Phytoplankton inspired the Seawolf
The Seawolf X catamaran is packed with solar cells and AI systems that suggest sustainable behaviors. It can also recharge an entire villa.
During Milan Design Week 2022, Rossinavi, the Italian shipyard known for its expertise in custom-made superyachts, presented its new hybrid yacht Seawolf X at the Superdesign Show. Now in 2024, the first electric yacht is on order. Who is the buyer is secret.
Integrated AI monitors performance and suggests sustainable behaviors
Rossinavi's new yacht is designed to provide the owner and guests with a unique experience, where the focus is on being surrounded by the natural sounds and atmosphere of the sea. Seawolf X allows for emission-free navigation when running in full electric mode thanks to its battery packs and solar panels fully integrated into the design. For day trips, Seawolf X is able to operate in fully electric mode without any emissions 100% of the time. On longer journeys, such as transatlantic crossings, it can sail in electric mode up to 80% of the time. A control system, powered by artificial intelligence, monitors energy consumption and battery status, while observing environmental impacts and suggesting sustainable behaviors.
The ability of phytoplankton to convert sunlight into energy has inspired the design of the new yacht. Just like plankton that store energy during the day and become luminescent at night, these boats are equipped with solar panels and advanced batteries that can store and use clean energy. The solar energy absorbed during the day is converted into usable energy, making it possible to navigate in an environmentally friendly way even during longer voyages.
Catamaran Seawolf X, image source Seawolf X - Rossinavi
According to Federico Rossi, COO of Rossinavi, the company's green philosophy is about more than just technology. "Green is a vision that drives us to develop sustainable technologies. It gives us the responsibility to create the means to best enjoy the sea, to immerse ourselves in its natural splendor while showing respect for it," he says.
A Sustainable Future for Shipping
Rossinavi's green vision is based on a deep love for the sea, where plankton plays a central role as a vital component for life on Earth. By implementing sustainable technologies in its yachts, the company shows how innovative solutions can help reduce environmental impact and preserve our marine ecosystems. Seawolf X and the new electric catamarans symbolize a future where sailing is not only an experience of luxury and technology, but also a celebration and protection of our planet.
Oneiric is Rossinavi's vision in green technology. It is equipped with three levels of solar panels seamlessly integrated into the design and a spacious battery pack. Experience the concept on their website: Oneiric - Rossinavi
An AI-powered control center monitors energy consumption and battery status, while keeping track of environmental impacts and suggesting environmentally sustainable measures.
During daily sailing, Oneiric can travel in full electric mode without any emissions up to 100% of the time. During a transatlantic voyage, the ship can be in full-electric mode 70% of the time, which would save around 40 tons of CO2 compared to a traditionally powered yacht. The solar panels, which are always active during the day, are also designed to be used when the catamaran is not in operation. When the vessel is moored, it can even power a private villa.
Multihulls are more energy efficient than traditional monohulls due to their weight distribution and hull length-to-width ratio, resulting in better hydrodynamic efficiency.
Rossinavi's commitment to environmentally friendly solutions is reflected in 'BluE, The Underwater Experience', where visitors are invited to explore life below the surface and learn about plankton. These tiny organisms have been on the planet for hundreds of millions of years and play a crucial role in the health of the Earth. Through photosynthesis, plankton can release oxygen and consume up to 11 gigatons of carbon dioxide per year. But they are also vulnerable to climate change, making their conservation increasingly important.
The whole concept is based on experience, so also their website; Seawolf X - Rossinavi
