Benetti’s Hybrid Yacht M/Y Dagger Earns SEA Index Certification — Yacht Club de Monaco

Event summary

Benetti’s 67-meter hybrid yacht M/Y Dagger received SEA Index certification during the 35th Monaco Yacht Show.
HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, visited the yacht, reinforcing the collaboration between Benetti and the club.
The SEA Index now certifies yachts as small as 10 meters, expanding its scope while maintaining rigorous standards.
M/Y Dagger features a hybrid propulsion system combining conventional and electric technologies with salt batteries.
The certification follows the earlier certification of Benetti’s M/Y Kasper 7, marking continued industry commitment to sustainability.

The big picture

The certification of Benetti’s M/Y Dagger underscores the luxury yachting industry’s shift toward sustainability, driven by independent standards like the SEA Index. With over 130 yachts certified and expanding criteria, the initiative is becoming a benchmark for environmental performance in maritime luxury. The inclusion of air quality and potential noise measurements signals a broader push for holistic sustainability in yachting.

What we're watching

Certification Expansion: The pace at which the SEA Index expands to smaller yachts will determine its long-term influence on the industry.
Technological Adoption: Whether hybrid propulsion systems like M/Y Dagger’s can become standard in luxury yachting will shape future sustainability efforts.
Regulatory Influence: How the SEA Index’s growing rigor, including potential underwater noise measurements, will impact yacht design and manufacturing.