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Inside the Monaco Yacht Show: Monaco Life’s exclusive yacht tours

by: Niki Borisova
01/10/2024

Monaco Life explores the luxury and innovation behind some of the most impressive superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show, including Amaryllis, HBC, Majesty 120, and Resilience.

Monaco Yacht Show was a busy period for Monaco Life, with visits to some of the most impressive superyachts, including Amaryllis, HBC, Majesty 120, and Resilience. These yachts, each unique in their design and offerings, provided an in-depth look into the show’s latest innovations and luxury features.

On 25th September, Monaco Life’s Niki Borisova toured Amaryllis, a 78.43m yacht from Moravia Yachting, which specialises in providing high-end yachts for sale and charter. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen, this superyacht’s standout feature is its stunning interior design, which blends the Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods. It also entails a rare curated artwork selection, which would go with the yacht if sold.

Designed by Reymond Langton, the interior showcases custom-made pieces by Silverlining, including artisanal furniture.  A few striking elements catch the attention, one being the self-playing piano in the yacht’s lounge. Another is the Monopoly board game engraved into a marble table.

Main salon on Amaryllis. Photo source: Moravia Yachting.

Amaryllis offers accommodation for up to 12 guests across six suites, including a private master suite with its deck. The expansive sun deck, equipped with a jacuzzi, offers panoramic views, while the beach club includes a gym, sauna, steam room, and massage suite, reflecting the growing trend of wellness areas on yachts. Amaryllis, with a crew of 23, has undergone an extensive refit and a 2022 hull repaint, ensuring the yacht remains in top condition.

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The expansive sun deck, equipped with a jacuzzi, offers panoramic views. Photo source: Moravia Yachting.

On 26th September, Monaco Life toured HBC, which is managed by Hill Robinson, the sister company of Moravia Yachting. At 85.65m, this yacht offers vast spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen and recently refitted with an interior by Winch Design, HBC’s Hamptons-like decor is elegant, with soft neutral tones accented by bright bursts of colour.

HBC’s main deck with a glass-bottom pool. Photo source: Moravia Yachting.

The yacht offers accommodation for 12 guests in 11 suites, including a master suite with panoramic views and a his-and-hers en suite complete with a bathtub. Its impressive aft deck spaces set HBC apart, perfect for social gatherings or more intimate, private moments. The yacht’s glass-bottomed pool on the main deck is an eye-catcher, bathing the beach club below in natural light.

Master cabin on HBC. Photo source: Moravia Yachting.

HBC has various water toys, including water scooters, jet skis, and a giant inflatable slide. The yacht also offers wellness amenities, such as a fully equipped gym and a massage room, providing a more holistic experience for guests. When asked about the meaning behind the yacht’s name, the chief steward told Monaco Life, “Well, that’s the million-dollar question.”

For more information regarding Amaryllis or HBC, click here.

On 27th September, we toured of Majesty 120, a 37.5m yacht from Gulf Craft, known for its innovative approach to yacht design and engineering. The Majesty 120 is perfect for owners seeking something smaller yet packed with comfort and sophistication. Its sleek lines and commanding profile, enhanced by large expanses of glass, give the yacht an open, airy feel, blending the indoors with the outdoors.

The interior is enhanced by large expanses of glass, giving the yacht an open, airy feel, blending the indoors with the outdoors. Photo supplied.

One of the key features of this yacht is its hybrid beach club, which can be converted into tender storage to maximise space for water activities. The sun deck, with a Jacuzzi and a bar, is a space for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the yacht features handcrafted interiors with luxurious finishes, including marble, leather, and wood, blending two distinct design cultures into a modern yet timeless aesthetic.

Majesty 120’s sun deck, a perfect place for relaxation. Photo supplied.

The Majesty 120 is also eco-friendly, featuring an award-winning heat recovery system that reduces its carbon footprint by improving fuel efficiency and cutting operational costs. “We try to do as much as possible in regards to saving energy, such as engine cooling and heating systems, and we also use sustainable materials such as bamboo,” Lee Oldroyd, Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Craft, told Monaco Life.

See more: Monaco Yacht Show 2024 kicks off with focus on sustainability

The day concluded with a visit to Resilience, a 65m yacht built by ISA Yachts and listed for sale through Edmiston Yachts, a global presence in yacht sales, charter, and management. Priced at €65,000,000, Resilience offers accommodation for 12 guests and 17 crew members, making it ideal for large groups or multi-generational families.

