yacht netherlands company

Think Yachts, Think Holland

The Dutch Superyacht Industry

Delivers the highest-quality superyachts featuring unique designs, which rank in the top 3 worldwide. Holland Yachting Group represents this industry consisting of superyacht builders, design companies, system integrators, construction specialists, architects and marine equipment suppliers. It’s our mission ​ to strengthen the competitive position of the Dutch yachting industry in the global market and to foster international trade. We actively unite market leaders based in the Netherlands who excel in building world-class superyachts and have done so for over five decades.

It starts with dreaming, with inspiration. That’s when we discover new worlds. Where everything seems to be perfect as if it’s divine. We can’t think of anything else, because we become what we love. Mutual trust and curiosity makes us invincible and thrives us. It’s how we keep on going forward. Something more than words.

is our clear vision. The amount of knowledge, the high-end designs, the latest innovations, technology and true passion: this country has all it takes to build superyachts one could only dream of. An experience to remember forever.

Want to become a partner? Please contact us to see what the possibilities are. As a partner we want to create a win-win situation in bringing the best of the companies to the surface.

Stay in touch with the Dutch superyacht industry!

SIGN UP TO OUR updates

• Heesen movies

WE... ARE HEESEN

At Heesen, we are dedicated to building superyachts in aluminium and steel that offer speed, style and fuel-efficient cruising. With an unrelenting focus on quality, craftsmanship and innovation, Heesen has created one of the world’s most impressive shipbuilding legacies. Our portfolio consists of three build concepts, which address our customers’ differing requirements regarding delivery times and personalisation. All rely on proven engineering and the renowned ‘Crafted in Holland’ build quality.

Fully engineered yachts, part of our speculation programme, available with short delivery times.

SMART CUSTOM

The smart balance between proven performance, speed of delivery and customisation.

FULL CUSTOM

Realised dreams that start with a blank sheet of paper, or inspired by one of our concepts.

Available Yachts

Discover our Series yachts that are in build and for sale, so you can enjoy your yacht sooner.

YN20750 Project Orion

YN20955 Project Agnetha

YN21150 Sophia

YN21350 Project Grace

BlueNautech

We must all take responsibility for protecting what we love. By introducing BlueNautech, Heesen continues to support the future of sustainable yachting through improved efficiencies, alternative materials, energy savings and innovative production methods.

• Privacy Overview
• Strictly Necessary Cookies
• Analytical Cookies
• Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!

More information about our Cookie Policy

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} A rich history

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} Est. 1918

The maritime pedigree and heritage behind Amels stretch back centuries. With Dutch family shipbuilding at the core. Starting in 1918, the Amels family paved the way for what Amels has become today under the ownership and guidance of the Damen family.

Amels was one of the first movers in building superyachts as we now know them. An evolution into yacht building that intially grew from building wooden fishing boats, steel tugboats, and coasters. The first Amels superyacht, KATALINA, made an immediate impact. And as she still sails the oceans decades on, she represents the birth of the steadily-growing Amels fleet which is recognised as the pinnacle of luxury superyachts.

Kommer Damen, second-generation owner of Damen Shipyards, acquired Amels in 1991. Since then, the Amels brand has been part of the Damen family’s own shipbuilding group. Adding yet another century of his own family’s unique Dutch shipbuilding experience and expertise whilst retaining the Amels brand and preserving its roots.

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} Time is on your side

When Kommer Damen implemented his successful, proven platform shipbuilding philosophy for Amels, it was nothing short of revolutionary. A ground-breaking approach to yacht building that has proven its brilliance. Bringing time on the side of everyone.

Today it continues to boost the Amels proven practice of growing strong, smart, and resilient by adapting, and evolving. It is an approach that enables full focus on top quality and reliability through the build journey and beyond. A proposition designed to take time into your own hands. To create unique experiences. Making today’s special moments tomorrow’s memories.

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} Waves of innovation

Amels keeps on evolving. Day after day. Year after year. We keep on talking to those who sail our extensive fleet. Listening to the insights of our Owners, Captains and crews. Understanding their experiences is what stirs the waters and pushes us forward. Helping us to rise, improve and refine your perfect escape. They are key to our waves of innovation. Generation after generation.

Since our relocation in 2003, all Amels yachts are built in Vlissingen in the south-west of the Netherlands, a centre of shipbuilding excellence for over 700 years. Our location is the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands and home to our 1,500 craftsmen and women.

Today Rose Damen, of the third-generation of her shipbuilding family stands firmly at the helm of Damen Yachting.

‘As the third generation of a family of shipbuilders, I am thankful to be able to follow in the footpath of our predecesors. Of the founders and builders of the first Amels shipyard and yachts. Of my grandfather, who founded the first Damen yard and of my father who added his own approach and philosophy to further grow Amels' reputation.’

