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MONACO, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The spirit of exploration and innovation took center stage at the sixth edition of the Yacht Club de Monaco Explorer Awards, hosted by the Yacht Club de Monaco. The ceremony concluded four days of discussions dedicated to exploration, science and technological innovation, bringing together explorers, scientists and pioneers committed to shaping a more sustainable future.
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Opening the evening, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, president of the Yacht Club de Monaco highlighted the deeper meaning behind the event and its mission to encourage discovery and knowledge.
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“To explore is to venture beyond known horizons in order to understand what lies beyond. This is the very spirit that brings us here together this evening for the 6th edition of the Yacht Club de Monaco Explorer Awards, which concludes four days of discussions dedicated to exploration, science and innovation,” he stated, thanking the Explorers Club of New York and its outgoing president Richard Wiese.
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The Prince then referred to record-breaking marine biologist Sylvia Earle, who was sitting in the audience. “The only way we can protect the ocean is by learning to understand it in all its depth,” he said from the stage, quoting the scientist.
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“The challenges are immense. The territories to be explored are scientific, environmental and technological. Innovation is an essential lever to better observe, understand and protect. This is the very purpose of our initiative ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’, supported by initiatives such as the Sea Index and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge,” he added.
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As part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts recognize owners committed to protecting the oceans.
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Among the projects recognized during the evening was R/V Plastic Odyssey, an ambitious maritime expedition dedicated to fighting plastic pollution around the world. The initiative uses a research vessel to develop and share practical solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste in regions most affected by the crisis.
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Its co-founder, Simon Bernard, expressed both pride and emotion while receiving the recognition in the Science & Discovery category.
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“Plastic Odyssey is an expedition aboard a research vessel, and we’re working on plastic pollution, on concrete solutions to end this massive issue. We’ve been traveling around the world, across Africa, South America and Asia. I’m feeling a bit emotional, to be honest, because it all started here. It’s a long story with the Yacht Club de Monaco and with Monaco — a long story of support. This is an amazing recognition, honestly.”
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Another highlight of the evening was the recognition of the innovative S/Cat Ganany, the MODX 70 project, a pioneering catamaran designed to redefine sustainability in the yachting sector.
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