staff
Jane Swan has recently joined The Green Blue as ‘Partnership Officer’. Jane will work closely with Government agencies and secure partnerships and funding for the future development of the programme. Read more..

23-05-2008
Volunteering Opportunities with The Green Blue
Love using the water?
Care about the coastal & inland environment?
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13.05.2008
Alternative Fuels - The Quest for the Holy Grail
The recent shenanigans of the EU have left us facing the prospect of paying full road duty on our marine diesel, and thrown the current fuel supply problems into sharp relief for all boaters. Read more..
20.04.2008
Bristol Floating Harbour's Get On Board Campaign
Located upstream of the Bristol Channel on the tidal River Avon, Bristol’s historic floating harbour is an enclosed freshwater environmen.
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26-03-2008
The Green Blue, three years and counting...
In the last ten years wehave become much wiser to the fact that the environment is under threat from a wide range of issues from pollution to global warming. Read more..
14-03-2007
Job opportunities with The Green Blue
The Green Blue, the joint environment programme for the Royal Yachting Association and British Marine Federation, is looking for three flexible, hard working individuals. Read more..
03-03-2008
Chris Packham launches the Volvo Eco Challenge to help clubs become more environmentally friendly
An exciting new challenge has been launched today by TV personality and environmentalist Chris Packham. Read more..
03-03-2008
New RYA Planning and Environment Handbook for clubs
The RYA Planning and Environmental Handbook has just been produced to help RYA affiliated clubs and recognised training centres in running their facilities. Read more..
25-02-2008
Visit us at the Dinghy Sailing Show
The Green Blue will be exhibiting at the Dinghy Sailing Show 2008 held at Alexandra Palace from 1st - 2nd Mach 2008. Read more..
25-02-2008
Environmental awareness workshop for marine businesses
Marine House, Egham, Surrey - Thursday 13th March 2008 Read more..
19-02-2008
Is your waste someone's raw material?
All marine companies produce some form of waste whether this be paper from offices or waste materials form a manufacturing process. Read more..
04-02-2008
Environmental management at Boating Business Exhibition
Boating Business Exhibition 2008 is being held in association with the British Marine Federation and the Marine Trades Association at the Bournemouth International Centre from 13th - 14th February. Read more..
22-01-2008
Antifouling - the future?
Discussions about the viability of non-biocide antifouling took a step forward last week at the Collins Stewart London Boatshow. Read more..
03-01-2008
Visit us at Collins Stewart London Boat Show and give your boat a Green Blue environmental check
This year, The Green Blue will be focusing its attention on how to renew your antifouling with the environment in mind. Read more..
21-12-2007
Assess your environmental compliance online
NetRegs, the organisation that provides free environmental guidance for small businesses in the UK has joined together with Business Link to develop a free, online self assessment tool to help you find out what you need to do to comply with environmental legislation. Read more..
30-11-2007
Antifouling Seminar at Collins Stewart London Boat Show
What is the future for antifouling use in the freshwater environment? Read more..
30-11-2007
A new biocide free antifouling is trialled
Our latest Seasonal Maintenance article comes from David Parker of Warsash, Hampshire and reports of trials of Seajet 036 Shogun-Eco on Green Blue supporter, Mike Bailey's 27ft sailing cruiser.
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12-11-2007
The Green Blue Conference available to download
On 28th September, The Green Blue held its first National Conference for marinas, sailing clubs and boatyards. Read more..
08-11-2007
Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour reaches final destination
The Green Blue has followed the progress of Yachtsman Mukti Mitchell and the ‘Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour’ over the summer. Read more..
26-10-2007
The Green Blue best practice tour visits the Netherlands
Ten key representatives from the marina sector visited the Netherlands earlier this month as part of a 'Best Practice Tour', organised by The Green Blue. Read more..
01-11-2007
Is your club planning its winter event programme?
If so, we have a team of volunteers accross the country willing and able to visit your club to meet boat users, talk about the work of the project, demonstrate the new interactive CD Rom "Into The Green Blue" and answer any questions members may have.
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09-10-2007
What are you sending to landfill?
New guidance has been issued on the requirement for non-hazardous waste treatment prior to landfilling, as required by the Landfill Directive. Read more..
24-09-2007
'Into The Green Blue' - our new CD Rom is launched
The Green Blue launched its latest tool to promote environmental messages to boaters with their brand new ‘Into The Green Blue’ CD-Rom at Southampton Boat Show this year. Read more..
24-09-2007
The Mansura Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Supported by The Green Blue, a forward-thinking new prize for environmentally friendlier boat propulsion systems was launched at Southampton Boat Show. Read more..
11-09-2007
The Green Blue goes interactive!
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Green Blue CD Rom 'Into The Green Blue' at this years Boat Show. Read more..
11-09-2007
The Green Blue
Sailing Super Star Auction Site
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03-09-2007
Will you be driving to the Southampton Boat Show?
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21-08-2007
Variable winds for the Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour
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09-08-2007
The Green Blue best practice tour for Marina Managers
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01-08-2007
This season The Green Blue focuses on keeping you and your boat clean
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31-07-2007
Latest news from the Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour
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19-07-2007
Free energy check for marine businesses
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09-07-2007
Register now for the MareNet summer event, in association with The Green Blue
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09-07-2007
Exciting new job opportunity with The Green Blue in Scotland
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27-06-2007
Win a bottle of champagne for showing you support The Green Blue!
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27-06-2007
The Green Blue backs Bristol's new pump out facilities
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20-06-2007
The Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour reaches Scotland
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30-05-2007
Exclusive 10% offer to supporters of The Green Blue
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30-05-2007
Reduce, reuse, recycle with the NEW Green Directory
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22-05-2007
The Green Blue will be at Crick 2007
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22-05-2007
Dolphins all the way for Mukti on the Low Carbon Lifestyle Tour
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22-05-2007
Mobile 'green' cleaning supplies in the South Midlands
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27-04-2007
Low carbon lifestyle tour launched
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13-04-2007
Waste directory makes recycling easier for marine businesses
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26-03-2007
Make your business a Climate Champion
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22-03-2007
Keeping the waters you sail in clean and litter free
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28-02-2007
Partnership with Low Carbon Lifestyle tour 2007
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20-02-2007
Tollesbury Mud club take The Green Blue Challenge!
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30-01-2007
New! Environmental awareness workshop
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16-01-2007
The Green Blue announce new ambassador at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show
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01-01-2007
A new green online marine directory is launched
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18-01-2007
This season The Green Blue is helping the boating community save precious resources
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05-12-2006
Great Ocean Adventurer, Monty Halls supports The Green Blue at London Boat Show
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30-11-2006
£100,000 to save energy for marine businesses
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30-10-2006
Mike Golding retires form the Velux 5 Oceans race
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10-11-2006
New basin opens at Calcutt providing 'green' moorings
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19-10-2006
Updated Environmental Code of Practice
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28-09-2006
Join Mike Golding and take up The Green Blue Challenge
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01-01-2007
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