have sounded, signalling the end of yet another successful Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), this one, perhaps the biggest and best in the history of the event. The World¡¯s premier superyacht show has, this year, celebrated its twentieth outing and has done so in great style.
2010 Monaco Yacht Show - Image credit Valeria Maselli The Monaco Yacht Show represents the perfect forum for the global yachting community. In one magical place, for four days, 28,000 people from all over the world gathered to see and discuss superyachts, products and services. Enjoyable and entertaining, the Show is both, a Business-to-Business and a Business to Consumer event for the international yachting communities seeking out quality of content and contact.
Image from the 2010 MYS - Credit to Valeria Maselli While the fun and excitement is non-stop, the Show offers yachting professionals a serious opportunity to engage in an intense exchange of information throughout the days and nights. In hotels and restaurants, at the Monaco Yacht Club, aboard superyachts and on 500 exhibitors¡¯ stands, the process goes forward against one of the world¡¯s most glamorous backdrops.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 - Image credit to Pierre Pettavino This year more than 100 superyachts from 25 to 90 meters LOA lined the docks inside the Principality¡¯s impressive Port Hercules making this year¡¯s show the superyacht calendar¡¯s most prestigious events. As well as the yachts in the harbour there were over 100 more at anchor in the bay outside the breakwater each playing host to their Owners while they visited the Show. Maltese Falcon, Twizzle, Bluebird, Pearle Bleu, Idol, Ulysses and RS Eden were just some of the names that make superyacht spotters salivate.
The Monaco Yacht Show attracts sponsors whose quality products cater for the same elite international clients and benefit from association with this prestigious show. Returning for the second year as one of the two official sponsors, exclusive watchmakers Ulysse Nardin, used the Show to unveil their new limited edition ¡®Monaco Y.S.¡¯ 2010 Marine Diver watch. It was greeted with great enthusiasm and orders were received for three times more pieces than are available. Also recognising the value of its association with the Show, the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority returned again as a leading sponsor.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 - Photo credit Pierre Pettavino With the help of partners many special services for exhibitors and visitors were available at the Show. When IT and office services were needed, the Business Centre sponsored by Eurocopter was available, while Transport Malta supported the Press centre and Lounge open to the world¡¯s media professionals and visitors. During the day, the air-conditioned Parvis Piscine was the place to find a spot to relax in, refresh or hold a meeting. The Crystal Lounge created in partnership with Baccarat was an oasis of calm and the Champagne Bar, where Lanson poured beverages, bubbled with activity. VIP visitors were shuttled to and from the Show by BMW chauffeurs driving the latest in eco friendly luxury courtesy cars, the ActiveHybrid 7.
Nor did organisers neglect their social responsibilities. Again this year they donated 50% of all entrance ticket sales, equating to some €51,500, to the Monaco Association against the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Association Mon¨¦gasque contre les Myopathies), a locally based charity supported each year by MYS since 2001.
Making a commitment against deforestation, the Prince Albert II Foundation launched the ¡°Wood Forever¡± project during the Monaco Yacht Show. A € 37,000 donation was given to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco by the organisers during his visit to the Show. It will be used to better educate all those involved in the yachting market, to only use wood certified as originating from sustainably-managed forests and stop deforestation. Monaco Yacht Show have pledged they will continue to support the Foundation in future years.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 Image credit Pierre Pettavino While his Serene Highness toured the MYS, he boarded two of the superyachts that received special accolades at the Show. The first was Motor Yacht Exuma, a 50 metre vessel awarded the RINA Green Plus Platinum trophy for a building beyond the minimum levels required by international regulations governing environmental protection. He also visited SY Panthalassa a 56 metre yacht built by Perini Navi and winner of the Prix du Design 2010 for her innovations in naval architecture and interior design.
HSH Prince Albert II was himself the recipient of an honour receiving the 2010 SeaKeeper Award, exactly one hundred years after his own great grandfather and namesake, Prince Albert I, founded what is now the science of oceanography.
