Navico Group, a world leading supplier of integrated systems and products for the marine and RV industries, announced a partnership with Maccaferri Futura in a groundbreaking initiative that merges competitive sailing with environmental science. The collaboration equips a new Class40 racing yacht with advanced oceanographic sensors to collect and share vital data on ocean health in real time.
Maccaferri Futura is a two-year project launched by Officine Maccaferri, a platform company of Ambienta SGR S.p.A. and a global leader in the civil and environmental engineering sector, in partnership with ocean skipper Luca Rosetti, one of the most promising sailors of his generation. The initiative is not just a technological challenge, but a concrete contribution to scientific research and to raise awareness on the crucial issues of climate change and the protection of marine ecosystems.
“Navico Group is proud to support this important initiative with Maccaferri Futura, where competitive sailing becomes a platform for ocean conservation,” said Gabriele Gatta, General Manager Navico Connect EMEA. “By integrating advanced oceanographic sensors with our cutting-edge marine technology, we’re enabling real-time data collection and sharing that contributes directly to global ocean health research. This partnership reflects our commitment to sustainability and protecting the natural environments where we live, work, and play.”
At the heart of the project are the SOOP Sailing Box and Navico Group’s OP Box, which integrate seamlessly with onboard systems from Navico Group brands, including B&G. The racing yacht is also equipped with sensors from NESA – a Maccaferri Group company that offers solutions for environmental and industrial monitoring and Early Warning systems. These technologies enable the collection of key ocean parameters – temperature, salinity, oxygen, and pH – as the vessel competes across international waters.
This real-time data is transmitted directly to the EMODnet Physics platform, where it becomes immediately accessible to the global scientific community. The initiative is endorsed by the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” and supports the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, contributing to marine ecosystem protection and climate change mitigation.
Navico Group’s support ensures that scientific data is fully integrated with the vessel’s navigation and display systems, including onboard screens and computers, a live online science tracking dashboard, and the EMODnet Physics research platform.
“Partnering with Navico Group gives our project the technological strength it needs to turn competitive sailing into a valuable platform for ocean research. Their technology makes our mission stronger and our message louder,” said Giulia Albuzio, Team Principal of Maccaferri Futura.
“Out at sea, technology makes the difference. Thanks to this partnership, we can combine racing performance with real-time scientific data collection, showing how sailing and innovation together can serve a greater purpose,” added Luca Rosetti, Skipper of Maccaferri Futura.
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