The Monaco Yacht Show is seeking to strengthen its position as a catalyst for industry progress with the introduction of Blue Wake, a new initiative designed to promote the adoption of more environmentally sustainable solutions and innovations by the yachting community, from crew and captains to owners and shipbuilders.
The Monaco Yacht Show’s (MYS) new Blue Wake initiative is the latest in a string of groundbreaking programmes and efforts by the event to integrate sustainability into the yachting sector as the norm rather than the exception.
“Sustainability has become an essential driver of innovation in yachting, and our role at MYS is to provide a platform where these advancements can gain the recognition they deserve,” says Gaëlle Tallarida, MYS Managing Director. “With Blue Wake, we are reinforcing this commitment by ensuring that sustainability is an integral part of the event experience, engaging all stakeholders in meaningful discussions about the future of our industry.”
Set to be unveiled at the upcoming 2025 edition in September, the initiative builds on the experiences gained since the introduction of the show’s Sustainability Hub in 2022, a platform that highlights innovative projects and start-ups offering sustainable solutions for the superyacht industry. Blue Wake represents the next step in MYS’s commitment to greater environmental responsibility within the industry, incorporating sustainable advancements into the overall show experience.
Essentially, the initiative will showcase companies that meet strict environmental sustainability standards, offering them increased visibility throughout the show. Meanwhile, yacht owners, builders, investors and industry leaders will have the opportunity to engage directly with these businesses, which are driving the latest trends and setting new sustainability standards in yachting.
As with the Sustainability Hub, the Water Revolution Foundation, an organisation whose mission is to drive sustainability in the superyacht industry through collaboration and innovation by neutralising its ecological footprint and preserving the world’s ocean, will play a key role in identifying and endorsing the solutions and concepts that best contribute to meaningful industry progress.
Robert van Tol, Executive Director of the Water Revolution Foundation, says, “This initiative is about more than visibility—it’s about credibility. Through a rigorous vetting process, we are ensuring that the solutions presented under Blue Wake genuinely contribute to making the yachting industry more sustainable. It’s an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment and for the industry to continue its progress toward a more responsible future.”
While it is still too early to confirm the exhibitors and companies that will be featured under the Blue Wake banner, further updates will be provided as MYS 2025, which will run from 24th to 27th September, approaches.
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