Let's face it, yachting initially started with vessels that were and are 100% eco-friendly; most ships had sails. These days, humans strive to reach eco-friendliness with a boat-load of electronics.

After previously following and reporting on Silent Yachts, the solar-electric boat maker invited me down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to experience a cruise on the vessel for myself. The SILENT 60 ...

Silent Yachts is making some serious noise in the marine world. The Austrian-based builder, known for producing the world’s first solar-powered catamarans, has just sold two more of its flagship ...

Today, we're dipping our toes into the wet and wild world of electric boats. Yes, I know, stick with me. It's not all wind power and soggy sails, though some would have you believe otherwise. We're ...

I grew up believing that a proper day on the water involves two key ingredients: the gentle lapping of waves and the faint, reassuring smell of diesel fumes. It's the scent of adventure, of power, of ...

Ten years ago, it'd be hard to imagine Volkswagen building a solar-powered yacht, but the proverbial tide has now turned. On Tuesday, Volkswagen announced it's partnered up with German solar yacht ...

A Silent yacht deserves a noiseless tender, and now it’s possible to get one thanks to the launch of the new Silent Tender 400. Designed by the Silent-Yachts team and built to the same high standards ...

The importance of environmental sustainability continues to grow, and all industries are showing a growing concern for our planet's health. The maritime industry is no exception. Shipbuilders are ...

Initiating its research into solar-powered maritime technology all the way back in 2004, Silent Yachts certainly knows a thing or two about electric and hybrid yachting. The yachting firm set out to ...

Known for expanding the boundaries of electric-powered ocean navigation, Silent Yachts is turning its outside-the-box thinking to vacation resort development. By using its solarized electric ...

Solar electric yacht builder Silent Yachts has announced an all-electric tender to support its growing lineup of zero-emissions ships. Despite being a tiny vessel, the SILENT Tender 400 was built with ...