Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is continuing to invest in its marina with the installation of a new-generation hydraulic mooring damper designed to enhance comfort and safety, particularly during wintering periods.
The Seadamp solution has been developed to absorb the energy generated by swell and water movement, reducing dynamic peak loads and fatigue stress on mooring lines by up to 90%.
YCM points out that in comparable Mediterranean marinas, Seadamp installations have also recorded up to two times greater stability at berth, around 50% less pontoon movement and a 45% reduction in measured accelerations, improving comfort on board during rougher sea states.
The technology has been developed by Seares, an Italian company that has previously taken part in the Monaco Smart Marina programme run by YCM.
This collaboration allows us to deploy and further refine data-driven mooring solutions.
Giorgio Cucè
“As Seares, working alongside the Yacht Club de Monaco is a strong confirmation of the relevance of our Seadamp technology,” explained Giorgio Cucè, CEO of Seares.
“This collaboration allows us to deploy and further refine data-driven mooring solutions in one of the most demanding and visionary marinas in the world, enhancing safety, comfort and environmental performance for today’s and tomorrow’s yachting.”
When equipped with sensors, Seadamp units continuously measure the loads on each mooring line and transmit real-time data to a dedicated dashboard.
This enables 24/7 monitoring of the berths, automatic alerts when pre-set thresholds are exceeded and the creation of historical databases that support more sustainable, predictive management of port infrastructure.
The system is designed to be energy independent, converting wave motion into electrical energy to power onboard electronics.
