The Rise of Sustainable Luxury Boating

 
The marine industry has reached a pivotal moment where sustainable luxury tender design is no longer just a trend; it’s becoming an expectation. According to recent industry reports, yacht owners are increasingly prioritising eco-conscious tender options that align with their environmental values without compromising on performance or luxury.
 
Evene Tenders, a sister company to the renowned Williams Jet Tenders , has answered this call with their Origin 57 and Origin 71 models. These sustainable superyacht tenders represent a five-year development journey focused on redefining what’s possible when traditional craftsmanship meets forward-thinking environmental practices.
 

Revolutionary Design Meets Environmental Responsibility

The Petestep® Hull Innovation

 
At the heart of every Evene tender lies the revolutionary Petestep® hull technology, a patented design that minimises hydrodynamic resistance by harnessing spray energy. This innovation delivers multiple benefits for sustainable luxury boating:

• Up to 15% reduction in fuel consumption at cruising speeds
• Quieter, smoother ride quality
• Enhanced stability and performance

 
Unlike conventional fast planing hulls, this design was rigorously benchmarked in Evene’s life cycle assessment (LCA), showing not only efficiency gains but also compliance with strict cost, weight, and usability criteria before being implemented.

Sustainable Materials That Don’t Compromise on Luxury

 
Evene’s commitment to sustainable luxury tender construction extends throughout every material choice:

• Cork Decking Revolution : Sourced from regenerative cork forests, this material offers a 129% reduction in emissions compared to synthetic teak. It’s also 64% lighter , and cork forests themselves capture 73 tons of CO₂ for every ton of cork produced , adding to its climate-positive credentials.
• Recycled Upholstery Innovation : The removable eco-upholstery utilises fabrics like Spradling Vestige, crafted from recycled PET bottles. Each meter eliminates 6.2 kg of plastic waste from landfill while reducing emissions by 12.5 kg CO₂ .
• Sustainable Foam Construction : Replacing virgin PVC foam with recycled PET foam reduces emissions by 32% , while also lowering costs by 28% .

 
These choices show that sustainability in luxury design isn’t symbolic; it’s measurable, data-driven, and impactful.

HVO 100 Fuel Compatibility

 
Both Origin models are powered by YANMAR 4LV diesel engines approved for HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel, enabling:

• Up to 97% reduction in net CO₂ emissions compared to standard diesel
• Seamless integration with superyacht fuel systems
• No compromise on performance

 
Evene has gone further by installing a 6,000L HVO tank at their Oxfordshire HQ , allowing them to actively test and develop their tenders on this sustainable fuel instead of just certifying theoretical compatibility.
 

The Market Response to Sustainable Superyacht Tenders

 
Evene’s strict six-step assessment criteria (covering emissions, cost, weight, sourcing ethics, manufacturability, and usability) ensure only proven technologies make it into production. This robust process helped their sister brand, Williams Jet Tenders, win “Sustainability Project of the Year” at the IBI Boat Builder Awards (2024) , as well as the King’s Award for Enterprise .
 
This credibility has resonated with top builders like Azimut Benetti, Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Sunreef, Lürssen, Feadship, Oceanco, and Amels. In July 2025, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester personally launched the Origin 57—a royal recognition of sustainable marine innovation.

The Future of Eco-Conscious Tender Design

 
Evene isn’t stopping here. Their roadmap includes:

• Electric propulsion systems to tackle the engine’s emissions hotspot
• Natural fibre integration (like flax composites, targeted for 2027–2028)
• Circular design methodologies to improve recyclability
• Supply chain optimisation to further cut upstream emissions

 
By publishing detailed LCA data and committing to ongoing innovation, Evene is pushing the entire luxury marine sector toward higher sustainability standards.
 

Conclusion: Charting a Sustainable Course

 
The Evene Origin Series represents more than just innovative tender design; it’s a blueprint for how luxury and environmental responsibility can move forward together. By identifying and tackling carbon hotspots, investing in sustainable materials, and embracing next-generation fuels, Evene proves that leaving a clean wake doesn’t mean leaving luxury behind.
 
For yacht owners seeking to blend performance, prestige, and purpose, the Origin Series offers the clearest course yet toward a sustainable future on the water.