Spotlighting operational aspects and total life-cycle transparency, the SEA Index – (Superyacht Eco Association by Yacht Club de Monaco) and RINA have been working closely together to develop a new operational efficiency assessment method that evaluates the direct emissions of yachts over 25m and 400 Gross Tons based on choice of fuel.
A total life cycle approach of the fuel used is applied, this means a well -to- wake methodology* of calculating emissions intensity. The newly unveiled fuel consumption method can also calculate the emissions in case biofuels are used, such as HVO (Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil), even if they are blended with conventional fuels.
Employing a well-to-wake methodology, the method calculates emissions intensity throughout the entire life cycle of the fuel used, based on international standards approach. This holistic perspective allows stakeholders to make the right decisions and implement targeted strategies for reducing environmental footprint.
The Index considers the same principles of the GHG (Greenhouse gas) Strategies adopted by the International Maritime Organization and the European Union.
RINA Marine Technical Director, South-West Europe Region, Giuseppe Zagaria comments:
“We are very satisfied collaborating with Sea Index and we appreciate their activities toward a greener yachting. We have a very long history of cooperation with the whole yachting cluster in Monaco to which we would like to affirm the RINA experience for environmental protection. We compliment the commitment of Mr. Bernard D’Alessandri and Natalie Quevert expanding the Sea Index initiatives towards the yachting operational efficiency aspect, a key pillar of any decarbonization strategy.”
