Netherland

METS 2014 to feature record numbers of exhibitors

Set to kick off on Tuesday, November 18, this year’s METS is gearing up to be the biggest and best to date. A record number of 1331 companies have registered to attend as exhibitors.

Hakvoort announces new order for 38,25m motor yacht YN250 with launch in 2017

Set for launch in 2017, the new 38,25m super yacht YN250 has been unveiled by Hakvoort. The vessel will comfortably sleep up to 9 guests and a crew of 7 members.

Video: 33m Vitters sailing yacht INOUI

A video showing the 2013 superyacht INOUI, built by Vitters Shipyard to a design by Philippe Briand. This superb 33-metre sloop boasts elegant interiors by Andrew Winch.

New 50m long range displacement yacht design by Acico Yachts and Sea Level Yacht Design

The all-new 50m motor yacht concept has been proudly announced by Acico Yachts, in collaboration with Sea Level Yacht Design. This is part of four new long range displacement yacht designs, which are available in 26, 29, 40 and 50 meters in length.

Global Superyacht Forum 2014 to host Top Names from Superyacht Industry

This year’s Global Superyacht Forum will take place in Amsterdam from 17 – 19 November, hosting such outstanding superyacht builders as Abeking & Ramussen from Germany.

Photos of Feadship motor yacht ROCK.IT starting her sea trials in the North Sea

Photos showing the 60,35m Feadship mega yacht ROCK.IT (hull 687), while leaving the New Waterway near Hoek van Holland to start her sea trials in the North Sea.

Photos: Mulder 98 Flybridge superyacht YN 1391 coming back from sea trials in the North Sea

Photos showing the brand new Mulder 98 Flybridge yacht YN 1391 on the New Waterway near Hoek van Holland, when coming back from her sea trials in the North Sea. This beautiful 30,5-metre vessel was built by Mulder Shipyard to a design by Guido de Groot.

91.5m Oceanco mega yacht Equanimity receives two awards in two weeks

Oceanco built 91.5-metre luxury mega yacht Equanimity has recently won two prestigious awards, including the ‘Best Yacht of the Year over 82m’ at World Yacht Trophies as well as the ‘Finest New Yacht of the 2014 of the Monaco Yacht Show’ – the Best in Show.

Zeelander Luxury Explorer Yacht Z164 presented at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

Zeelander presents innovative luxury expedition yacht Z164 at the Monaco Yacht Show, designed by Zeelander owner and Chairman Sietse Koopmans and the Zeelander team to the point of perfection.

Claasen Shipyards begins construction of 77ft Pilot Classic yacht

Claasen Shipyards has started construction of a 77ft Pilot Classic yacht, based on drawings by Hoek Design. She is scheduled for delivery in early 2016.

Heesen Yachts announces launch of YN 17042 motor yacht ALIVE – First motor yacht equipped with Hull Vane®

The launch of the brand new YN 17042 super yacht ALIVE has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts. To be delivered on October 31, 2014, she represents the first motor yacht equipped with Hull Vane®.

FEEBE items for Heliad II and YXT Yachts by Lynx Yachts

FEEBE has supplied with its items the 24m superyacht support vessel YXT One as well as the 33,5m motor yacht Heliad II, both built by Lynx Yachts from the Netherlands. FEEBE has more than 20 years of experience with the engineering, the manufacturing and installation of different shipboard systems in the superyacht industry.