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INTERVIEW

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SAIL Giovanni Soldiniand his record New York-San Francisco

THE IDEAS FACTORY Abile by Sciallino • Galeon 445 Hts

ACCIDENTAL REPORTERS ART on the seaEVENTS

• Seatec 2013• Environmental Award Uim

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INTERVIEW

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SAIL Giovanni Soldiniand his record New York-San Francisco

EVENTS

• Seatec 2013• Environmental Award Uim

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The “green wave” has struck the boating mar-ket as hard as any other, and we are sure it is not justa fad. Being environmentally aware, reducing waste and con-ducting feasibility studies for new projects are sound anduncompromisable principles permeating today’s collective con-science, both in companies and for individuals. UIM (UnionInternationale Motonautique) through this prize hopes to encou-rage a more conscientious use of current technologies and pro-mote more ecological solutions. UIM national authorities, racing teams, shipyards, engine manu-facturers, universities and research laboratories, NGOs and

On

the left, Mario

Gornati and

Marco Viti of

Sanlorenzo receive

the 2013

Environmental Award

from Bernard D’Alessandri and

Raffaele Chiulli.

During UIM’s traditional world-champion motorboat gala awards ceremony,prizes were also given in recognition of advances in eco-compatiblesolutions for the pleasure boat industry. Special mentions were awarded inthe three categories of innovation,environmental benefits andeconomic practicality by Laura Biazzi

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An eco-friendlypodium

companies may all participate. Among the criteria for selectionare innovations, practicality, usability and obviously environ-mental impact.

Environmental AwardWinner:SL 94,Sanlorenzo SpaThe shipyard specialized in producing custom-made motor-yachts. The model presented on this occasion was consideredthe most ecological motorboats ever to sail the seas and wasvoted as the most environmentally sound. The design repro-duces the traditional lines of the range and highlights the balan-ce between covered and open spaces, while still making roomfor stylistic innovations. The shipyard’s technical department’scommitment to developing eco-compatible on-board systemshas been recognized by the jury which especially appreciatedthe electronic sensors, designed to detect and prevent oil leaks,and the electric helm-operating units which help preventshydraulic oil leaks from the steering system. On board, wastewater treatment is carried out by an IMO-approved plant, whilefuel consumption and storage levels for the main motors and

generator systems are constantly checked from thewheelhouse. Other significant features include itsoptimized air-conditioning system and its low-con-sumption lighting. It is also important to note that theSanlorenzo SL94 is produced with fiberglass struc-tures characterized by a low emissions manufacturingprocess: the deckhouse and deck are made usingvacuum-infusion resin, and the entire hull is built with thevacuum-infusion process using vacuum bags for PVC bon-ding.

Special mention for economic feasibility:P1 Management Ltd,Powerboat P1 environmental filmIl P1 Management was founded in 2002 to secure internationalrights for the competitive speed boats of the P1 SuperStock,P1 Rib and P1 AquaX series. The general platform theyhave established for racing boats deals with per-formance quality and cost-effectiveness and guaranteeing sta-

Massimo Perotti, president ofSanlorenzo Spa: «We are honored to receive

this prestigious international award. Asshipbuilders, our goal has always been innovation.Our SL 94 allows you to enjoy the beauty of the sea

and sailing, without ostentation, but withoutsacrificing elegance. The green systems used onboard this 28.6-meter boat are state-of-the-art

and often offer many more options thanRina’s Green Star».

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Asif Rangoonwala,president of Powerboat P1: «P1

is committed to giving a voice to thatgreat resource available to the entire

human race: the oceans. The whole worldhas got to pay attention to this issue of

the pollution of our oceans and we wantthis message to get out there and

so everybody hears it».

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Special mention for innovation:Volvo Penta Corporation, IPS system Volvo, the marine and industrial engineand propulsion system manufactu-rer, has always been known for itsfocus on quality, safety andenvironmental awareness. Inparticular, its famous IPS forboats reduces fuel consump-tion by 30%, can increase per-formance by up to 20%and ensures excel-lent maneuverabi-lity withoutbeing noisy.The twin,

ding international certification bodies such as Green Star PlusGold, ABS Es (environment safety) and EP (environment pro-tection). It is on this basis that the first 62-meter and the 72-meter Stella Maris were created, as well as 64-meter Duchessof Tuscany. The yard has also instituted the Wood Forever Pact,with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation,which promotes transparency and qualification of the timberused on board to ensure respect both in terms of quality andfor the environment.

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ble conditions for pilots, teams and business partners. Theorganization also promotes a series of national races (one-design, monohull, rigid-hulled inflatable, etc.) and has commis-sioned the design, development and manufacture of the boatsthemselves. P1 has organized more than 85 international com-petitions and more than 120 national ones since 2003. At eachof these events, they have demonstrated how to improve boatson both an environmental level and in terms of performance.The film that was entered into the Environment Award compe-tition shows just how committed they are to environmentalissues, actively pursuing ecologically-oriented goals with nume-rous initiatives and Iso 14001 certification. P1 believes that vir-tuous systems can be created, with one eye on sustainabilityand one on profits.

Special mention for environmental benefits:VSY Viareggio SuperYacht

Recognition was given to Italian shipyards for their efforts toreduce environmental impact and work-related acci-

dents and illnesses through their study andapplication of pollution prevention methods,

evaluation and application of Green Pro-curement criteria, adoption and monito-ring of energy saving measures, as wellas commitment to keeping the publicinformed on the mitigation of environ-mental impacts of the activities inwhich the company is actually enga-ged

The emphasis on “green” solutions isevident from VSY’s collaboration with lea-

Above, Prince Alberto II of

Monaco awards the Wood

Forever Pact to Cristiana

Longarini of Viareggio

SuperYacht. Below, Raffaele

Chiulli assigns the Casiraghi

Prize to Charles D. Strang.

counter-rotating propellers are forward-pointing and per-form at maximum efficiency in calm waters and under

pressure, while the thrust of the propeller runs parallelto the hull. All the power produced is used to

propel the boat, while exhaust fumes are ledthrough the wake of the propellers and

effectively driven off, making for a morecomfortable ride on board. The propellersare positioned below the hull to reduceventilation and cavitation, even in tightturns and in full acceleration. The mini-

mum diameter of the hub allows for widerpropeller blades which allow optimum

hydrodynamic stability.

Vienna Eleuteri, VSYsustainability manager: «UIM has given us

a unique opportunity to share objectivestrategies and to implement a policy of

environmental responsibility. This allows us tobuild relationships with business partners in the

community and to build networks to interceptpotential problems in an industry which, in

any case, is bound to undergo majorchanges».

Volvo Penta:«The IPS propulsion system

combines quality, high reliability anddurability; safety and great

maneuverability and advancedfeatures, attention to theenvironment by reducing

consumption».

The awardceremony was

held during the annualUIM gala event, heldin Monaco at theMonte Carlo FairmontHotel. The event wasattended by 400guests from 25nations payingtribute to about 70worldPowerboatchampions.

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