Top industry specialists were positive in their praise for the Monaco Yacht Show. Michael Bremen, Sales Director, L¨¹rssen Yachts, Germany said, ¡°I was cautiously optimistic before the show, and the good news is now as it draws to a close I am still cautiously optimistic.¡±
MYS 2010 - Image credit to Pierre Pettavino Stephen Hills, Managing Director, Devonport Yachts, UK said, ¡°We received more new leads than I expected at Monaco and that is a very good sign indeed.¡±
Visiting the MYS from the USA, John Dane III, President of Trinity Yachts, said, ¡°The industry has seen a great improvement over the last 20 months, and we have seen many more potential clients here. The light at the end of tunnel might no longer be the headlights of a train.¡±
Fiona Maureso, the newly appointed Head of Charter Division, at YPI said, ¡°This is not a charter show but it is one of the few shows that potential charter guests can get to see the yachts. Clients love to come to Monaco and it is much better than previous years.¡±
Exhibitors came from 37 countries around the world. Among the 500 exhibitors displaying their wares was Marco Foglizzo, of Foglizzo Custom Leather in Italy. He said, ¡°Last year we got the impression people coming to our stand were dreaming, this year the enquiries are real. There is definitely a better quality of potential projects.¡±
Rene van der Velden of Rene van der Velden Yacht Design in The Netherlands had a stand at the Show as usual. He said, ¡°It is 200% better than last year, spirits are up and clients are willing to commission things again. If in the past it was a 45 metre superyacht, now it might be a 38 metre boat.¡±
From the UK, a country that fielded no fewer than 78 exhibitors, was Bill Dixon the Managing Director of Dixon Yacht Design. He said, ¡°It is more positive this year at the Show. I have had good news but it would be tempting fate to say anything else right now.¡±
Top International brokers were equally praising the Monaco Yacht Show and its ability to bring together vendor and buyer. Miriam Cain, Communications Manager, Camper & Nicholsons, UK said,
¡°The Monaco Yacht Show was for us one of the busiest on record and we welcomed a large number of existing and new clients. All our yachts on display received good interest, and the feeling is that the market overall continues, albeit slowly, to improve.¡± Toby Walker, Director of Sales, with the same company added, ¡°We certainly have two or three pending negotiations from the show and the true result will be in the number of sales concluded and charters booked following last week¡¯s display.¡±
Patrick Coote, Marketing Director, Fraser Yachts in Monaco was equally enthusiastic saying, ¡°Wow, what a change from 2009, a truly upbeat and positive show with plenty of qualified buyers, serious discussions, realistic prices and positive negotiations. The real outcome will only be determined over the next few weeks but our whole team left the show on a high, enthused by the quality and quantity of enquiries.¡±
Burgess headquartered in London experienced high attendance levels of both existing and new clients from all geographical areas including a high proportion of visitors from the UAE. Alev Karagulle Director of Marketing and Communications probably best summed up the show when she said, ¡°The acid test of the success of a boat show is never immediate and our detailed analysis of the show has yet to be conducted, but our large team of brokers were kept extremely busy with qualified client viewings and consultations throughout the four days. We have every reason to believe that the Monaco Show this year continues to be a key event in supporting our successful performance in this challenging market environment.¡±
With another successful Monaco Yacht Show over, exhibitions stands cleared away, additional docks removed and most of the superyachts departed it might be time for the Show organisers to have a break. Instead they are already planning a bigger and better MYS for 2011 when the Show comes of age and celebrates its 21st Birthday.
21st Monaco Yacht Show will be held from 21st to 24th September 2011, Port Hercules, Principality of Monaco
October 07, 2010
Vilanova Grand Marina in Barcelona is a benchmark marina for superyachts in the Mediterranean. The marina offered two-week free dockage to the winners of this year¡¯s Fraser Yachts Captains Dinner and Awards, held last Thursday 23rd September at the exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco. The winners are M/Y Touch, best Charter Crew under 40m; M/Y South, best Charter Crew over 40m; and Captain Butch Vogelsang of M/Y Dream, best Charter Captain of the Year.
Winners of the Fraser Yachts Captains Dinner and Awards This is the second year the marina sponsors Fraser Yachts annual black tie gala function, which gathers captains and crew from around the world and is considered one of the most prestigious evenings in the Monaco Yacht Show calendar. The marina also delighted guests to this event with fine Spanish wine and Jabugo ham.
