Despite the challenging economic climate, Feadship will arrive at the Dubai show in good heart having signed eight orders for its superyachts during the recession. This industryleading performance demonstrates why the Dutch group remains the undisputed leader in the luxury motoryacht segment and offers perfect craftsmanship in every respect. read more
The latest superyacht to make the World’s Top 100 list was launched on January 29th by Oceanco in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. read more
Heesen Yachts, world leader in design, engineering and construction of luxury superyachts, is thrilled to announce the main sponsorship of the Synergy team for the 2012 RC44 Championship, founded by America’s Cup skipper Russell Coutts back in 2007. read more
Having raised the roof of its main construction shed by two metres in 2009 to build four-deck vessels, the yard’s new slipway opened in January 2012. read more
The VETUS M4.55 engine has recently been SOLAS certified for installation in e.g. lifeboats. read more
Rotterdam – Venteville, part of Imtech Marine, supplies systems for ballast water treatment and is agent for the new SiCure® system developed by Siemens Water Technologies. This is an environmentally friendly solution to prevent harmful foreign organisms from entering national waters via ballast water of ships. This ties in with the Ballast Water Treaty, which (in a phased manner and by 2016 at the latest) requires ships to have a system to purify water of harmful organisms. Since 2006 Venteville is part of Imtech Marine, global service provider and system integrator of tailor-made technological solutions for the maritime market. Development and supply of green technology concepts is one of the focal points in the strategy of Imtech Marine. read more
The construction of the hull and superstructure of YN 16465 started in December 2011 at the facility in Oss, and marked the culmination of years of meticulous planning. Frank Laupman, from Omega Architects, who are responsible for the exterior design, was delighted: “Being able to see the joining of the hull and superstructure is a great thing for me - who drew the first sketch that was just some 40cm long. Today I can finally see that the lines I sketched on paper more than two years ago, work in reality.”
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Drumarkon International, a leading supplier of superyacht interior materials, has received the first orders for its revolutionary new non-combustible floating floor. A leading Dutch yard is to fit the Druma-Floor NC/SR (Non Combustible and Sound Reduction) in a 100-metre motoryacht that is currently under construction. Many other orders are expected in the near future as yachtbuilders look for ways to meet the increasingly stringent new SOLAS and IMO regulations that ban the use of traditional floors.
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Heesen Yachts has delivered its largest displacement vessel to date. MY Serenity, launched last December in Oss the Netherlands has been intensively tested in the rough waters of the North Sea and its delivery has been recently completed.
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Feadship has launched the 67.27m (220’8”) Drizzle at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. She has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle, of which they were the second owners and had renamed Drizzle. Although taken by the World Superyacht Award winning vessel, they decided to create their very own Drizzle, entirely custom-built to their specific preferences. The result is an exceptional yacht almost 12 metres longer and proportionally wider, higher and deeper, that still preserves the beauty of the original 55m De Voogt design.
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November 2011 – Engineered by Vripack and newly constructed by Burger Boat Company this year, Chicago’s Leading Lady received the WorkBoat Magazine Significant Boats of 2011 Award. The awards were presented on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on January 13th 2012, YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric, was launched at their facility in Oss, the Netherlands. read more
Contest Yachts in the Netherlands has announced that it will showcase its brand-new design platform for a 42-foot family performance cruiser at the upcoming Boot Dusseldorf exhibition. As one of the few semi-custom yards in the world to build in composites according to Lloyd’s regulations, Contest is known for its innovative approach and the new 42CS is no exception. read more
January 2012 – With 5 sales over 70 ft, 2011 appeared to be a good year for the Vripack brokers. Sales consisted of the 102’ Doggersbank Offshore Beothuk, Bandido 90’ Little Blue, Aluetian 92’ Shine, Doggersbank 2115 MY Pascal and last but not least a 44mtr Perini Navi Ohana. read more
January 2012 – Imagine you have run a successful formula for over 130 years and you would like to modernize it without leaving its roods, what would you do? Right; you would team up with a professional Design Studio, like Vripack who, with their full service capability, are ideally suitable for the job. The Burger Boat Company, a venerable shipyard for over 130 years teams up with Vripack to create a modern but still classic motor yacht, named 97’ Burger. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has started outfitting the all-new Moonen 100 Explorer, developed together with Vripack Naval Architects. This exciting project is the fourth explorer-type superyacht built by Moonen after the 90' Commercial Break and 92' Poseidon (2003) and the award-winning 114' My Issue (2006). It reinforces the unique diversity of a yard that is currently building the fully custom 42-metre Sofia III (complete with three-man sub) and a new high-speed 82 Alu, and is busy with several refits. read more
January 2012 - Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is making excellent progress with the construction of a long distance explorer-type yacht. The all-new Vripack designed Moonen 100 is a robust exhibition-style vessel that also benefits from exceptionality smooth lines. Combining major fuel efficiencies with comprehensive live aboard facilities, so this compact Explorer will allow her owners – who are extensively involved in the build - to truly travel the world in exceptional comfort. read more
January 2012 – With new builds being rare Vripack is proud that their solid 177’ Research Vessel Yacht is brought to live by her Owner. Project named Chuggaboom the American yard New Castle Marine, well known for their expedition yachts, is progressing smoothly with the built. read more
Heesen yachts is proud to announce the sale of Project Ventura (YN 16050) the third in the new 50m all-aluminium class, the first vessel of which, YN 15250 (the award-winning MY Satori) was launched in February this year.
Imtech Marine has been awarded a contract to supply the hybrid propulsion system, consisting of diesel electric in combination with battery technology to the world’s first diesel electric, hybrid seagoing ferries. Owned by Scottish company Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), the two vehicle and passenger ro-ro ferries will be built by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Glasgow. The vessels will be powered by diesel generator sets, feeding power to a 400 Volt switchboard, which will supply power to permanent magnet propulsion motors. Innovative green technology supplied by Imtech Marine includes two lithium battery banks of approximately 700kWh, reducing fuel and CO2 consumption by at least 20%. read more
Monaco - To mark the start of its 25th Anniversary year, Oceanco is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. read more
Thanks to a unique collaboration between Victron Energy and Yachtcontrol it is now possible to read out and control Victron equipment via computer, smartphone or tablet by means of the Yachtcontrol software! Controlling the on-board energy management by means of other software than the manufacturer's had not been applied before and is unique in the branch. read more
Royal Huisman is delighted to announce two substantial refit projects for the mighty 93m schooner EOS and the 40m motor yacht Be Mine. read more
A new Mulder Favorite 1500 is now available for sale direct from the yard. Christened Diva, this superb yacht has only been used for marketing activities and was a great hit at the recent Amsterdam in-water Boat Show. read more
The Miljonair Fair Amsterdam 2011 is bound to be one of the most spectacular editions ever. Celebrations for its tenth birthday will ensure a memorable event for exhibitors and visitors alike in the Amsterdam RAI. Mulder Shipyard will again take part and we would love to welcome you to our stand (number 33) in the Holland Hall. read more
We were delighted to recently receive new orders for two Mulder Favorites: A Mulder Favorite 1500 and a Mulder Favorite 1300 cabrio . Both yachts will be delivered during the course of 2012 and initlally be berthed in the Netherlands. read more
De Valk France has been appointed central agent for the sale of Springbok II, a spacious Ferretti 68 in immaculate condition. This beautiful motoryacht has had one meticulous owner since new. The yacht is maintained to very high standards.
