Using disruptive Technologies to facilitate the Ecological transition of the Nautical sector
After designing the TEcoNaut online course—available for free in 7 languages on this website —to boost students’ and professionals’ expertise in sustainable boating, we are immersed in developing our Entrepreneurship Guide, in line with our purpose to support the European boating industry in its transition towards more sustainable, innovative, and competitive practices. It is aimed […]
This year, for the first time, Sea Teach and ANEN/AENIB, established a venue for discourse, knowledge exchange, and professional networking at the Palma International Boatshow. A space called Blue Horizon Plaza was born to discuss sustainability in the nautical sector with a vocation for continuity. Under this initiative, experts, decision-makers, stakeholders, and representatives of sustainable […]
With the TEcoNaut Project they proudly deliver a truly cutting-edge initiative that promotes eco-friendly practices, making a remarkable difference in their community. In a wonderful achievement that reflects the curriculum’s focus on next-generation materials, students at their school proudly produced a prototype boat using 100% recyclable, organic, and sustainable materials—specifically flax (linen), hemp, and basalt. […]
We were featured in JEC Composites Magazine! 📰 Spreading the word about the project’s pioneering work and results is essential, and we were glad to accept JEC’s invitation to be interviewed! In the 166th edition, you can read about the:💡mission and mindset of the project,🚩skill gaps in the sector✅and how TEcoNaut is creating a new future for […]
Led by the Turkish partner in the TEcoNaut Project, the 140-hour pilot implementation at Gölcük Şehit Volkan Tantürk Vocational and Technical High School has been successfully completed. What has been achieved? Students actively participated in hands-on production processes using sustainable composite materials. Following the pilot project, feedback from students was gathered via structured questionnaires. At […]
We are thrilled to announce that Astondoa Shipyards has joined the TEcoNaut project as a partner. They marked their partnership by organizing our third skills shadowing workshop. The program specifically examined and practically evaluated the performance and sustainability advantages of bio-based thermoset resins, the processing characteristics of thermoplastic resins, the process differences between thermoset and […]
Read More… from Skills Shadowing Workshop in Astondoa Shipyard (Spain)
Great news from our Turkish partner, Gölcuk Mtal They are successfully continuing our pilot training in sustainable maritime and advanced technology at Gölcük Şehit Volkan Tantürk Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turkey. With 6 teachers and 30 students, they are conducting practical studies using vacuum infusion and hand lay-up techniques on a product […]
Just before the end of 2025, we accomplished another significant step towards our next stage. Two of our partners, INNOVATION_YACHTS and GREENBOATS, organised the “teach the teachers” workshops, sharing their vast knowledge about sustainable materials and their practical use in boatbuilding with VET trainers. The Innovation Yachts team reported high spirit and engagement from all […]
Read More… from Sown in 2025 to be developed in 2026: teacher training and course piloting
Let’s time-travel and see what the project partners have been busy with: ⚓️JanuaryParticipation at boot Düsseldorf to represent the project and interview key stakeholders on what’s still missing in the boatbuilding industry to accelerate a real green transition.⚓️February – MarchFinalisation of the interviews and consolidation of previous findings into a concise report on the New […]
Read More… from 2025: A year of progress, collaboration and green innovation 🌱🚤
This course offers training in sustainable materials for boat building and repair. It prepares nautical sector professionals in new lamination techniques using natural fibers and bio-based resins. As part of the European TECONAUT project, it enables sector professionals to acquire essential skills that not only meet sustainability standards but also enhance their effectiveness and opportunities […]
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