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.
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.
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.
The prestigious Salle des Etoiles in Monaco will be hosting the 5th UIM World Champions Awards Giving Gala on Saturday, March 1, 2014.