The 42-metre Calliope has now won not one but two major industry motoryacht awards in her class. Having already received a coveted Neptune Trophy for best planing motoryacht in this year’s World Superyacht Awards, the lovely 42-metre Calliope was recently presented with the prestigious Showboats Exterior Design & Styling Award for a semi-displacement motoryacht. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the sale of Project Zentric in collaboration with Nakhimov Yachts. YN 15944 is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first vessel (YN 13644 MY Sedation) was launched back in 2007. read more
Loosdrecht, November 22 2011 – De Valk Loosdrecht has been appointed central agent for the sale of the Vripack 2000. This 20 meter long motoryacht has too many options to mention: a beautiful elegant design, a lot of space, a perfect layout and a pretty interior. The combination of the teak white-wash and perfect chosen colors of the interior, gives her a warm feeling. The yacht is well maintained and in a perfect condition read more
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has started construction of the new Mulder 98 Flybridge, the contracts for which were signed earlier this year. The yacht has been designed by Guido de Groot with Jaron Ginton in charge of the naval architecture. The Mulder 98 Flybridge is being built for a client from Russia, and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. read more
Esthec® has built up a solid reputation over the years for having no limits when it comes to design. The time had come for Esthec® to move beyond its geographical limits. Esthec® has done just that with the commencement of a co-operation with Alliance Marine Group which has offices in Hong Kong, China and Korea. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the sale of another motor yacht whose naval architecture is based on the FAST DISPLACEMENT HULL FORM (FDHF) by Van Oossanen and Associates. read more
Imtech Marine will be present at Europort 2011 (8-11 November, Rotterdam) at Stand 1.124 in Hall 1. Renowned Imtech Marine technology companies such as Radio Holland Netherlands, Imtech Marine & Offshore, Imtech Marine Germany, Royal Dirkzwager and Free Technics will be presenting their latest innovations at the exhibition. read more
Dutch Vitters Shipyard has added another performance superyacht to its portfolio: the carbon performance sloop Sarissa. With her 42.6 metres LOA, Sarissa is the largest carbon fibre sloop built to date in the Netherlands. read more
In spite of crises and worries everywhere Boogaerdt Timber can announce an increase of sales and activities over this year. Besides delivery of timber to the yacht building industry, marinas also find their way to Krimpen for the purchase of tropical hardwood for their extensions. Royal Boogaerdt Timber can deliver all required dimensions from stock and own sawmill in FSC certified timber. Boogaerdt’s daughter company Royal Deck is increasing their activities in deck laying as well, especially in Italy. This results in the vacancy of “Site Manager Italy” which needs to be fulfilled. Interested can find the whole job description on www.royaldeck.nl read more
The Fall 2011 season has yielded an exceptional harvest of awards for Royal Huisman yachts, their owners, designers and builders. read more
Robust elegance
Mooie Nel is a new Mulder 55 Explorer built for a client from the Netherlands. Although most Mulder yachts head for the Mediterranean region, she will mainly be cruising in Northern Europe and be berthed close to the Mulder yard in Voorschoten (NL), As the first Explorer yacht in the Mulder Shipyard range, Mooie Nel (mooie means beautiful in Dutch) is a landmark project in many respects. Mulder Shipyard created Mooie Nel under its ‘Built by Mulder’ label, which offers clients the opportunity to utilise the expertise and craftsmanship of Mulder Shipyard and realise their own design for their dream yacht. Naturally, the design needs to be in line with the character and quality standards applied by the yard. read more
Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe and in the global marine market) announces that Imtech Marine will be involved in the realisation of the Canadian government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) programme as a technology partner of Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. This programme involves the construction of a large number of navy, coast guard and research vessels. read more
Zeelander has decided to use Esthec composite decking as a standard feature on these beautiful boats. The boats are built in Holland, Michigan. The new Zeelander with Esthec decking will make its debut at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
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VETUS, the Dutch designer and manufacturer of technical boat equipment and marine engines with a worldwide sales organization is pleased to announce that from October 19th it will open a new branch office in Cape Town to cover the region of Southern Africa. The company will be managed by Neil Cramb, assisted by a dedicated team of marine professionals who will be driving the VETUS, Maxwell and Marex brand forward. read more
Heesen Yachts, the Dutch shipyard and world leader in the construction of luxury superyachts, is proud to announce that MY Satori has recently been awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes and the prestigious Prix du Design in Monaco. read more
Imtech Marine (full-service provider of tailor-made, innovative marine technology solutions) announces the opening of a new office in the Algeciras-Strait of Gibraltar region, Spain, per 17 October 2011. The office is the 74th location in the global service network of Imtech Marine. read more
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) is expanding its marine services network with a total of five new offices in France, Morocco and Spain. This concerns offices in Le Havre, Saint-Nazaire and Marseille in France and Tangier in Morocco following the acquisition of the French marine services provider ETNA, Etudes Techniques et Nouvelles Applications SA.
