Energy Observer at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

1-6 July 2025

Energy Observer joined the Yacht Club de Monaco for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge : A warm welcome, an electric atmosphere, and already a real buzz around this one-of-a-kind event dedicated to maritime innovation and clean energy.

  • 1 July 2025
  • Monaco
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
© Marco Strullu

4 categories, 42 teams, 20 nationalities, and 1,000 students competing toward a single goal: developing the ideal prototype of the ship of tomorrow. Our entire team was thrilled to have a front-row seat and to introduce the vessel to the student participants, opening the doors of our floating laboratory to them.

Here's to inspiration, sharing, and passing the torch : that, too, is the Energy Observer spirit.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge program

Nautical trials to put innovations to the test, conferences and tech talks for open-source exchange, Job Forums to encourage talent recruitment, and a Corporate Mentoring Programme allowing candidates to be supported year-round by industry professionals, this one-of-a-kind event benefits from the backing of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, with the involvement of leading names in the yachting world such as shipyards Monaco Marine, Oceanco, Ferretti Group, Azimut | Benetti Group, Sanlorenzo, and Lürssen.

Opening cocktail at the Yacht Club de Monaco
© Marco Strullu