Rose Damen, Managing Director Damen Yachting

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} Next generation yachting

From day one, it’s always been about creating something better. Changing and improving, generation after generation. It has always been, and still is, in our DNA.

That’s why we are also strongly committed to evolving our portfolio towards even greater efficiency. Exploring new and better ways to make our processes cleaner and build our yachts greener. Raising the standard in terms of safety, reliability, ease of use, transparency and sustainability.

Our next genertaion Limited Editions, the Amels 60 and 80, further expand the Amels fleet of serenely sophisticated timeless classics.

Combining centuries of experience, elegance and innovation, they raise the bar and set a new standard. Amels captures the elegance of conscious modern yachting at its essence.

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){.css-19y9g8p{opacity:0;will-change:opacity;-webkit-transform:translateY( 1em );-moz-transform:translateY( 1em );-ms-transform:translateY( 1em );transform:translateY( 1em );}.css-19y9g8p:not(.hidden .css-19y9g8p){-webkit-animation:animation-1mi33xo;animation:animation-1mi33xo;-webkit-animation-duration:800ms;animation-duration:800ms;-webkit-animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;animation-timing-function:ease-in-out;-webkit-animation-fill-mode:forwards;animation-fill-mode:forwards;-webkit-animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);animation-delay:var(--animation-delay);}}@-webkit-keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}}@keyframes animation-1mi33xo{from{opacity:0;-webkit-transform:translateY(1em);-moz-transform:translateY(1em);-ms-transform:translateY(1em);transform:translateY(1em);}to{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:translateY(0%);-moz-transform:translateY(0%);-ms-transform:translateY(0%);transform:translateY(0%);}} Preserving Beauty

Amels research is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, we are a proud partner of The Sea Index, an initiative of the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse that is taking on the challenging task of transparently easuring the environmental impact of superyachts. But our responsibilibity doesn’t end there. As part of the Damen Shipyards Group we are committed to becoming the most sustainable ship builder and actively partcipate as well as benefit from all the research, innovation and technology that supports this goal.

You’ve reached this point in your life. It’s time for your Moonen.

Moonen Yachts in the Netherlands creates unsurpassed excellence in the grand tradition of Dutch yacht building. From collaborating to create your yachting vision to relaxing in luxury in exotic destinations, owning a Moonen is a totally rewarding experience.

Mustique YN202

Status: Completed Delivery: Immediate

Martinique YN205

Status: In build Delivery: April 2025

Together we will create the ideal Moonen for you.

We are excited to begin each new collaboration. We cherish the bond that develops between owner and our team when creating your exclusive masterpiece.

“Wherever we’ve been, the people who come on board at other ports,

other shipowners, everyone is really enamoured by the beauty, the quality and the uniqueness of the ship. We’re so proud to have our name on it!”

— Owner of BOTTI (a 36.3m Martinique)

No two Moonen yachts share the same journey.

Each of the 80 Moonen yachts delivered since 1981 reflects their owner’s unique design journey and vision. We don’t aim to build the most yachts or the biggest yachts. We simply build the best.

Our shipyard

Moonen news and milestones. Curious?

Take a closer look at the most recent developments at Moonen Yachts. We share personal stories of inspiration, introduce you to Moonen people and reveal how we work behind the scenes.

Moonen delivers MOONSHINE

MOONSHINE sea trials successfully completed

New Moonen yacht LUMIÈRE delivered

Buying and building a Moonen Martinique with David Seal

Do you have any questions, or would you like additional information?

I am here here to answer all your questions and provide you with personalized advice. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me!

Nicky van Zon

+31 6 45 96 42 15 [email protected]

Stay informed

Sign up for our newsletter and stay updated with the latest news and updates. Don’t miss out on important information!

• +31(0)294 261264

Search form

Yachts for Sale

• Sell your Yacht
• Purchase your Yacht
• Silent Sale
• Tender Sale
• Dutch Yacht Specialists
• Testimonials
• Sold Yachts
• Direct Deals
• Repeat Business
• Yachts for Charter
• Charter Guide
• Charter Management
• Consultancy

VAN DER VLIET - DUTCH QUALITY YACHTS - SINCE 1975

Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts is specialized in purchasing and selling Dutch-built and designed quality sailing and motor yachts. Take a look at our portfolio to see the yachts for sale.

VIEW YACHTS

Charter Yachts

Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts can assist you with finding the perfect charter yacht to enjoy with your family or friends. Check our charter portfolio to find the luxury motor or sail yacht of your dreams.

From our Blog Read our latest news!

NEW LISTING | FRANK MULDER SOSSEGO

We are delighted to add this Frank Mulder motor yacht  to our listings. She was built in 2015 at Gebroeder van Enkhuizen.

NEW LISTING | VITTERS TRAWLER YACHT

We are delighted to add this Vitters trawler yacht  to our listings. She was built in 1999 after a design of Klaas Bes and René van der Velden.

