{"id":64262,"date":"2021-01-21T17:27:37","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T16:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2021\/01\/monaco-to-italy-in-ten-minutes-onboard-1-2-million-euro-catamaran\/"},"modified":"2021-01-21T17:27:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T16:27:43","slug":"monaco-to-italy-in-ten-minutes-onboard-1-2-million-euro-catamaran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2021\/01\/monaco-to-italy-in-ten-minutes-onboard-1-2-million-euro-catamaran\/","title":{"rendered":"Monaco to Italy in ten minutes onboard 1.2 million euro catamaran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A brand new catamaran will soon provide a shuttle service between Monaco’s ports in the Principality and Italy. Trial runs will begin at the end of February to ensure the shuttle can operate from May onwards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Monaco’s ports have had a new addition: an incredibly powerful 1.2 million euro boat named “Monaco One”. This 12 person vessel will act as a shuttle linking all three of Monaco’s ports together. Inaugurated last October, the Principality’s third port<\/a>, Cala del Forte, is in Italy. The brand new boat will be up and running in time for the Monaco Grand Prix<\/a>, however the shuttle service will not be available to everybody. Only those who own a business in the the italian city will be allowed onboard.<\/p>\n\n

The boat is shaped like an inverted wing. This design brings together marine and aeronautical engineering. <\/p>Daniel Realini, Deputy Director General of Monaco Ports Operating Company.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

More environmentally friendly than helicopters<\/h2>\n\n

Built by french company Advanced Aerodynamic Vessels, the catamaran is powered by two 350 horsepower motors and can reach a top speed of 93 km\/h. Such high speeds mean the journey between Monaco and Ventimiglia will now take just 10-15 minutes. By car, the trip would take more than half an hour.<\/p>\n\n

However, what really makes this catamaran stand out from the crowd is its fuel consumption. According to the designers, “it consumes 50% less fuel than a standard boat travelling at the same speed.” It is even said to be more efficient than helicopters. Such a low fuel consumption thus convinced the Principality that “Monaco One” was the best form of transport to provide this new shuttle service.<\/p>\n

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