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Find out about Damen Yachting, the master yacht builder behind more than 100 Amels superyachts, SeaXplorer expedition yachts, Yacht Support vessels and major yacht refits.
We build superyachts – very large luxury yachts from 50 to over 100 metres in length. Our clients from all over the world come to us to build (and refit) these highly complex ships.
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The Superyacht Forum 2024: as it happened
For over 30 years, The Superyacht Forum has connected us and driven the most important conversations forward, so we reflect on this year’s edition…
Event
Man arrested on Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht
San Diego Harbour Police have arrested a man who snuck aboard the tender of Wingman whilst inebriated and threw items into the water…
Owner
The new Superyacht Forum - 2024 and beyond
Welcome to the new format of the industry’s leading and most long-standing conference – The Superyacht Forum…
Event
Environmental Crew Guidelines 2.0 to launch at Monaco
Water Revolution Foundation and Seastainable Yachting will be launching Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Operations
Heesen appoints new CCO
The Dutch shipyard has named Ruud van der Stroom as Chief Commercial Officer, with the executive expected to start at the beginning of September…
Business
Big cat country
Monohulls still comprise the lion’s share of the fleet, but could large multihulls ever overcome current prejudices to become the new kings of the jungle?
Owner
Brainstorming the Simply Custom concept
Oceanco invited 15 studios to submit designs on a set platform – how does a top designer such as Winch approach innovation and expression?
Fleet
Are yards doing the hard yards?
Are new-build shipyards doing enough to improve their in-house sustainability processes as the clock ticks down to the looming deadline of 2030?
Operations