Management of Vilanova Grand Marina ¨C Barcelona is highly satisfied with their attending the Monaco Yacht Show from 22nd to 25th September 2010. General Manager Ignacio Erroz comments: ¡°We had a fair amount of interest from captains and visitors during the show. We are now coming up to our second winter season and we expect to accommodate around 25 superyachts in our facilities, which represents a 56% increase in comparison to last year¡¯s occupancy¡±.
Vilanova Grand Marina Berthing Vilanova Grand Marina ¨C Barcelona
Just over a year after its opening in April 2009, Vilanova Grand Marina ¨C Barcelona, Spain has become a reference point for superyachts thanks to its specialization, strategic location and outstanding facilities and services. It has 49 moorings from 25 to 80 metres and offers all necessary services to meet the requirements of captains, owners and crews, both concerning the boat and their own needs on land. It integrates a port infrastructure and a technical area for specialist repair and refitting of large boats. Its location, in the inner basin of Vilanova Port, surrounded by peaceful, clean waters, just 20 minutes drive from Barcelona International Airport, represents an important strategic value for owners and captains.
October 01, 2010
British excellence was top of the agenda at the Monaco Yacht Show last week. Seventy seven UK companies were exhibited at the largest superyacht event, which ran from Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 September, with 19 in a dedicated Superyacht UK Pavilion.
Their presence at Monaco was accompanied by the launch of a new publication, Destination UK, which was very well received by yacht crew and industry alike. The guide aims to promote British excellence in this sector and demonstrate everything there is on offer, to a captive audience of captains, buyers and owners.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 - Image courtesy of MYS - photo Pierre Pettavino
Their presence at Monaco was accompanied by the launch of a new publication, Destination UK, which was very well received by yacht crew and industry alike. The guide aims to promote British excellence in this sector and demonstrate everything there is on offer, to a captive audience of captains, buyers and owners. SYUK, an association within the British Marine Federation, also held a successful champagne reception on Thursday 23 September with approximately 300 guests attending including delegates from previous SYUK tours, buyers and other industry contacts.
The UK superyacht industry is now worth just over £420 million a year according to latest survey results, announced at the start of the Monaco Yacht Show, which is an increase of 3% on the previous year¡¯s revenue. For further survey results click HERE.
Tom Chant, International Development Manager at British Marine Federation said: ¡°For the last 10 years Superyacht UK has organised a UK pavilion to collectively promote British Excellence with large and small businesses. The Pavilion, which was once again a great success, includes a bar and networking area, whilst SYUK provides support to the exhibiting companies through stand design and promotion.¡±
¡°After an initial slow start the Monaco Yacht Show closed with a very positive outlook for the future. We met both existing and new customers, most of them discussing projects that were actually going ahead. We exhibited a new controllable pitch propeller system for the first time and received very positive interest, proving the value of this show for bringing new product into this unique market. The support from the excellent BMF personnel and the impressive Superyacht UK Pavilion helped Bruntons project a very professional image to our existing and potential customers.¡± Adrian Miles, Bruntons Propellers
¡°The 2010 Monaco show was very positive for BMT Nigel Gee and we have come home with numerous leads to follow and a good level of enquiries to prepare quotations for. Whilst it will be some time before we can tell if enquiries will turn into orders, the mood at the show was vastly improved over 2009 and we sense the market starting to pick up. Once again we were very lucky to have the full support of the Superyacht UK team who are all a credit to the BMF. Exhibiting with SYUK enables us to focus fully on the development of business, with full confidence that all matters relating to exhibiting at the show are taken care of.¡± James Roy, Yacht Design Director
¡°The Monaco Yacht Show this year has been entirely different to previous years. This year we have seen many friends and previous students all of whom seem to be saying that their yacht is working more charters or the Boss is starting to spend more time on the yacht. Some have also been talking about boat sales to prepare for the delivery of a new larger yacht in the next 12 ¨C 18 months. This year we employed a number of new staff to deliver the wide range of courses we offer and in addition employed an Installation and Design IBS Manager. In the very short time he has been with us we have, from this Monaco Yacht Show, ¡°in principal¡° agreements to provide the design, installation and commissioning of bridges for two new large yachts. Once again, with the support of Superyacht UK, I consider the Show to be a great success so much so we have already booked a stand for next year.¡± Capt. John Percival, John Percival Marine Associates
September 28, 2010
The latest Limited Edition Amels 171, superyacht Bel Abri was launched with a Lantic Premium system on board. The Lantic Premium system is for the largest luxury megayachts; those with more than seven individual zones.
