Keel laying ceremony for 63m Hakvoort mega yacht Project ZEUS (YN249)

The keel of the largest Hakvoort superyacht to date, the 63-metre mega yacht Project Zeus (YN249), was successfully laid last month. This impressive vessel has been beautifully designed by Rene van der Velden.

Launch of 50m Heesen motor yacht MONACO WOLF (Project AZURO, YN 16650)

Heesen Yachts has recently launched the brand new 50m superyacht MONACO WOLF (Project AZURO, YN 16650), beautifully penned by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects. She is due to be delivered at the end of next month.

Recently launched 45m Holland Jachtbouw HEUREKA Yacht

Holland Jachtbouw has proudly announced the launch of the 45m Bill Dixon-designed superyacht Heureka (ex Y3 or YIII). She will soon undergo her first sea trials, before cruising the waters of the Mediterranean yacht charter destinations.

Video of 46m Feadship superyacht COMO

Feadship has published a video presenting their recently delivered 46m super yacht COMO (hull 688), superbly designed by Dubois Naval Architects.

New 45m sailing yacht HEUREKA (ex YIII or Y3) launched by Holland Jachtbouw

Holland Jachtbouw has recently launched the new 45m superyacht Heureka (ex YIII or Y3). Beautifully penned by bespoke Dixon Yacht Design, she is currently undergoing sail fitting and sea trials.

Mulder Design celebrating 35th Anniversary

Mulder Design from the Netherlands is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The bespoke design studio has worked on such outstanding vessels as charter yacht Moonraker.

Mulder 70 Futura motor yacht TITA ONE (ex Ingeborg) back home and for sale

Originally built by Mulder Shipyard in 1994, the Mulder 70 Futura yacht Tita One (ex Ingeborg) has recently returned to her home yard to undergo large maintenance and refit works. The works are expected to be completed this summer.

New 24m support yacht ‘YXT ONE’ launched by Lynx Yachts

The Dutch builder, Lynx Yachts, successfully launched the new 24m support yacht ‘YXT One’ yesterday, on April 10, 2014. She has been designed as a support vessel to yachts between 30m and 70m.

New order for third Truly Classic 90 Yacht announced by Claasen

Classen Shipyards is currently proceeding with construction of its third Truly Classic 90 yacht, destined for an American Owner. A sister ship to charter yacht Kealoha and charter yacht Atalante, she is due to be launched in Spring 2016.

Tours of five of the world’s leading Dutch shipyards for guests of 2014 World Superyacht Awards

Guests of the 2014 World Superyacht Awards will have a unique opportunity to discover all that Dutch superyacht building has to offer, thanks to the tours of five of the world’s leading Dutch shipyards on the days surrounding the gala evening.

Ultimate superyacht cinema experience on offer at Van Berge Henegouwen (VBH)

Van Berge Henegouwen (VBH), the leader in luxury technology and IT systems for superyachts, has proudly announced that it can deliver unprecedented on-board cinema systems, that will set a whole new standard in audio reproduction and immersive sound.

World Superyacht Awards 2014: A full weekend programme

Boat International Media have presented a full weekend programme of shipyard tours and luxury activities, which will take place during the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards 2014, held in May.