Monday, March 24, 2014, saw the arrival of the 1976 Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER to her home yard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, in order to undergo a major refit. This legendary 65-foot ketch has been designed by Sparkman & Stephens.
Originally built by Moonen Yachts to a design by Rene van der Velden in 2007, the Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d’Azur underwent a comprehensive refit at her home yard last year. Since then, she has enjoyed a new series of adventures in the Atlantic.
The brand new 55m Amels Limited Editions 180 superyacht Hull 466 has recently hit the water at Amels in the Netherlands. She has been designed by bespoke Tim Heywood.
Photographs of the impressive Oceanco built Y709 superyacht while under sea-trials on the New Waterway near Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands.
Successful sea trials of their 40m ‘sportster’ superyacht Galatea (YN 15640) has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts. She has achieved the impressive speed of 29,7 knots, exceeding the contractual speed by 2,2 knots.
Diana Yacht Design has published the photos of their 1984 superyacht Tranquility (ex Jamaica Bay), built by Amels. She features lovely interior design by Felix Buytendijk.
Measuring 120 foot in length over all, the Nordhavn superyacht Aurora has been shortlisted for three prestigious prizes at the World Superyacht Awards 2014, as well as the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. She boasts stylish interior design by Destry Darr.
The prestigious Dutch luxury yacht builder, Vitters Shipyard, is currently taking part in a promotional activity by the Holland Yachting Group at The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The event will last until March 23, 2014.
A video showing the 42m custom superyacht SOFIA at full speed, made by Dick Holthuis Photography and released by Moonen Shipyards. This superb vessel boasts a three-seat submarine and offers comfortable accommodation to 12 guests in total.
At the moment under construction at Acico Yachts in the Netherlands, the new 24-metre superyacht Drettmann Explorer 24 by Drettmann Yachts will feature the entire electrical system as well as various alert systems by Piet Brouwer.
Originally launched by Vitters in 2006, the 38,5-metre superyacht Mystere has recently undergone the upgrade of the main electrical distribution system, managed by the Palma de Mallorca office of the Dutch company, Piet Brouwer.
The Doyle Stratis sails for the 46m Royal Huisman superyacht Project 392 have been completed and they are currently heading to the Netherlands.