Amels 171 Megayacht BEL ABRI The system tailored for and installed on the megayacht Bel Abri has the following key features:
©\ 21 individual zones across the yacht
©\ Central server of 2TB capacity capable of holding 10,000+ music tracks and hundreds of HD movies for ship©\wide access via the public playlist
©\ Screens ranging in size from 40©\inches to 65©\inches, all full HD
©\ 13 DVD drives linked to Lantic Entertainment Centres 5.1
©\ Crew areas fitted with flip down monitors from Clarion
As well as access to a comprehensive range of entertainment options the Lantic system is integrated with other systems onboard super yacht Bel Abri enabling the monitoring of seven CCTV streams and the internal lift to the sun deck, plus the control of cabin systems including crew call and the Heinen en Hopman air conditioning.
Lantic has a long©\standing relationship with Amels and its systems can be found on a number of its acclaimed LIMITED EDITIONS yachts.
Lantic Entertainment Systems is the world leader in the development and manufacture of audio©\visual entertainment systems for superyachts and is based in Denmark. Lantic systems can be found on board many of the world¡¯s largest and most prestigious yachts.
September 23, 2010
Monaco Yacht Show, the world¡¯s leading international yacht event, is in full swing, exhibiting an outstanding selection of super yachts once again. The most recently launched vessels are praised by professionals, the media and the international private client¨¨le, who every year make it a point to attend the Monaco Yacht Show in order to experience the quintessence of yachting in a single location.
2010 Monaco Yacht Show - © Pierre Pettavino
Here is a selection of exceptional superyacht from the 2010 MYS
Super Yacht NERO is the largest vessel at the show this year and was delivered in 2008 by Corsair Yachts. She measures 90.10 metres LOA and features beautiful sleek lines inspired by J.P. Morgan¡¯s famous yacht Corsair. The yacht is exhibited by Burgess ¨C Berth N03
MotorYacht SYCARA V was launched in July 2010 and she is making her premier launch at the MYS. She is measuring 68.15 metres and was delivered by the German Nobiskrug shipyard. She is exhibited by Nobiskrug at berth N01.
AZTECA super yacht with her 72 metre LOA is the largest aluminium yacht ever built by CRN shipyards and was launched in 2009. MY Azteca (ex Clarena II) was sold in the final stages of construction to her current owner, who renamed her Azteca. She is listed amongst the 100 world¡¯s largest superyachts ranking established by Boat International (ranked number 90). She can be found at berth T04 ¨C CRN sipyards.
Look from above at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show - © Pierre Pettavino The Picchiotti superyacht EXUMA is an outstanding 50 metre explorer yacht, that the Italian shipyard built in collaboration with Vitruvius Ltd and French naval architect Philippe Briand. Exuma is exhibited by Perini Navi ¨C Berth T08.
Super Yacht PANTHALASSA is another Perini Navi yacht launched in 2009. The 56 metre Panthalassa was created as a true luxury yacht with luxurious comforts and space, bringing natural light into the living areas to enjoy private and social moments as well. She is exhibited by Perini Navi ¨C Berth T07.
LADY CHRISTINE Feaadship Super Yacht is a vessel built for experienced yacht owners and was delivered in 2010. The owners agreed to showcase her to an invite-only audience at the MYS 2010. She is exhibited by Feadship ¨C berth T05.
MYS 2010 - Image © Eric Knoll SuperYacht SOLEMATES is a 60 metre pedigree yacht by the German shipyard Lurssen and was designed by the highly regarded and exceptional designer Espen Oeino. Her sundeck is equipped with an audio and lighting system, which can transform the space into a dance area. Solemates is exhibited by Luerssen ¨C berth T06.
CLOUD 9 motoryacht is sharing the same basic hull as her sistership NETANYA 8 and SLIPSTREAM. The vessel benefits of a unique customisation of the interior and styling changes to the superstructure and interior spaces. She is exhibited by CMN ¨C berth N02.