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Sunny Sun, Director of PSS, and Erik van Wilsum Commercial Manager (APAC & ME regions) for Mastervolt organized a 4 day professional product training and workshop for the Chinese OEM market and its dealer network. A large group of engineers and purchasers from different yards participated in this unique training for China. read more
Present in France for 15 years, Mastervolt, leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has recently moved into new premises that are located in a large business centre in Mouans Sartoux. Still in the Cannes area, on the French Riviera, the French team wished to remain close to their marine customers, but made the move due to needed expansion of their working and warehousing space. read more
Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack back in 2009 designed a New Generation Explorer with the elegance of a Super Yacht for a repeat customer. Now at the upcoming 2011 Monaco Yacht Show Motor Yacht E&E makes her grand debut in style. read more
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) announces the acquisition of the Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine. This strategic acquisition means that Imtech has now a high-tech marine production site available in Canada. The acquisition also strengthens Imtech's service and maintenance foothold in North-America. With over 100 employees, Groupe Techsol Marine realises annual revenues of around 20 million euro. The acquisition will be paid in cash and will directly contribute to the earnings per share. read more
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) announces that Her Royal Highness the Queen of the Netherlands has decided to grant Imtech N.V. the right to use the designation 'Royal'. This special Predicate is awarded today by Mr. Jan Franssen, Queen's Commissioner in the Provence of South Holland, in the presence of Mr. Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam. Royal Imtech is now a fact. read more
Chris Yellow will fulfil the role of Sales Manager Nordic for Actuant Electrical’s marine and mobile markets and his territories include Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Baltic States, Finland and the Russian Federation. Chris will be looking after the Actuant product groups of Mastervolt, BEP Marine and Marinco in the Actuant Electrical portfolio. read more
This month, XO Boats has joined Delphia and Elan in choosing Esthec® decks for their boats. By choosing Esthec®, XO Boats have opted for durable, low-maintenance and environment-friendly decks that can be supplied in any design to suit customer preferences. read more
Amels will present two very interesting LIMITED EDITIONS yachts, the 54.3 metre ARIELA and 65.5 metre IMAGINE. Both delivered in spring, this is the first time these two yachts will go on display. read more
Vitters Shipyard announces the new build of a spectacular performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. Inoui, a 33.4 meter (110 ft) composite sloop, will be the fourth carbon super yacht built by this Dutch yard. The hull is currently being constructed at Green Marine in Hythe, and will arrive at Vitters Shipyard in May 2012. read more
The world’s leading provider of yacht transportation services Sevenstar Yacht Transport is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the UK as from 1st October 2011. read more
September 2011 - One of Vripack’s most recent designs is the Esquire 65, a very modern but also very classic full aluminium motor yacht. The wooden elements on her exterior are a cheeky wink towards the owner’s profession, designer of luxury wooden chalets. Vripack enjoyed this challenge to combine both characteristics and create a comfortable ‘Gentleman’s’ yacht, making everything fit perfectly like a tailor made suit. read more
On 26th September 2011 the Royal Huisman-built 36m explorer MY Arcadia completed her east-west transit of the Northwest Passage – only the 159th vessel to do so in the 108 years since records began. Especially remarkable, Arcadia is no steel-bound ice breaker... read more
On 26t September 2011 the Royal Huisman-built 36m explorer MY Arcadia completed her east-west transit of the Northwest Passage – only the 159th vessel to do so in the 108 years since records began. read more
Royal Huisman is delighted to announce not one, but two important new projects in collaboration with the renowned Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek: a 46m (52m LOA) Classic Pilot Ketch and a 48m Classic Sloop... read more
Mulder Shipyard’s managing director Dick Mulder has laid the first foundations of a brand-new facility in the Netherlands, twenty minutes south of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The special ceremony marked the end of several years of planning on a multi-million-euro investment situated ten kilometres from the current Mulder facility. read more
Imtech (technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) is observing a substantial increase in the number of marine service and maintenance contracts managed by Imtech. Recently Imtech signed a new global partnership agreement for 350 vessels operated by an international ship operator in Hong Kong, which granted Imtech a preferred service vendor status. As a result, Imtech passed the 5,000 mark for ships under various types of contract and partnership agreements. read more
If you have an interest in electrical propulsion, then hurry down to the HISWA TE WATER Boat Show, between 6 – 11 September 2011 at the Marina Seaport Ijmuiden, in The Netherlands. Leading electrical specialist Mastervolt is arranging a series of free practical demonstrations three times a day at the Show, including a ride on the canal in an e-powered sloep, which guests can try their hand at driving. You can book a place by visiting the Mastervolt booth, K104, which is also serving free drinks after each tour.
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More and more boat builders choose Esthec® as a high-quality alternative to the traditional teak deck. The fact that boat builders increasingly believe in Esthec®, can be witnessed at the Hiswa 2011 boat show, from 6 to 11 September in IJmuiden. In 2009, Esthec® was represented by 6 boat builders here. This year, that number has grown to more than 25. You are now able to see and experience Esthec® for yourself on over 30 boats. read more
Loosdrecht, August 9, 2011 - De Valk has been appointed central agent for the sale of the ‘Pure’ 49. This 49ft motor yacht is on display at the HISWA-in-Water boatshow 2011 and is built by some of the best craftsmen in the Netherlands for bluewater sailing in supreme safety and comfort. A highly seaworthy aluminium boat with CE A certification, she was designed by Willem Nieland, winner of various designer of the year awards. read more
Yesterday the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched the stunning fifth F45, named Helix. She is the first yacht in the series with the Nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames and a high contrast in carefully selected materials. read more
Sevenstar, the world leading provider of yacht transportation services, has completed the loading of 6 full vessels from St Thomas USVI to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The demand for shipping yachts out of the Caribbean before the start of the Caribbean Hurricane season has been enormous this year. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery of four superyachts whose combined lengths total a remarkable 189 metres.
2011 is proving to be a very busy year for Heesen Yachts, with a total of 7 deliveries in 12 months – the highest number in the last ten years. read more
Can you close a door by leaving it open? This question captures the essence of the design brief builder Ribbon Yachts gave to the Vripack Design Studio: Create a Rib without having it look like a Rib plus she has to be an ultimate man boat. That is exactly what they have done with the Ribbon 45 SC. read more
De Valk has been appointed central agent for the sale of the Dijkstra 110 Classic Sloop Annagine.
This superb yacht will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. The classic 33.90 m aluminium sloop, Annagine was designed by Dijkstra & Partners and built by JOM in Holland for an experienced owner. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement cruisers. With sister ship Livia (the third in the series) a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards, Moonen is confident that a buyer will soon be found for a yacht that is packed with the latest technology. A dedicated website showcases this sleek motoryacht at www.newmoonen97.com read more
Mastervolt is proud to announce a new agreement with the America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) for the 34th America’s Cup race in 2013. Dave Powys, Head of Boat Procurement & Fleet Management for ACRM and Mastervolt’s Commercial Manager for APAC & ME, Erik Van Wilsum, finalised the agreement involving the electrical design and equipment supply for the America’s Cup support vessels being built in Holland, Portugal, China and Malaysia. read more
The spectacular 86m/282.16ft SEVEN SEAS was successfully delivered one month ahead of schedule to her owner in November 2010. Built under the project name Y706, this stunning yacht follows in the legacy of Oceanco’s thriving “Y700” generation that includes award-winning yachts such as AMEVI, ALFA NERO, ANASTASIA, VIBRANT CURIOSITY and SUNRAYS. Oceanco, in combination with the owner’s representatives, Wright Maritime Group, designers Nuvolari & Lenard, Azure Naval Architects and interior decorator, Molly Isaksen, has created an outstanding masterpiece. read more
On July 4th 2011, Rondal demonstrated the true breadth of its engineering talents as two massive, 50-metre A-frame aluminium masts were hoisted onto barges for transportation to the Fassmer Yard in Germany. There they will be stepped aboard the new, state-of-the-art Greenpeace campaign vessel, the 58-metre Rainbow Warrior III – already afloat and in the final stages of fitting out. The presentation of RW III coincides with the 40th anniversary of Greenpeace read more
Imtech Marine, developed an IPTV based crew entertainment solution for the offshore and merchant marine market. IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television and offers interactive multimedia services such as television, video, audio, text and graphics delivered over IP based networks. The RH IPTV system allows the crew to put the job aside and relax just as they would in their own living room; watch television, play a movie or listen to their favorite music. read more
Bellagio Yachts in the Netherlands has made considerable progress on Bellagio over the past months together with Vripack and Mulder Shipyard. Mulder started building the yacht a few weeks ago, with work currently proceeding on the aluminium hull.
