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Lagoon catamarans offering purified water
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Following a collaboration with Uvoji, Lagoon is equipping all its sailing and power catamarans with the Oji Nautic water treatment system.
Uvoji’s Oji Nautic system will be installed in the galley
Lagoon has partnered with Uvoji to equip its entire range of catamarans from 40-78ft with the Oji Nautic 01 water-treatment system, allowing users to drink water directly from the tap. Uvoji is a French company specialising in disinfection and treatment of water and surfaces using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs), as opposed to traditional filtration methods.
Adapted to the marine environment and different electrical installations, the Oji Nautic water purifier is equipped with a UV-C emitter and uses ultraviolet light’s germicidal action to eliminate bacteria, viruses and contaminants from tank water, with laboratory-validated disinfection levels of over 99.99 per cent.
Measuring 16cm in height, weighing 0.9kg and offering a maximum flow rate of eight litres per minute, Oji Nautic provides a simple, fast and silent solution for drinking-water requirements without chlorine or chemicals. The durable system is easy to operate, with no maintenance or consumables, and little impact on batteries due to low power consumption.
Thomas Zunino, CEO of Uvoji, said: “We’re very pleased and proud of this 100 per cent French partnership with the Lagoon catamarans brand and Groupe Beneteau, a world leader in eco-navigation.
Oji Nautic 01 offers a maximum flow rate of eight litres per minute
“Our technology makes a significant contribution to preserving the environment by offering an ecological alternative to the consumption of bottled water and therefore to single-use plastic, a considerable source of ocean pollution.
“By offering sailors the ability to consume water on board simply, safely and efficiently at sea, at anchor or in port, we’re working alongside Groupe Beneteau to offer a more environmentally friendly way of sailing.”
Lagoon, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024, is the world’s most prolific builder of cruising catamarans, having built over 7,000 units since it emerged in 1984 as an offshoot of Jeanneau, another Groupe Beneteau brand.
Its partnership with Uvoji reinforces a commitment to reducing plastic waste and preserving the environment, also reflected in the solar-electric technology integrated on the Lagoon 51 launched in 2022 and upcoming models.
Thomas Gailly, Lagoon’s Brand Director, said: “The Uvoji solution allows our owners to take to the sea without piling up numerous plastic bottles on board, while enjoying pure water throughout their voyage. It’s a great step forward in the field of eco-yachting.”
