Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (21-22 September 2025) A 5th edition focused on innovation and international cooperation
Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the 5th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous on 21-22 September 2025, organised by MC Monaco, a consulting firm specialised in the development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools. With the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and renowned partners including Bombardier, MB92 Group and the Italian Yacht Masters association, the event gathered an international ecosystem of marinas for two days of exchanges, innovations and cooperation.
SEA Index® Further Expands International Network – Welcoming Marina Genova as New Institutional Member
Monaco, Monday 7th July 2025 – The Superyacht Eco Association – SEA Index® is pleased to welcome Marina Genova, one of the Mediterranean’s leading yachting destinations, as an Institutional Member. This collaboration marks another international step toward greater engagement with environmental considerations in the yachting sector.
12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: yachting’s future being built now
With days to go before kick-off, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge confirms its role as a catalyst for sustainable yachting. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event which is open to the public bridges the gap between academic research and the boating industry with one goal: to rethink maritime mobility under real conditions. “This collaboration is essential to the transition to more responsible yachting.
In Monaco, the SEA Index® by Yacht Club de Monaco emerges as a catalyst for the ecological transition of Yachting, as part of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum
As the blue economy already accounts for $2.5 trillion annually and could exceed $3 trillion by 2030 (OECD), the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) established itself this week in Monaco as a major platform for driving sustainable transformation of the maritime economy.
Monegasque yachting ecosystem united over sustainable transition
WhatsApp LinkedIn Facebook X On 15th May 2025, the Cluster Yachting Monaco held its annual Spring Pop-Up at the Yacht Club de Monaco that gathered major players in the yachting industry around a central sustainable transition theme. In between visits to yachts moored in the YCM Marina, three themed roundtables put the spotlight on concrete […]
NatPower H and Yacht Club de Monaco strengthen technical partnership for a hydrogen-powered future at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025
Building on the success of last year, NatPower H is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable yachting by expanding its partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco. As the official hydrogen supplier for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025, NatPower H will provide hydrogen to support all competing teams throughout the event, which takes place from July 2nd to July 5th, 2025.
Launch of SEA Index® in Antibes – Port Vauban, Port Gallice, and Vieux Port of Golfe Juan
The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index® is pleased to announce that Port Vauban, Port Gallice, and the Vieux Port of Golfe Juan (CCI Nice Côte d’Azur, Riviera Ports) are joining its network. This partnership aims to promote sustainable yachting and marks a significant step in reducing the environmental impact of yachting in and around Antibes.
A culinary challenge for superyacht chefs
Yacht Club de Monaco’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre and Bluewater have joined forces again in organising the 6th Superyacht Chef Competition on Thursday 3rd April. Under the watchful eyes of an expert jury and encouraged by their fellow crew members, nine chefs working on superyachts from 36m to 97m will vie for supremacy at the YCM in this highly original competition. As well as time and space constraints they will be working with a basket of mystery ingredients to create dishes worthy of the finest dining experience, showcasing the outstanding gourmet cuisine served on yachts.
YCM ramps up commitment to a sustainable future
Today, more than ever, every action counts when it comes to sustainability. As an organisation that has been committed to a rigorous environmental policy for over a decade, Yacht Club de Monaco continues to combine respect for the environment with societal engagement. In 2024, the Club took another notable step on this path.
A turning point for maritime innovation
Since its launch in 2014, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has been demonstrating the effectiveness of propulsion and hull design-driven innovation. After a record participation in 2024 involving 40 universities, over 700 students from 25 countries, of which 450 were on site, the event is taking a new turn. Changes have been made while maintaining its mentoring program and Job Forum that forge bridges with the industry as they create a unique link between talented young people and professionals. “The goal is to continue promoting technological advances to build the future of recreational boating,” explains Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of Yacht Club de Monaco and a driving force behind the meeting. Supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event attracts support from major players including Monaco Marine, Oceanco, Ferretti Group, Azimut | Benetti Group, Sanlorenzo and Lürssen. For students, it is a long-term project as they work all year round to a rigorous schedule to meet the criteria: