Marina Genova has joined the Superyacht Eco Association – SEA Index – as an Institutional Member.
This collaboration marks another step toward greater engagement with environmental considerations in the yachting sector, says SEA Index, with Marina Genova being one of the Mediterranean’s key yachting hubs, capable of accommodating superyachts up to 130 meters in length.
The marina has invested in several environmental initiatives including a photovoltaic system that has produced 500 MWh of power and saved 270 tons of CO2 annually.
In addition, the marina has installed two rapid marine charging stations to promote sustainable navigation in the nearby marine protected areas of Portofino and Cinque Terre and has six electric car charging stations in its parking area.
There are also five Seabin devices which aid the collection of microplastics.
This membership is part of the ongoing global expansion of the SEA Index, which now extends well beyond the Mediterranean.
Bernard d’Alessandri
The marina is also investigating the provision of next-generation clean energy fuels.
By joining SEA Index, Marina Genova says it supports a shared mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of the superyacht industry.
“We are delighted to welcome Marina Genova to our international network of ports and marinas committed to climate-conscious yachting,” said Bernard d’Alessandri, president of the SEA Index and secretary general of the Yacht Club de Monaco which founded the SEA Index.
“This membership is part of the ongoing global expansion of the SEA Index, which now extends well beyond the Mediterranean.”
He added: “Today, we are strengthening this historic partnership around a common ambition: to build a transparent and collaborative framework for a meaningful environmental transition in international yachting.”
Lower-impact future
Giuseppe Pappalardo, CEO of Marina Genova, added: “Joining SEA Index is a meaningful step for us.
“We have long invested in infrastructure and service excellence. Now, by supporting the SEA Index’s goals, we are proud to offer a platform for owners and captains who are equally committed to a lower-impact future for yachting.
“Furthermore, we are committed to encouraging and facilitating the certification of all boats moored year-round in our marina, reinforcing our dedication to sustainable yachting practices.”
The SEA Index is a non-profit initiative designed to impartially assess the environmental impact of superyachts.
