Tag: Ecoship
October 22, 2019
Ecoship takes part in Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific
From 9-11 October, the Ecoship team participated in the Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific 2019 conference. The event brought together top executives from the major cruise line brands, as well as government officials and other key stakeholders. They discussed different topics affecting the cruise industry in the region, growth opportunities and prospects. The event took place at the Delta Hotel by Marriott, in… Read more »
October 5, 2018
Peace Boat introduces its climate activities in New York City
On Friday, September 28th, Peace Boat US celebrated Climate Week NYC with a special event, “Global Partnerships for Climate Action – Ocean + Climate” with local partners focused on environmental action, ocean conservation, eco-fashion, technology and innovation for sustainability. During the event, Ecoship was introduced as a transformative solution to protect the oceans and promote higher engagement and trigger creative actions through sustainable tourism and… Read more »
July 18, 2018
Peace Boat Inaugural Partnership Expo highlights the importance of collaboration for peace and sustainable development
On July 12, Peace Boat’s inaugural Partnership Expo highlighted the importance of partnerships for transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies, and showcase various initiatives and commitments towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speakers from civil society, the private sector, and the UN system described the context for the evening’s event, articulated the links between sustainability, oceans and climate,… Read more »
June 5, 2017
Engaging with SDG 14 in support of The Ocean Conference in Stockholm
As Peace Boat’s 94th Global Voyage for Peace docked in Stockholm on June 2, 2017, a symposium was held onboard Peace Boat’s ship to raise awareness of the High Level United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The Ocean Conference which convened at… Read more »
May 30, 2017
Peace Boat and Arctech sign letter of intent for Ecoship
Peace Boat has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Finnish shipbuilding company Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Inc., to construct the Ecoship, the world’s greenest cruise ship. Peace Boat director and founder Yoshioka Tatsuya, CEO from Arctech Esko Mustamaki and Senior Vice President, Regional Manager North Europe, from Classification Society DNV GL, Jon Rysst, announced the agreement during Nor-Shipping, the… Read more »
March 23, 2017
Ecoship travels to London for the Impact Investing World Forum
On March 23-24, Peace Boat and the Ecoship Project will participate in the Impact Investing World Forum. The two-days event will take place at the Kensington Conference and Events Centre, in London. Peace Boat director and founder, Yoshioka Tatsuya, will be featured in one of the keynote presentations. The Impact Investing World Forum aims to foster debate on the social impact of all… Read more »
March 16, 2017
Peace Boat announces its 100th cruise at Seatrade Global
Next year, Peace Boat will celebrate its 35th anniversary. To coincide with this achievement, Japan’s largest cruise organization announced its 100th cruise at Seatrade Cruise Global, in Fort Lauderdale on March 15, 2017. The around the world voyage will sail from Yokohama, Japan on December 26, 2018 and will circumnavigate the planet in 96 days, cruising around the Southern… Read more »
July 18, 2016
Ecoship joins UN High Level Political Forum on SDGs in New York
In recognition that youth have a critical role to play in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ecoship Project, Peace Boat and the Dutch Youth Council held a joint side event at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The title was “Empowering Youth Through Partnerships.” The event was held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at… Read more »
May 26, 2016
Peace Boat visits Sweden and introduces its Ecoship Project in Gothenburg
Peace Boat will visit the port of Gothenburg on Saturday, May 28, as part of its 91st Global Voyage for Peace. In Sweden, the Japan-based NGO will share their inspirational project of creating the world’s first environmentally sustainable cruise ship, the Ecoship. It will be in a joint seminar and press conference with the Swedish Network for Sustainable Tourism Schyst… Read more »
April 19, 2016
The Ecoship Project at Sea Japan
From April 13-15, Peace Boat presented its Ecoship Project at Sea Japan, the biggest Maritime Show in the country. Through exhibitions, conferences and online communities, Sea Japan brings together more than 18,000 industry professionals to network, identify business opportunities and expand global market. This year, the 12th edition, was the largest ever with representation from 28 countries and regions. Peace… Read more »