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Under the collaborative initiative 'Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting', the entire yachting sector is rallying together. Spearheading this movement are industry titans from the world of yachting, encompassing prominent shipyards such as Sanlorenzo, Oceanco, Ferretti, Lürssen, and Monaco Marine. Their collective involvement underscores Monaco's dedication to pioneering the next wave of maritime excellence.

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Sanlorenzo

The famous Italian shipyard has developed Bluegame, a hydrogen-powered foiling vessel with a minimum length of 10m and maximum speed of 50 knots for a range of 180 nautical miles which will be used during the next America’s Cup. An exclusive 1:3 scale model will be presented during the event.

Monaco Marine

Passion is the watchword of the yachting industry. Owners, in love with their yachts, refit them in their own image. Our teams of enthusiasts are at their service to bring a yacht back to life or to give it a new face. Passion is what drives us and makes us grow. In 2018, Monaco Marine is expanding and opening two new yards.

Oceanco

The Dutch shipyard is participating in the Corporate Mentoring Program the objective of which is to facilitate exchanges between the industry and the university teams, with Mentors providing their Mentees with bespoke support and advice on their projects and objectives.

Azimut Benetti Group

Azimut | Benetti is the world’s largest private Group in the yachting industry.

Lurssen

Lürssen has been renowned throughout the world for the highest quality products as well as innovative technologies in shipbuilding since 1875. This family-owned company, based in Northern Germany, specialises in the design and manufacture of yachts for discerning owners from all over the world.

testimonials

Today, talent and experience must be intertwined to bring boats into line with the future of our oceans. We firmly believe that supporting the younger generation will help meet future challenges in terms of sustainability.
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Massimo Perotti
Chairman & CEO of Sanlorenzo
“Young innovators recognize the importance of real-world impact in sustainable research, thus their projects integrate innovative ideas with practical application. We have always had the same attitude: research to achieve concrete outcomes. Because of this, we are making a difference today and by supporting the pioneers participating in the Challenge we will make a difference tomorrow.”
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Alberto Galassi
CEO of Ferretti Group
We share with YCM the desire to encourage development of sustainable yachting. We must protect our oceans, where there is sometimes evidence of disrespectful human impact, by promoting good practices and making everyone aware that the future must be different.
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Tanguy Ducros
CCO of Monaco Marine
"Young innovators recognize the importance of real-world impact in sustainable research, thus their projects integrate innovative ideas with practical application. We have always had the same attitude: research to achieve concrete outcomes. Because of this, we are making a difference today and by supporting the pioneers participating in the Challenge we will make a difference tomorrow.”
Giovanna Vitelli
Chair of Azimut | Benetti Group
“At UBS, we are proud to partner with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge—an initiative that perfectly aligns with our commitment to innovation and sustainability. This event not only showcases the future of clean energy in marine mobility but also reflects our shared vision of driving positive change through collaboration and forward-thinking leadership.”
Vivien Delaunay
Executive Director UBS
En tant que chantier naval, nous avons le devoir de montrer la voie. Aimer les yachts, c’est aimer la mer. Aimer la mer, c’est respecter l’environnement.
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Peter Lürssen
CEO of Lürssen
The Monaco Energy Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to build bridges between the new generation of engineers and our industry. We are convinced that combining our efforts to building a better future for Yachting is key.
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Paris Baloumis
Group Marketing Director of Oceanco
“After successfully enabling the first hydrogen refueling during last year’s competition, we are now taking a decisive step forward by supplying hydrogen for the entire event. This collaboration with the Yacht Club de Monaco is not just a sponsorship—it’s a strategic alliance that aligns with our vision for a cleaner, more innovative boating industry,” “By facilitating access to hydrogen-powered solutions, we are demonstrating that the transition to zero-emission yachting is not only possible but already underway”
Andrea Minerdo
Chairman Natpower