Resilience, a 65m yacht built by ISA Yachts and listed for sale through Edmiston Yachts at €65,000,000. Photo source: Edmiston Yachts.

The yacht is designed to connect guests to the water, featuring expansive indoor-outdoor spaces, an outdoor cinema, and two swimming pools—one on the main deck with a waterfall feature and another on the sun deck, complete with a fire pit and barbecue area.

The interiors are enhanced by bold accents like the signature backlit onyx and marble features. Photo source: Edmiston Yachts.

Inside, the grand staircase is brought to attention by a stunning glass jellyfish sculpture, a truly impressive piece. Designed by Venetian architect Enrico Gobbi, the interiors are sophisticated yet comfortable, with neutral palettes enhanced by bold accents like the signature backlit onyx and marble features.

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Resilience also offers practical features such as convertible home-working offices, catering to the growing trend of ‘work-from-anywhere’ living. For relaxation, guests can enjoy a massage room, a gym with fold-down balconies, and a self-playing translucent Edelweiss piano on the upper deck, as it seems that self-playing pianos are in fashion.

Resilience’s gym with fold-down balconies. Photo source: Edmiston Yachts.

Monaco Life also visited the stunning 122m Kismet superyacht, the largest yacht to have been displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show.

See more: Kismet: the most impressive yacht at MYS 2024 charters for 3 million a week.

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Photo source: Moravia Yachting

Government adopts first aid training requirement for Monaco employees

by: Cassandra Tanti
01/10/2024

The Monaco Government has adopted a new law outlining the conditions for managing emergency first aid for workers who suffer an accident or medical episode while on the job. The decree is set to improve the way in which such incidents are handled by mandating first aid training. 

This ministerial decree, implemented in line with a Sovereign Ordinance concerning Occupational Health, sets the framework for organising first aid in the workplace, aiming to ensure swift and effective care for affected employees.

According to a government statement on Friday 27th September, the goal is to ensure that a victim of an accident or illness can be removed safely from immediate danger, preventing further harm, while trained employees administer necessary first aid until specialised help arrives. This measure seeks to reduce the risk of a “secondary accident” by providing rapid response.

Welcomed by both the Federation of Monegasque Enterprises (FEDEM) and the Chamber of Building Employers, the decree formalises a practice already in place at many companies. It mandates first aid training for employees, adapted according to the company’s size and activity.

The Labor Inspectorate is available to assist Monaco businesses with any questions regarding the decree’s implementation. They can be contacted by phone at +377 98 98 87 26 or visited at 17 rue Princesse Florestine.

 

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Padel Best Expo confirms return to Monaco in April 2025

by: Elsa Carpenter
01/10/2024

Following a wildly successful debut edition earlier this year, the organisers of the Padel Best Expo have confirmed that the event will be coming back to Monaco for two days of sport and entertainment in April 2025. 

The inaugural edition of the Padel Best Expo attracted hundreds of fans of the sport to Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in April of this year. It featured a unique blend of sports events, networking sessions, meet-and-greets with stars of the sport and shopping opportunities – a concept that is set to be built upon and expanded in the recently announced second edition. 

On 26th and 27th April 2025, the event will be returning to its stomping ground with another packed programme.  

“For two days, the Principality of Monaco will be the stage for a unique event where padel meets art and culture, fashion and music in an explosive format,” says a representative for the organisers, Italy’s BSG Group. “Padel Best Expo is not just a sporting event but a true summit of business networking and glamour, bringing together sponsors, partners and enthusiasts in an innovative and dynamic setting.” 

See more: The first ever Padel Best Expo is underway in Monaco

The 2025 event will revolve around a “village” format, described by the organisers as “a space where businesses from various sectors will have the opportunity to create connections, form partnerships and discover market opportunities by sharing ideas and forging new synergies”. 

One major highlight will be the Five Padel Cup, an event that pits athletes and celebrities against one another in a series of five highly competitive tournaments. The show will also host the Italy-France Padel Cup. 

For more information about the event and to sign up for early bird tickets, click here. 

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Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais Princier de Monaco

Death of woman killed by train in Monaco likely a suicide

by: Elsa Carpenter
01/10/2024

The death of a 33-year-old woman on the tracks at the Gare de Monaco Monte-Carlo on Monday was likely a suicide, according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The Principality’s Judicial Police branch will be in charge of further investigations into the tragic incident.

At 8.45am on the morning of Monday 30th September, just as a train from Menton was pulling into the station in Monaco, a woman either fell or jumped onto the tracks. The driver of the train was sadly unable to avoid striking the woman, a 33-year-old French national living in Cap d’Ail, and she was killed instantly.

