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Yachts International was among three Active Interest Media titles that earned top honors at the 2016 Folio: Eddie & ozzie Awards held in new York City. Winners of best Article in the Automotive/Enthusiast category, Yachts International also received an honorable mention for best Full Issue. sister publications Angler’s Journal and Soundings also won awards. A panel of more than 300 judges narrowed 2,800 entries into a pool of roughly 1,000 finalists. In total, more than 250 awards were given out across 33 categories. (Pictured below, left to right: Andrew Parkinson, executive editor; Kenny Wooton, editor-in-chief; and David Pollard, group creative director.)

According to the Italian Sea Group, construction has begun on a 246foot (75-meter) explorer vessel by Admiral Yachts. Called Project 575 to denote the Italian Sea Group’s 575th vessel since 1942, she is expected to launch in 2018. The ice-class vessel’s modern exterior design hides a timeless interior. Her main deck is for the owner, with the master stateroom aft, a second stateroom forward and a theater with a 119-inch screen. Also aboard are a spa-area terrace, two elevators, two 32-foot (9.7-meter) tenders and a helipad with belowdecks hangar, refueling station and pilot’s office. theitalianseagroup.com, admiralyachts.it A European owner has commissioned the Ferretti Group’s first Pershing 140. The brand’s future flagship will be light alloy with four MTU M94 engines enabling a top speed of 38 knots. The design includes retractable terraces, a hot tub, sunpads, outdoor dining areas and a bar and sitting area with a glass hardtop. Launch is scheduled for 2018.

Conceived by Nauta Design and Oceanco, 334-foot (102-meter) Project Spectrum has a hybrid propulsion system and living spaces that are intended to encompass a broad range of options. Large windows and balconies foster a close relationship to the sea with a seamless flow from outdoor deck spaces to the interior. Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, president of Show Management, unveiled the model with Mario Pedol of Nauta Design at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November. The New Yachts Company has announced a collaboration between Prime Megayacht Platform and Burger Boat Company. According to New Yachts, clients of the Prime 50-meter (164-foot) Megayacht Platform have full control of the look and feel of the yacht, making it a fully custom build experience. Now, an option is available for construction in the U.S. with Burger, offering the sophistication of a custom build with the time and cost savings of a semi-production series. The company also announced a yacht design collaboration among Prime, De Basto Designs and Florida Marlins World Champion Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, to be unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show. newyachts.com