The DAME – Design Award is the most significant marine equipment competition of its kind, anywhere in the world. For 28 years, it has focused attention on the art and science of design in all aspects, from styling, functionality and innovation, through to ease of implementation, practicality of use – and even packaging. It is judged by a panel of top naval architects, boat, interior and industrial designers, plus user experts. To be nominated and then to win a DAME Category and attain the ultimate prize of DAME Award Overall Winner marks a product as being at the pinnacle of design practice in the industry.

Dame Award Winner 2018

Triskel Marine Integrel

Integrel is Advanced Generator Replacement Technology. It is a new smart way of providing significant amounts of electrical power on board without a conventional generator. Integrel adds variable electrical load to the main engine, pinning it to its most fuel efficient point and delivering both propulsion and generation with incredible efficiency. One engine two tasks less fuel. Stand: 07.330E

Categories Winners:

MARINE ELECTRONICS AND MARINE RELATED SOFTWARE

Spinlock Sail Sense

Sail Sense is a revolutionary multifunctional sensor, invisible & lightweight that attaches to a sail, measuring key data such as UV, hours of use, G-Force and flogging. Creating a ‘passport’ for sails, identifying make, model, dimensions & materials, Sail-Sense allows a sail to be tracked & service history viewed in real time. Sail-Sense links with an App to deliver analytical & performance data. Stand: 03.200, 03.201

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT, FURNISHING, MATERIALS AND ELECTRICAL FITTINGS USED IN CABINS

Vimar Electronic Switch 8in 7out 3M

New solution for the control of lights and blinds in yacht applications: a new touch plate with 6 independent controls, with 8 inputs and 7 outputs signals, integrable to the specialist systems that manage on-board automation systems. Furthermore, the aesthetics can be coordinated with the other Eikon series products to obtain an environment in perfect harmony with the others wiring devices. Stand: 10.115

DECK EQUIPMENT, SALES AND RIGGING

Harken CLR Mooring Winch

The Harken CLR® pop-up mooring winch for power and sailing yachts, offers the torque of previous units, in less than half the size and 1/3 the weight. CLR saves designers seeking clean deck layouts, critical room below. So small, CLRs mount at the bow and in aft corners to make ‘stern-to’ docking simple. Indirect lighting for night use. 2 switches to launch/retract. 3 flush deck plate finishes. Stand: 12.227, 12.327

CLOTHING AND CREW ACCESSORIES

Rooster ® Exofleece™

Rooster® Exofleece™ delivers a 100% neoprene-free two-piece sailing wetsuit which can be used by high performance dinghy sailors with a neoprene allergy. At a price point of £220 the set is accessible to all and competitive with comparable neoprene garments. Stand: 12.907

LIFESAVING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Shakespeare Marine GALAXY-INFL8

The GALAXY-INFL8 is the world’s first inflatable emergency VHF Antenna, offering a full 3dB high visibility unit, compared to standard small helical designs. It is the only inflatable VHF antenna in the world and is patented to Shakespeare Marine. When needed, it will rapidly deploy and easily connects the radio to greatly improve the range of transmission compared to existing emergency antennas. Stand: 02.407

MACHINERY, PROPULSION, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS

Triskel Marine Integral

Special Mentions

MARINE ELECTRONICS AND MARINE RELATED SOFTWARE

Fusion Entertainment Apollo 770
Garmine ActiveCaptain App
Lumishore Smart Lighting
FLIR Raymarine Clear Cruise Augmented Reality

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, MATERIALS AND ELECTRONIC FITTINGS USED IN CABINS

Fastmount TC-F&H