
Innovative projects
For this edition, the Yacht Club de Monaco will again be ready to welcome prototypes, start-ups and innovative projects based on new energy sources in the yachting sector in the exhibitors village at the heart of the boat paddocks.
Discover 2023 programme

E-Dock
Discovery & testing of Electrical boats (-12m) moored on the World’s 1st E-Dock providing simultaneously such numerous high-capacity electric supply.
The Boats present will be participating in the YCM E-Boat Rally and the Open Sea Class.

Sea Lab
Forward thinking, prototypes & demonstrators on display in the YCM Marina and non-CE Certified boats competing in the Open Sea Class.

E-Marina
Featuring yachts with more sustainable propulsion from +12m up to 60m. Open to Zero Emission & Alternative Propulsion Boats & Sea Index rated boats 3*& above.
#ENERGYBOATCHALLENGE
OUR MENTORS IN 2023

Dr Stephan KRESS
Chief Innovation Officer - SILENT YACHTS
Thomas GROSJEAN
Marine fuel cell Engineer manager - HELION
Bart DIESVELD
Research & Development Engineer - OCEANCO
Christine FUNCK
CEO - AQUON#ENERGYBOATCHALLENGE
2022 VILLAGE

ALFA COLLEGE
We are a regional Christian training center for the north and east of the Netherlands where it is possible to follow regular MBO courses, supplementary and refresher courses, educational paths or (tailor-made) company training. We focus on three core values: connection, trust and entrepreneurship. These form the basis of our actions. We work as a team on good education in an inspiring learning environment. Personal attention is important to us.

AMER YACHTS
Amer Yachts was founded in 1973. In the early 90s, the Shipyard Permare begins the construction of yachts under its own brand “Amer Yachts”, that over the years will become a synonymous of quality. Today Permare builds, in Viareggio, Amer Yachts up to 120 feet and offers in Sanremo and Imperia refit and aftersales services. Over the past 4 decades, the shipyard has built a craft production considered a niche, over 100 yachts tailored to an Italian and foreign clientele, and in 2023 will party 50 years of activity.

AQUON
A smart designer catamaran that redefines premium yachting. It offers an independent lifestyle for sustainable luxury, powered by green hydrogen and solar energy. The name AQUON symbolizes this state-of-the-art technology and references this powerful clean water luxury.

AS LABRUNA
Founded in 1971 in Monopoli, in southern Italy, AS Labruna is a company specialised in three different business units: Marine, Power and Loading. Marine is the entity that produces and markets marine engines and generators, marine propulsion systems and marine cranes.

CAPGEMINI
Capgemini Engineering helps innovative organizations around the world design tomorrow’s products and services and enable them to cope with disruption by integrating digital and software technologies.

DIAB
For more than 70 years, the company has developed, improved and refined technology and knows when it can be used to its best advantage. Today, Diab’s high-performance base materials can be found in applications around the world in industries such as marine, aerospace, wind power and transportation, making them more competitive and sustainable. The company produces its own material, ensuring a secure supply chain and achieving efficient and sustainable management.

DINSDALE WATERSPORTS
Dinsdale Watersports is a distributor of the Tornado 6.0m ZERO-E / Torqeedo Deep Blue RIB. With 30 years of experience in the boating industry, Dinsdale Watersports is able to meet all demands, sales to individuals, equipment for Yacht Clubs and export beyond the European borders. It is also thanks to our excellent network in the world of yachting that the largest Yacht Clubs trust us.
www.dinsdalewatersports.com

E1
Presented at the YCM end of April, the RaceBird, a new all-electric raceboat prototype set to line up on the starting grid in the UIM E1 World Championship, will be on display during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The 7m long single-pilot vessel utilises innovative hydrofoil technology to minimise drag and maximise energy efficiency. The RaceBird can fly above the water’s surface and is capable of reaching a top speed of 50 knots. The raceboat is powered by an electric motor developed by Mercury Racing, which supplies a peak power output of 150 kW together with a 35kWh battery produced by Kreisel Electric.

EDORADO
Edorado offers fast, fully electric foiling motor boats. The ultimate pleasure on the water without the noisy roar of a polluting combustion engine.

