Following the launch of the Taylor Made Group´s new watertight door system, reporting a great success, their UK subsidiary — Trend Marine Products Limited — has now delivered a full set of watertight doors with DNV type approval to Abu Dhabi for the 141m motor yacht YAS (ex Swift 141), launched by ADM Shipyards last year as the eleventh largest vessel on the water.  The spectacular Yas superyacht features both interior as well as exterior and styling by French studio Pierrejean Design.

Yas Superyacht - Credit: Dick Holthuis Photography

Bill Morgan, Project Manager said: “I am delighted with this set of doors which meet the exacting requirements of Abu Dhabi Mar. We have ordered a further set for our next prestigious build.” Certified by DNV through the process of on-site witness testing, prior to delivery to Abu Dhabi, these type approved watertight doors are designed for both superyacht and commercial applications.

“This customer focused application is a testament to our in-house technical capabilities at Trend Marine,” said Greg Spray, Superyacht Sales Manager at Trend Marine Products. “Our dedicated and highly experienced engineers work very closely with our customers to deliver a product which conforms to both classification and customer requirements. The products are then expertly produced by our versatile manufacturing team.”

Part of the Taylor Made Group of companies, Trend Marine Products Limited is the world’s leading specialist manufacturer of marine glazing systems and door systems. Employing 250 people at its 12-acre site in northeast Norfolk, the company operates principally in the marine sector and has supplied the major U.K. boat manufacturers for many years, beginning with Fairline and Princess in 1975, Sunseeker in 1979 and Sealine in 1986.

In the last decade, expansion has been principally in the export markets with new customers being diverse in range and including Groupe Beneteau, Hanse, Bavaria, Westport, Horizon, Riviera, Gulf Craft, Marquis Yachts, Sea Ray, Lazzara and Palmer Johnson. Trend has recently acquired sag bending and chemical toughening equipment to support its increasing numbers of superyacht customers.