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Yacht Club de Monaco’s SEA Index to be adopted by 15 Côte d’Azur ports

by: Niki Borisova
26/06/2024
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Yacht Club de Monaco’s innovative SEA Index, a tool to assess yachts’ CO2 emissions, will soon be rolled out in 15 French Riviera and Corsican ports between Menton, Saint Tropez and Bonifacio, marking a shared era of consciousness regarding the importance of sustainability in yachting in the Mediterranean. 

The SEA Index, a concept first developed by the Yacht Club de Monaco and the Credit Suisse bank in 2020, helps yacht captains, management companies and owners evaluate and better understand the CO2 emissions produced by vessels over 25 metres.  

Beyond the innovative data collection techniques, however, the SEA Index was designed to be more than just a measuring stick; one of its core aims is to promote environmental accountability in the yachting industry. 

The tool recently received the Capenergies label, affirming its credibility as a non-biased and reliable system for owners and stakeholders concerned about a yacht’s carbon footprint. 

See more: How the YCM’s SEA Index is setting the gold standard for sustainability assessment in yachting

At a recent event celebrating Prince Albert II’s 40th anniversary of leadership at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the Prince spoke of his pride in seeing the SEA Index being adopted by ports and marinas outside of the Principality’s borders.  

“The SEA Index has become an essential tool,” he said, “and I would like us now to go even further by measuring other greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution, which are also major concerns.” 

Bernard d’Alessandri, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s General Secretary, added, “We aim to federate harbours and marinas across the Mediterranean and beyond by creating a network of committed territories.” 

The yachting industry in the French Riviera is estimated to be worth €1.1 billion, with more than half of the world’s yachts measuring above 30 metres believed to be visitors to the region each year. Around 10,200 people are employed directly or indirectly by the sector.  

Among the benefits for the ports and marinas that have expressed their interest in joining the SEA Index network is the ability to use the tool to prioritise berths for yachts with lower environmental impacts, especially during peak seasons.  

 

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Concerts at the Prince’s Palace: Classical music nights under a starry sky

by: Stephanie Horsman
26/06/2024

A much-loved feature of the summer’s cultural calendar in Monaco, the Concerts at the Prince’s Palace will soon be returning for six enchanting nights of classical music beneath the stars. As always, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra will be collaborating with a host of internationally-renowned musicians at these special occasions.  

The series will begin on 11th July, when Alexandre Kantorow, a young French pianist described by critics as a “fire-breathing virtuoso with a poetic charm”, will perform a programme featuring the works of César Franck, Franz Liszt and George Gershwin. 

Spanish violinist Maria Dueñas is next up on 18th July. The internationally acclaimed 21-year-old will delight the crowd with pieces from Max Bruch and Piotr Tchaikovsky.  

On 26th and 28th July, legendary Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, the Musical Director at both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini, will bring his talents to Monaco. He will lead the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (OPMC) in renditions of pieces by Alfredo Catalani and Franz Schubert.

Nikolai Lugansky, hailed as one of Russia’s greatest pianists of all-time, will then hit the stage in the courtyard of the Palais Princier de Monaco on 1st August, with a repertoire of Mikhail Glinka, Tchaikovsky and Alexander Borodin. He will be under the direction of Conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky. 

The OPMC’s own Kazuki Yamada will conduct on 4th August. This event will feature Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski, who will perform works by Johannes Brahms, Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák.  

The season closes on 11th August, when Japanese piano virtuoso Mao Fujita will make his first professional appearance in Monaco. He will play pieces from Dvořak and Robert Schumann under the conductorship of Petr Popelka.

For more information and to reserve tickets at any one of these incredible concerts at the Prince’s Palace, click here.  

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Photo credit: Axel Bastello / Palais Princier de Monaco

Moore family “devastated” at the desecration of Sir Roger’s grave in Monaco

by: Cassandra Tanti
26/06/2024

Christian Moore, son of Sir Roger Moore, has told Monaco Life that his family were “saddened and devastated” to learn that the Monaco gravesite of the late James Bond actor had been violated. 

A fan reportedly alerted the sensational celebrity mag TMZ to the fact that the resting place of the late 007 star, in the Cemetery of Monaco, had been vandalised. 

On Wednesday, Christian Moore confirmed to Monaco Life exclusively that the family shield had been ripped off his father’s gravestone, while other “trinkets that were laid around him” had also been taken. The shield, in the process, had broken in two and was left at the scene. “We think they were trying to rob the family shield,” he revealed.

“For us as a family, it is horrible,” Christian, Roger Moore’s youngest child with third wife Luisa Mattioli, told Monaco Life. “We are devastated and we are saddened that anyone would disturb the resting place of someone such as Roger.”

Christian revealed that the plaque was being repaired and would be reattached to the gravestone. He stated that the Cemetery of Monaco was being “extremely helpful” and that Monegasque police were analysing video surveillance to identify and bring the perpetrator to justice.

