'Leading ladies' name Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma at Port Everglades'Leading ladies' name Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma at Port Everglades

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Ilma was christened Wednesday at Port Everglades with a group of women leaders from the company shipboard and shoreside serving as the godmothers.

528 ladies

They represented the '528 remarkable ladies' of the company.

Ernesto Fara, left, with Jim Murren PHOTO: THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION

Jim Murren, executive chairman and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and Ernesto Fara, president and CFO, joined Ilma Capt. Magnus Bengtsson and General Manager Sasha Tyas. Sandford Sears, known as 'Father Sandy,' from Seafarers' House at Port Everglades, performed the blessing.

Murren called the event a 'significant moment in our journey.'

Employees from the company's Fort Lauderdale office attended, along with local officials and guests, all treated to light bites, signature cocktails and entertainment.