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India's Sea Sakthi Docks in Monaco for Energy Boat Challenge
6 Jun
Summary
- India's Team Sea Sakthi is the only Asian representative.
- The challenge focuses on clean marine propulsion technologies.
- Team Sea Sakthi developed an electric catamaran with bio-fibers.
India's Team Sea Sakthi, representing Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore, is set to make history as the country's sole participant at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026. The event, scheduled from July 8-11 in Monaco, is a premier global platform for sustainable maritime innovation, attracting 56 teams from 22 nations.
Competing in the Energy Class, the team's electric catamaran features an in-house designed propulsion system and bio-based composite fibers. This focus on sustainability and efficiency underscores India's commitment to green maritime technologies. Organizers have highlighted the increasing involvement of Asian teams, recognizing their contributions.
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, under the 'Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting' initiative, fosters collaboration between students and industry leaders. It serves as a vital testing ground for advanced electric and hybrid propulsion systems, allowing for direct comparison of innovations under identical conditions.
Team Sea Sakthi's presence signifies a major milestone for India, showcasing its engineering prowess and dedication to environmentally friendly marine solutions on a global stage. Since its 2014 inception, the challenge has evolved into a significant hub for clean maritime innovation.
