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Moving Beyond Traditional Yacht Water Disinfection
For many years, chlorine, silver, and copper/silver ionization systems have been the default choice for potable water disinfection onboard yachts. However, across both commercial and private vessels, this is changing. An increasing number of yachts are moving towards...
Why Winter Increases Microbial Risk in Yacht Potable Water Systems
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...
Biofilm Awareness Week at Octo Marine
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...
Saving 4 Million Plastic Bottles a Year – A Win for Sustainable Yachting
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...
Water Treatment for Yachts in Mallorca: What Every Captain Should Know in 2025
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...
Sustainable Yachting: How Crew on Larger Yachts Can Optimise Water Use
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...