The Netherlands Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

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The Netherlands Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard. ... read full story

METS invites Charities to apply for DAME Funding

March 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

METS and Superyacht Pavilion (SYP) organiser Amsterdam RAI invites government approved marine related public charities to apply for the registration proceeds from the Design Award METS (DAME) competition. ... read full story

Beschier Kik joins WhisperPower board

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Beschier Kik recently joined the board of WhisperPower BV. In his role as Commercial Director, Kik will help the company develop into a global player in the field of power and propulsion systems in close cooperation with general director/owner Roel ter Heide. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts launch 50m Motor Yacht Satori

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 full story

Vripack the Movie

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 1961 Vripack evolved itself into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. By introducing the new company promo movie, Vripack proudly shows you all the steps which take place behind the scenes guiding you through the evolution of a Vripack yacht! ... read full story

K&M Yachtbuilders Open Day

February 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Saturday 16 April K&M Yachtbuilders, builder of aluminium custom-built sailing yachts, will be opening its doors to the public. From 10 am to 4 pm everyone will be welcome in Makkum to familiarise themselves with the shipyard and its work according to the ‘tried and tested formula’: various yachts under construction, several vessels ready for sailing and two speeches. All of the K&M “lines” will be represented: Bestevaer, Stadtship, Axonite and Bestewind. ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia to refit Hoek Truly Classic Sailing yacht Mulligan

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as designing and contructing new yachts, Dutch builder Van Dam Nordia also carry out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards. This month they have welcomed the 80ft Hoek Truly Classic Yacht Mulligan to thier yard. S/Y Mulligan is a classic sailing yacht built in 1996 designed by Andre Hoek. ... read full story

Rossomare 115 Family Motor Yacht by Vripack

February 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rossomare 115 motor yacht is a family oriented yacht concept designed by naval architects Vripack. The Rossomare 115 yacht by Vripack was specifically designed to meet the requirements of a family, so they can enjoy precious Family time while onboard. The superyacht also has several safety features and will be equipped with sturdy equipment, straightforward and easy to handle that will be able to encounter all types of climate conditions. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts lay the keel of YN 16465 – a 65m Fast Displacement Superyacht (FDHF)

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the keel laying of a 65-metre Fast Displacement motor yacht, with interior by Dickie Bannenberg for delivery in June 2013. The ceremony took place in shed 6 – the metalwork shop - at Heesen’s shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands. ... read full story

36m Explorer Motor Yacht Lars by Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40m explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, motor yacht Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure and a wide range of other exterior and interior work. ... read full story

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