Dykstra Naval Architects together with Damen Shipyard have unveiled their new 86m Clipper ship project Orchid.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Damen Shipyards
Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) to Build New 69m Fast Luxury Mega Yacht for State of Qatar
March 21, 2013
Qatari shipbuilder, Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ), is contracted to construct a new 69m fully customized superyacht support vessel entirely in Qatar. The contract was signed at a ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, on March 19.
Amels sell the second 67m Fast Yacht Support (FYS) vessel SEA AXE 6711
December 04, 2012
The prominent Dutch superyacht manufacturer Amels has recently sold the second SEA AXE 6711 Fast Yacht Support (FYS) vessel. Boasting a unique axe bow as well as underwater body shape, it is scheduled for delivery in spring 2014.
HISWA Symposium On Yacht Design & Yacht Construction Programme
September 30, 2012
Rediscovery of the wooden yacht building will be the main focus of this year’s HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction, taking as example the impressive 141m sailing yacht Dream Symphony, currently in build.
Amels SEA AXE 6711 superyacht support vessel GARCON delivered
September 06, 2012
The first Amels SEA AXE 6711 superyacht support vessel Garcon 4 Ace has been recently delivered to its new Owner. This splendid fast support vessel to the 87m Lurssen megayacht ACE offers all the comforts of a superyacht. It will be exhibited at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.
67m Amels GARÇON to be support vessel to the 87m luxury yacht ACE by Lurssen
August 13, 2012
To be launched by the Dutch builder Damen Shipyards, the 67m support vessel Garçon is to become a support vessel to the 87m Lurssen megayacht ACE. Currently under sea trials, Garçon is the largest SEA AXE vessel. It will be on display along with its mother ship at the next Monaco Yacht Show.
22nd HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction, November 12-13, 2012
July 09, 2012
Co-supported by such prestigious luxury yacht builders as Marin, DAMEN, Royal Huisman as well as Feadship, the 22nd HISWA Symposium is a highly anticipated event, with focus on yacht design and construction of both sailing and motor yachts. This year, it will be held at Amsterdam RAI on November 12-13.
Amels 212 megayacht IMAGINE – the first superyacht in the world to be awarded a ‘Green Passport’ from Lloyds Register
July 09, 2012
Being a nice example of how the ecological impact of superyachts can be reduced, the 65.5m Amels 212 motor yacht IMAGINE has become the first luxury vessel in the world to receive the ‘Green Passport’ from Lloyds Register.
67m Amels SEA AXE 6711 superyacht support vessel GARÇON to be on display at Monaco Yacht Show
July 06, 2012
Constructed by Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands, the prestigious Dutch builder Amels will demonstrate its 67m SEA AXE 6711 Fast Yacht Support vessel GARÇON at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. The second SEA AXE 6711 superyacht support vessel FYS is currently in build.
Swedish shiprepair yard Oskarshamnsvarvet acquired by Damen Shipyards
May 31, 2012
As a part of the expansion strategy with the main aim to reinforce their network of shiprepair yards in Europe, the Damen Shipyards has recently acquired the Swedish shiprepair yard Oskarshamnsvarvet.
Five superyachts by Amels due to be delivered this spring
March 30, 2012
Five superyachts by Amels are due to be delivered this spring, including two Amels 180, one of which is the motor yachts Step One and one Amels 212 – the Imagine superyacht, in addition to two extensive refits of existing Amels vessels. Amels has now become the largest superyacht builder in the Netherlands.
Amels sells the first SEA AXE 6711
July 15, 2010
SEA AXE 6711, a 67-metre Fast Yacht Support vessel has been sold by Amels. The ship is due to be built by Damen Shipyards and is the largest vessel in the SEA AXE range. She offers 140 square metres of interior deck space and 360 square metres of exterior deck space. She will accommodate 21 crew and staff.