E'DYN
The brand E’DYN established by “Podkriznik d.o.o.”, is the short name for “Electric Dynamic Nautics”. We offer electric propulsion systems for boats in different variants and power ratings. Our goal is to create intelligent electric mobility solutions for people on the water. E’dyn propulsion systems and motors can be used on various boats in lakes, rivers and seas. Our competencies include a high degree of innovative strength, speed, global manufacturing competence, decades of experience in propulsion systems and professional sales and service know-how.

eH2P
Design and manufacture of carbon-free powertrains for marine and luxury based in Monaco.
The products developed relate to:
– batteries with high power and energy density
– electric motors and motorized propellers
– Hydrogen internal combustion engines

EO DEV
The company’s mission is to accelerate the energy transition by offering sustainable, reliable, efficient and affordable industrial solutions. In addition to its industrial activities, EODev supports its customers in the design of customized solutions for a successful energy mix with its Energy Designer, and facilitates the deployment of hydrogen mobility with its H2 360 application. EODev’s fundraising and the signature of partnerships with leading industrialists have enabled it to launch the industrialization and marketing of these innovative solutions.

FinX
FinX is designing a bio-inspired nautical mobility, which replaces the propeller of boats with an undulating membrane, inspired by the swimming of fish. Thanks to this wave membrane technology, which has immense potential, FinX wants to become a leader in the energy transition and is targeting: propellers, pumps and fans.

GERRIS BOAT
GerrisBoats is a startup based on innovative variable mode hull designed to foil, slower, safer and with low wave formation at any speed.

HYDRO IMPULSE SYSTEMS
The Hydro Impulse, a maritime impeller, is a highly efficient propeller replacement. It transfers more power into the water and provides much more thrust. In order to increase fun and action as well as reduce costs and CO2 emissions. Its hydrodynamical optimised design provides up to 20% increased efficiency compared to propellers, constantly high efficiency over the entire speed range and hardly any cavitation. Currently Hydro Impulse offer electric outboard systems with 11 kW and 25 kW. Both are based on the systems from e’dyn marine. Our focus is on high efficiency throughout the entire driving profile! Compared to the propeller, larger boats can be driven in planing mode without a license in various European countries. To further boost e-mobility on the water, we are currently developing a new system with 50 kW and a great practical range.

LANÉVA BOATS
Laneva Boats has its origins in the 19th century and more precisely in the work of the German engineer Moritz von Jacobi who, in 1838, launched the first electric boat in the world on the Neva River in St. Petersburg in the presence of Tsar Nicholas I. It was the first time in history that royal eyes had the opportunity to observe an electric boat sailing. Laneva Boats owes its iconic character to a multidisciplinary team whose ambition is to combine the tradition of boat building with an understanding of propulsion innovations and the challenges of sustainable mobility in the coming decades.

MAYLA
MAYLA. “The one who loves water”. The birth of MAYLA marks a milestone in the luxury segment. MAYLA is a new symbol of exclusivity, durability, innovation, performance and classic aesthetics. Dreamed up and designed by experienced sailors, MAYLA yachts are uncompromisingly cut out for sea sailing, sailing pleasure, environmental friendliness, safety and functionality.

NAVALT
Navalt is a green marine technology company, pioneering the development of solar electric ships. We plan to make shipping much more serene and clean using our expertise in solar electrification and data science solutions. With over a decade of experience, we intend to become an indomitable force very soon.

NEOCEAN
Neocean redefines mobility on the water. Thanks to the Overboat, a compact, electric, automatic and ecological catamaran, flying is now accessible to everyone. The incomparable navigation capabilities of the Overboat are intended for a wide audience: for professionals who want a very maneuverable, silent and wave-free boat; for individuals who want to live an exclusive experience of flying on water. Neocean combines advanced technologies and the most demanding respect of the environmental impact.

OPTIMA
Optima is developing a new range of ultra-efficient and innovative electric pleasure boats. The unique hull design significantly reduces energy consumption, allowing a range of 200 miles with batteries of only 120kWh. Sea passages will be safe and comfortable with zero emissions. The first 10m demonstration boat will be available in August 2022.

PLATYPUS CRAFT
The French companies Platypus Craft and L2 Concept, in collaboration with EODev, are developing the concept of a semi-submersible hydrogen-powered dayboat of eco-responsible construction.This trimaran with a design inspired by automotive codes, with an estimated length of 50 feet and capable of sailing at 30 knots, will accommodate 12 privileged people.

POLITECNICO MILANO
PoliMi Sailing Team is a student association supported by the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano. The Team consists of five departments: Structures, Materials, Performance, Sensors and Logistics, for a total of 80 members with multiple backgrounds, working synergistically in order to give birth to a sustainable racing moth. The goals of the project are set by the Foiling Sustainable Moth Challenge, in which Polimi is competing together with many other top universities in the world: they are not only performance objectives, but rely on the environmental sustainability of the materials and their manufacturing techniques. That is why the main structures of the foiler was built with an innovative sandwich made of basalt fibres, ELIUM resin – a particular thermoplastic binder – and a core of recycled PET. Moreover, all the moulds were made of Glebanite, an original formulation that reuses recycled chopped glass fibres.

