first place
Avalon
Ginevra Tempo | Letizia Bandini | Marianna Di Virgilio | Maria Vittoria Iannetti |
Nicolò Pizzanelli | Tommaso Tremolanti
Master Degree Yacht Design, Università di Genova | Promostudi La Spezia
The project was born with the idea of creating a luxury cruise for 90 guests, distributed across five cabin categories.
For this reason, the crew-to-passenger ratio is 1:1. This cruise sails through the waters of the Norwegian fjords, departing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and arriving in Geiranger, Norway. It then returns to the starting point, with the journey lasting approximately eight days. The itinerary has been planned considering the refueling stops at the ports of Kristiansand and Ålesund, two Norwegian cities involved in developing hubs for green hydrogen refueling.
In fact, the ship features a gaseous hydrogen system using PEM fuel cells, and for propulsion, it employs two azipods, which facilitate maneuverability in confined spaces such as the Norwegian fjords. The key theme of this project is sustainable well-being.
The ship offers classic leisure spaces such as a spa, gym, various lounges, and a spacious restaurant. However, the main attractions are the V-Zone (whose "V" shape recalls the valleys of the surrounding mountains), the heart of the cruise, a large glassed-in area at the center of the ship that allows for a deeper connection with the surrounding environment, and the vertical garden, located at the highest point, providing a reconnection with nature.
Aboard the ship, guests can enjoy various activities such as tender excursions, birdwatching, canoeing, and photography tours. In terms of sustainability, the gym is equipped with kinetic flooring and exercise bikes that generate electricity, while the vertical garden grows aromatic plants using hydroponic cultivation techniques. For these reasons, the chosen name is Avalon, the legendary island linked to the myth of King Arthur, known as a place of well-being and tranquility.
second place
Spigola
Pietro Pintus
Naval and Nautical Design at the University of Genoa
In compliance with the indications of the European Green Deal comes ‘Spigola’, the preliminary project of an 11-metre day-sailer designed to align itself with the circular model by combining recyclability, attractive aesthetics and industrial sustainability through the adoption of
− Sandblasted and anodised aluminium for the construction of the hull, structures, deck and deckhouse.
− Minimalist interiors and exteriors made of totally recyclable or certified materials.
− Shapes designed to reduce production costs: the aluminium sheets of the hull and deckhouse do not take on double curvatures, significantly reducing hours, energy and therefore processing costs.
− Electric propulsion and photovoltaic panels to power on-board systems and instrumentation.
DESCRIPTION:
The boat is accessed from the folding sundeck, which transforms the large aft sundeck (3 pax) into a sofa facing the sea, under the side cushions of the sundeck there are storage lockers. The cockpit is very large and can accommodate up to 8 pax, the wheelhouse is separate from the guest area and allows the boat to be steered without disturbing the guests, and thanks to the storage lockers it remains clean and tidy while sailing, the rudder is tilting, the mainsail sheet circuit is German style, and the halyards are on the drum.
A dining table can be fitted between the sofas. Access below deck is via a side-sliding companionway and two steps. Here there is a kitchen, a bathroom, a chart table with switchboard, two sofas at the side and a double berth in the bow, sleeping a total of four. Above the deckhouse are 1.7 square meters of photovoltaic panels; the batteries, electric motor, and water tanks are located below the cockpit, from where they are accessible.
third place
Nexus Project
Lucrezia Spada | Maria Vittoria Amendola |
Nicolò Porielli |Alessandro Varenna
Yacht and Naval Design, University of Genoa
Nexus Project is an innovative initiative that reinterprets the traditional store experience, creating a traveling and immersive concept in collaboration with Oakley. The store, located on the main deck of the boat, offers a unique environ- ment with a refreshment area, display units, and hangers that reflect the brand’s aesthetic. The superstructure is designed with a modular triangular grid, made using 3D-printed aluminum, reducing waste while ensuring lightness and strength.
Nexus Project also promotes marine sustainability, with a laboratory dedicated to the protection of Posidonia oceanica, visible to customers. The laboratory is equipped with advanced technologies such as radar and sonar for seabed surveying, and a robotic system developed by the team for sample collection and secure anchoring, minimizing the impact on the marine floor. On the lower deck, the crew’s interior spaces ensure comfort and functionality through a minimalist approach.
Additionally, the boat is equipped with an electric engine powered by batteries and photovoltaic glass integrated into the superstructure, promoting a green approach to navigation and bringing the Oakley brand into a new era of connection between fashion, the sea, and the environment.
