YCM and IEMA collaboration for Monaco Energy Boat 2024

In a landmark collaboration, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA) are promoting the latest in electric marine propulsion technological innovation at this landmark marine race event in Monaco's historic harbor. The event will feature competing teams from some of the world's top universities.

The partnership between YCM and IEMA will help facilitate the shared goal of accelerating sustainable technologies in the marine mobility sector. By leveraging their combined expertise and networks, the YCM and IEMA aim to drive awareness and focus attention on electric marine technologies, highlighting, in particular, 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, President of IEMA. "This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing sustainable practices in marine transportation and encouraging the involvement of the academic playground."

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is an annual event showcasing the latest marine technology and sustainability advancements, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, in collaboration with the IEAMA. As part of the ‘’Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting’’ initiative, this event, scheduled from 1st to 6th July, aims to raise awareness of sustainability in the maritime industry and encourage the widespread adoption of eco-friendly practices on the world's oceans.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with IEMA for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge," said Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco. "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 collaboration between the Yacht Club de Monaco and IEMA is a significant step forward in accelerating the broader adoption of electric marine technologies.