From Alternative Propulsion to Sustainable Marinas Monaco Leads Drive to Build the Future for Yachting
24 Julio 2024 - 10:09AM
Business Wire
As the curtain fell on the 11th Monaco Energy Boat
Challenge, combining Tech Talks and on-water contests that saw
40 universities and 450 students from 25 nations showcasing their
progress in alternative propulsion technology, Yacht Club de Monaco
continues to support innovation in pursuit of sustainability in the
yachting sector.
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“Preserving the environment is at the heart of what most
concerns us. Protecting our planet’s rich yet fragile marine
ecosystem is our top priority. If you want to raise the bar, you
have to become an agent of change,” says YCM President, HSH Prince
Albert II of Monaco, when outlining the roadmap.
This commitment is reflected in the SEA Index®, a
benchmark measuring the environmental impact of yachts (+25m),
available to owners and shipyards, and is now applied in 15 harbors
and marinas from Menton to Saint-Tropez, Corsica, and those
operated by SEPM in Monaco.
Determined to support innovation across the board in this
sector, YCM is now gearing up to host the Monaco Smart &
Sustainable Marina Rendezvous on 22-23 September 2024,
organised by Monaco Marina Management (M3).
Under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced
Yachting’ initiative, the meeting is supported by Prince Albert
II of Monaco Foundation and the Principality’s digital
transition programme Extended Monaco, alongside UBS,
Sanlorenzo, MB92 Group and Bombardier. “Our
main driver of innovation is sustainability and we are delighted to
support this event once again this year. Taking part in this
meeting of the brightest and boldest minds and witnessing the
innovative and tangible solutions that are brought forward give us
optimism and confidence to define a new norm for the future” says
Emmanuel Bornand, Vice President, International Business
Aircraft Sales, Bombardier.
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina:
an ecosystem driving change in marinas Organised by
Monaco Marina Management (M3), this 4th edition will gather 250+
delegates at the YCM, including entrepreneurs, industrialists,
investors, promoters and marina developers from all over the world.
An exhibition area provides an opportunity for all to see and test
the latest innovations from the selected startups and scaleups.
“Faced with today’s environmental challenges, we firmly believe
the key is to put innovators in direct contact with marina
operators and other professionals in the sector to get
technological solutions in place. Together, thanks to everyone’s
expertise, we can create marinas that are models of sustainable
excellence,” explains José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3, a
Monaco-based consultancy specialising in development, management
and promotion of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools.
Getting experts to interact via
workshops Three key topics will be debated at workshops:
energy transition and sustainability, including greener
fuels and waste reduction; building resilient,
energy-efficient infrastructure; and diversifying marina
services. The main objectives are to encourage collaboration,
develop sustainable strategies, and drive the adoption of best
practices in sustainable marina management.
Keynote presentations: understanding
the challenges During the meeting there will be three
keynote talks exploring how technology, the banking sector and
architecture can transform marinas. Discussions will focus on
optimising user experience with advanced technologies; the role of
financial institutions in the sustainable approach to marinas; and
the importance of innovative architecture design to create marinas
that are not only efficient and appealing but also respect the
environment.
Architecture: call for ideas in
eco-sensitive areas This year, architects and students
are invited to submit designs for a floating marina in ecologically
sensitive areas. A jury, chaired by the Zaha Hadid Architects firm,
alongside Jean-Michel Wilmotte and experts, will assess the
projects. The goal is to create avant-garde solutions that respect
the environment and meet modern marina demands. The location will
be revealed in the coming days.
International Smart & Sustainable
Marina Awards: rewarding ecosystem recognition At the
end of two days of exchanges and networking, the International
Smart & Sustainable Marina Awards will be presented on
Monday 23rd September 2024 at 4.00pm to the winners in three
categories: Startups & Scaleups, Marinas, and Architects
(professionals & students).
It is through events and initiatives like these that Yacht Club
de Monaco maintains its role as leader in innovation, by connecting
the whole maritime ecosystem to push for a more sustainable
future.
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