Over 700 yacht owners from around the world – including China – attended the Azimut Benetti Group Yachting Gala at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, enjoying a lavish gala dinner and previews of Azimut’s new Grande 27 Metri and Grande 35 Metri. www.azimutyachts.com

BOOSTED BY ROLLS-ROYCE’S AZIPULL CARBON PROPULSION SYSTEM, THE BENETTI FAST 125’ IS A 38m FOUR-DECK SUPERYACHT BOASTING SPEED, AGILITY AND EFFICIENCY.

BENETTI IS BUILDING a 47m custom superyacht with a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure for a repeat client.

BENETTI HAS LAUNCHED the custom 220ft Seasense, which will have its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show.

THE 2016 CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL Sept 6-11 in France welcomed 630 boats from 2.1m to 52m, a record number for Europe’s largest in-water show. Boasting 191 new models and 107 world premieres, the event cemented its position as the leader in innovation and product launches. This year also marked the 10th anniversary of the Brokerage & Charter Area on the Port Pierre Canto dock at the other end of the famous Croisette.

THE NEW SERIES of the Italian shipyard – Benetti Now – saw the light of day, as the ambitious and compelling project made its official debut at the Monaco Yacht Show Sept 28-Oct 1.

ON SATURDAY SEPT 10, the Azimut | Benetti Shipyard in Avigliana (Turin) hosted Eccellenze Motoristiche, the yearly motoring event of Ferrari and heritage cars. The event started on Friday Sept 9 in Strona (Biella) and ended in La Thuille (Ao), Italy, on Sunday Sept 11.

Ironman is the first yacht in the groundbreaking benetti vivace 125’ series that has seen five yachts sold already.

AUSTRALIA’S GOLD COAST International Marine Expo (May 19-22) in Coomera, Queensland, received over 20,000 visitors from around the world to the showcase of more than 600 luxurious motor yachts and catamarans, as well as over 230 displays from marine engines and equipment to lightweight tenders, jet skis and boating accessories.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

ABSOLUTE YACHTS recently introduced the Absolute 50 Fly, a new model of the Absolute Generation 2017.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

The ultimate Rendez- Vous 6-11 Sept 2016.

Design and performance feature prominently in the luxurious 63-metre motor yacht 11.11, the second vessel produced by benetti with a vertical bow designed by the yard’s naval architects.