Forget what Kermit the frog said: The craftsmen at Mondomarine prove that it is indeed easy being green.
In this case, “green” means environmentally friendly. Over the weekend the yard launched Tribù, a 164-footer that received RINA‘s Green Star classification. In a nutshell, to qualify for Green Star, not only must a yacht be built to avoid contributing pollutants to the water as much as possible through the use of special paints and waste-treatment systems, but the methods used to build the yacht must be environmentally sensitive, too. (For more on Green Star, click here.)
In this case, “green” means environmentally friendly. Over the weekend the yard launched Tribù, a 164-footer that received RINA‘s Green Star classification. In a nutshell, to qualify for Green Star, not only must a yacht be built to avoid contributing pollutants to the water as much as possible through the use of special paints and waste-treatment systems, but the methods used to build the yacht must be environmentally sensitive, too. (For more on Green Star, click here.)
Fitting for a yacht emphasizing eco-friendliness,Tribù will undertake long ocean cruises. She features four guest staterooms besides the owner’s suite and accommodations for 12 crewmembers. Powered by twin 1,234-hp Deutz-MWMs, the yacht should see a 15-knot top speed. Given the hectic work lifestyle led by her owner, Luciano Benetton (yes, that Benetton–as in United Colors of…), the leisurely speed should be an enjoyable change. Let that–and his environmental angle–be a lesson to all of us.
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