Electrifying Recreational Vessels: From Technical Challenges to Practical Solutions

As recreational boating moves towards electrification, technical requirements, safety considerations and regulatory uncertainty remain key challenges. This discussion will explore how practical guidance, risk assessment and industry collaboration can support the transition, introducing Fundació Barcelona Capital Nàutica’s forthcoming Technical Recommendations and Risk Assessment Guidelines for the Electrification of Recreational Vessels – Version 1.0. Speakers will discuss the guide’s development, its potential to support safer adoption of electric vessels and the next steps towards its official launch.