Yachtsnl 2023 Dutch-built yacht sales report available

Yachtsnl.com has released the 184 page, annual Dutch-built yacht sales report of 2023, offering a detailed examination of the international Dutch-built yacht sales

NEW LISTING | HAKVOORT BEELDSNIJDER 3135

We are delighted to add this Royal Hakvoort  to our listings. She was built in 1985 after a design of Pieter Beeldsnijder and has undergone a refit in 2022.

NEW LISTING | MULDER 88 FLYBRIDGE

We are delighted to add this Mulder 88 Flybridge to our listings. She was built in 2001 after a design of Guido de Groot and has undergone an extensive refit in 2022.

SOLD FOR THE 2ND TIME | LOWLAND 98

Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts is delighted to announce the sale of this 29-meter Lowland for the second time.

SELL OR PURCHASE YOUR YACHT

PURCHASE YOUR YACHT

When it comes to purchasing a yacht, it is crucial to be well-informed. Our database contains detailed information on over 3500 yachts and our expertise in yachts built and designed in the Netherlands dates back to 1975. This gives us an unrivalled knowledge of the way the market works and means we are up to speed with the very latest trends in the yachting industry.

SELL YOUR YACHT

Founded in 1975, Van der Vliet Quality Yachts has built up a dynamic database of buyers and buyers representatives. Add in detailed information on over 3500 yachts and we have an excellent overview of current market movements, enabling us to market your yacht in the most suitable way. Our personal approach, sales data and over 40 years of knowledge and experience have allowed us to sell more than 1000 yachts over the years.

• +31 (0)294 261264
• [email protected]
• Buitenveer 9 1381 AA Weesp The Netherlands
• Motor Yachts for Sale
• Sailing Yachts for Sale
• Berths for Sale

Sell & Purchase

• Purchase a Yacht
• Sell a Yacht

Terms & Conditions

• Privacy & Cookie Policy
• Terms of Use
• Newsletter Subscription

We enable your vision

Then you have to be prepared to head off the beaten track..

You want a team that feels like family, that can be entrusted to challenge your imagination and be challenged by you. Our ambition is to create and support the most advanced and inspiring yachts in the world. Together.

What if you want to go your own way?

Oceanco yachts tell the distinctive stories of their owners, who come to us with visions that go beyond the yachts that already exist. Sometimes, even beyond our notions of what a yacht can be.

Bravo Eugenia

Black Pearl

Tranquility

What if we lead a positive change?

Innovation is a continuous process of meaningful progress. Our clients come to us because they don’t want yet another iteration from a blueprint, they want a yacht that is theirs and theirs alone. Oceanco achieves meaningful innovation that is aligned with progressive thinking about how we live and the impact on our planet, working with trailblazers from inside and outside the industry to challenge the existing paradigm. We embrace collaboration, partnership and openness while checking our ego at the door.

Tomorrow’s Designs

Oceanco partners with luminaries of the creative world to spark your imagination. We plunge ourselves into the deep and don’t come up for air until we have nailed how to transform our bold ambitions into achievable designs.

Cookie preferences

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Yachtbuilders

• News & Events

Dutch masters in Yachtbuilding

We sail where others stop, why settle for anything less, discover yachts, our yachtbuilders, hiswa yachts holland, motor yachts.

A collection of motor yachts

Sailing Yachts

A collection of sailing yachts

Launches & tenders

A collection of launches & tenders

Excellent craftmanship

High quality

Our Yachtbuilders & Top Equipment

Premium quality yachts from Holland

Half a millennium of maritime history has helped make the Dutch masters in yachtbuilding. The wealth of  experience has enabled Holland to become global market leader in the production of superyachts and  smaller (semi) custom built luxury yachts. All yachtbuilders presented on this website are certified members of the Dutch Boating association HISWA.

Browse our yachtbuilders

Mulder Shipyard delivered Favorite 1500 RESPIRE

Mulder Shipyard has succesfully delivered the new Favorite 1500 RESPIRE to her owners.

New order for Jachtbouw De Alm

Jachtbouw De Alm has started building a new Almclassic on behalf of a Dutch client.

Mulder Shipyard finished renovating Mulder Marina

Mulder Shipyard finished the renovation of the Mulder Marina in Warmond.

Yachts Holland

A representative selection of Dutch yards has joined forces to create a comprehensive overview of the yachts that they have to offer. To make the selection process even more convenient, we have organised them in three categories: motoryachts, sailing yachts and launches. You can make your own selection of favourites and compare. 

Share us on

Or copy the link below.

Dominate the seas

Stratos can be described as the unrivalled SUV at sea: ready to tackle the toughest conditions with ultimate ease while offering maximum utility and style like no other. Successfully pushing the boundaries of performance and style, Stratos provides incomparable capability even in the harshest climates.