Bellagio is being constructed under the label ‘built by Mulder’. This offers clients the possibility to contract the expertise of Mulder Shipyard for realising a dream yacht based on designs of their own. Naturally, the design of all such boats is required to fit in with the appearance and quality demands of Mulder Shipyard. read more
Feadship has announced the appointment of Timothy Hamilton as the new Director of Feadship America, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. Hamilton will use his wide experience in the yachting industry – both on land and at sea – to serve Feadship’s many owners in the United States. As well as maintaining close relationships with (potential) clients, he will also provide dedicated services to owner’s representatives and captains, while also supporting the Feadship Charter division. read more
Since Heinen & Hopman Engineering B.V. has been getting many enquiries over the last few years for service and maintenance of the HVAC installations onboard of yachts at different locations on the Côte d'Azur, Heinen & Hopman set up a service point, called Heinen & Hopman France. read more
The Dutch yard Vitters Shipyard adds its latest performance superyacht to its portfolio, SY Sarissa. With her 42.6 meters (138ft), Sarissa is the largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, and one of the largest worldwide. Her lightweight construction and rigging with her state of the art systems and lifting keel are only a few characteristics of this performance focused design by naval architect Bill Tripp. The distinctive interior design by Rhoades Young, which combines various finishes like carbon, glass, stainless steel, leather and several types of wood, ensure a stylish and comfortable stay on board. read more
HUISFIT: Superyacht refit, repair and renewal, re-defined by Royal Huisman.
Recent refits include the 44m/143’ Juliet and the 41m/134’ William Tai (ex-Surama). Very recently the 33m/107’ sportfisherman Karyatis completed her huisfit program read more
Mulder Shipyard was established seventy years ago this year and to mark this auspicious occasion the yard has decided to breath new life into the Mulder Favorite. Originally introduced in the 1950s, an all-new aluminium version is launched in 2011. The 21st-century Mulder Favorite will be available in three types - 1400, 1500 and 1600 – and built to stunning new designs developed in close cooperation with Guido de Groot and Vripack Naval Architects. Distinguishing features include smooth retro lines and a steep bow. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery of MY Satori, the first in the new 50metre semi-displacement class after sea trials in the North Sea.
Project-managed by Nakhimov, Aurelia is the tenth in the successful 37metre class built by this Dutch shipyard. Powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, she is an all-aluminium hard chine vessel with the ability to reach a maximum speed of 30 knots. Styled by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, her sleek and elegant lines are enhanced by a paint scheme inspired by Gulf Racing colours, with a number 10 (that relates to the hull number) on her quarters. Dobroserdov Design repeated this decal on the 14foot Castoldi tender to celebrate the Owner’s true passion for sport and racing cars. read more
This annual event has attracted an impressive fleet of 27 sailing yachts ranging upto 57.5m in length. The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is once again hosted by the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, located in the village of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. This year’s fleet included two Royal Huisman stablemates: Unfurled and the fleet’s largest, the flybridge performance ketch Twizzle which was delivered to her owners last year. read more
Superyacht refit, repair and renewal, re-defined by Royal Huisman. In an important strategic move, the yard from Vollenhove, Holland is broadening its business model with a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. While the yard has undertaken refit work for many years... read more
Recently Imtech received the order for Amels build number 6503,a 65 meter yacht,the third in the Limited Editions 212 series. Previously Imtech was also involved in the development of build number 6501 and 6502. Imtech will provide engineering, installation, system integration and commissioning for the switchgear and panels, lighting, alarm & monitoring system, fire detection system, cable trays and transits and the delivery of various components such as batteries and chargers, shore transformer, clean net converter, tank and bilge sensors. read more
After the great success of the Brandaris Q52 we now introduce you to the new Brandaris Q52 HT. The Q52 HT offers the award winning performance you may expect from a Q52 provided with a stunning 360’ glass top. read more
Mr. Dick Boon, founder of Vripack, began his career as an independent designer in October 1961. Since 1961 Vripack has evolved into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. These 50 years of experience are being summarized by Mr. Boon in a unique reportage in which he shares amusing anecdotes which have resulted in a brisk biography. read more
WindCat Workboats launches the Windcat 101. A 27m high speed catamaran, specifically designed for transportation of crew and supplies to and from offshore wind farms and oil/gas installations. The first of its kind to do so under the most strict classification rules available. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery of MY Satori, the first in the new 50metre semi-displacement class after sea trials in the North Sea.
With a Gross Tonnage of 499 GT and a top speed of 24 knots she is among the world’s fastest 50metre yachts. Built on the experience of launching seventeen 44-47metre custom yachts, the hull of this new 50metre is the most efficient on the market. In consultation with Van Oossanen Associates, Heesen’s in-house naval architects created a sophisticated and highly efficient hard-chine hull. read more
On May 21 Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland launched the 44.9-metre luxury motor yacht YN 246. A glorious moment for her owner to see his dream yacht in the water. Designed with a displacement-type hull shape, she features flared V-sections in the bow, large overhangs, a raised main deck wheelhouse and a canoe stern. read more
Heesen Yachts, the Dutch shipyard and world leader in the construction of luxury superyachts, is proud to introduce its new app - now available in the iTunes Store for free download. This is the first iPad application launched by any shipyard within the superyacht industry. read more
Holland Jachtbouw is delighted to announce the new order for a spectacular 45-metre high performance sloop. The elegant and seriously sleek looking yacht has been designed by Dixon Yacht Design, with an interior from the boards of John Munford. The owner’s representative on the project will be Jens Cornelsen and the sloop has been commissioned by a repeat client who has enjoyed many years sailing on his current Holland Jachtbouw vessel. read more
International superyacht brokers OCEAN Independence and Dutch superyacht builder AMELS are delighted to announce the sale by OCEAN Independence broker Jeroen Minnema of the first AMELS LIMITED EDITIONS 180, designed by Tim Heywood. Due for delivery in May 2013, the latest in the AMELS premium semi-custom range will measure 55 metres long, with a beam of 9.4 metres and a Gross Tonnage of 650 tonnes. read more
We are delighted to announce that our most recent motoryacht launch, the 42-metre Calliope, has won the World Super Yacht Award for Best Three-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. The award ceremony took place in the suitably splendid surroundings of the Guildhall in London on the evening of May 7, where the management team from Holland Jachtbouw were on hand to pick up the prestigious Neptune trophy. read more
The 44,7 m / 147 ft sailing beauty Lady B has been awarded with a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards Gala in Londen last weekend. The Dubois design with spectacular interior from Rhoades Young was one of the winners in the category “best sailing yachts 30-45m”. read more
De Valk Yachtbrokers in the Netherlands has announced the sale of the 46.30-metre classic cutter Lulworth. Meticulously restored by a Dutch sailor over a five-year period, this beautiful yacht from 1920 has been a favourite on the regatta scene since being relaunched in 2006. The new owner is an Italian gentleman who has long had a close affinity with classic yachts and is delighted to take the helm of this authentic piece of maritime heritage. read more
Friday night in Hong Kong, on the eve of the May 7 World Superyacht Awards in London, the Royal Huisman-built 57.5m luxury flybridge ketch Twizzle was voted Best Custom Yacht at... read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to completing the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement cruisers. With sister ship Livia being a finalist in the upcoming World Superyacht Awards, the yard is confident that a buyer will be found for the new Moonen 97 by the time she is launched ahead of the sailing season. A unique opportunity: “The latest technology now available without having to wait, ready for the 2011 season.”
