Yachting Awards

Online Nominations for Asia Boating Awards 2014 now open

The online nominations for the Asia Boating Awards 2014 are now open. The nomination deadline is 31 March, 2014 at noon in Hong Kong time.

A very successful 5th UIM Awards Giving Gala

It has been a very successful 5th edition of UIM Awards Giving Gala in Monaco, attended by 500 guests. During the event, the highly innovative Columbus 40s Hybrid yacht was announced as the 2013 UIM Environmental Award Winner.

Diana Yacht Design congratulates APOSTROPHE Yacht on her win at ShowBoats Design Awards 2014

Built by Hakvoort to a design by Reymond Langton, the 40-metre superyacht Apostrophe has won the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 in the category ‘Exterior Design and Styling Award – Displacement Motor Yachts 30m – 59.99m’. She features naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design.

Raphael Laloux-designed 65m explorer yacht ATLANTIC concept

Measuring impressive 65 meters in length, expedition yacht Atlantic concept, a finalist of the Young Designer of the Year Award at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2013, has been penned by Raphael Laloux from France. She represents a re-interpretation of the automobile universe in a yacht.

ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 for two French superyacht designers

Two French superyacht designers, Pascal Conq and Raphael Laloux, have been honoured with the prestigious ShowBoats Design Award 2014, as proudly announced by the French luxury yacht builder, JFA Yachts.

Luxury motor yacht Project Symphony by Raphael Laloux

Young French designer, Raphael Laloux, has recently won the Young Designer of the Year Award 2014 at the ShowBoats Design Awards with his superyacht Project Symphony. This striking concept is based on unusual 60m commercial vessel SWATH.

ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for Rene van der Velden-designed CaryAli Yacht

Built by Alloy Yachts to a design by Rene van der Velden, the elegant 39-metre expedition yacht CaryAli has received the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for “Best Exterior Styling & Design for a Displacement Motor Yacht 30-60 Meters”.

Special mention for Azimut-Benetti Group at UIM Environmental Awards 2013

Special mention for ‘Environmental Benefits’ went to the Azimut|Benetti Group in recognition of its multi-site ‘BS OHSAS 18001’ certification, demonstrating the strategic value attributed by the company to investments in safety, quality and environment. The prize was presented during the awards ceremony of the ‘UIM Environmental Award’, which took place in Monte Carlo on March 1, 2014.

ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for 80m CRN Flagship Yacht CHOPI CHOPI

Representing the new flagship of the Ancona-based CRN shipyard, the breath-taking 80m superyacht CHOPI CHOPI has received the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 in the prestigious category “Interior Design Award” for the over 60-metre megayacht sector.

Unforgettable ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Ceremony at Swarowski Crystal Worlds in Austria

Eighteen golden Neptune awards have been handed over during this week’s ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 ceremony, which took place at the magnificent Swarowski Crystal Worlds in Austria. The 2014 winners include such beauties as the innovative Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m yacht by Palumbo.

David Easton Incorporated shortlisted for IY&A Award 2014 with Vitters Yacht MARIE

Vitters superyacht MARIE has been announced as one of finalists for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 in the ‘Yacht Interior Design’ category. Her beautiful and elegant interior has been created by David Easton Incorporated.

Multi-award winning 40m motor yacht Columbus 40s Hybrid by Palumbo

The superb 40m superyacht Columbus 40s Hybrid by Palumbo won the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 in three different categories: Interior Design, Enviromental Protection and Holistic Design. She will also receive the UIM Environmental Award 2013 on March 1.