An imposing tray
With 117 applications submitted by marine equipment manufacturers from 26 countries around the world, the DAME Design Award continues to arouse the interest of manufacturers.
The jury selected 67 innovative products among the proposals. 57% were selected, which reflects for the organizers the quality of the proposed equipment. Indeed, there is no limit to the number of nominees, only quality is decisive.
For Bill Dixon, chairman of the DAME Award jury and owner of Dixon Yacht Design"The fact that we nominated so many products this year illustrates the high quality of the objects presented to us. It is also very encouraging to see the wide variety of proposals, even within each category, submitted by companies ranging from the smallest to the largest boating companies around the world
Facilitate navigation
Still according to Bill Dixon, the proposed products accompany the necessary evolution towards a simplified navigation practice. "Outside the boating world, we have many gadgets and products incredibly easy to use. It is good to see that products for the marine environment are often more intuitive than they used to be. With a broader and less experienced customer base, a system is easier than reading a detailed manual. This year's appointments give good reason to believe we are moving in the right direction."
Categories
The nominees are grouped into 6 categories:
- Marine electronics and related software
- Interior equipment, furniture, materials and electrical equipment used in cabins
- Equipment for marinas and shipyards, Tools and materials for boat building
- Deck equipment, Sails, Rigging
- Crew clothing and accessories
- Rescue and safety equipment
- Machine, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
Results
The winners will be announced on the opening day of METS, 15 November 2016 at the RAI in Amsterdam.