A dedicated website showcases this sleek motoryacht at www.newmoonen97.com
Contest Yachts has started production of a new order for the largest boat built by this leading Dutch yard. The Contest 72CS will synthesise all Contests’ 50-plus years of experience and craftsmanship with the very latest engineering and technology. read more
On the 30th anniversary of the year the Royal Huisman-built yacht Flyer II smashed all records in the Whitbread Round the World Race, Royal Huisman yachts set a flying pace in the St Barth’s Bucket. Hanuman, the stunning modern recreation of the Super-J Class Endeavour II achieved an impressive second overall out of a competitive fleet of 40... read more
Alewijnse Marine Systems, the leading systems integrator based in Nijmegen in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement with top Dutch superyacht builder AMELS, to undertake the complete electrical outfitting on six new superyachts at AMELS’ yard in Vlissingen. Of the six yachts, one will be the first of the innovative new LIMITED EDITIONS 199 series designed by Tim Heywood and the remaining five will be the latest in the phenomenally successful LIMITED EDITIONS 177 series. read more
Imtech Marine & Offshore has committed itself once again as the chief sponsor of the Team Solarboat Delft. Last year, with Imtech as their chief sponsor, INHolland university students had the opportunity to participate in the world cup for solar-powered boats, the Frisian Solar Challenge. This year the students themselves are constructing a boat again propelled completely by solar energy. With this unique Solarboat they hope to win the Dutch Open Solar Boat Challenge (DOSC). read more
Leading Dutch stainless steel specialist Beekmans RVS has extended its global engineering department with three new expert members of staff. The move is in response to increasing engineering outsourcing orders from yards at the same time that Beekmans existing in-house work has remained at full capacity throughout the economic downturn. read more
Kuiper Dutch Marine Panels has more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing high quality veneered and hard plastic boarding materials. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced that its largest project to date, which was originally slated to be 133 feet in length, has been extended by a further four feet. The fully customised 42 metre Moonen will now carry a submarine that is capable of seating three passengers instead of the originally specified two. read more
Hakvoort Shipyard has completed the 39-metre luxury ocean-going motoryacht SnowbirD. In addition to the first class standards of design, construction, engineering and finish for which this leading Dutch yard is so renowned, SnowbirD also has the most elaborate art collection assembled on a superyacht to date. read more
In an extraordinary day even by Feadship’s standards, Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw and Royal Van Lent each launched a giant Feadship for delighted owners on Saturday 26 March 2011. The 81-metre Air instantly becomes the largest Feadship available for charter in the world as well as being the largest yacht built by the De Vries Aalsmeer yard to date. The other launching was of hull #802, a 77.70-metre Feadship at Royal Van Lent. She has a very characteristic exterior styling, including a daring combination of a white hull with a metallic grey and blue superstructure. read more
De Valk Loosdrecht has become central agent for the sale of the exceptional round-bilged motoryacht Seabird. Benefitting from the very highest standards of Dutch design and craftsmanship, the yacht is beautifully finished throughout and has been meticulously maintained by her owner since Seabird was launched in 2002. read more
The renowned VHF Sailor RT-2048 VHF that has been in the market since 1987 and of which more than 100,000 units have been sold, is reaching its end of life. Radio Holland, Sailor distributor in The Netherlands and several other countries around the world, now introduces its successor, the Sailor RT-6248 VHF, which will become available in the second half of this year. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the first yacht in its 55 metre semi-displacement series was launched at the shipyard in Oss, The Netherlands on Friday, 11th March 2011. read more
Imtech Marine France will be present at the Antibes Yacht Show, 7-10 April, offering a full range of Imtech Marine’s unique technology and lifecycle services. At booth B430 Imtech Marine France, with the support of Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties, Free Technics and Radio Holland, will present a selection of the products, systems and services Imtech Marine can supply during the full lifecycle of a yacht, using profound knowledge of and specialized experience in various technologies. read more
Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 98 Flybridge for a client from Russia. The all-new, all-aluminium yacht has been developed by the Mulder Shipyard design team and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2013.
