{"id":316034,"date":"2025-09-25T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2025\/09\/greener-yachting-innovations-and-sustainable-approaches-at-monaco-yacht-show-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:57:30","slug":"greener-yachting-innovations-and-sustainable-approaches-at-monaco-yacht-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2025\/09\/greener-yachting-innovations-and-sustainable-approaches-at-monaco-yacht-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Greener yachting: innovations and sustainable approaches at Monaco Yacht Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MYS 2025 will focus on sustainable development, with innovations and stronger commitment from the industry. With alternative propulsion systems, artificial intelligence and new owners who are more environmentally aware, the industry is framing more responsible yachting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

This year, for its 34th edition, the Monegasque trade show has launched the\u00a0Blue Wake<\/a> programme, developed in collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation.\u00a0“59 exhibitors have received Blue Wake recognition for this first edition. This is based on very precise scientific criteria and clearly reflects the industry’s growing commitment to environmental responsibility,”<\/em> said Ga\u00eblle Ga\u00eblle Tallarida, the show’s general manager, at the opening conference on Wednesday 24 September.<\/p>\n\n

The first Blue Wake Awards 2025 were presented on Tuesday evening to the most innovative players in five categories: Tenders \/ Water Toys, Luxury Products & Services, Nautical Supplier, Refit \/ Builder Shipyard, and the jury’s special prize. Fabien Arnoux, Director of Riviera Yachting Network, feels the initiative stresses Monaco’s important role as a catalyst:\u00a0“Monaco is a real spearhead for strong commitments and new innovative initiatives. This is where the yachting of the future is being shaped.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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The winners of the Blue Wake Awards. Tykun (Tenders \/ Water Toys category), Tai Ping (Luxury Products & Services), Deasyl (Nautical Supplier), Sanlorenzo (Refit \/ Builder Shipyard), Reduce catamaran by Silver Yachts (Special Jury Prize)<\/em>\u00a0\u00a9 MYS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Alternative fuels lead the way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The sector is focusing on alternative propulsion systems in terms of decarbonisation. As well as hydrogen, methanol appears to be a promising solution.\u00a0“Using methanol means virtually zero emission over the fuel’s lifecycle,”<\/em>\u00a0says Caterina Benedetti, R&D project manager at Meccano Engineering, a member of the Blue Wake programme, which is developing methanol propulsion systems for 68-metre yachts. “In terms of storage, safety and availability, it’s probably the best option.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) are also emerging as an immediate alternative when combined with hydrogen solutions. According to Robert Van Tol, Director of the Water Revolution Foundation, this type of fuel\u00a0“reduces emissions by 90% and is available at a small additional cost compared with diesel. Nothing needs changed on board, so there’s no need for any technical upgrades.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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In France, biofuel is mixed with conventional fuels to reduce carbon emissions\u00a0<\/em>\u00a9 Benjamin Godart – Monaco Tribune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The energy challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The second major challenge is the issue of energy storage, which remains central to the yachting industry’s\u00a0energy transition<\/a>.\u00a0“People think that a yacht only pollutes when it starts sailing. In reality, 80% of its energy consumption comes from its use, from the ‘accommodation’ aspect (…) the aim is to change consumption patterns, particularly at night, and at the same time reduce noise pollution in places that we want to preserve,” <\/em>explains Fabien Arnoux.<\/p>\n\n

200 experts meet at Yacht Club de Monaco to discuss marinas of the future<\/a><\/blockquote>