Sir Roger Moore’s gravestone, with the Moore Family Crest, before it was vandalised. Photo credit: memorands.com

The legacy and final resting place

Sir Roger Moore, born on 14th October 1927 in London, was a renowned British actor best known for his role as James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. His suave demeanour and charming portrayal made him a beloved figure in the franchise. 

Beyond acting, Moore was a dedicated humanitarian, serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for many years. He passed away on 23rd May 2017 in Switzerland at the age of 89, after a brief battle with cancer. 

Sir Roger Moore was buried in Monaco where he had lived for many years on 10th June 2017, in recognition of his close ties to the Principality and his fondness for the region. 

His son Christian Moore remains a resident of the Principality.

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Students from 40 global universities to compete at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

by: Stephanie Horsman
26/06/2024
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The 2024 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge in early July will unite 50 teams of passionate maritime engineering students from 40 universities around the world for a series of competitive events designed to inspire innovation and promote futuristic solutions to today’s energy challenges. 

Between 1st and 6th July at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the entrants of the 2024 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge will present their forward-thinking ideas and concepts that could change the nature of the yachting and wider maritime industries. 

By leveraging new technologies, materials and alternative propulsion systems, the event, which has been held in Monaco since 2014, aims to raise environmental awareness and enhance sustainability practices without compromising on performance. 

Over the years, the Challenge has expanded its reach from early solar power experiments to the current model, which features four forms of competition: the Energy Class, the Open Sea Class, Sea Lab and the Solar Class.  

Each category has its own set of criteria to be followed regarding the vessels’ construction and design, and the teams are all given a chance to test their creations in open-water competitions over the course of the event.  

Alongside the water-based action, the event will also include a number of conferences and a special seminar on hydrogen technologies. 

See more: Monaco Energy Boat Challenge introduces new sustainable technology award for 2024

A new element of this year’s edition is the Sustainable Maritime Technology Award that has been set up by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The universities competing at the 2024 edition, as well as those registered for 2025, have been invited to submit their energy-efficient or carbon-reducing projects in a bid to win a grant of €25,000 to further develop the concept. The winning team will be announced on the final day of the event.  

For more details on the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and its various events, click here.

 

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Photo credit: Yacht Club de Monaco / Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2023

César’s ‘Fanny Fanny’ among the big-ticket items to feature at Monaco Auction Week

by: Stephanie Horsman
26/06/2024

Anticipation is already rising ahead of Artcurial’s grand Monaco Auction Week at the Hôtel Hermitage in early July, and some of the most exciting offerings at this year’s event are to be found in the Monaco Sculptures listings. Here is a teaser of what to expect.  

Along with an exclusive selection of collectible watches, stunning jewellery, luxury handbags and unique pieces of sporting memorabilia, some of the major highlights of Artcurial’s 2024 Monaco Auction Week are the lots that feature in sculptural section of the catalogue. 

Standouts include César Baldaccini’s ‘Fanny Fanny’ from 1990 (pictured). The welded bronze statue of a bird on roller skates, which stands at close to 2.5 metres tall, comes to the event from the Patrick Trigan Collection. It is estimated to be worth between €400,000 and €600,000. 

See more: ’30 Years of Idols & Champions’: Artcurial to auction Stars’n’Bars memorabilia

The Trigan Collection also will be selling another César: ‘Le Sein’. This 1966 piece was modelled after the breast of Crazy Horse dancer Victoria von Krupp. The colossal five-metre rendition, crafted from stainless steel, once resided in the Poissy factory of famed perfumer Hélène Rochas. This incredible creation is likely to go for between €180,000 and €280,000.  

Sculptures signed by renowned artists such as Arman, Philippe Hiquily, Allen Jones, Berto Lardera and Salvador Dalí will also be presented alongside three works by Victor Vasarely, which hail from the Château de Vascœuil Collection.  

In addition, works from Americans David Smith and George Rickey will be going on the block, as will a beautiful Jean-Michel Othoniel piece, which has an estimated price of €100,000 to €200,000.   

The Monaco Sculptures portion of Monaco Auction Week will be held at the Hôtel Hermitage at 6pm on 10th July. Public viewings of the sculptures, as well as all other lots due to go under the gavel, will be possible at the hotel between 12pm and 7pm on 6th and 7th July.  

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Photo credit: Artcurial

Podcast: Robin Haziza, seven-time French Padel Champion

by: Cassandra Tanti
26/06/2024

Robin Haziza, the seven-times French Padel Champion, talk’s to Monaco Life’s Cassandra Tanti about the phenomenal rise in popularity of padel and the exciting new BullPadel Show tournament that is kicking off this weekend in Juan les Pins.

Originally from Nice in the French Riviera, Robin Haziza is one of France’s most famous faces when it comes to padel. Now, he’s organised an exciting new tournament/show close to his home town, the BullPadel Show, for amateurs and celebrities, and for the delight of all padel fans.

Interview length: 7.4 minutes

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