The Flybridge yachts of Mulder Shipyard have been a major international success. The leading Dutch yard delivered a Mulder 98 Flybridge to a client from Egypt in 2010 and recently sold a Mulder 73 Flybridge to an Australian client. The latter had seen the Mulder 76 Flybridge Dutchess at the Auckland yacht show, a yacht that was delivered in 2007 to a client from New Zealand. Meanwhile, Mulder has also built several other projects for clients from Russia, Spain, Germany and Italy. read more
Dutch superyacht builder AMELS has sold the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 199, a distinctive and beautiful design by Tim Heywood. With construction of the hull already well underway, the AMELS 199 is being customised for a repeat LIMITED EDITIONS client and will be delivered for spring 2013. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on Friday, February 25, YN 15250 was launched at the shipyard facilities in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner christened her Satori, a name that in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana. read more
Tim Fleming of Boating Matters has teamed up with Vripack to create a brand new SOLAS approved, 3 model rescue tender range under 5,5 meter. In order to create these tenders a combination has been made combined Fleming’s over 25 years experience, developing SOLAS approved tenders for the large yacht market, with the over 50 years designing and engineering experience of Vripack. The fantastic result is called Res-Q-Tender and is going to be build in the Netherlands by using Dutch ingenuity and craftsmanship. read more
What else can you do when, despite the current times, you choose still to enjoy precious Family time and you know that time is best spent on board a yacht however you are unable to find the vessel that meets the Families requirements? Right; you go to a professional Naval Architect, like Vripack whom with their full service studio are ideally cut out for the job. read more
Since 1961 Vripack evolved herself into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. By introducing the new company promo, Vripack proudly shows you all the steps which take place behind the scenes. So buckle up, sit back and go-with-the-flow as we will glide you trough the evolution of a Vripack yacht! read more
After the Italian boat builder “Gamma Yachts International” launched the Gamma 20 past summer, Vripack start designing her little sister; the Gamma 16. It was a big adventure for Vripack to keep all the high quality elements of the Gamma 20 in a yacht which is 4 meters smaller. But the creative team is trained to find a perfect solution for every challenge and therefore also the Gamma 16 is marked with high value materials, which are being used in a very smart way. read more
Have you also been wondering where the Commercial Break went, what the Beothuk has been doing all this time and if the Coy-Koi is still travelling the world? In order to answer all these questions, captains and/or owners of Vripack yachts have come together to shared there adventures, schedules and many other subjects. To make sure that also you become part of this, Vripack has put all there stories together in a brand new Captain’s Corner! read more
With her length of 34 feet, this small yacht is fitted with loads of special features. The Luna 34 certainly meets all of today’s demands in every single way. She is easy to handle, equipped with a timeless design, completely geared to the wishes of the modern yachtsman. Thanks to her graceful lines she is a real beauty to look at and above all: she is very affordable! read more
Fresh from winning the Best Power 24-40 m prize at the ISS Design & Leadership Awards, the Moonen 124 Northlander has also now been nominated as a finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2011. And with the nomination of the Moonen 97 Livia as a finalist in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT category at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards, it is clear that Moonen Shipyards is on a roll… read more
Imtech Marine (the marine division of technical services provider Imtech) announces its new 2011 - 2015 growth strategy. Imtech Marine targets to double its revenue up to 1 billion euro in 2015. Growth will be achieved by organic growth and by means of acquisitions. read more
Esthec has found a loyal purchaser in Italian company C.Boat. By concluding a contract, the two confirmed that the future models of C.Boat will be equipped with Esthec- composite decking. This agreement is mainly based on Esthec’s ecologically sound, environmental-friendly nature. Since C.Boat more and more wants to change both construction and interior to ecologically sound materials without sacrificing the highest quality possible, Esthec very well fits into the picture. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the keel laying of a 65-metre Fast Displacement motor yacht, the ceremony for which took place in shed 6 – the metalwork shop - at Heesen’s shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has successfully completed the refit of the Moonen 52 Trojan, originally launched in 1988. Having already enjoyed both the experiences and results of an earlier refit at the yard, the owner decided to return Trojan to Moonen for a wide range of work. read more
Heesen Yachts proudly announce the signing of two contracts for custom motor yachts. read more
We are delighted to announce that one of the newest members of the Holland Jachtbouw fleet has been nominated as a finalist at the World Superyacht Awards. The 42-metre Calliope has been chosen in the Best Three-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht category and is now in contention to receive a coveted Neptune Trophy. Boat International Media will announce the winners at a special gala evening in the Guildhall in London this coming May. read more
A perfect start of the Boat Düsseldorf 2011 as the Vripack designed Holterman 60 wins the European Powerboat of the Year Award in the displacement hull class. read more
After the high-speed Sailormade Dayracer 29 introduced last year, Dynamic Elements will introduce a slightly more modest variation of this boat, the Sailormade 30, at BOOT Düsseldorf. This dayracer will be a good alternative, especially for weekenders. Because of the properties of Esthec, the Sailormade 30 and an Esthec deck are a perfect match. read more
Loosdrecht, January 25, 2011 - De Valk Loosdrecht has been appointed central agent for the sale of a superlative example of a Delfino 65. Launched in the Netherlands in 2008 for a well known European industrialist, this traditional trawler motoryacht was built to a very high technical standard using many components from the professional shipping sector. Although the vessel has cruised more than 500 engine hours, she remains in virtually as-new condition. read more
Esthec and Holterman Infinity have joined forces for a global launch at Boot Düsseldorf (22 to 30 January 2011). During the exhibition, Holterman will proudly show off its latest creation, the INFINITY 501. This super-speed 50 ft aluminium yacht, in a daring combination of orange and grey metallic, has been fitted with an Esthec deck. read more
Gouda - Imtech (technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) has received a major order from the German shipyard Meyer Werft in Papenburg for the energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technology on board of two new Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships. Furthermore, an option has been agreed upon for providing HVAC technology on board two more cruise ships. read more
SEVEN SEAS was successfully delivered one month ahead of schedule, to its owner on 22 November 2010. The 86m yacht built under the project name Y706 follows in the legacy of Oceanco’s thriving Y700 generation that includes award winning yachts such as Amevi, Alfa Nero, Anastasia, Vibrant Curiosity, and Sunrays. read more
The Paris-Dakar Rally 2011 leads through the Latin American countries Argentina and Chile from the 1st of January until the 16th of January in 2011. Over 400 vehicles started in Buenos Aires, including cars, motorbikes, quadbikes and trucks. Victron Energy is sponsor of a Dutch truck-team: the VeKa MAN Racing Team. read more
Vibrant it is, the superyacht industry. After a 2-day Superyacht Design Symposium there was the inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards, held in Donald Trump’s private membership club.
Yachting Intelligence is your guide to superyacht business & lifestyle. read more
Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 73 Flybridge for a client from Australia, having previously delivered a yacht to a client in New Zealand two years ago. The all-aluminium yacht is an entirely new design by Guido de Groot and Ginton Naval Architects, and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. read more
Imtech (technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) has received new orders for new and existing ships from the Royal Netherlands and Belgian navies worth over 28 million euro. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (Vlissingen, the Netherlands), builder of the new logistic support ship 'Karel Doorman' of the Royal Netherlands Navy, granted Imtech the contract for the design, production, delivery and implementation of various technological solutions on board this Joint Support Ship (JSS). Imtech also obtained orders for a technological upgrade of the Royal Netherlands Navy's supply vessel 'Hr. Ms. Amsterdam' dating from 1995 and a technological upgrade of two M-class frigates owned by the Belgian Navy. read more
Dutch shipbuilder launches the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 ahead of schedule. Emerging into the light is the first LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212, the largest yacht yet produced to the Dutch shipyard’s successful LIMITED EDITIONS formula. read more
Imtech Marine & Offshore and VSTEP announce their cooperation to deliver innovative maritime training simulators. The partnership combines Imtech’s worldwide experience in maritime systems and VSTEP’s innovative 3D simulation technology to introduce a new range of high-end maritime simulators which are affordable, maintainable and adaptable for both the profit and non-profit market.
