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DAME Design Award METS
Application for DAME 2009 is open starting August 2009.
Design Award METS 2008 - onsite presentation
STEYR MOTORS GmbH Wins DAME Award 2008
Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury of the DAME, presented the Award to the winner of the prestigious prize at the start of METS this morning to Steyr Motors GmbH for their hybrid propulsion system, which allows a yacht to operate in any of four modes.
The engine itself can be used to start the engine, eliminating the need for a starter motor. The engine can also be used as a generator to charge the vessel’s batteries. It can be used as well to leave a harbour in the cruise mode under electric power at speeds up to 5 knots. And finally, the engine can be used in the "boost" mode in situations where additional power is required to get the boat onto a plane. The best part of this product is that the additional generator/motor adds only 100 mm (4.2 inches) to the overall length of the engine and an additional 75 kg (165.4 pounds) of weight, yet it produces an output of 7kW at 48 volts. The electric control unit uses CAN bus protocol to monitor and regulate the engine in each mode, thus allowing it to be linked to other "smart" engine controls.
After much deliberation the jury decided on the overall DAME Winner, commenting “Well deserving of the accolade, the jury felt this trendsetting product will have a significant influence on boating in the next few years.”
Category winners DAME Award 2008
This year there were category winners selected in six out of eight possible categories.
- Marine electronics
The MR F3000 BT EU Waterproof Bluetooth Handset from Cobra Electronics Europe Ltd – Stand 01.358
- Interior equipment, furnishings, materials and electrical fittings used in cabins
The Tecma Privilege Toilet and Bidet– Stand 01.248
- Deck equipment, sails and rigging
The Ronstan Series 40 Orbit Blocks™ – Stand 04.303
- Clothing and crew accessories
The Henri Lloyd TP2 Shadow 2G Jacket – Stand 03.125
- Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings
The Steyr Motors GmbH Hybrid Propulsion– Stand 07.539
- Marine-related software
The Navionics Mobile – Stand 02.432
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Special certificates
The jury deemed it appropriate to award two special certificates this year, one for innovation and – for the first time - one for eco-friendliness.
- ‘Most ECO friendly product’ certificate
The Blue and Green Marine Ltd. Hull Protection System – Stand 03.127
- ‘Most innovative product’ certificate
The Spinlock Ltd. ZR 1014 Jammer– Stand 03.300
Jury Report DAME 2008
List of nominees DAME 2008
A good marine cause
All product registration fees for DAME 2008 will be donated to the International Association of Disabled Sailing (IFDS).
This year, all participating companies paid a non-refundable registration fee per product entered to support IFDS. During the opening a cheque of 20,400 Euros was handed to the president Mr. S. Jorgensen. IFDS is responsible for all aspects of disabled sailing including recreation, training and racing and has members in more than 34 countries. It will use the donated funds to compile a set of specifications and guidelines for the development of equipment adaptations designed specifically for disabled sailors. Although disabled sailing continues to attract an ever-wider audience, the sport currently suffers due to the lack of universal standards and shared data.
History of DAME
First held in 1991, the DAME (Design Award METS) is now recognised as the world’s leading design competition for new marine equipment and accessories.
The DAME prize is awarded annually by an independent panel of judges for the best designed product at METS. The jury also usually names a winner for each category and gives ‘special mentions’ at its discretion. Apart from rewarding design, the Jury can decide to award a certificate for ‘most innovative product’ and/or -new this year- ‘most ECO friendly product’.
The jury’s full list of shortlisted products, i.e. the nominated entries, is included in a final report and featured in the DAME exhibition.
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