Yachting Awards

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: The official prize giving ceremony

October 27 in Malta’s capital city Valletta saw the official prize giving ceremony of this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Medot Sailing Trophy was presented.

Dixon Yacht Design’s superyacht Antares III wins ISS Award

Following a great success at this year’s World Superyacht Awards, the breathtaking Antares III superyacht by Yachting Developments has been also honoured with the ISS Award in the ‘Best Sailing Yacht in the 24m to 40m’ category. She is designed by renowned Dixon Yacht Design.

Great Success of Kiwi Boatbuilders at the 2012 Superyacht Awards

NZ Marine Export Group is proud to announce that two important NZ luxury yacht manufacturers, Yachting Developments as well as Alloy Yachts, have been once again recognized for their amazing work.

ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2012 Winners

Winners of this year’s ISS Design & Leadership Awards were revealed in Ft. Lauderdale last night. They include such beautiful vessels as luxury yacht Vertigo or charter yacht O’Pati and many others.

Two awards for Yachting Developments at the 2012 International Superyacht Society Awards

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, had two reasons to celebrate at this year’s ISS Awards. Both its superyacht Antares III, as well as the major refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour were honoured with awards.

National Historic Ships UK 2012 Award Winners

October 24 saw the official presentation of the winners of National Historic Ships UK’s 2012 Photography competition, Marsh Volunteer Awards and Flagship of the Year. A prestigious awards ceremony took place on board HMS Belfast.

Pendennis catamaran yacht HEMISPHERE with naval architecture by VPLP nominated for ISS Award

One of the finalists for the prominent ISS Awards in the category ‘Best Sailing Yacht over 40m’ is the outstanding 44-metre superyacht Hemisphere. Built by Pendennis, this breathtaking catamaran boasts naval architecture by Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP).

Moonen 97 motor yacht ALASKA nominated as a finalist for the ISS power 24-40m award

The newly delivered superyacht Alaska has been chosen as one of the finalists for the ISS power 24-40m award. Constructed by the prestigious Dutch shipyard Moonen, this magnificent Moonen 97 vessel boasts a beautiful interior design by Art-line.

DAME – Design Award METS 2012 Nominations

Chaired by renowned superyacht designer Bill Dixon from Dixon Yacht Design, DAME Jury has announced nominations for this year’s prestigious DAME – Design Award METS competition. 39 products in total have been selected.

A 2012 CAEB Award for Good Business Practices in the Prevention of Risks at Work goes to STP Shipyard

Taken place at CAEB (the Confederation of Balearic Business Associations) Palma on October 22, STP Shipyard won a 2012 CAEB Award for Good Business Practices in the Prevention of Risks at Work, becoming one of the safest firms in the Balearic Islands.

The prominent international Blue Flag award for Emirates Palace Marina

In addition to Al Bandar Marina in Abu Dhabi as well as Marti Marina in Turkey, Emirates Palace Marina is another beautiful superyacht marina, managed by ART Marine Marinas, that has recently received the Blue Flag certification.

Seatec-Compotec 2013: Abitare il Mare Conferences

Running from February 6 to 8, the 2013 Seatec – Compotec will feature Abitare il Mare conferences, focusing on the analysis of new lifestyles and trends.