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ACCELERATING BLUE FINANCE AND ECONOMY
THE 4TH YCM EXPLORER AWARDS
BY LA BELLE CLASSE SUPERYACHTS 2024
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The Symposium concluded with the award ceremony that since 2019 has
been recognising shipowners for their outstanding efforts to protect the marine
environment, through both their yacht design and sailing. This year saw four winners
with a focus on innovation, science and discovery, adventure and environmental
ethics. Awarded by a jury of professionals, the prizes were presented by HSH
Prince Albert II of Monaco, President of Monaco Yacht Club, alongside Richard
Wiese, President Emeritus of The Explorers Club, Mike Horn and Bertrand Piccard.
“They are acutely aware of the environment and are playing, and will play, a crucial
role in marine exploration by providing invaluable support to scientists and local
communities,” commented the Sovereign Prince.
S/Y CACHALOTE (26 m) was the winner of the Technology & Innovation
category. The yacht was also awarded a 4-star SEA Index® rating. Launched
in 2020 by YCM and Crédit Suisse, this reference has become the benchmark
for measuring the CO emissions of pleasure craft, supporting shipowners
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who are committed to more sustainable yachting.
M/Y ARCHIMEDES (68 m) won the Science & Discovery Award.
M/Y GIGI (49 m) was the winner of the Adventure & Environmental Ethics
category.
The Judges’ Favourite Award this year went to M/V LATITUDE (47 m).