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Vitters’ Sailing Yacht Aglaia Completed

April 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The stunning 66 metre sailing yacht Aglaia, known also as the hull number 3063 has been completed by the Dutch shipyard Vitters. ... read full story

Limited Editions 177 motor yacht hull 459 launched by AMELS

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Glass Design for Superyachts by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to an increasing demand for larger beach clubs, more natural light and a greater connection with the marine environment, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture began a project last year to investigate the use of larger glass areas. Designs with large open spaces and windows from deck to ceiling are appealing and help work out the wishes listed earlier, but can cause problems for the strength of the vessel. They have contracted Lloyd’s Register and a leading yacht glazing specialist to provide their relevant input. ... read full story

Motor Yacht AIR launched by Feadship – An 81m Feadship Superyacht

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship Koninklijke De Vries launched the 81m Motor Yacht AIR at their Aalsmeer shipyard in Holland on Saturday the 26th of March 2011. The 81-metre Air Yacht 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. ... read full story

Largest Moonen extends to 42m – The Moonen 137 motor yacht

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced that its largest project to date, which was originally slated to be a Moonen 133 (133 feet in length), has been extended by a further four feet to become a Moonen 137. 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 full story

81m Motor Yacht AIR launched by Feadship

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship Koninklijke De Vries launched and christened the 81m Motor Yacht AIR at their Aalsmeer shipyard in Holland on Saturday the 26th of March 2011. Superyacht AIR measures a colossal 81 meters (265.7 feet) and is the largest yacht ever to be built at the yard. ... read full story

Van der Velden Marine Systems New Executive VP

March 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Paul van Maanen (48) has joined Van der Velden® Marine Systems as Executive Vice President. He brings with him years of experience as a Managing Director in the shipbuilding and aircraft industries. Van Maanen will join the Corporate Executive Board and be co-responsible for the overall operation and management of the entire Van der Velden group of companies. ... read full story

The Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht: New order from Russia

March 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht 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. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched – a 55m Heesen superyacht

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia - a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega. ... read full story

The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

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