As part of its collective initiative Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting, the Yacht Club de Monaco continues to roll out concrete actions to make its marina ever more responsible, efficient and innovative.
In this context, the YCM has equipped part of its marina with the Seadamp solution, a new-generation hydraulic mooring damper designed to enhance both comfort and safety, particularly during wintering periods. These devices effectively absorb the energy generated by swell and water movement, reducing dynamic peak loads and fatigue stress on mooring lines by up to 90%. In comparable Mediterranean marinas, Seadamp installations have also recorded up to 2x greater stability at berth, around 50% less pontoon movement and a 45% reduction in measured accelerations, significantly improving comfort on board during rougher sea states.
Developed by Seares, an Italian company that took part in the Monaco Smart Marina programme in the last years, this technology combines mechanical performance with digital innovation. When equipped with sensors, Seadamp units continuously measure the loads on each mooring line and transmit real-time data to a dedicated dashboard.
This enables 24/7 monitoring of the berths, automatic alerts when pre-set thresholds are exceeded, and the creation of historical databases that support more sustainable, predictive management of port infrastructure. The system is designed to be energy independent, as it converts wave motion into electrical energy to power the onboard electronics.
“As Seares, working alongside the Yacht Club de Monaco is a strong confirmation of the relevance of our Seadamp technology,” says Giorgio Cucè, CEO of Seares. “This collaboration allows us to deploy and further refine data-driven mooring solutions in one of the most demanding and visionary marinas in the world, enhancing safety, comfort and environmental performance for today’s and tomorrow’s yachting.”
With this installation, the Yacht Club de Monaco reaffirms its commitment to promoting advanced solutions that enhance safety, comfort and environmental performance within its marina, fully aligned with its vision for a more responsible and forward-looking yachting industry.
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