impact reduction for the marine industry
About
In an era of dwindling natural resources, warming sea temperatures and melting ice caps, the marine industry must take responsibility for its environmental impact.
MarineShift360 exists to solve the systemic problems that currently prevent the marine industries transition to a low carbon economy.
We are dedicated to driving meaningful change, providing the tools and resources required to significantly and permanently reduce the marine industries impact.
Simplify the Complex
The MarineShift360 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool simplifies the complexities of sustainability, enabling builders, manufacturers, supply chain partners and end users to quantify the impacts of the products and operations.
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Take Direct Action
Through our 12-month, free to access, Impact Accelerator Programme, we provide tailored support to marine industry companies who show the highest potential to reduce the industry’s overall environmental impact.
We directly support companies who are developing solutions and technologies that can genuinely reduce the industries collective environmental impact.
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Empower Tomorrow's Leaders
We work closely with academic and research institutions to equip the next generation of designers, engineers, and naval architects with the eco-design skills needed to lead the transition to a net-zero marine industry
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lifecycle assessment MADE SIMPLE
MarineShift360 is a free to access Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool created to enable designers, engineers, naval architects, boat builders and their supply chain partners to quantify the environmental impact of the products they produce.
The web-based application is intuitive to use, enabling marine businesses to adopt a data-driven approach to sustainable product development.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Use pre-defined assessment templates to enter your unique data;
Raw materials
Production Process
Up and Downstream transport
Use Phase input
End of Life processing
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MS360 will calculate the environmental impact across 7 impact categories using our uniquely tailored database
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The impact data is presented in a configurable dashboard so you can truly understand where your ‘Hotspot’ areas lie
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Once you understand where your high impact areas appear, you can simulate the variables within your product system to find lower impact solution
LICENSE OPTIONS
Explore whats possible with the MarineShift360 LCA tool at no cost!
Explore whats possible with the MarineShift360 LCA tool at no cost!
Full access for all academic or research institutes.
** Available on request
Full access to core software features for 1 year.
** Available on request
Full access and up to 10x license's for larger organisations.
** Available on request
testimonials
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Jono Macbeth
Sustainability Manager
“MarineShift360 has been pivotal in enabling North Sails to really understand the impact of our products, and more importantly what we can do about reducing that impact!
We have used the tool across a range of different products now and with the support of the MS360 team are starting to make real progress in measurably reducing our impact.
The tool is simple to use, enabling the whole business to gain data based insights that were previously impossible to access.”
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Imogen Dinham-Price
Sustainability Manager
“By working specifically with MarineShift360, the IMOCA Class has been able to efficiently conduct our 12 life cycle assessments on IMOCA boats - the largest study in offshore racing.
For the Class the overall user experience was excellent, from data input to output, alongside the reactive support for the MarineShift360 team.”
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Kelly Covington
CSR Manager
“Orient Express Racing Team used MarineShift360 to conform to the AC37 rule requirements.
We found the tool easy to use and we were able to integrate it into our design team.
The MarineShift360 team was readily available when we had questions, and we would recommend this tool to others.”
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Lizzy Howard
Sustainability Manager
"Using MarineShift360 has really helped us understand our product impact. This means we can identify easy wins early on and target impact hotspots to focus our efforts on the areas that matter most."
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Andrew Cowen
Founder &. CEO
“Ensuring we open the world to sustainable ocean adventure is extremely important to Wavysail.
Working in collaboration with Marineshift360, the robust methodology allows us to measure and publish the Co2 footprint of our sailing operations for each trip.
It’s simple to use and designed specifically for busy sailing operators. We encourage all responsible sailing businesses to use the tool and help us, along with Marineshift360, lead for positive change in our sector.”
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Dan Bloice-Smith
Operations Director
“We have found MS360 to be a powerful tool in our efforts to understand and reduce our products impact on the world around us.
We are excited to see the broadening scope of this great initiative, and look forward to developing our partnership further in the years to come”
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Dr, James Blake
Director of Programmes for Maritime Engineering
"Environmental sustainability is at the heart of the modern age of marirtime engineering and having access to MarineShift360 as the worlds first dedciated LCA software for marine craft has been invaluable for our students, keeping their education at the cutting edge" -
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International Council of Marine Associations
"The MS360 Tool helps marine organisation head in a direction that helps reduce environmental impacts, both in manufacturing, use and end of life stages, and further clarifies the need to adopt a more circular and transparent approach"
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Freidrich Dieman
CEO & Founder
"The MarineShift360 lifecycle assessment tool is a gamechanger, driving us towards sustainable choice that are essential for a greener, low-carbon future" -
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Sam Anders
Operational Excellence Manager
"MarineShift360 is a user-friendly tool with an extensive database at a very decent price.
The industry now need to focus on building future-proof vessels!"
