NatPower H, the world’s leading developer for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen and part of the NatPower Group, announces the finalisation of the first hydrogen refueling during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, a nautical event organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco and dedicated to alternative propulsion and hull design innovations. Making its debut at the eleventh edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, NatPower H aims to accelerate the hydrogen transition in boating at an event…

D-Day for the 46 teams entered in the three Classes at the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco. The first on-water confrontation in the bay of Monaco was dedicated to them with the traditional parade then the first sea trials followed by qualifying laps for the Championship that will take place on the last day. There’s no room for error in any of the categories: the Energy Class and its 18 protagonists, the Solar…

While the technical inspections continued in the paddocks (open to the public) the 450 competitors kicked-off the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge on the water. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event saw over 700 students involved, of which 450 are here in the Principality to represent their projects.

Over 450 engineering students representing 40 universities and 25 nations have made the trip to the Principality to present their prototypes and meet major players in the yachting industry at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. Since 2014 this event, which is part of the collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting approach, combines alternative propulsion and hull design to drive the future.

The Yacht Club de Monaco and the International Electric Marine Association announce their collaboration for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024 11e Monaco Energy Boat […]

To encourage R&D and development of sustainable yachting 11e Monaco Energy Boat Challenge   1-6 July 2024 Lien vers l’évenement   It was as part […]

The 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (https://energyboatchallenge.com/) is set to take place 1-6 July 2024 organised by Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The event brings key industry players together with young engineers to progress alternative propulsion and sustainability and attracts boats already on or about to enter the market and prototypes. YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri highlights the fact that “with all the research & development shared on open source together…

According to Yacht Club de Monaco President, HSH Prince Albert II, “living proof must replace all the promises”, and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is a fine example. Organised by YCM every year for the last decade, this important meeting for alternative energies is part of the collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting approach.

Friday 7th July 2023. The third day of racing at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge was all about endurance. A three nautical mile course set out in Monaco’s bay was the perfect opportunity for the 40+ teams from 25 nations to see how many laps their boat could achieve in a set time. A treat for the public who crowded onto the stand set up on Quai Luciana.

The 4th Monaco Hydrogen Group Round Table took place on Friday 7th July during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Energy Transition Mission. The entire ecosystem - from public authorities and classification bodies to generator developers and engine manufacturers, naval architects and shipyards - came together with one objective to ensure hydrogen plays its rightful role in decarbonising the marine sector, whatever the solutions adopted, which are many!