The DAME Design Awards 2025 reveal the equipment that's making yachting move

At the traditional Metstrade show, the 34? edition of the DAME Design Awards unveiled its major winners, illustrating the renewed vitality of the marine equipment sector and the increased demands placed on design, ergonomics and environmental impact.

Maxime Leriche Published on November 20, 2025

A record number of entries and a struggling international jury

This year, the number of entries reached a new peak: 146 products from 37 countries were examined, and the judges selected 67 nominations, the highest total since 2016. The jury, made up of designers, engineers, naval architects and sustainability specialists, noted that candidates now came from both the superyacht and classic yachting segments.

Navigation instrument wins top award

The grand prize went to the LXNAV "E360âeuros¯Round Chartplotterâeuros¯", designed by a Slovenian company originally specializing in aviation. This 4âeuros³ touchscreen, with NMEAâeuros¯2000 connectivity, integrated charts and Navionics compatibility, impressed with its smartphoneâeurosstyleâeuros¯ ergonomics, small footprint and realistic price for the market. The jury praised the integration of aviation experience into an all-eurosterrain nautical product.

Overview of other award winners

Among the award-winning categoriesâeuros¯:

In Navigation & Communication, the same E360 from LXNAV.
In Deck Equipment, ONE Palma âeuros¯Softstepâeuros¯ wins the prize.
In Electronic & Electrical Systems, SIMARINE's âeuros¯SAC15R âeuros NMEA2000 Smart AC Distribution UnitÂ is honored.
In the Manufacturing Support Products & Materials category, the Supersede Marine Boardâeuros¯ from the eponymous brand won the award.
In the Onâeurosboard Facilities, Comfort & Entertainment category, the âeuros¯CSX Refrigeration Systemâeuros¯ from the Dometic Group is in the spotlight.
In Personal Equipment, the âeuros¯Ocean Scout Proâeuros¯ by FLIR (thermal camera) is rewarded.
In Propulsion & Dynamics, Dometic's âeuros¯DG3âeuros¯Gyroâeuros¯ active gyroscope.
In Safety & Security Aboard, the âeuros¯OnBoardâ¢ Systemâeuros¯ from Garmin takes the trophy.
Two discreet âeuros¯Environmental Design Awardsâeuros¯ were also presented: to ONEâeuros¯Palma for its âeuros¯IFS Multi Tradewind Sailâeuros¯ and to Digital Yacht Ltd for its âeuros¯BILGEâeuros¯IQâeuros¯ product.

Why do these trophies countâeurosilsâeuros¯?

When it comes to recognition, winning a DAME Design Award is a real signal for market players. As the official âeuros¯ platform puts it: "âeuros¯Winning a DAME Design Award makes a clear difference to sales.âeuros¯" These distinctions reflect the growing importance given to ergonomics, integration, durability and ease of use in âeuros marine equipment â?" values previously more frequently associated with automobiles or consumer electronics.