Azimut motor yacht Magellano 50 has become the winner of the prominent “2011 UIM Environmental Awards” for her technology and boat owner services as well as her high level of environmental friendliness recognised by the “Union Internationale Motonautique”. The distinguished jury has awarded the Magellano 50 yacht´s innovation and her extensive technology employed to benefit the environment and the boat owner.
Azimut yacht Magellano 50 is not merely a new model, it is a whole new dimension of yachting; and with it, Azimut Yachts once again confirms its extensive innovation ability as well as its design and construction expertise, placing it at the very top of the world boating industry.
Founded in 1922, The UIM is the world governing body for all Powerboating activities. It is fully recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The UIM has been paying special attention to the environment over the years by promoting issues, activities, and competitions, all with an increasingly attentive eye to respecting the environment.
UIM President, Dr. Raffaele Chiulli presented the official awards to the engineer Francesco Ansalone, Marketing Director of Azimut Benetti Group, during the ceremony gala on the 11th of February in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, at the magnificent Salle des Etoiles.