“Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que votre bateau a reçu le label BIP (Bateau d’Intérêt Patrimonial) lors de la commission d’agrément du jeudi 17 octobre 2024. Votre navire a également été distingué par les experts de la commission 2024 qui lui ont décerné leur “coup de cœur 2024.”
”We are happy to inform you that your boat was awarded the BPI label (Boat of Patrimonial Importance) during the certification commission meeting of Thursday 17th October 2024. The experts of the 2024 commission distinguished the vessel with the award of their “coup de coeur 2024”.
Votre navire, les informations et les photos le concernant, figurent désormais au registre des BIP. Ce fichier fait référence pour les bateaux du patrimoine français. Il est accessible sur le site de Patrimoine Maritime et Fluvial , rubrique “Rechercher un BIP”.”
I am very happy that Sheila receives this label. There is no money or tax break attached, and it is only glory. The highest level for the French authorities would be “monument historique” – but the tax incentive comes with an export ban and many additional administrative constraints.
The “coup de cœur” means even more and I am very grateful to the experts committee and their President, Gerard d’Aboville. With this award our beloved Princess Sheila gets recognition in France. And the Albert Strange Association and the deserving professionals in her Court will benefit from her increased visibility.
Cheers from France !