Last week’s Monaco Yacht Show was marked by the launch of the 2014 UIM Environmental Award and Special Mentions, which took place at the brand new Yacht Club de Monaco.
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 prestigious Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, VSY, has been honoured with the UIM Special Mention for Environmental Benefit. The award was received by Vienna Eleuteri, VSY Sustainability Project Manager, during the annual UIM World Champions Awards Giving Gala, held on February 23.