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India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Team Sea Sakthi from India wins Communication Prize at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Monte Carlo [Monaco], July 6 (ANI): Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in India has been awarded the Communication Prize at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, making a significant impression at one of the world's most prestigious maritime sustainability competitions, according to the Yatch Club De Monaco statement. The team's recognition comes as part of a remarkable international showcase that brought together 42 teams from 20 nationalities, involving more than 1,000 students in the pursuit of cleaner marine propulsion technologies. The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco with support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW, and SBM Offshore, has established itself as the premier event for testing and developing sustainable maritime innovations, as per Yatch Club De Monaco. This year's competition was dominated by UniBoAT - University of Bologna Argonauts Team from Italy, who were crowned the overall 2025 MEBC Champion for the fourth time, having previously won in 2021, 2022, and 2023. According to Yatch Club De Monaco, the competition featured four distinct categories: AI Class for autonomous boats, Energy Class for standardised hulls testing different technologies, SeaLab Class focusing on hydrogen projects, and Open Sea Class for zero-emission prototypes up to 25 meters that can accommodate at least three people. For half of Team Sea Sakthi's members, the Monaco competition represented their first international travel experience, yet they distinguished themselves not only through their technical prowess but also through their collaborative spirit. The Indian team exemplified the event's philosophy of knowledge sharing when they provided assistance to the French team Nereides in the paddocks, demonstrating the international cooperation that defines the competition's culture of open-source expertise exchange. The Communication Prize recognises teams that excel in presenting their innovations and engaging with the broader maritime community about sustainable technologies. Team Sea Sakthi's achievement highlights India's growing presence in the global conversation about maritime sustainability and clean energy solutions. Their success comes at a time when the competition has reached new milestones, with technological advances showing battery storage capacity nearly doubling over four years while improving safety standards. Team Sea Sakthi's victory adds to India's expanding footprint in international maritime innovation, representing not just their institution but the country's commitment to developing sustainable marine technologies. Their recognition alongside winners from Italy, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Austria, France, and Hungary demonstrates the truly global nature of the push toward cleaner maritime solutions, with the next generation of engineers leading the charge toward a more sustainable future for the boating industry. (ANI)
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- The Hindu
Students of Kumaraguru College of Technology to represent India at Monaco energy boat challenge
Students from Kumaraguru College of Technology have launched YALI 4.0, India's latest student-built alternative energy boat. Designed and developed by Team Sea Sakthi (TSS), YALI 4.0 is set to represent India at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) for the fourth consecutive year, the team's innovation marks a significant step forward in sustainable marine technology. Constructed using eco-friendly balsa wood and flax fiber composites, YALI 4.0 blends traditional Tamil design inspiration, mythical Yali with futuristic marine engineering. The boat is equipped with Yacht OS 2.0 for real-time navigation and features Augmented Reality (AR)glasses for improved pilot safety and precision. In addition to the boat, students also introduced advanced robotic devices that will compete in an international robotics competition. These innovations were unveiled by Commodore Balasundaram of the Indian Navy, who emphasised the importance of environmentally friendly technologies for India's future in sea and river-based transportation. The Central government has allocated ₹10,000 crore towards enhancing port operations and shipbuilding infrastructure, further highlighting the importance of such sustainable student-led initiatives. Team Sea Sakthi will take part in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge scheduled for July 2 to 5.