Hamburg - Imtech Schiffbau-/Dockbautechnik has been awarded a contract to carry out the renovation and expansion of the climate technology on board the second cruise vessel of TUI Cruises, ‘Mein Schiff 2’. read more
Radio Holland Netherlands (Rotterdam) and Spliethoff’s Bevrachtingskantoor (Amsterdam) signed a contract for the supply of a substantial connectivity solution on the global VSAT network of Radio Holland. The total solution supplied by Radio Holland consists of the hardware, the installation thereof, the airtime and the maintenance of the hardware. read more
Heesen Yachts – Oss, The Netherlands – is proud to announce the delivery of the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a design that resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – a style that is now Heesen’s very recognisable trademark. The 47-Metre displacement class is renowned for its fine entry at the bow, which incorporates an efficient bulb, its notable top speed of 15,5 Knots and an excellent range of 4.000 Nm at 12 knots. The yacht’s elegant superstructure combined with the sloped wheelhouse windows give M/Y Air a particularly sleek appearance. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced the order for a brand-new 25.15-metre high-speed aluminium motoryacht. The Moonen 82 Alu will be capable of reaching 25 knots and have an exceptional range for a fast yacht, being able to cruise much further than vessels of an equivalent size and speed. read more
Two more orders for the Dutch yard already operating at 100% capacity
Dutch superyacht builder AMELS has sold two luxury yachts from the LIMITED EDITIONS range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed AMELS 177.
Bugamena’s elegant hull is turned at Royal Huisman on a bright, cold December day. Late 2010 saw the brief emergence of another fine, modern classic from the Royal Huisman yard as the hull of the 37m cutter rigged sloop Bugamena was turned at Vollenhove beneath blue skies beside the frozen canal. As the Dykstra & Partners-designed yacht rotated slowly in the slings, she revealed her... read more
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has announced that construction will soon start on a new yard just ten kilometres from its current facility. This second yard (in Zoeterwoude Rijndijk) will cover an area of 7000 square metres and focus on the maintenance, refit and new build of yachts between 18 and 40 metres. It should be ready to start operations in 2012, with the first new yacht launching in 2013. The existing facilities (in Voorschoten) will remain open and be dedicated to yachts under 18 metres. Both Mulder yards are within 20 minutes of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. read more
The website of Van Berge Henegouwen has recently been given a major face-lift. Inspired by the look and feel of the company’s recently released corporate movie, the website offers an attractive layout with a logical menu structure that guides visitors through the updated content. All information has been organized in such a way that different audiences will easily find what they are looking for.
There are many reasons to visit www.bergehenegouwen.com , so check out the site now! read more
Leading Dutch stainless steel specialist Beekmans RVS has long been renowned for creating superior quality windshields for superyachts. Now the company has added another possible dimension to the premium stainless structure and curved glass: The installation of LED lighting in the windshield stanchions. The fully seaworthy LEDs are available in all colours and offer an impressive touch to both the stanchions and the overall appearance of a yacht. read more
After 37, 41 and 44 footers the Breehorn shipyard has recently built a new model: the 48’. Originally the company builds classic, seaworthy ships. Mr Kamp, working at the Breehorn shipyard, spots a new development in the yacht building industry: there is more money left to spend on comfort. An opportunity to make things larger and to make it more spacious, however the choice of material also plays a bigger role in these cases. read more
During the Design Symposium on Monday October 26, numerous yacht owners, designers and representatives of leading shipyards have witnessed the exclusive freedom in design and colour that Esthec offers. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on October 26th in Palm Beach Florida the yachts Blind Date and Jems were each awarded with a Gold Neptune trophy, the highest recognition in yacht design. read more
Moonen Shipyards is delighted to announce that the Moonen 124 Northlander has won the category Best Power 24-40 m at the ISS (International Superyacht Society) 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. The award was immediately placed prominently on display onboard the yacht, which is on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show. read more
Oceanco’s recent launch, M/Y SUNRAYS, has won the 2010 ISS Design and Leadership Award for Best Power Yacht in the 65m+ category. The award, which represents a superlative achievement, was presented on October 28th, the first night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, at the 20th Anniversary ISS Awards Gala. read more
The Axonite 69 is a remarkable, futuristic around the world vessel of Satellite Yacht Design with an interior design of Guido de Groot. Both design companies decided on going modern and contemporary. So in every way it is a yacht that breaks with tradition. read more
A perfect start of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010 as 500 quests at Donald Trumps estate witnessed the Vripack designed Brandaris Q52 winning the Sports Tender ShowBoats Design Awards. This elegant smooth driving boat designed for Dutch builder ‘t Wije, who was ecstatic at the stage twirling around presenter and actress Janice Hamilton, won as she was the most innovative yet stylish Sports Tender. read more
The super yacht industry stimulated Esthec to developed Esthec Nuance: an innovation specifically made for super yachts. It is a deck design that goes back to the basics of traditional planks. read more
Leading electrical system integrator Alewijnse is launching a major initiative that will see it working with superyacht yards around the world to lower their production costs without any loss of build quality. The key to the success of this program is Alewijnse’s global network of subsidiary companies that allows it to offer skilled labour at competitive prices, yet trained to Dutch standards of delivery and finish. read more
Feadship Royal Van Lent has sold the fourth yacht in its F45 Vantage custom-series, her new owners took delivery of the yacht on 27 October and have called her Gladiator. The next F45 is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011. read more
VETUS is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Babette van Waes as Marketing Manager of the VETUS group of companies. read more
Specialist sailing yacht and motorboat shipping company Sevenstar was title sponsor of the Round Britain and Ireland Race held in late August. An international fleet of 30 yachts lined up for the start of the non-stop course that covered some 1,802 nautical miles. read more
The Yacht Report was invited for the HISWA Yacht Valley Press Tour. This means visiting the most renowned, respected Dutch yards and suppliers of the yacht industry. Each visit gave interesting, new insights in the current situation and fresh opinions about the future. read more
‘European Boat Builder’ has published an article about teak alternatives and is wondering whether such alternatives could be better than traditional teak. read more
Due to the continuing success and therefore growth of our business, Esthec is currently looking for a new employee. If you think a job as sales manager suits you, you will definitely be interested in what we have to offer. Please click here to read our vacancy. read more
We are proud to announce a venture which will create a big buzz! During the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (28 October till 1 November 2010) the legend called Doggersbank will officially re-enter the market and you can be part of it. Stay tuned and visit our booth (Y&B Tent 693) to join us during the public release of this celebrity! read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. Following the sale of two 47-Metre full-displacement yachts, a 37-Metre semi-displacement yacht, and two all-aluminium fully customised builds – one of 50-metres and the other of 35-metres – the sale of this 65-Metre fast displacement yacht represents the cherry on the cake for Heesen’s sales department. read more
Since several years, Beekmans is renowned for its state of the art retractable awnings for yachts over 50 meters. Now it has introduced a system which can be installed into smaller vessels as well, serving the market for newly build and the refit market. read more
Yet another mega yacht shows that Esthec nowadays belongs to top class green and quality material for yachts. The new ArtCat 46 LPH highlights forward thinking. read more
Feadship De Vries Makkum has re-launched the 41-metre Feadship Odyssey, originally launched in 1989 as White Rabbit and since called Lady Columbo, Ladina and Bullish. This major project included extending the hull by three metres and adding significant real estate to the superstructure. The delighted owners will soon embark for a Caribbean cruise to make the most of the new hydraulic swim platform, hydraulic passerelle and guest lazarette plus a host of other facilities designed to maximise onboard comforts. read more
Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in the Netherlands has launched the 63.00-metre Feadship Lady Britt in a ceremony attended by hundreds of people that also saw the name of the yacht unveiled for the very first time. read more
Holland Jachtbouw has announced the order for the construction of a replica of one of the most sensational J-Class yachts ever built. The contract for the 39.5-metre Yankee was officially signed by Simon Dierdorp, the leader of the syndicate, at the Monaco show and the race is now on to have the yacht ready in time for the J-Class regatta events in England in summer 2012. Holland Jachtbouw is also currently building the J-Class yacht Rainbow. read more
The AirTime Contract Service from Alewijnse introduces a comprehensive Pay TV, Internet and telephony services package for superyachts that is sourced from a single supplier and requires just a single monthly payment. The service reduces administration and gives a single point of contact for enquiries and service.