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Bruno Giuntoli
SuMoth Founder
“Since the early days of the Foiling SuMoth Challenge in 2018, MarineShift360 has been an invaluable partner in our mission to push the boundaries of sustainable boat design.
As a challenge, the partnership provides us with a powerful way to compare ‘apples to apples’ among teams, using MarineShift360’s software to assess the CO₂ impact of each team’s composite manufacturing process. This allows our students to design with sustainability at the forefront, creating innovative, eco-conscious concepts that align with our mission.”
impact accellerator programme
Do you or your company have an innovative project that can drive real impact, or wanting to implement sustainable solutions but needing expert support to do so? We’re ready to help you make it happen!
The MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Programme is a free of charge, 12-month initiative designed to catalyse real, measurable change within the marine industry.
We work with upto 3 companies per year to accelerate the marine industries transition to a low carbon future.
Applications are open from November 1st to December 31st each year.
whats included
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1. Bespoke Support
We offer customised strategic advice and consultancy to help companies identify and implement practical solutions that align with their sustainability goals.
This includes hands on guidance to develop ground up LCA models, materials and manufacturing optimisation, waste reduction, supply chain optimisation, stakeholder education and much more.
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2. resources
All participants benefit from a dedicated project manager and access to a wide range of marine industry experts, specialising in LCA, sustainable design expertise and manufacturing optimisation
MarineShift360 also fund a 12 weeks internship programme for Impact Accelerator participants.
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3. sustainability tools
Companies gain access to our advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software with dedicated support resources, allowing them to track, measure, and analyze the environmental impacts of their products and processes in real time.
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4. network
By joining the programme, companies become part of a broader community of sustainability-driven innovators within the marine sector.
This network fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for partnerships, amplifying the overall impact of each participant's efforts.
EDUCATION
The MarineShift360 Project is committed to equipping the next generation of designers, engineers, and naval architects with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the marine industry towards a net-zero future.
By collaborating with academic institutions and research organizations, we ensure that future professionals are prepared to drive sustainable innovation in their careers.
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All academic institutions gain access to the full LCA tool completely free of charge.
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We partner with universities and technical schools to integrate eco-design principles into their programs by providing training workshops.
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We offer funded internships. Connecting ambitous students with our Impact Accelerator participants.
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We support the leading student design competitions by embedding the MarineShift360 programme into the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and SUMoth challenge.
Meet the Team
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Ollie Taylor
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Ollie has over 15 years of experience working with leading brands in the marine industry, specialising in the development of products that minimize environmental impact.
A sustainability strategist, LCA practitioner, and impact-oriented problem solver, Ollie’s journey in marine innovation is driven by a passion for challenging the status quo and uncovering solutions that truly reduce the marine industries impact.
Since 2022, Ollie has led the MarineShift360 project, delivering lifecycle assessments across a wide spectrum of marine products, offering clients insights that translate into real-world, low-impact solutions. -
Craig Simmons
TECHNICAL ADVISOR - ANTHESIS
A founding member of the MarineShift360 project, Craig has over 25 years experience delivering sustainable change for business.
Pragmatic and action-oriented, Craig helps businesses develop innovative and transformational solutions to environmental challenges; operational, reputational, regulatory and supply chain.
Craig believes that every risk also presents an opportunity for business improvement and leadership
Through his role at Anthesis, who originally developed MarineShift360, Craig continues to contribute to the success of the project.
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MICHEL MARIE
DATABASE MANAGER
Michel is a highly respected marine industry LCA expert, having helped develop the MarineShift360 tool over the last 7+ years.
Michel has worked within the manufacturing segment of the marine industry for over 25 years and has detailed knowledge of the latest production techniques and decarbonisation options within high performance composites, rigging and sails
Michel is the brains behind the primary LCI database within MarineShift360 and works closely with the industries supply chain to ensure the tool has the most accurate datapoints
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BEN DIALLO
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Ben is a highly talented software developer, having built the original MS360 tool back in 2018 and continues to develop the tool to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the marine industry from both a user and regultatory perspective.
Ben holds a Masters degree in Environmental Science from INSA Lyon and manages the day to day software development of the tool alongside ensuring the project always utilises the latest scientific developments in the world of lifecycle assessment.
partnership
MarineShift360 is a partnership-driven international collaboration that aims to drive sustainable design and manufacturing in the marine industry.
11th Hour Racing is the founding sponsor of MarineShift360 and has partnered with Marine Futures Ltd to bring the platform to the industry.
Together, they are dedicated to advancing sustainability and driving innovation in the marine industry.
11th Hour Racing work to mobilize sports, maritime and coastal communities with an innovative approach to inspire solutions for the ocean. Since 2010, 11th Hour Racing has been promoting collaborative, systemic change through three primary areas of engagement: sponsorships, grantees and ambassadors.
