The recently launched 40m Heesen superyacht Galatea has been equipped with two Seakeeper M26000 gyros. She performed exceptionally well at her sea trials, reaching a maximum speed of 27,5 knots. ... read full story
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Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER returns to her home yard for refit
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Monday, March 24, 2014, saw the arrival of the 1976 Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER to her home yard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, in order to undergo a major refit. This legendary 65-foot ketch has been designed by Sparkman & Stephens. ... read full story
New transatlantic adventures for Moonen 84 motor yacht ETOILE d’AZUR
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Originally built by Moonen Yachts to a design by Rene van der Velden in 2007, the Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d'Azur underwent a comprehensive refit at her home yard last year. Since then, she has enjoyed a new series of adventures in the Atlantic. ... read full story
Launch of new Amels Limited Editions 180 motor yacht Hull 466
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The brand new 55m Amels Limited Editions 180 superyacht Hull 466 has recently hit the water at Amels in the Netherlands. She has been designed by bespoke Tim Heywood. ... read full story
Photos of OCEANCO Y709 Yacht under sea trials
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Photographs of the impressive Oceanco built Y709 superyacht while under sea-trials on the New Waterway near Hoek van Holland in the Netherlands. ... read full story
Successful sea trials for 40m Heesen luxury yacht GALATEA
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Successful sea trials of their 40m 'sportster' superyacht Galatea (YN 15640) has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts. She has achieved the impressive speed of 29,7 knots, exceeding the contractual speed by 2,2 knots. ... read full story
Photos of 42m Amels motor yacht TRANQUILITY (ex Jamaica Bay) designed by Diana Yacht Design
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Diana Yacht Design has published the photos of their 1984 superyacht Tranquility (ex Jamaica Bay), built by Amels. She features lovely interior design by Felix Buytendijk. ... read full story
Superyacht AURORA with interior design by Destry Darr nominated for three prominent awards
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Measuring 120 foot in length over all, the Nordhavn superyacht Aurora has been shortlisted for three prestigious prizes at the World Superyacht Awards 2014, as well as the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014. She boasts stylish interior design by Destry Darr. ... read full story
Vitters participating in international art fair TEFAF in Maastricht
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The prestigious Dutch luxury yacht builder, Vitters Shipyard, is currently taking part in a promotional activity by the Holland Yachting Group at The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The event will last until March 23, 2014. ... read full story
Video: 42m superyacht SOFIA by Moonen
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A video showing the 42m custom superyacht SOFIA at full speed, made by Dick Holthuis Photography and released by Moonen Shipyards. This superb vessel boasts a three-seat submarine and offers comfortable accommodation to 12 guests in total. ... read full story