At the Yacht Club de Monaco Sea Index pioneers new Air Quality Certification for superyachts

2026-03-10 - 10:03

MONACO, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon dioxide, but not only that. The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index), the initiative historically founded by the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse (a UBS Group brand), today announced the launch of its new Air Quality Certification for superyachts. This pioneering certification evaluates vessels based on their emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), providing the yachting industry with its first dedicated benchmark for local air-quality impact. It complements the flagship SEA Index CO2 Rating, which remains the market’s leading reference for climate-impact evaluation and already includes hybrid propulsion, battery-supported systems and alternative-fuel technologies. Read More