The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) are collaborating to promote the latest in electric marine propulsion innovation.
The collaboration for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024 will help facilitate the shared goal of accelerating sustainable technologies in the marine mobility sector.
By using their combined experience and networks, the YCM and IEMA aim to drive awareness and focus attention on electric marine technologies.
The event will feature competing teams from universities around the world and the organisations will highlight the cutting-edge work carried out in university innovation labs and technology departments.
“We are excited to partner with The Yacht Club de Monaco for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge” said Adria Jover, IEMA president. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing sustainable practices in marine transportation and encouraging the involvement of the academic playground.”
Bernard d’Alessandri, general secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco, added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with IEMA for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.
“Together, we can drive positive change in the Yachting sector and pave the way for a more sustainable future, involving the new generation of engineers and players in the industry.”
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is an annual event.
In 2024, it will be organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with the IEAMA as part of the ‘Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting’ initiative.
The event will take place from 1 to 6 July 2024.