TURIN, Italy, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cluster Yachting Monaco
turns 10. Over 150 people attended the anniversary celebration, before HSH
Prince Albert II, president of the Yacht Club de Monaco, who congratulated
members for the work they do to promote the Monegasque yachting sector. "This
initiative has become a reality. You are ambassadors of the yachting industry in
the Principality. We want it to be as sustainable as possible over time but to
also have an environmental purpose," said the Sovereign. Turning 10 is also the
building of the Yacht Club the Monaco designed by Lord Foster, the centre piece
of the remodeled harbor with and eco-responsible approach.
The yachting industry currently represents 411 specialist companies in Monaco,
generating 1,429 jobs on land for a turnover topping 567.1 million euros. Since
it was set up, the Cluster Yachting Monaco, with its 90 company members, has
played a vital role as a unifier and intermediary in this industry. By bringing
together the different players from brokers to yacht designers, shipyards to
equipment suppliers and many other professions, it has generated a unique
synergy to drive innovation and sustainable growth in this largely unknown
sector.
"In ten years we have achieved many milestones, highlighting the strategic
aspect of yachting in Monaco's economy," commented YCM General Secretary Bernard
d'Alessandri, Founder & President of the Cluster Yachting Monaco, alongside
Vice-Presidents Espen Oeino and Edouard Mousny, Treasurer Laurent Certaldi and
the whole industry. Today "it has become the representative of the Monegasque
yachting industry on the international stage, including at the most prestigious
boat shows in the world, such as those in Dubai, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale,
Palma and Monaco," says Bernard d'Alessandri.
Continuing efforts to boost training of talented youngsters, to further improve
infrastructure, and promote sustainable practices even more than we do now, are
the missions Cluster Yachting Monaco have taken on. All its member companies are
keen to build a more sustainable future in accordance with the ambitions of the
collective 'Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting' approach. "Despite the
successes, we are aware that there is a long way to go. Many challenges remain
if yachting is to become an exemplary sector in terms of economic performance,
technological innovation and environmental responsibility," stresses Bernard
d'Alessandri. The event was attended by a number of big names in the industry,
including Peter Lürssen from the eponymous German shipyard for whom the Cluster
"must keep going on this path of excellence and continue to inspire us to build
a future for sustainable yachting".
It is with this in mind that so many stakeholders in the sector will be coming
to encourage innovation among the younger generation during the 11th Monaco
Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July 2024).
For more information:
Press Office LaPresse - ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it
(mailto:ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it)
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d9590d9e-c093-44f7-a1ff-
5a369bada51e
Â