Superyacht Captains, owners and senior crew that are in the Naples area between the 18th and 26th February this year, should not miss the 44th edition of NauticSud International Trade Show, which will be doubling its space and will offer even more companies and products on display. A great place to search for that perfect tender for your mega yacht or check out the latest in luxury amenities and accessories … and not only!

Gennaro Amato, President of the Nautical Association of the Region of Campania announced that over 300 vessels will be on show: “We are looking at spectacular numbers right now, with over 30,000 square meters of exhibitor space where over 150 companies will be present. These numbers confirm Naples as a premier international port on the global stage.”

Amongst the most renowned international brands is the successful luxury yacht builder Azimut, in addition to the nautical associations of Sicily and Puglia and many other important marine groups and institution.

Concept and Design Competition announced:

“An important part of our strategic focus has also included research and development in the marine sector” continued President Amato. “And thanks to the leadership and efforts of Vincenzo Nappo, a board member of UCINA, and his technical team at MV Marine, we are proud to announce the Concept and Design competition with a cash prize for two exceptional students. The jury will be made up of experts from the sector including university professors and award winning journalists from the sector. Our objective is to offer an incentive to young people to innovative and grow in the marine industry.”

The committee welcomes original concept designs for a sailing or motor yacht under 30 meters. This competition is reserved exclusively for students with no paid professional experience in the industry. Participation is free and submissions can be made by an individual or a team. Deadline for submissions is February 13, 2017. For more information on how to participate please visit the ANRC website.