Benetti superyacht ADORA was launched in 2010 and is a superbly elegant 62 metre vessel, which highlights Benetti¡¯s excessive talent for innnovation. She is completely customised to optimise her exterior and interior space, with huge emphasis on technological and technical innovations. The yacht is exhibited by Benetti ¨C berth E01.
Yachts at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show - © Pierre Pettavino Some interesting yacht figures from the Monaco Yacht Show 2010:
The distribution of the yachts exhibited at the 2010 MYS clearly reflects the current situation of the global yachting industry. The leading positions of Italian made and Dutch made units in length (total length of 1,692.47 metres and 36 yacht for Italy, 1,077.88 metres and 24 yachts for The Netherlands). With an average size of 49.07 metres LOA showcased at this year¡¯s show, Germany remains in accordance with its world¡¯s #1 rank as large-build specialist.
Yacht figures from the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show *The yachts exhibited by Wally and Magnum Marine are not included
MYS Yacht Figures for 2010
September 22, 2010
The prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder Azimut, presents their semi-customizable megayacht range of vessels of over 100ft at the currently running Monaco Yacht Show 2010.
Azimut Grande 120SL Running Shot - Image courtesy of Azimut
The Azimut ¡°Grande¡± Yacht Collection
The Grande Collection is the semi-customizable megayacht family in the over 100 feet segment built by Azimut Yachts in keeping with a well-defined design and construction philosophy. Owners of the Grande Collection models can build the boats of their dreams by taking an active part in fitting them out starting from the drawing board, even before construction commences at the Viareggio shipyard.
Azimut Grande 120SL Running - Image courtesy of Azimut A new stand
Access to the Azimut Yachts ¡°Grande¡± Collection at the Monaco Yacht Show is gained at the Azimut Yachts stand. It has been totally renovated and built according to an innovative concept that welcomes and accompanies customers as they walk into their dream, even before leaving the dock. Attention devoted to customers, that propensity to surround boat owners with all the comforts while they are still ashore, is one of the strong points of Azimut Yachts.
Azimut Grande 120SL Master Suite
In the water
The Azimut Grande Collection is presented in its own dedicated catalogue, but it is above all well represented in the water by one of the top models, the Azimut 105 motoryacht, which welcomes aboard guests and customers in its unprecedented role of gallery. When aboard the Azimut 105 Yacht , not only can you bask in the floorspace, light and airiness peculiar to this boat, but you can also view all of the new range, especially models under execution like the Azimut 100 superyacht and the Azimut Trideck Yacht.
These two projects are presented with the use of overall plans and renderings, and also through the original drawings by Stefano Righini. While the Grande 100 SuperYacht will win over more than one owner with its innovative design, the Grande Trideck, with its magnificent design and ability to make boat owners dream even before it is built, will absolutely amaze.
Azimut 105 MotorYacht - Image courtesy of Azimut Azimut. The number one shipyard choice of boat owners for building megayachts for 12 years
This title of supremacy was awarded by the influential international magazine Show Boat.
Azimut-Benetti has been the leader in the megayacht construction industry for 12 years. That is more a fact than a certification. It is a preference that owners have shown to its style and Made in Italy quality, its innovation, and without a doubt also to the soundness of the company itself. Azimut-Benetti has always been a private group. This peculiarity has allowed its owners to constantly reinvest in its product, as well as in its search for style and technology, as it is not required to answer to controlling shareholders or holding companies.
Azimut 105 Yacht from above - Image courtesy of Azimut Fabrizio Scerch
Fabrizio Scerch, 37, is without a doubt one of the key figures that listens, develops and then makes the dreams of megayacht customers come true. Just a few weeks ago Scerch was assigned the position of Sales Manager of the Azimut Yachts Grande Collection. The position of sales manager of a collection of customizable yachts is a terribly strategic one, where customer contacts must be uninterrupted and answers have to always be quick and precise. His professional experience in the field of high end durable goods, marketing and the luxury boating sector make Scerch the ideal contact person for any boat owner. Technical expertise, good coordination skills and a personal aptitude for conversation and making all personal relationships pleasing right away are what customers look for so that the production of a Grande yacht becomes the realization of a Grande dream.
September 22, 2010
Mourjan Marinas IGY, the Dubai-based developer and manager of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, is celebrating a year of achievement and significant growth since forming in September 2009.
