The International Superyacht Society has created an award to recognise and celebrate the innovation and achievement of luxury yacht designers and builders that adhere to the Passenger Yacht Code. “The purpose of the 13-36 Passenger Yacht Code (PYC)… is to provide design criteria, construction standards and other safety measures for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers... ... read full story
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P/R: Winners announced for Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards
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As electric and hybrid technology has become more efficient, a greater number of luxury yacht builders are implementing such systems in their builds. 84m/274ft SAVANNAH from Feadship in 2015 was the first luxury motor yacht to incorporate hybrid technology: the first hybrid sailing yacht was Royal Huisman’s ETHEREAL in 2008. To celebrate the innovation and achievement... ... read full story
P/R: Boat Builder Awards from IBI METSTRADE welcoming nominations
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The 2016 IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards is now taking nominations until the beginning of August. The categories celebrate creativity and achievement within the boat construction and marketing industries and after nominations are cast, the results will be announced at the gala dinner on November the 16th at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The... ... read full story
World Superyacht Awards 2016 Florence, Italy – Winners Announced
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The winners of the prestigious 2016 Boat International World Superyacht Awards have been announced over the weekend in Florence, Italy. ... read full story
Balk Shipyard Shortlisted for Power Yacht Refit Award with Charter Yacht SEVEN SINS at IY&A Awards 2016
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Balk Shipyard has been shortlisted in The International Yacht and Aviation 2016 awards with the impressive refit of the luxury charter yacht SEVEN SINS in the Power Yacht Refit Award category, as announced by LUXE at al. The refit, according to Balk Shipyard, represents one of the most intricate refits the shipyard has undertaken to date, although... ... read full story
ArtCenter College of Design Student Baoqi Xiao Wins ‘Young Designer of the Year’ Award at ShowBoats Design Awards
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Baoqi Xiao has been named the 'Young Designer of the Year' by the panel of experienced judges at the 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards for his innovative and sleek motor yacht concept CERCHIO, measuring 45 metres. ... read full story
2016 ShowBoats Design Awards Winners Announced
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Sixteen winners were announced yesterday at the 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards in Austria. See the superyachts awarded the prestigious Neptune awards: ... read full story
Striking Princess 35M M/Y ANTHEYA III among World Superyacht Awards 2016 Finalists
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The brand new Princess 35M luxury yacht ANTHEYA III has been announced as one of the finalists for the prominent World Superyacht Awards 2016. Winners will be unveiled in Italy's Florence in May. ... read full story
Three Majesty Superyachts by Gulf Craft among World Superyacht Awards 2016 Finalists
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No less than three Majesty superyachts by Gulf Craft - Majesty 155 ESCAPE, Majesty 135 JEWEL and Majesty 122 NASHWAN, have been nominated for the prominent World Superyacht Awards 2016. The winners will be announced in May. ... read full story
Officina Italiana Design among IY&A Awards 2016 Finalists with Riva 88’ Florida
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Beautifully designed by Officina Italiana Design, Riva 88' Florida has been selected as one of the finalists for the International Yacht and Aviation Award 2016 in the ‘Power Boat 25-40 metre Award’ category. ... read full story