53 innovations in the DAME Design Award final
The DAME Design Award, which has become a worldwide yachting institution, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021. After a virtual 2020 edition, renamed R&D Excellence in adversity After winning the first prize for the Temo electric motor, the yachting equipment innovation competition made its physical return to the METSTrade in Amsterdam. The 8-member jury, chaired by Andre Hoek, selected 53 entries from the 103 submitted from 25 countries. The selected innovations will be displayed in a dedicated DAME Award area in hall 6 and the new METSTrade TV will present regular broadcasts about the winners. The winners will be announced at the opening breakfast on November 16, 2021.
All types of nautical innovations
The shortlist of the DAME Award established by the jury includes 7 categories around the following themes
- Marine electronics and related software
- Interior equipment, furniture, material and electrical equipment used in the cabins
- Equipment for marinas and boatyards, Tools and materials for boat building
- Deck equipment, Sails, Rigging
- Clothing and accessories for the crew
- Rescue and safety equipment
- Machine, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
Among the major trends, we can note the numerous systems dedicated to energy, from the hydrogen cell to the battery systems, but also the research on materials and environmental impact.