The company, participating in the Monaco Yacht Show which opened today, was re-branded and established this time last year as a result of the strategic alliance between IGY Marinas and the Malta based corporation G-Marin.
Since its formation Mourjan Marinas IGY has quickly positioned itself as one of the world¡¯s leading luxury marina and yachting lifestyle development and operations companies.
Festival Marina Dubai - Image courtesy of Mourjan Marinas IGY Michael Horrigan, CEO of Mourjan Marinas IGY, said:
¡°We have moved rapidly since being formed under the new brand last year and the results have been very pleasing. It has been a tremendously busy, and very successful, year not only on a local level but also internationally.¡±
¡°We have announced our involvement in some major projects which we are very proud to be a part of. In a short period of time we have further built on our strong reputation in the industry and we¡¯ve been delighted to secure some of the most prestigious marina development contracts on offer since the company was formed.
¡°We are confident the next 12 months will be just as successful for us and we are looking forward to a continued period of further growth and development.¡±
Recent announcements and key milestones for Mourjan Marinas IGY over the past year includes:
• Its undertaking the full responsibility for design, construction and operation of all marinas in the Lusail City¡¯s development in Qatar
• Its alliance with the Moroccan investment firm, Libra Capital, to start the master planning process for an exclusive waterfront project located South West of Morocco.
• Its undertaking of the marina development in Russia with the transformation of the port of Sochi, announcing that it has signed a binding agreement with Russian company Sochi Grand Marina, part of leading Russian shipping company Sovcomflot. A new mixed use development at Sochi, including a 300 yacht marina, will help this strategically placed Black Sea port prepare for its role as host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
• Partnership with Global Real Estate Development Co. (GREDCO) for the development of two marinas as part of the upcoming Marsa Al Seef project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Recognised with the Innovation and Excellence Award (Marina & Management) in the Arab Maritime World at a high profile awards ceremony in Lebanon.
• Revealed key developments in its executive leadership team with the formalization of Iain Bell¡¯s role as Director of Development and Matthew Whatman¡¯s promotion to Senior Project Manager.
• Unveiled its new brand identity as Mourjan Marians IGY and the company at the forefront of the marina industry in the Middle East.
• Revealed the redevelopment of its official website
• Renewed its long term partnership with Dubai Festival City to continue its management of Festival Marina, who will continue to utilise its design, engineering, management and marketing expertise to benefit one of Dubai¡¯s most stunning waterfronts.
Mourjan Marinas IGY provides services including planning, design, development, operations and marketing consultancy. Its aim is to create unforgettable marinas and yachting lifestyle developments which offer a sense of place for owners, crew and visitors. The company achieves this by providing commercially astute solutions in every area of marina development and operations.
Mourjan Marinas IGY is present at the stand QP 12 during the Monaco Yacht Show, which opened today and will run through to the 25th September.
September 22, 2010
Equisea® Yacht Management have announced that their team will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010 taking place this week from 22nd to 25th September.
This will be the perfect occasion to present the 1.0.1 release of SeaVision Platform™ that they introduced at the Antibes Yacht Show and for which they have received a tremendously positive feedback. SeaVision Platform™ is a high-end, web-based technological application developed to increase services to an unprecedented level in yachting. The key features of this innovation are global vision, real-time access, online information, mobility and security, bringing clear added-value to all parties involved. In practice, captains use a touch screen device to enter or consult various information and documents, which managers may monitor and organize real time, share with other parties involved (trust company, accountant, bank, charter agent, etc.) and forwards onto the owner¡¯s mobile phone.
Equisea® Yacht Management will also introduce the MARSS Sheltertronic™ maritime security system that was designed by Marine & Remote Sensing Solutions and that is now available for installation on super yachts. The MARSS Sheltertronic system, which can be integrated with SeaVision Platform™, is designed to protect yachts from security threats by generating a 360¡ã security bubble above and under water with automatic detection and tracking of suspicious objects around a ship, automatic evaluation of risk posed by each object, automatic alarm with full situation report on threats, automatic escalation to owner with remote access (iPad and iPhone), activation of counter measures (deter/delay) at a push of a button.
Equisea® Yacht Management will be at stand number QC 18 & 19 on Quai Chicane and will be giving live demonstrations of SeaVision Platform™ and MARSS Sheltertronic™ security system.
