Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk-based Mulder Shipyard has purchased its fourth yard in Enkhuizen, located in the north west of the Netherlands. The new shipyard contains two hull construction sheds suitable for yachts of up to 50 metres, with a separate shed for interior construction and teak decks, which Mulder will make use of in the years to come. […]
Zeelander Yachts has expanded its shipyard in the Netherlands and doubled its order book, with the boatbuilder labelling 2021 a “a year of outstanding success”. Due to growing demand worldwide, Zeelander says it has expanded its shipyard in The Netherlands with the new addition of a large office and workshops. “We increased the size of […]
London-based Borrow A Boat has acquired Barqo, an Amsterdam-based platform for domestic boat rental. With this development, the company aims to bring an additional 5,000+ boats to the marketplace for peer-to-peer (P2P) boat charter, as well as a 100,000+ strong customer base. Borrow a Boat currently lists over 35,000 boats in more than 65 countries. This news follow […]
Dutch shipyard Heesen has appointed Mark van Heffen as its marketing director, effective from 1 September. Leveraging his expertise in strategic management consultancy and international marketing communications, Heesen confirms van Heffen will oversee the global marketing strategy and operations of the shipyard. Heesen says van Heffen’s 15 years of experience in global marketing management “brings […]
Bolidt (resin applications) has supplied a range of decking solutions for OceanX’s new flagship OceanXplorer. Following extensive rebuilding work at Damen, OceanXplorer is said to be the most advanced exploration, research and media vessel at sea. The 87m former offshore survey vessel is the new flagship for Dalio Philanthropies’ initiative OceanX, whose mission is ‘to […]
Damen Shipyards Group has completed construction and outfitting of a diving bell ship for client FMSW Koblenz. Following successful river trials, Damen sales manager Remko Bouma says: “We are very pleased to have completed construction of this iconic vessel on schedule and to the satisfaction of the customer. This is the result of a very […]
Damen Shipyards Group has recently completed the extensive rebuild of cutting-edge research vessel OceanXplorer at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam. Damen served as the main contractor bringing together various disciplines from across the group – including offshore and survey newbuild, repair and conversion, and yachting specialisms. The project required Damen to rebuild the vessel – a former […]