A hovercraft operator on the Isle of Wight has been recognised for its environmental standards.
Hovertravel, the only year-round passenger hovercraft service outside Japan, has achieved Green Marine Europe certification for the third year in a row.
It remains the only cross-Solent ferry operator to hold the environmental accreditation.
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Brendan Beattie, master/marine safety and environmental officer at Hovertravel, said: "Being the only cross-Solent ferry to achieve this certification is a proud moment for our team.
"It reflects our commitment to sustainable operations and pushes us to continue innovating to reduce our environmental footprint."
Green Marine Europe, the independent European branch of Green Marine International, evaluates operators across 11 environmental indicators, including emissions, fuel efficiency, and waste management.
Participants must show continuous year-on-year improvement to maintain certification.
This year, Hovertravel introduced detailed tracking of nitrous oxide emissions across its fleet, laying the groundwork for future reductions.
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