A UK firm has cleaned up at the Monaco Yacht Show, where themes of sustainability were again prevalent, writes Arun Kakar
London-based Winch Design and sustainable issues were the talk of the 29th annual Monaco Yacht Show, which had its most opulent year yet, with $4.25 billion-worth of floating luxury on display.
More than 120 superyachts and a reported 30,000 visitors were present on the Riviera, where the average asking price for a vessel stood at $41.5 million.
As with last year, issues of sustainability and environmental accountability were high on the agenda.
Prince Albert’s third Monte Carlo Gala drew A-list stars Robert Redford and Nicole Kidman in the name of raising cash to combat climate change.
‘This is the time for collective responsibility, a shared commitment, a joint undertaking. This is time for generosity,’ the prince declared at a ceremony that included such auction items as a custom Aston Martin Rapide prototype and a private musical evening with Andrea Bocelli.
The show also saw the unveiling of Aqua, a concept of the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht. Designed by Dutch firm Sinot, the 111m model would run solely on liquid hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
The sustainable theme was also prominent with Tankoa’s Bintador, which features a hybrid engine, and Sanlorenzo’s 64-metre Antila, which won the MYS/RINA award for the most eco-friendly yacht.
Bintador
At the annual awards, Winch Design took home three awards from a possible four in an unprecedented dominant display. Its designs for Abeking & Rasmussen’s 80m Excellence won for finest new superyacht as well as for best exterior....MUCH MOREPreviously on this year's Monaco Show:
"2019 Monaco Yacht Show: Top 10 Largest Superyachts"
From Forbes:
When it comes to celebrating the end of the summer season in high style, it’s pretty hard to compete with the Monaco Yacht Show that takes place at the end of September. The superyachts on display will be some of the newest, largest and most expensive “portable private islands” on Earth.
And all of the Monaco Yacht Show’s other attractions—impossibly sexy speedboats, helicopters, personal submarines, limousines and luxury cars—will impress even the most jaded billionaire. And don’t even get me started on the hotels, restaurants and of course, the Casino in this tiny principality on the French Riviera.
But the largest superyachts are always the star attractions. So without further ado, here’s a preview of the top 10 largest superyachts that will be at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month.
The opulent interior of Tis the largest yacht at the 2019 Monaco Yacht ShowWinch Media
The German superyacht craftsmen at Lürssen have a well-earned reputation for building some of the worlds largest private yachts in the world. The talented team at the London-based Winch Design have drawn the lines and imagined the interiors of with a long list of award winning superyachts........MUCH MORE
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