Yachting Awards

Ferretti Group showcases 22 models, 4 are exclusive debuts in Miami

The Miami Yacht and Brokerage boat show marks another important milestone for the Ferretti Group, the world leader in the designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts, as the Group continues to enhance its presence in the Americas, demonstrated by the impressive in-water display with a groundbreaking showcase of 22 models, of which 4 are exclusive debuts for the Americas.

Dometic Marine presents In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier in Miami

Dometic Marine’s Booths (Q71, Q65, and Q61) at this year’s Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail feature the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which won a 2010 IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts.

Pershing launches the Pershing 108 motor yacht

The Pershing 108 motor yacht, the new Pershing flagship has been launched at Marina dei Cesari in Fano, Italy— one month after the launch of hull number 9 of the Pershing 115 motor yacht. The Pershing 108 motor yacht is designed by Fulvio De Simoni in collaboration with Ferretti’s Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) division and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup.

Gordon Houser Honored with first Neptune Lifetime Achievement Award

C. Gordon Houser, a marine marketing veteran who helped transform yachting into recreational boating by making the sport more appealing to millions of middle-class Americans, will be honored Feb. 17 during the Miami International Boat Show by Marine Marketers of America (MMA) with its first Neptune Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Motor Yacht Audacia arrives at Pendennis for 2m stern extension

Following the success of MY Illusion’s refit including a 5m stern extension in 2010, the 46.5m Feadship Audacia has just arrived at Pendennis for similar structural enhancement including a 2m extension and remodelling. Pendennis developed the new structural designs in close collaboration with Joanne de Guardiola Design, Inc. who provided the overall concepts and design styling.

SeaKeepers to Present Scientific Panel aboard 220’ Motor Yacht Golden Shadow in Miami

The International SeaKeepers Society is pleased to announce its festivities for the upcoming Miami International Boat Show including feting Khaled bin Sultan, celebrating Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition and presenting a Scientific Panel.

Bill Langan Yacht Designs to continue with Langan Design Partners LLC

Langan Design Associates has announced it will continue as Langan Design Partners after the passing of the firm’s founder Bill Langan. One of its designs, the 145’ motor yacht Calliope, is a finalist in contention for a coveted Neptune Trophy at this year’s World Superyacht Awards.

BMT recognised amongst top 100 fastest growing companies in Europe

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in generating sustainable growth and jobs by Europe’s 500, a non-profit organisation which promotes entrepreneurship.

Nominations open for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2011

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2010, ShowBoats International Magazine is delighted to return to the Mar a Lago Club in Palm Beach for […]

Azimut Magellano 50 motor yacht wins Croatian Boat of the Year 2011

For the past nine years, the worldwide boating industry has recognized the best in boat building through nauCAT’s annual Boat of the Year awards, for boat models introduced on the Croatian market. In the election “Croatian Boat of the Year 2011”, the overall winner is the Magellano 50, from the Italian boatyard Azimut.

Motor yacht Illusion finalist in the World Superyacht Awards for refit at Pendennis

Pendennis Shipyard is pleased to announce that MY Illusion has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2010 World Superyacht Awards for her refit and stern extension works that were completed at Pendennis in June last year.

Moonen 124 Northlander and Moonen 97 Livia Nominated for Superyacht Awards.

Fresh from winning the Best Power 24-40 m prize at the ISS Design & Leadership Awards, the Moonen 124 Northlander has also now been nominated as a finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2011. And with the nomination of the Moonen 97 Livia as a finalist in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT category at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards, it is clear that Moonen Shipyards is on a roll…