World Superyacht Awards 2014

It's the morning of the eve of the 2014 World Superyacht Awards which will bring some of the worlds greatest designers, shipyards and owners to the beautiful setting of the Dutch renaissance church in Westerkerk, Netherlands.

The diverse range of categories includes the finest displacement motor yachts, semi-displacement motor yachts and sailing yachts delivered in 2013, as well as refit and rebuilt yachts and owners that have undertaken an extraordinary voyage within the preceding two years. The winning superyachts and their owners will receive the prestigious Neptune trophy, a symbol excellence in superyacht build and design.

The judging panel of twenty experienced superyacht owners, were "quick to acknowledge that every finalist is a magnificent vessel in its own right, and that merely being singled out as a worthy yacht for them to consider is an accolade for its owner, designers and builder" according to Roger Lean-Vercoe, Chairman of the Judges.

Guests at the event will be visiting some of the worlds leading shipyards: Amels, Feadship, Heesen Yachts, Holland Jachtbouw and Royal Huisman, where each yard will provide tours of their impressive facilities in the run up to the main event.

This will be an exciting weekend for guests and all involved, one to remember. Megayacht Global will bring you the winners as they come in over the weekend.

Palumbo's 54m 'Prima' Receives Judges Commendation

Mega Yacht Global would like to congratulate the 54m (177ft) Superyacht Prima, built by Palumbo Shipyard and launched last June in Naples, which received the Commendation of the Jury at World Superyacht Awards 2012, that was held Istanbul on Saturday the 5th of May.

Prima was recognized as one of the best eleven luxury Motor Yachts in the world. Prima is in the class of displacement motor yacht of 500gt to 1,299gt. She was the first megayacht built by the Neapolitan Shipyard headed by Antonio Palumbo. The award was presented to Giuseppe Palumbo, General Manager of the Naples Shipyard and head of yacht division of the Palumbo Group, together with his staff and with his brother Raffaele, responsible for Messina and Malta Shipyards.

'These prestigious awards make us particularly proud, Giuseppe Palumbo says, because our first megayacht has revealed since the beginning the quality of our project and of our work, made in the Port of Naples where we have set up our megayacht building division involving also our Shipyard in Messina with which we are sharing our know how, with the intention to create an excellence network of Shipyards in the heart of the Mediterranean. The creation of the Superyacht division – the Neapolitan General Manager says – is our reply to the deep crisis of the ship repair sector, sector in which we strongly believe and in which we are still investing'

Prima was built according the Rules of ABS Classification Society and in compliance with the strict rules of MCA and has also obtained the Rina Green Star Plus. The Rina Green Star Plus class is based on the environmental performance which covers all aspects of the yachts impact on the environment, most importantly carbon emissions.

The Shipyard currently have 3 orders for a 40m, a 55m and a 59m who are for Russian and Arab clients. The first yacht is in an advanced stage and will be ready for delivery in June 2013.

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

A great time was had by all who attended the seventh annual World Superyacht Awards in Istanbul, Turkey last night, with some great yachts winning the infamous Neptune. The awards ceremony took place in the magnificent surroundings of Ciragan Palace Kempinski, set over looking the beautiful and historic Bosphorus waterway. Lets get to the winners of the categories.

Motor Yacht Awards

• Motor Yacht of the Year: Tango, 77.7m (255ft), By Feadship
• Displacement Motor Yacht 3000GT +: Serene, 133.9m (439ft), By Fincantieri Yachts
• Displacement Motor Yacht 1300GT to 2999GT: Tango, 77.7m (255ft), By Feadship
• Special Award, Interior with widest appeal: Numptia, 70.0m (230ft), By Rossi Navi
• Displacement Motor Yacht 500GT to 1299GT: Kaiser, 60.0m (197ft), By Abeking & Rasmussen
• Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT: Helix, 44.65m (146ft), By Feadship
• Tri Deck Semi-Displacement: Satori, 50.0m (164ft), By Heesen Yachts
• Two Deck & Open Semi-Displacement: Shooting Star, 38.0m (124ft), By Danish Yachts
• Raised Pilothouse Semi-Displacement: Aurella, 37.0m (121ft), By Heesen Yachts

Sailing Yacht Awards

• Sailing Yacht of the Year: Vertigo, 67.2m (220ft), By Alloy Yachts
• Sailing Yacht 40m +: Vertigo, 67.2m (220ft), By Alloy Yachts
• Sailing Yacht 30m - 40m: Antares III, 30.0m (98ft), By Yachting Developments
• Special Award, A Notiable Contribution to the Technical Advancement of Sailing Superyachts: Hetairos, 66.7m (219ft), By Baltic Yachts

Other Awards

• Refitted Yacht Award: Destination, 41.0m (134ft), By Trappman Consulting, Refit: Alloy Yachts
• Voyager's Award: Golden Compass, 46.0m (151ft), By Picchiotti Yachts

Cruising Route: 30,000nm 'World Tour', starting in the USA, through the Caribbean,
South America, the Mediterranean, then on through the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, cruising the Indian coast to Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, the Malacca Straits and on through Indonesia to
Papua New Guinea.

• Legacy Award: Mr Neville Crichton

For his instrumental role in the establishment and growth of the New Zealand Superyacht building industry, for his leading position in the world of sailboat racing, his generosity of spirit, and his inspiration to others in these fields.

World Superyacht Awards 2012

Good Luck to all the Finalists in The World Superyacht Awards 2012 that take place in Istanbul, Turkey tonight. Mega Yacht Global will bring you all results and winners tomorrow from the following categories.

• Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000GT and above (approximately 85m+)
• Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT (approximately 60m – 84m)
• Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT (approximately 50m – 59m)
• Displacement Motor yacht of below 500GT (30m to approximately 49.9m)
• Two-deck & Open Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yachts
• Raised pilot house Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yachts
• Three-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range
• Sailing Yacht in 30m to 40m size range
• Refitted Yacht Award
• Voyagers Award
  

The Awards are dubbed the Oscars of the Superyacht world and will be attended by an elite guest list of Superyacht owners from around the world and the most influential players in the Superyacht industry.