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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LIFE THE SMART INNOVATIVE YACHT AWARDS
CYCLE OF YACHTS
After a lengthy process of interviews and deliberation, the members of the interna-
Faced with the rise of ecological concerns, many tional panel of judges decided between the 50 start-ups, scale-ups and companies
manufacturers are specialising in the research and selected by the teams at Blumorpho, specialists in innovation for the sustainable eco-
development of tomorrow's yachts, responding to a nomy. Three prizes were awarded at the Monaco event, which aims to promote the
need for sustainability to limit the industry's impact Principality as a centre of excellence in yachting innovation, and several partnerships
on the planet. The focus is on the life cycle of yachts, were forged.
from the research and development phase through to
their use, including maintenance and upgrading. New ■ In the start-up category, the Italians from Northern Light Composites
propulsion solutions, more eco-friendly materials, (Nlcomp) won the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards with their "R-Composite", a
optimised energy consumption, water management, recyclable composite capable of solving the complex problems associated with
connectivity and safety are all being thoroughly ex- the end-of-life of fibreglass." Currently, the blades of boats and wind turbines at
plored, to extend the life cycle of ships. the end of their life are buried underground. With R-composite, we're creating
a completely circular economy," says Northern Light Composites director Fabio
Biglolini.
MOVING TOWARDS GREEN
YACHTING? ■ In the scale-up category, the British company Lineat Composites dominated
Carbon neutral yachts in 2030? "We aim to switch the votes thanks to its process of transforming carbon fibre waste into a reusable
from diesel hybrids to methanol in less than ten years, carbon fibre ribbon. "Winning this prestigious award allows us to demonstrate
with a modular engine room that is flexible in terms the truly unique properties of Lineat recycled carbon fibre, said scale-up director
of fuel," predicts Bram Jongepier, chief specialist at Gary Owen. This new material will be incorporated into numerous products in
Studio De Voogt, Feadship. Pressured by growing the maritime sector, including yachting, but also in the automotive, aerospace
demand from boat owners, the superyacht industry and sports sectors".
is turning to more eco-friendly technologies while
addressing the key issue of refurbishment. Under ■ In the business category, The French company Wisamo won the prize for their
pressure from environmental standards, boat owners innovative inflatable, retractable and automated wing, which can be adapted to
have to choose between owning a 'sustainable' yacht both merchant and pleasure vessels and delivers fuel savings of 20%. "We are
or renovating their own: within 5 to 10 years, many very honoured that maritime and yachting professionals appreciate our innova-
coastal areas will no longer be accessible to die- tion based on wind propulsion. We intend to contribute to the decarbonisation
sel-powered vessels. of yachting and maritime transport," says Fabien Monin, Wisamo's Business
Development Manager.