Three superyachts stood out above the competition at the 5th Monaco Yacht Show Superyachts Award Ceremony held on Tuesday, the inaugural gala event of the world’s most prestigious superyacht show.

The 400 privileged guests can see the winning luxury vessels on display till Saturday for their world debuts at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show.

The awards event as held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monte Carlo.

The awards and winners are:

* 2018 MYS/RINA Award: Solo by Tankoa Yachts. The award honours the superyacht whose construction complies with the environmental standards established by the Italian classification company RINA.

* 2018 MYS Exterior Design Award: DAR by Oceanco. The award distinguishes the most innovative exterior styling of the winning vessel.

* 2018 MYS Interior Design Award: Illusion Plus by Pride Mega Yachts. This award recognises the beauty, comfort and functionality of the exceptional interior.

* 2018 MYS Finest New Superyacht Award: DAR by Oceanco. Climax of the evening ceremony, the MYS Finest New Superyacht Award pays tribute to the beauty and luxury of a new superyacht at the MYS, her exterior and interior design and functionalities as well as her highly technical and state-of-the-art performance.