RAZETO & CASARETO
In collaboration with Amer Yachts, we were able to synthesise the illuminated smart handle system. This system lights up to be detected in critical conditions to provide information such as indication of escape routes in case of emergency. It interacts with external systems (FDS, ESD, SMS, SMCS) via communication protocols such as Modbus. For installation, the electronics are placed on the ceiling in a special junction box, wired with a BUS485 system that carries a network signal throughout the ship and power to the handle through the lock clash. The handle can be programmed to signal different functions, such as rewiring or no disturbance, and can be configured from the dashboard.

RS ELECTRIC BOATS
RS Electric Boats is the sister brand of the leading sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing. RS Sailing has drawn on 25 years of experience in boat design to bring this revolutionary electric RIB to market.

SBM OFFSHORE
SBM Offshore is the deepwater expert. The company’s vision is to meet society’s demand for secure, sustainable and affordable energy for future generations by harnessing energy in and under the world’s oceans.

SEA SMART SERVICE
Seasmart is a leading company in the design and production of nautical equipment and accessories, with a vast catalog of standard products and a department for the production of “made-to-measure” items capable of satisfying any customization request. Seasmart has established itself as a reliable partner for all those looking for innovative and functional solutions in a typical Italian style. The service we offer our customers begins with the development of the project and ends with the realization of the object. All products are designed by our technical department and manufactured entirely in Italy, mostly in-house. Seasmart: passion for the sea, quality for passion.

SEALENCE
Sealence is the italian start up company who developed a new propulsion system: the DeepSpeed electric jet. It is an aircraft-inspired electric jet propulsion that offers a very high efficiency, superior to other propulsion systems, from which it deviates so much that is patented in 52 countries worldwide.

SILENT YACHTS
SILENT-YACHTS are the first ocean-going production yachts in the world which are fully powered by solar energy. This means nothing less than being fully solar sustainable while having the possibility of unlimited range with zero emissions. A vision of a new e-ra of yachting.

SIMRAD
Simrad® Yachting is a company – belonging to the Navico Group – a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class navigation systems, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems. Currently, one of the strengths of the brand is the ability to offer fully integrated solutions for boats. Simrad® Command is the most requested platform in single and multi-partner projects where data capture, intelligent functionality and overall customer experience are paramount. The collaboration with Amer Yachts has allowed Simrad® to push integration to the next level also in terms of sustainable development, fully embracing the shipyard’s aspiration to an ever greater reduction of environmental impact.

SUNCY CONCEPT
At Suncy Concept, the option is clear: to contribute to a nautical mobility respectful of the ecosystems. We produce boats that use the sun as energy and have electric motors as driving force.

SYMBIO
Owned equally by Faurecia and Michelin, Symbio designs, produces and markets hydrogen solutions for light to heavy duty vehicles. Symbio offers a complete range of StackPack – pre-validated and pre-integrated hydrogen systems – meeting all power and durability requirements.

TORQEEDO
Torqeedo offers electric drives for sailboats from dinghies to yachts up to 120 feet: compact and powerful outboards, light and space-saving pod drives, one of the most powerful electric saildrives on the market, and the world’s first fully integrated hybrid propulsion and energy management system from industrial production.

TU DELFT HYDRO MOTION
We are the TU Delft Hydro Motion team. With a team of 25 TU Delft students from different backgrounds, we show that it is possible to design, build and race a hydrogen-powered flying boat in just one year.

VILLA D'ESTE
For centuries a residence of the aristocracy – princesses, marquises, sultans and tsars. And since 1873, an elegant and charming five-star resort; one of the most celebrated in the world. Luxury lake views exemplify the art of living well in a suggestive experience that fills the eyes and inspires the mind. Villa D’Este presents a new electric model, designed for day cruisers and sporting use, inspired by the runabouts of the 60s, with a contemporary design by Studio Frers. The ultimate expression of elegance combined with boating and technology.

VITA YACHTS
Vita was founded to reduce the impact of recreational boating on the marine environment through the development of an all-electric, integrated ecosystem of high-performance electric powertrains and all-electric yachts, supported by a dedicated marine supercharger infrastructure.

X SHORE
Through new technology and innovative research, smart design and sustainable materials, X Shore embraces the long tradition of maritime craftsmanship while shedding the dirty institution of fossil fuels. We don’t see ourselves as disruptors. We’re not out to reinvent the wheel, but rather to right the ship, to set a course for long-term sustainability we can all be proud of.