The SeaLab Class, the event’s flagship category, is open to boats up to 12m in length to showcase maritime innovations. The AI Class, debuting in 2025, will focus on autonomous boats meeting the competition’s technical criteria. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will continue to support innovation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Sustainable Yachting Technology Award, worth €25,000, rewarding the best technological solution in terms of energy efficiency and/or reduction of carbon emissions. The 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge aims to shape a cleaner, more efficient and less impactful future for yachting.
Key takeaways:
- The 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has been a significant event for showcasing propulsion and hull design-driven innovation in the maritime industry.
- The event is taking a new turn with changes made to its mentoring program and Job Forum, aiming to continue promoting technological advances for the future of recreational boating.
- The competition is introducing the AI Class in 2025, which will allow autonomous boats to compete in a specific category, marking a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence into the maritime domain.
- The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is supporting innovation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Sustainable Yachting Technology Award, which rewards the best technological solution in terms of energy efficiency and/or reduction of carbon emissions.