Netherlands

High level of superyacht activity at AMELS

It is a very busy period for the premier Dutch luxury yacht builder, AMELS. It has currently nine luxury yachts at its yard in Vlissingen. The impressive 83-metre mega yacht AMELS 272 is presently in the engineering and build process.

New luxury yacht build order for Royal Huisman

Following construction of the 1969 sailing yacht ‘Running Tide’, Royal Huisman has been commissioned to build a new luxury yacht, representing the 35th project to be built by the premier Dutch shipyard and designed by Sparkman & Stephens.

Winners of World Superyacht Awards 2014 to be revealed on Saturday, May 3

The winners of the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards 2014 will be announced during a gala evening at Amsterdam’s majestic National Maritime Museum on Saturday, May 3.

Omega Architects-designed 9,5m Limousine Tender for a 73m mega yacht

Destined for a 73m mega yacht currently in build in Italy’s Ancona, the 9.5m Limousine Tender was built by the Dutch shipyard Hutting Yachts to a design by Omega Architects. It can comfortably host up to 10 guests.

Photos from transport of Storm superyacht S-78 hull

Photos of Storm superyacht S-78 hull, being transported from the fairing and painting compound to the outfitting hall.

International Superyacht Coatings Conference 2014

December 11 and 12 will see Amsterdam host the 2014 International Superyacht Coatings Conference (ISCC). ICOMIA and SYBAss invite key stakeholders involved in the superyacht coatings process to participate in this conference.

Video: Vripack – Modeling comfort

A video published by Vripack which shows the renowned Dutch naval architecture and yacht design studio test ‘ship-motion-comfort’ on an ultra modern lines plan around the voluminous 55-meter 870 GT Dobroserdov designed exterior shape.

Royal Huisman’s Huisfit to convert 42m Mari Cha IV Yacht into sailing yacht SAMURAI

Royal Huisman’s Huisfit will carry out the conversion of the 42m superyacht Mari Cha IV into SAMURAI yacht, adding cruising amenity to the original sailing performance.

Heesen Yachts announces launch of MONACO WOLF Yacht

The launch of the brand new superyacht MONACO WOLF (YN 16650) has been proudly announced by the premier Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts. She is due to be delivered at the end of May 2014.

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.