The Italian superyacht manufacturer, VSY, was honoured with the UIM Special Mention for Innovation during the UIM Environmental Awards 2013, thanks to its ‘Computational Sustainability’ programme.
Owners of Superyachts who care about deforestation have now the opportunity to make a real difference to the environment by becoming, along with their yachts, Ambassadors of Wood Forever Pact, the flagship project of the ‘Monaco makes a commitment against deforestation’ initiative, led by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
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.
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.
Monaco Marina has shared a video made by Nicolas Raffi from hauling of the 72m Feadship superyacht Predator at La Ciotat-based shipyard directly inside the paint shed.
Overmarine Group has recently launched the eighth superyacht Mangusta 165 R, where ‘R’ stands for ‘evolution’. She is expected to make her world premiere at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
An amazing number of 118 superyachts will be displayed at this year’s 24th edition of the biggest ever Monaco Yacht Show, set to take place at Port Hercules from September 24 to 27.
Luxury charter yachts OCEAN EMERALD and OCEAN SAPPHIRE are currently available for the upcoming Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix boat rental, to be held from 22nd to the 25th of May, 2014.
Monaco Marine has recently completed an unexpected repair of the 59m Trinity superyacht Grand Rusalina (ex Ulysses). The refit was successfully performed in less than 60 days.
Stefano Pastrovich is a renowned luxury yacht designer, well known for his work on yachts such as Le Grand Bleu, SenseS yacht, Mystere Shadow or luxury yacht Life Saga. He was also the Chief Designer at the Wally style office and continues working on the styling of Wally’s powerboats to this day. The Stefano Pastrovich Studio is located in Monaco.
Both fantastic vessels with luxurious accommodation and facilities, the Sunseeker 88 motor yacht VEUVE as well as the Sunseeker 28 charter yacht IN ALL FAIRNESS are available for 2014 Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter, with the event taking place from 22nd to 25th May.
Measuring impressive 72,5 meters in LOA, the breath-taking superyacht Axioma (ex Red Square) has been announced as one of the finalists for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards. She was built by Dunya Yachts to a design by Sterling Scott.