Amels LE 180 luxury yacht STEP ONE underwent successful sea trials on Tuesday, 4 April 2012. Amels LE 180 luxury yacht STEP ONE’s exterior is designed by the renowned British designer Tim Heywood and her full custom interior by Laura Sessa. She is the first in line of the 55 metres series and measurs 660 Gross Tons.
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Three world renowned designers presented at the Superyacht Design Summit
April 04, 2012
Three world renowned designers, including Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood, were presented at the Superyacht Design Summit, held on the 13th March at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (DCCH). They delivered a fun and fascinating insight into the experiences they have gained whilst designing for the Superyacht industry over the last 35 years!
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.
Limited Editions 171 motor yacht hull 461 by Amels launched
March 16, 2012
Limited Editions 171 motor yacht hull 461, a sistership to the luxury yacht Step One (ex hull 460) launched last month was launched by Amels last Saturday.
Superyacht Design Summit 2012: The Bannenberg Reunion a Great Success
March 15, 2012
The Bannenberg reunion, consisting of world well-known superyacht designers Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale as well as Tim Heywood had a great success at the Superyacht Design Summit 2012, held at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (DCCH), on March 13.
Superyacht Design Summit 2012 to be attended by Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood sold out
March 13, 2012
Superyacht Design Summit 2012, which will be held at Chelsea Design Centre’s SPACE on the evening of Tuesday 13 March and will be attended by Superyacht designers: Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale as well as Tim Heywood, has now sold out. And it has now been confirmed that Dick Bannenberg, the son of the late Jon Bannenberg, who presided over the fledgling careers of all three designers will be one of the delegates in attendance.
Additional Images of the 60m Superyacht Amels 199 due to be delivered in April 2013
March 05, 2012
60m Superyacht Amels 199 due to be delivered in April 2013 is unique among modern vessels. Featuring exterior by Tim Heywood and interior by Nuvolari & Lenard, this spectacular vessel will be able to accommodate up to 12 guests, looked after by a crew of 14.
´Designer Question Time´ event by Superyacht designers: Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood
February 15, 2012
The English superyacht designers: Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood will participate together at the unique event, called Designer Question Time, organised by the Chairman, Martin H Redmayne.
Amels Limited Edition 180 series 55m motor yacht Step One launched
February 14, 2012
Amels Limited Edition 180 series 55m motor yacht Step One has been successfully launched. This spectacular vessel will comfortably accommodate 12 guests in 6 lovely cabins.
92m Superyacht Mayan Queen IV by Blohm + Voss in Marlborough, New Zealand
February 03, 2012
The 92m superyacht Mayan Queen IV, built in 2008 by Blohm + Voss in Germany is currently cruising in New Zealand and was recently spotted anchored up in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Â The impressive 92m (302 ft) motor yacht Mayan Queen IV is able to accommodate up to 16 guests and has a total of…
Amels 199 Superyachts to feature Synapsis Bridge Controls
October 28, 2011
Raytheon Anschütz has been selected as the supplier of the integrated navigation system to new Limited Editions Amels 199 superyachts. Amels first introduced the new Amels 199 yacht at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show and is currently constructing the first ship in its Vlissingen shipyard in Holland. The Dutch system integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems B.V….
The LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 yacht
May 16, 2011
The LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 yacht is a 65.50-meter (215-foot) full-displacement, twin-screw motor yacht with round-bilge steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The first one launched and available for charter is called motor yacht ‘Imagine’ and she is here. The superyacht exterior is designed by Tim Heywood. The luxury yacht interior of the Amels 212 is…
Alewijnse to outfit six new Amels LIMITED EDITIONS Superyachts
April 27, 2011
Alewijnse Marine Systems, a 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 LIMITED EDITIONS superyachts at AMELS’ yard in Vlissingen.
Limited Editions 177 motor yacht hull 459 launched by AMELS
April 15, 2011
An Amels Limited Edition 177 motor yacht hull number 459 has been launched by the master Dutch superyacht builder AMELS in The Netherlands. Hull number 459 of the Limited Editions 177 motor yacht range features naval architecture by Amels with exterior design by Tim Heywood Designs. The AMELS 177 boasts a bold, elegant, and contemporary form.
Amel’s ‘Imagine’ Yacht is Launched & Underway
March 23, 2011
The ‘Imagine’ Yacht is Launched & Underway and she is the first Amels LIMITED EDITIONS 212 Superyacht. Two days ago the 65.5 m motor yacht IMAGINE was launched by Amels in Holland. Yacht IMAGINE is the first Amels 212 LIMITED EDITIONS luxury yacht to be completed and launched and she marks a milestone for the…
Amels sell the first Amels 199 yacht
March 18, 2011
Motor yacht Amels 199 has been sold and is currently under build, as announced by the Dutch shipyard Amels today. The yacht is due to be delivered in spring 2013.
ICON Yachts Superyacht Baton Rouge nominated finalist World Superyacht Awards 2011
January 24, 2011
The magnificent 63 metre ICON Yachts’ superyacht, Baton Rouge, has been nominated as a finalist for the World Superyacht Awards of 2011.  Please go here for high res yacht images of Baton Rouge. Boat International Media revealed the nominations list for the World Superyacht Awards 2011. The awards will take place on the 7th May 2011 in…
ICON Yachts and H2 Design Studio present a 5 Deck 55m Super Yacht
December 23, 2010
Following the tremendous success of the by ICON Yachts developed 50+m platform that was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show the famous H2 Design Studio created this bespoke and sophisticated design with all the ICON brand features that distinguishes this builder by quality and built efficiency.
Two LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 177 Motor Yachts Sold
December 21, 2010
Dutch superyacht builder AMELS has sold two luxury motor yachts from the LIMITED EDITIONS range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed AMELS 177 motor yacht. These two latest sales come when the AMELS superyacht yard are already operating at 100% capacity further cementing AMELS’ leadership in the premium semi-custom segment of the luxury yacht industry.
Yacht KOGO
December 17, 2010
Motor yacht KOGO is an important 71,71m (235′ 3″) superyacht that combines a striking Tim Heywood exterior design with superior construction quality by Alstom and a wonderful Terence Disdale interior. Delivered in 2006, Yacht KOGO with a length of over 71 meters raised the standard for large luxury yacht charter boats with her arrival on the charter market.
