The list of SEA Index® certified superyachts continues to expand with the addition of the 35m M/Y Infinity Nine built by AvA Yachts in 2022 and owned by Yacht Club de Monaco member Tony Parker. The former NBA champion received the certificate from Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at an official ceremony. Since its launch in 2020 by YCM and Credit Suisse (a UBS brand), this system for assessing the environmental impact of superyachts has certified 55 yachts, reinforcing its role as a reference for sustainable yachting.
Thanks to a rigorous certification process run in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register, and use of online tools such as the Lifecycle Emissions Calculator, an operational efficiency evaluation method developed with RINA, the SEA Index® guarantees an impartial and transparent assessment. It has established itself as an essential tool that enables owners and stakeholders to easily assess and compare the impact on the environment of yachts over 24 metres. “With the SEA Index® certification we are supporting owners in their energy transition by offering them a clear vision and strategic advantage. Its deployment beyond Monaco is bringing together a yachting community committed to protecting the Ocean,” explains YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
Environmental impact is expressed in grams of CO2 emitted per gross ton per hour, which is representative of the volume of the vessel’s enclosed space. The SEA Index® evaluation system is based on the International Maritime Organization’s methodology, with specific adaptations for yachts over 24 metres. The approach is simple and based on an analysis of the boat’s technical specifications which are then analysed using the SEA Index® tool.
By integrating the latest technologies, the SEA Index® continues its mission to provide independent and impartial assessments, reinforcing the Superyacht Eco Association’s commitment to inform and support the whole sector in the move towards more sustainable yachting.