The Zero CO₂ journey around the Mediterranean will enable the project owners to :

-demonstrate the efficiency of the combined energy types that power the RM 1200, an environmentally-friendly craft that uses clean energies in place of petrol. These include a hydrogen fuel cell that powers an auxiliary electric motor and renewable energies (solar, wind, hydro power sources) for onboard power requirements.

-analyse data obtained from the air using the boat's integrated onboard laboratory in order to evaluate pollution from the sea and coastline, especially pollution originating from fossil fuels.

-raise awareness of climatic change, pollution and the importance of alternative energies to the Mediterranean population and professional/amateur sailors.

-promote a culture based on respecting maritime environments through the adoption of self-sustainable energies in port and coastal areas in place of traditional fossil fuels. The project will also aim at increasing the uptake of carbon-neutral renewable energies that do not contribute to the greenhouse effect.


Website : www.zeroCO2sailing.com This website will feature a wide range of information on the progress of the project including the various stages of the yacht's development.  The site will also give details of the boat's journey around the Mediterranean as well as give regular updates on the data that has been collected and analysed by the onboard laboratory. ZeroCO2sailing.com will be an important means of communicating key information about the project to an audience that includes researchers and the general public.  School children and other interested parties will be able to participate actively in the project at a later date through the use of a blog.