“The initial evidence gathered suggests a suicide, which will need to be confirmed by the investigation being conducted by the Judicial Police,” reads a statement from the Public Prosecutor’s Office that was released later in the day on Monday.

In the aftermath of the accident, all train travel in and out of Monaco was put on pause until 11.30am.

According to Monaco Matin, several hundred people were on the platforms at the time of the incident, and many would have witnessed the awful outcome. One passenger who saw the accident reported seeing the woman’s body severed in two.

A crisis counselling unit was quickly set up to help those experiencing shock. The unit can also be contacted by phone on 08 00 12 08 21.

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Human activity to blame for two-thirds of worldwide methane emissions

by: Stephanie Horsman
01/10/2024

A recent study by researchers has revealed that people are responsible for generating of two-thirds of all global methane emissions, noting a 20% rise in human-produced discharge over the past two decades. What does this mean for the planet? 

The 2024 Global Methane Budget, a far-reaching analysis published by Earth System Science Data and spearheaded by the Global Carbon Project, highlights some troubling trends. Despite ongoing global efforts to curb emissions, methane levels have reached record highs—primarily driven by human activities. 

The report states that humankind produces two-thirds of all methane, which is considered a major contributor to climate change. Methane, a potent gas, traps heat in the atmosphere at 80 times the rate of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. 

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Furthermore, it is a precursor to ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant linked to various health issues. Alarmingly, methane exposure is estimated to cause one million premature respiratory deaths annually worldwide. 

Concentrations of methane in the atmosphere hit 1,923 parts per billion last year, more than 2.6 times higher than in the pre-industrial era and the highest level seen on Earth for at least 800,000 years. 

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? 

Methane emissions come from several key sectors. The agriculture industry—specifically livestock, manure management and rice cultivation—is the largest contributor, accounting for approximately 40% of global methane emissions. The fossil fuel industry, including oil, gas and coal production, follows closely, contributing 35%, while waste disposal makes up around 20%. 

In order to stay on track and meet the 2030 goal of limiting global warming to 1.5ºC, the world must reduce baseline methane gas emissions by 35% to 40% by the end of the decade. 

The rise in methane emissions poses a significant challenge to global climate efforts. If left unchecked, these emissions will further intensify climate impacts, endangering both ecosystems and human health. As methane continues to accumulate in the atmosphere, addressing this critical issue should an urgent priority for policymakers and industries worldwide, says the report.  

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Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Monaco Dance Forum and ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ among winter highlights

by: Stephanie Horsman
01/10/2024

The Ballets de Monte-Carlo will be brightening this winter season with a series of spectacular shows and performances that will include the return of the Monaco Dance Forum alongside a Sharon Eyal/Jean-Christophe Maillot collaboration and a captivating rendition of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’. 

It all starts with the Monaco Dance Forum on 11th December, the first of eight days and nights of a programme that promises to push boundaries and present audiences with an intriguing and engaging blend of the unexpected and the traditional. 

Highlights include Belgium’s Peeping Tom presentation of ‘Diptych’ on the inaugural soirée and Israel Galván’s flamboyant flamenco journey in ‘La Edad de Oro’ on 12th December. The following evening, the iconic Ohad Naharin’s ‘Last Work’ will fill the stage at the Salle Prince Pierre, while a special screening of the 1956 classic film ‘Silk Stockings’ starring Fred Astaire will mix things up on 18th December.  

The Ballets de Monte-Carlo troupe will be away for much of the month – with performances planned at overseas venues in Guanajuato, Havana and Shanghai – but two special collaborative shows featuring the works of renowned choreographer Sharon Eyal and Jean-Christophe Maillot, the director of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, will be held on 14th and 15th December.  

From 29th December through 4th January, La Compagnie will return to Monaco for a Bolshoi-Monaco co-produced adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’, which was first showcased in 2014. The piece has earned the troupe three coveted Golden Masks, Russia’s national theatre awards.  

“The less common ground you find, the more satisfied I would be with the programme we are unveiling for you, because I have always set myself the goal of offering the public the greatest diversity of choreographic styles,” says Maillot. “One thing still connects these artists who are about to dance before you: the excellence of their work and the originality of their approach. All are marked by a creativity that defines them, allowing the dance world to identify them for their singularity.” 

For tickets and more information about the programme, click here. 

 

 

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Photo credit: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo