METS 2014 SuperYacht Pavilion gets new look & feel

The upcoming METS 2014 show, which is to be held from 18th to 20th November in the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, has announced a new and fresh look for its SuperYacht Pavilion.

Global Superyacht Forum 2014: Earlybird discount offers

Earlybird discounts for delegates wishing to attend the 2014 Global Superyacht Forum are currently on offer. The world’s premier superyacht conference will be held at the Amsterdam RAI from November 17 to 19, 2014.

Feadship’s Tom de Vries Keynote Speaker at International Superyacht Coatings Conference 2014: registration now open

Tom de Vries, director of the leading Dutch luxury yacht builder Feadship, has been announced as the keynote speaker of this year’s International Superyacht Coatings Conference. Registration for the event is now open.

Mulder Shipyard launches first Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht YN 1391

The first Mulder 98 Flybridge super yacht YN 1391 hit the water at the Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands. Designed by Guido de Groot, this superb vessel will be showcased at the upcoming HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show in September.

Nominations for World Superyacht Awards 2015 now underway

Nominations for the 2015 World Superyacht Awards are now officially open. The coveted Neptune trophies will be once again handed over at Amsterdam’s Het Scheepvaartmuseum on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2014, September 2 – 7

The upcoming HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show is set to run in the Amsterdam Marina from September 2 to 7, 2014. The largest vessel on display will be the 25-metre superyacht Princess 82 by Princess Yachts.

METS 2014: Over ninety percent of exhibition floor already booked

The countdown to the METS 2014 is well and truly underway, with over ninety percent of the exhibition floor already booked and larger SuperYacht and Marina pavilions than ever. The event will run in Amsterdam RAI from November 18 to 20, 2014.

20th Anniversary Global Superyacht Forum, November 17 – 19, 2014

The Global Superyacht Forum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The event will be once again held at the Amsterdam RAI, running from November 17 to 19, 2014.

New Member for ICOMIA Superyacht Coatings Applicator Group

De Koning Marine Service BV has become a new member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Coatings Applicator Group. The company has an extensive, 25-year experience in shot blasting, fairing and painting for both refit and new build luxurious mega yachts.

World Superyacht Award 2014 for Amels 199 EVENT Yacht

The Amels 199 charter yacht EVENT has received the World Superyacht Award 2014 in the ‘Displacement Motor Yacht 500GT to 1,299GT’ category. The yard is currently working on the second Amels 199 superyacht Amels 5502, scheduled for delivery in Spring 2015.

New explorer motor yacht Z164 by Zeelander Yachts

A new range of Luxury Explorers has been created by Zeelander Yachts from the Netherlands. This includes the 50-metre expedition yacht Z164, designed by Cor D. Rover, with naval architecture by Vripack.

Zeelander Yachts Owner receives Voyager’s Award at World Superyacht Awards 2014

Sietse Koopmans, the CEO and Owner of Zeelander Yachts, has won the prestigious Voyager’s Award at this year’s World Superyacht Awards ceremony in Amsterdam. He spent 3 years and 3 months circumnavigating the world on board JFA expedition yacht Zeepaard.