Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

TURKISH SHIPYARD NUMARINE launched its first 32XP in Istanbul in the presence of the yacht’s owner, the shipyard’s repeat client who ordered the yacht in June 2016.

POLISH BUILDER SUNREEF YACHTS HAS ANOTHER HAPPY OWNER IN ANTHONY LIM, THE CHANGI SAILING CLUB COMMODORE WHO HAS EXCITING PLANS FOR HIS CUSTOM 62ft SAILING CAT ANNETTE2.

DUTCH SHIPYARD HEESEN YACHTS has officially opened the 85m dry dock and its 90m accompanying shed in Oss on Nov 11.

WITH 580 EXHIBITORS showing 125 superyachts, Monaco Yacht Show Sept 28-Oct 1 at Port Hercules received 34,500 visitors. The show unveiled its app – MYS 2016 – for the first time for visitors and launched its new 230sqm car deck for luxury auto brands. Luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin was the official sponsor of the event.

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.

WITH 497 EXHIBITORS displaying a total of 579 boats, the prestigious European yachting event to be held at Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto is expecting more than 50,000 visitors with half from around the world.

Sanlorenzo creates a yacht dedicated to owners who want to discover the remotest places in the world in great comfort and elegance.

Creating a modern yacht in the classic style makes good use of codecasa’s long history in yachting and shipbuilding.

Experience the perfect marriage of style and substance crafted to change the way you look at luxury forever.

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.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson