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whose average length was just 32m – were made available to those who sought to inspect them. Then, as is happening now, there was a new air of confidence, orders are being signed, designers are talking of ever larger tonnage and the myriad of service industries that surround the building of yachts are flourishing as a result. Visitors to this years show will have every reason to notice a spring in the step of those walking the docks.
Improved Layout The 2015 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) will display a new look with extra berths and a new layout of its exhibition area. The reorganisation of the 2015 MYS stems from a decision by the Monaco Government to start the renewal works of Port Hercules. This involves the construction of new underground car parks and the repositioning of the museum containing the private collection of antique cars of HSH Prince Rainier III. Quai Antoine 1er will be able to deliver an aggregate of 2,825 m2 of surface area –
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divided into two air-conditioned exhibition tents (Quai Antoine 1er A – 400 sqm – and Quai Antoine 1er B – 2,425m2) – this space enables the MYS to relocate most of the exhibitors of the former Darse Nord tent. Quai Rainier III, usually utilised by cruise ships during the show, is specifically set aside to offer three extra berths for superyachts in excess of 100m in the next few years and will become a new and exciting highlight of the show.
25th Monaco Yacht Show Dates Opening Times Location
Main Entrance Other Entrances
From 23 to 26 September 2015 10:00 to 18:30 Hours Port Hercules – Boulevard Albert 1er – Principality of Monaco. the Darse Sud entrance. Quai Louis II and Parvis Piscine entrances.
Extending the show along Jetée Lucciana down to Quai Rainier III enhances the reception, information and transportation services area, enabling a more coherent and homogeneous traffic flow between all of the existing and newly created exhibition areas. The Entrance at Darse Sud entrance will no longer exist and visitors and exhibitors will use the new entrance at the end of Quai Antoine 1er or the one closest to their stand for accreditation. Both the VIP courtesy car service and the welcome desk will also be
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