Oceanco held a breakfast press conference on the second day of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. The purpose of the conference was to update the luxury yachting press with what lies ahead on Oceanco’s horizon and to introduce them personally to the Chairman of the company, Mr. Mohammed Al Barwani. read more
Following the positive results of the tank test completed at the Wolfson Unit in April 2010, Heesen Yachts is proud to present the revolutionary 65 Metre concept based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). The FDHF is the result of studies and tank tests carried out over 20 years by the Dutch Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates. read more
Moonen Yachts caused a considerable stir on the Friday of the Monaco show by staging a unique crowd event. At a carefully arranged time and strategically chosen location, up to 25 flash mobbers sprung into action – or to be more accurate inaction. The actors and actresses froze in place with a glossy Moonen brochure in front of their face, causing considerable astonishment and curiosity among all those who were present.
Maxwell introduces the all new compact HRC6 and HRC8 windlass. These new automatic rope/chain windlasses are packed with highly original as well as proven features, including patented rode management technology developed by Maxwell. These HRC6 and HRC8 are available now. read more
Alewijnse Marine Systems, the leading superyacht systems integrator from the Netherlands, will be exhibiting for the sixth time in a row at this year’s METS – Super Yacht Pavilion (16-18 November 2010), Amsterdam RAI. The Alewijnse stand, at location Super Yacht Pavilion 10.300, will be part of the Holland Yachting Group, read more
Oceanco splashed its latest yacht—hull number Y706—on 27 August 2010. This marks another milestone for Oceanco as the yard once again distinguishes itself as being at the forefront of the international superyacht sector. With this spectacular new launch Oceanco continues to prove its capability of achieving the highest engineering and production standards in terms of performance, styling and quality. read more
August 2010 - Vripack Yacht & Ship Brokers announces a massive price reduction of the Doggersbank 102’ BEOTHUK, the asking price has been reduced from $ 15.900.000,- to $ 12.900.000,-. This substantial reduction is a clear signal that BEOTHUK is most seriously for sale. read more
Feadship has announced that it will be attending the Cannes International Yacht and Boat Show for the first time. The world’s leading luxury motoryacht builder will feature one of its latest launches, the 39-meter Go. read more
Feadship Royal Van Lent has launched Sirius, the fourth yacht in its F45 Vantage customseries. The exclusive F45 concept brings together all of Feadship’s expertise in design, construction, engineering, systems and materials to great effect. And Sirius offers all the benefits of the experience built up on three previous projects to once again show why Feadship is the world’s number one luxury motoryacht brand. read more
August 2010 – Vripack successfully delivered an interesting 60ft Multi Purpose Tender in cooperation with Dutch company Sima Charters. This Multi Purpose Tender, named SC Puma is perfectly suitable for countless activities in the offshore sector. Vripack’s challenge regarding this project was to fit all its practical knowledge in a perfect design without having to make any concessions. This was not an easy task and all along the process there were heavy demands on both Vripack and the builder but in the end all parties can be extremely proud due to their patience, self-confidence and the spectacular final result. read more
The Victron Quattro series has reached a peak: the powerful Quattro 10kVA. This is the first 10kVA unit produced by Victron Energy B.V. Using a Quattro makes a separate transfer switch superfluous. The result: less wiring, easier to install and less costs. The new Quattro 10kVA makes it possible to generate even more energy. read more
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that Bannenberg & Rowell have been chosen to create a strikingly different style of interior decoration for the new yacht of Mr. and Mrs. Heesen, a 47-metre full-displacement, ocean going vessel. Mr. and Mrs. Heesen appointed Bannenberg & Rowell for the task because they particularly appreciate the richness and variety of materials typically used in this company’s interior designs, and the way that they are brought together to create an eclectic and pleasingly integrated atmosphere. read more
Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties continues to add comfort and luxury to the yachting experience, by giving superyacht Owners control of their onboard high-tech systems through the integration of what is called the world’s most revolutionary, user-friendly and intuitive device – the iPad. read more
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has signed the contract for its largest superyacht to date, the Moonen 133. Engineering has already started on this impressive order by a repeat client who has already owned a Moonen 84 and a Moonen 97. When launched in 2012 this will be the smallest luxury motoryacht ever to carry a submarine for 2 persons and 100 metres depth.
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the third yacht in its impressive line of 30-metre steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Named Livia, this new Moonen 97 is distinguished by a truly original ‘New England/American Beach House’ interior from Art-Line and much else besides. read more
Moonen Shipyards has been commissioned for a unique project to finish a 120 ft yacht designed by Bill Dixon which was started by Royal Denship in Denmark before bankruptcy. Around a quarter of the semi-displacement motoryacht had been completed when the Danish yard went into administration in June 2009. read more
Etoile d’Azur, the seventh in the highly successful Moonen 84 series, crossed the Atlantic Ocean last December, from Gibraltar to Sint Maarten, via the Azores (3.350 nm). Delivered to her owner in May 2007, she is the first Moonen 84 to do so since the series was initiated in 2002, proving that this “pocket-size superyacht” has the range and reliability worthy of the name. read more
The inaugural Moonen Refits Lunch at the recent Antibes boat show attracted an impressive number of yachting influentials. Well over thirty captains, brokers, superintendents, yacht managers, owner’s reps and senior members of the press enjoyed a tasty selection of food and drinks as Moonen provided an overview of its competencies and ambitions in the refit arena. read more