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Using disruptive Technologies to facilitate the Ecological transition of the Nautical sector

Skills Shadowing Workshop in Astondoa Shipyard (Spain)

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 […]

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The TEcoNaut project course “Sustainable materials in Boat Building” is in full sail in Turkey!

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 […]

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Sown in 2025 to be developed in 2026: teacher training and course piloting

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 […]

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2025: A year of progress, collaboration and green innovation 🌱🚤

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 […]

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The TEcoNaut Project course, “Sustainable materials for boatbuilding,” REGISTRATION OPENING.

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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TEcoNaut in METS 2025

Our project’s participation at METS 2025 underscores our commitment to industry leadership and innovation, inspiring confidence among stakeholders. Through the industry panel “Circular strategies for composites”, a significant topic for our sector. Marina Palumbo Cardella from European Boating Industry and Norbert Sedlacek from INNOVATION YACHTS presented the Teconaut Project to an audience of industry professionals […]

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“TEcoNaut Project Presented at the 34th EfVET Annual Conference”

Fátima, Portugal – October 25, 2025 EfVET (European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training), one of the most influential networks in the field of vocational education across Europe, held its 34th Annual Conference in Fátima, Portugal, this year under the theme “Well-being in a Digitalizing World: Designing the Future of Vocational Education and […]

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3rd PARTNERS’ MEETING IN GDANSK, POLAND

By definition, a partner is someone whom you can count on and who can count on you. Further, in true partnerships, all members share the same goals. Last week we had our 3rd partners’ meeting in Gdańsk, Poland, hosted by Artur Karczewski, PhD, Eng. 👨‍🔬, and Jacek Frost from Gdańsk University of Technology, Wydział Inżynierii Mechanicznej […]

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Circular Economy in the Maritime Sector and TEcoNaut’s Green Vision

The maritime industry is turning to new-generation material technologies to comply with circular economy principles. Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymers (NFRP) offer significant environmental advantages such as both low energy consumption during the production process and biodegradability or recyclability at the end of life. The TEcoNaut Project plays an important role in this transformation process to […]

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Sustainable Materials for Maritime: Stepping into the Green Future with Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymers (NFRP)

Kenaf offers significant advantages in both environmental performance and overall. In the maritime industry, sustainable materials and production techniques are coming to the forefront in line with global carbon emission reduction targets. Instead of traditional glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP), Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymers (NFRP), reinforced with natural fibres such as flax, hemp, jute, and […]

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