Having been at the helm of the Van der Valk shipyard since its foundation in 1967, Wim van der Valk marked his 79th birthday on 18 April by officially confirming his retirement. A management buyout of Van der Valk’s shares in the yard has taken place, financially supported by a family of experienced yacht owners […]
Vetus, a developer of complete boat systems, has appointed Kevin Theuns as manager of sales for the Netherlands and Belgium, effective from 1 April 2024. Theuns will spearhead the Dutch firm’s sales efforts in these crucial markets, working closely with the sales team to further enhance Vetus’ market share and presence. Theuns will manage the […]
Dutch boatbuilder Linssen Yachts, which specialises in steel displacement motor yachts, has appointed Sanzi Yachts in Sneek as its official dealer for the northern Netherlands. “We are delighted to welcome Sanzi Yachts to our extensive dealer network,” said Yvonne Linssen, sales and marketing director at Linssen Yachts. “Their commitment to customer satisfaction and their in-depth […]
Dutch boatbuilder Zeelander has released the first renderings of Zeelander 8, its fourth model and new flagship, which is under construction at Zeelander’s newly expanded build hall in Groot-Ammers. The brand new Zeelander 8 is a development of the smaller Zeelander models, with similar proportions and lines on a larger scale. The 23.9-metre model has […]
“There are virtually no barriers to the use of our product,” says Stijn Leenders, marketing support for Rim Drive Technology (RDT), headquartered in the Netherlands. “It may take some time to get used to an electric engine. But there are only benefits. Our electric motors are easy to install, with only one rotating part, reducing […]
Vetus says it’s going to build a new waterfront and headquarters in the same neighbourhood of Schiedam, where the company’s founder Willem den Ouden started the business from his home nearly 60 years ago. The plans for the new 9,500m² facility are said to encourage collaboration and creativity within the office space as well as […]
After years of engineering and testing Dutch company Edorado is now raising €1.75M to finalise construction of its first commercial powerboat — the Edorado 8S. This is an 8m all-electric, digitally connected powerboat with proprietary hydrofoil technology. Edorado says its combination of retractable hydrofoils and electric twin-drive system, means the 8S quite literally takes off […]
Sustainable yacht builder Vaan Yachts has taken over yacht service company Yagra in Hellevoetsluis. Vaan will take over the site, buildings, marina, equipment and employees, with Yagra’s activities incorporated into a dedicated entity, Vaan Services. Vaan Yachts builds sustainable luxury sailing yachts from recycled aluminium and this acquisition offers Vaan the opportunity to realise its […]
A skipper is counting the cost of a decision to try and pass under a bridge on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal near Rilland after its wheelhouse was destroyed. The 135m Southford was on its way to Kreekak locks, from Antwerp. Er is niemand gewond geraakt bij de botsing, maar van de stuurhut zelf is weinig over… […]
A fourth ship has been added to the fleet of the new cruise line operator Azamara following extensive refitting at the yard of Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. Benefiting from equipment overhaul and conversion to cleaner fuel, Azamara Onward sailed to Monte Carlo for her naming festivity in early May 2022. The 180m passenger vessel was berthed […]
Dutch companies Econowind and Vertom say they’ll be installing wind-assist VentiFoil units on multiple vessels by the end of 2022. These will be retrofitted on Vertom’s general cargo vessels MV Progress and MV Perfect. The wing shaped VentiFoil uses aerodynamics to create high propelling force relative to its size. Smart suction is integrated in the […]