by Alice Wring | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Winter operations, whether low-season chartering, lay-up, reduced crew, or extended marina stays, drastically change how onboard water systems are used. Lower occupancy, closed guest areas, and irregular flushing create long water age throughout the yacht’s...
by Alice Wring | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Biofilm Awareness Week is an important reminder that one of the most significant threats to a vessel’s water system is also one of the least visible. Biofilm forms the underlying structure that enables Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other waterborne pathogens to...
by Alice Wring | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Octo Marine, we are proud to celebrate an incredible milestone for our #ThinkOutsideTheBottle campaign – saving an estimated 4 million plastic water bottles every year. For years, we’ve encouraged yachts to install our Slimline Drinking Water Filtration System on...
by Alice Wring | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Water Matters More Than Ever in Mallorca Mallorca remains one of the Mediterranean’s busiest yachting hubs, with world-class shipyards like STP and Astilleros de Mallorca, vibrant charter activity, and yachts wintering or refitting in Palma each season. But with...
by Alice Wring | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Importance of Eco-Friendly Boating Practices on Superyachts Yachting offers a unique opportunity to explore the world’s most breathtaking waters, but with this privilege comes responsibility. As environmental awareness grows, so does the need for eco-friendly...
by Alice Wring | Jul 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Confronting the Oceanic Plastic Crisis: The Stark Reality The allure of superyachts is undeniable, yet as they traverse the world’s oceans, a stark environmental challenge looms. Each year, over 12 million tonnes of plastic waste finds its way into our oceans,...