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 Logo
September 17, 2010
Azimut Yachts, the prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder, was a centre of attention at the 2010 Cannes International Boat Show. The company had eleven stunning models on display, with their Azimut 72S yacht being amongst the winners of the World Yacht Trophies 2010. An event sponsored by LuxMedia Group, publisher of leading international yachting titles throughout the world.
Azimut 72S yacht in Cannes Public acclaim. Representing three of the four ranges that make up the collection of Azimut Yachts, the eleven models showcased at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show gave a huge number of boating enthusiasts the chance to admire the prestigious Flybridge range, the S range, and the Grande range. The eleven yachts attracted an informed, international audience of visitors from 47 countries from five different continents. Guests at the Azimut Yachts stand were also treated to an exhibition of works by Serge Van de Put, the well-known Belgian artist that transforms old wheels and tyres into highly original sculptures representing humans and animals.
Azimut 72S Flydeck Critical acclaim. The appreciation shown by yacht owners was echoed this year in the success enjoyed with the critics, as one of the models on show in Cannes, the motor yacht Azimut 72S, was awarded the World Yacht Trophy for Best Layout. The Best Layout Trophy is a tribute to the exceptional features of a sporty yacht that also boasts endless comfort. Starting with the saloon on the main deck, which is divided both conceptually and physically into two areas, a dining area that is slightly raised and that dominates the horizon, and a conversation area featuring lounges that unfold with natural class and style towards the cockpit. Curved lines embrace the outdoor saloon, with furniture to match the interiors, seemingly suspended in mid-air, while the barbecue folds away at the touch of a button, restoring the area¡¯s sleek lines and design. The yacht¡¯s streamlined, aerodynamic exterior underscores its sporty spirit, while concealing a surprisingly roomy upper deck, with enough space for a large glass roof that slides out over the saloon. The upper desk also features lounge chairs astern, a cocktail area, and a sun-deck next to the stylish, and highly innovative piloting seat.
Motor Yacht Azimut 72S Maindeck Coming up next. The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show came to a close with the enormous satisfaction of Azimut Yachts this year, though the spotlight won¡¯t be waning any time soon for the yacht builder. From the 22nd to 25th September, the limelight will be enjoyed by the Grande collection, with one model on display at the Monaco Boat Show, the event dedicated to megayachts. From there the spotlight will move to the Genoa International Boat Show, which this year will set the stage for the world premiere of the Magellano 50, a yacht boasting the greatest eco-compatibility imaginable, thanks to original technological solutions and the adoption of environmental protection policies, as required by RINA¡¯s GREEN PLUS standards. The new yacht bears witness to the environmental commitment of Azimut Yachts, the first big shipyard to attain ISO14001 certification thanks its cutting edge processes and approach to emissions and the processing of wood and other raw materials.
Azimut 72S Yacht Lowerdeck
September 16, 2010
SELEX Communications Yacht Technologies, a Finmeccanica company and one of the world¡¯s leading providers of navigation, communication, security and entertainment solutions for superyachts, will be hosting an exclusive seminar at this year¡¯s Monaco Yacht Show.
Taking place on Thursday 23rd September, 5pm ¨C 6pm at Burgess¡¯ offices in Monaco, Yacht Technologies will be revealing its groundbreaking Integrated Antenna Solutions (IAS) capabilities for superyachts. Attendees will be the first to gain an insight into this extraordinary technology, set to revolutionise superyacht design by seamlessly integrating antennas into the physical fabric of the vessel, enabling visually intrusive protruding masts and aerials to be partially or completely removed from sight while maintaining optimum equipment performance.
Luxury Yacht image courtesy of Selex John Hodder, Head of Yacht Technologies commented: ¡°We¡¯ve had so much interest in IAS and its capabilities that we¡¯ve decided to hold an event at the show. This will offer selected industry leaders an insight into the future of superyacht design. This is a proven technology as SELEX has been applying IAS in naval applications for more than ten years so we feel now is the right time to launch this to the superyacht industry.¡±
In addition to the IAS seminar, Yacht Technologies will be officially launching its new security offering on its stand in the Darse Sud tent on the first day of the Monaco Yacht Show (Wednesday 22nd September 2010). |
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 Brief