Antilles Power Awards First-Ever MTU Outstanding Vessel Award

-Antilles Power presents the first-ever MTU Outstanding Vessel Award at the IBT71 Fishing Tournament, at Club Náutico of San Juan-

The Badly Bent, an 82′ Viking vessel captained by Allen Desilva (FL, USA), was awarded the first-ever MTU Outstanding Vessel Award, presented by Antilles Power Depot during the IBT71 Fishing Tournament, held from August 13 to 17, 2024, at Club Náutico of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This award, presented for the first time at the 2024 International Billfish Tournament, is a special recognition given to the top-performing boat in the tournament equipped with MTU engines. The winner received a certificate for a boat inspection service and a unique handcrafted Puerto Rican flag made from reclaimed wood.

Antilles Power Depot is a regular sponsor of the International Billfish Tournament. In the 2024 IBT71 edition, 45 vessels participated, with 200 anglers from five countries: Guatemala, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, the United States, and Puerto Rico. Three vessels tied for the top spot by catching and releasing three billfish each, with a tiebreaker determining the winner*. Seven other vessels released two, and 11 boats had one release, totaling 21 vessels with notable sporting action.

*With three blue marlins released, Doña Lucy won the 71st edition of the Club Náutico San Juan International Billfish Tournament. Doña Lucy was followed by the local vessels Hook Up and Salty Mood, all with three catches. Doña Lucy released the third marlin first, which served as the tiebreaker.