Industry Updates

Benetti celebrates 150-year anniversa ry

IPM-IMG Group show continued environmental commitment by receiving Blue Flag award

The IPM-IMG Group marinas (Marina Port de Mallorca, Marina Ibiza and Marina Palma Cuarentena) have once again had their ongoing dedication to the environment recognised by receiving the Blue Flag award from the ADEAC (Association of Environmental and Consumer Education).

Benetti held three days of grand celebrations for owners, employees and officials at the Viareggio and Livorno shipyards to celebrate 150 years of values, handed down from father to son.

Proceedings started on 16th June in Viareggio, where Paolo Vitelli, founder of the Azimut | Benetti Group along with his daughter, Chair and CEO, Marco Valle, welcomed local authorities to witness the deep bond with the area and celebrate the place where the shipyard’s story began. It was also a moment to pay homage to their long-standing collaborators.

The following day, yacht owners were invited to attend a spectacular evening at the Livorno Shipyard. Guests were treated to a spectacular banquet with Belgian architect and set designer, Charles Kaisin recalling the history of Benetti in an extraordinarily creative way.

To round off the weekend, employees, their families, and suppliers were invited to the shipyard to enjoy a host of sporting and cultural activities.

The flag is part of a programme involving 45 countries worldwide and reflects an outstanding standard of quality in service, facilities and environmental aspects, whilst also recognising the continued hard work that the IPMIMG Group have been fulfilling for 21 years over their three marinas.

This consistent environmental commitment displayed by the marina group involves the promotion of good practices amongst customers and users, creating awareness campaigns and managing the Blue Flag for private yachts that share the same values and environmental concern.

The Blue Flag Ceremony was attended by Pilar Moyá and José María Marroig from the IPM-IMG Group where they were presented with the award by Jose Palacios, Chairman of ADEAC.