TURIN, Italy, June 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fifteen ports and marinas in the triangle between Menton, Saint-Tropez and Bonifacio in Corsica have confirmed their wish to apply the SEA Index to their infrastructure. Launched in 2020 by the Yacht Club de Monaco as part of the collective approach “Monaco, capital of progressive yachting”, the tool represents a benchmark for assessing the CO2 emissions of yachts over 25 metres. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his presidency at the head of the Yacht Club de Monaco, HSH Prince Albert II praised the success of the SEA Index®which was recently awarded the CAPENERGIES label as a reliable, unbiased tool for owners and stakeholders concerned about the carbon footprint of recreational boats.
“The SEA Index has become an indispensable tool. And I would like us to now go a step further and measure other greenhouse gas emissions as well as noise pollution, which is a major problem,” said His Serene Highness Prince Albert II. With this announcement, it is clear that an expanded network of ports and marinas is committed to a more sustainable organization and the ecological transition of the area. “This collaboration is a recognition of the work that the SEA Index has done since its launch. Our aim is to unite ports and marinas across the Mediterranean and beyond by creating a network of committed areas,” said Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General of the Monaco Yacht Club.
The introduction of the rating system in 15 ports and marinas in the Mediterranean is an opportunity to respond to the growth of yachting, especially in the South Region, which every year attracts more than half of the world’s fleet of yachts over 30 metres in length. This figure has increased sixfold in 35 years. According to a study by Earthcase commissioned by the Regional Tourism Committee, yachting in the South Region has a major impact on the economy: 1.1 billion euros and 10,200 jobs, with the technical ecosystem contributing 438 million euros and 3,600 jobs and the tourism sector employing 663 million euros and 6,600 people. With this certification and its index, these ports and marinas will be able to allocate berths to boats with the lowest impact, especially in high season. Through this new collaboration, the SEA Index plans to intensify its policy of raising awareness among owners by involving as many yachting industry stakeholders as possible.
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