SEA Index® as part of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum

In Monaco, the SEA Index® by Yacht Club de Monaco emerges as a catalyst for the ecological transition of Yachting, as part of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum

  In Monaco, the SEA Index® by Yacht Club de Monaco emerges as a catalyst for the ecological transition of Yachting, as part of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum Monaco, June 8, 2025 As the blue economy already accounts for $2.5 trillion annually and could exceed $3 trillion by 2030 (OECD), the Blue Economy and…

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Malizia Explorer the new scientific research

Malizia Explorer the new scientific research sailboat christened at Yacht Club de Monaco

Malizia Explorer the new scientific research sailboat christened at Yacht Club de Monaco Friday 6 June 2025 Malizia Explorer, the new research sailboat of Team Malizia, founded by Yacht Club de Monaco Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann, was officially christened by the iconic oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle at a ceremony attended by YCM’s President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at…

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Listening to the Ocean: Interview with Michel André

Listening to the Ocean: Interview with Michel André Monaco, MAY 22, 2025 The Ocean is often romanticised as a vast and silent world. Yet, when we listen to the Ocean, we hear a vibrant world of over 20,000 sounds. A world so complex, so alien, that it is almost like we have landed on another…

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Yacht Safety Culture and Crew Wellbeing Lloyd’s Register Survey

Yacht Safety Culture and Crew Wellbeing Lloyd’s Register Survey Monaco, MAY 7th 2025 SEA Index - Superyacht Eco Association supports Lloyd's Register's Yacht Safety Culture and Crew Wellbeing industry survey, we invite you to read their message and partake in the survey below: Recent incidents in the yachting community have highlighted the importance of safety.…

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Superyacht Decarbonisation: Leadership, Innovation & Future Fuels for a Sustainable Industry

Superyacht Decarbonisation: Leadership, Innovation & Future Fuels for a Sustainable Industry Monaco, MARCH 14th 2025 The Decarbonisation Challenge: What it Means for Superyachts We took a look at the latest DNV report Energy Efficiency Measures & Technologies  in Shipping and what their key takeaways can mean for superyachts. The maritime industry stands at a pivotal moment, facing…

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Applying the EEDI / EEXI to the Superyacht Sector: Why Globally Recognised Methodologies Matter

Applying the EEDI / EEXI to the Superyacht Sector: Why Globally Recognised Methodologies Matter Monaco, December 16th 2024 At SEA Index, we’re committed to providing yachting stakeholders with unbiased, third-party verified tools to measure, assess and improve the environmental performance of their vessels. To achieve this goal, we develop best-in-class methodologies based on rigorous scientific…

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How does ocean acidification impact yachting and yachting destinations?

How does ocean acidification impact yachting and yachting destinations? Monaco, December 5th 2024 Sailing gives us the opportunity to experience the ocean in a unique and unforgettable way, allowing tourists to visit some of the most beautiful marinas in the world. But our oceans, seas, coastlines, and therefore, destinations, are under increasing threat from rising…

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Lloyd’s Register on Certifying the Almax 50Steel

Lloyd’s Register on Certifying the Almax 50Steel Monaco, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 As the call for a more environmentally responsible yachting sector grows, sustainable design and innovation will be essential in reducing its environmental footprint. In a significant milestone, Sanlorenzo’s Almax 50Steel was recently certified by SEA Index and Lloyd’s Register, receiving a three-star rating. Notably,…

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Utilising methanol fuel cell technology to reduce the environmental impact of yachting

Utilising methanol fuel cell technology to reduce the environmental impact of yachting

Utilising methanol fuel cell technology to reduce the environmental impact of yachting Monaco, november 20, 2024 SEA Index recently awarded Sanlorenzo’s Almax 50Steela three star CO2 rating after it completed the SEA Index CO2 certification assessment. One exciting component that contributed to its rating was its use of the Reformer Fuel Cell system with green…

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SEA Index® Becomes First CO2 Assessment Tool to Rate Fuel Cell Technologies on Superyachts

SEA Index® Becomes First CO2 Assessment Tool to Rate Fuel Cell Technologies on Superyachts

SEA Index® Becomes First CO2 Assessment Tool to Rate Fuel Cell Technologies on Superyachts Monaco, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 The Yacht Club de Monaco’s SEA Index®, has completed its most ambitious development to date: expanding the scope of its flagship CO2 certification program to evaluate and rate the energy intensity of all types of fuel cell…

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Superyacht Eco Association launches Phase III SEA Index®

Superyacht Eco Association launches Phase III SEA Index® Monaco, JULY 31st, 2023 The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index) is proud to announce the launch of SEA Index Phase III, a pioneering initiative to measure the carbon intensity of superyachts. Building on the success of the previous phases, this new segment expands the scope of the…

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Yachting News: Measuring the energy intensity impact

Measuring the energy intensity impact of Superyachts: The paradigm shift in yachting isn’t being driven just by the shipyards in Northern Europe and Italy; it’s growing out of exchanges around the world, wherever people passionate about yachting and the ocean meet.

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Superyacht Eco Association Index launched

Superyacht Eco Association Index launched

Superyacht Eco Association Index launched Monaco, September 22, 2020 As part of Planetary Health Week, held September 21-27, 2020, and organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation – under the aegis of the Monaco, Capital of Yachting Experience, initiated by the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) – YCM and Credit Suisse announced the…

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SEA Index prepares for United Nations Ocean Conference UNOC from 2-13 June in Nice. Join us on the 6th, 10th and 13th of June at the We Are The Ocean, The Whale.