Sleek yet sporty, robust yet luxurious, these unique elements form the core components of Stratos’ DNA, making the DUTCH BUILT 50 above and beyond the best-in-class.

Stratos’ strength and superior finish, having been constructed from the most resilient, highest-quality materials, ensures this vessel is ready to rule on the open waters even in the toughest of weather conditions. Bold and defiant by nature, Stratos will undoubtedly exceed your expectations regardless of the environment or challenge.

We transform bold ambitions into impeccable seaworthy design and engineering through our meticulous attention to detail, resulting in Stratos being awarded the highest seaworthiness classification (CE-A). Stratos achieves the remarkable in even the most challenging of weather conditions, enabling you to go anywhere, at any time. Your imagination becomes the only limit.

Built in a country world-renowned for its superior shipbuilding, Stratos yachts are naturally a masterpiece of Dutch design. Providing the uncompromising performance and quality you would expect from a Dutch pedigree, Stratos is both powerful and progressive, setting a new standard. Get ready to grab life by the helm, one euphoric experience at a time.

Stratos can be described as the unrivalled SUV at sea: ready to tackle the toughest conditions with ultimate ease while offering maximum utility and style like no other.Successfully pushing the boundaries of performance and style, Stratos provides incomparable capability even in the harshest climates.

Your adventure starts here.

Our vision was always clear: to elevate the seagoing experience to a new, extraordinary dimension, addressing the clear gap in the market for resiliently tough vessels with supreme seaworthiness.

At Stratos, we build to outperform even the highest superyacht standards. Our vessels are technologically advanced, powerfully built and constructed with flawless precision.

And thus Stratos was born.

• © 2024 Stratos
• Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy

We place functional cookies to let this website function properly, analytic cookies to track usage and marketing cookies to improve your experience on this website. These cookies don't use personal information. If you don't want cookies you can change your cookie settings . Want to know more? Please check our cookies page.

We place marketing cookies, these cookies allow us to customize advertisements based on your surf history

We place functional/analytic cookies, these cookies are neccesary for proper functioning of the website and these cookies allow us to anonymously track the visitors behaviour on this website.

Shipbuilding & Superyachts

History and innovation go hand-in-hand.

The history of shipbuilding in Rotterdam spans roughly four centuries. You find expertise, craftsmen, suppliers, shipyards and the required maritime services here. Furthermore, your ship features the latest innovations and is delivered exactly on time.

Unique and innovative

The Rotterdam region is proficient in building all kinds of specialised ships that integrate complex technical solutions, ranging from naval vessels and dredgers to luxury yachts. The shipbuilding industry first grew to maturity in the areas around the inland waterways, and then concentrated around the port of Rotterdam. Each ship that leaves the yards is unique.Sustainability, CO2 reduction, digitisation and innovation are constant areas of focus. Builders of dredgers in particular, and all suppliers to the shipbuilding industry permanently work to innovate products and processes

A huge high-tech sector that supplies specialist parts. This region is at the forefront of developments in autonomous navigation and is involved in intensive trials and tests. Not just for inland shipping and short sea, but also for offshore.

• Factsheet Superyachts - PDF
• Factsheet Shipbuilding - PDF

Reliable and on schedule

In addition to pioneering innovations, Rotterdam is also known for dependability. When you place an order in Rotterdam, you are assured of a ship of exceptionally high quality that is delivered exactly on time. The design can even be modified during construction.

Few shipbuilders can match this level of control. The Netherlands has a reputation as a well-organised country for good reason: Rotterdam is organised and knows how to get things done.

Conversion and on-demand

The shipyards in Rotterdam specialise in building new ships, carrying out repairs and maintenance. We also excel in major conversion projects that prepare an existing ship for a totally different function. Engineers and designers immediately start work on new drawings and design concepts.Many parts, including the most innovative, are made in the region, mostly on demand. Our talent for organisation is also a great asset when it comes to conversion projects.

Sometimes, we start an intensive planning and design process as much as two years beforehand when we know that a ship needs to be converted in ten days.

More about Shipbuilding & Superyachts

• Netherlands Maritime Technology
• Holland Yachting Group
• Zero-emission Shipping

Discover the connected companies

Further reading

Rotterdam based wattlab break guinness world record with ms helios.

We are building the Smart Hydrogen Hub, for and with M4H

Circular shipbuilding in the Rotterdam region

Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2024

Europort 2025

Cheyenne Krijgsman

How can we help.

• Paralympics
• TV & Film
• Say Maaate to a Mate
• First Impressions - The Game
• Daily Ladness
• Citizen Reef

To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories , we're happy to send you some reminders

Click ' OK ' then ' Allow ' to enable notifications

Divers make major finding that could solve mystery behind sinking of yacht that killed British billionaire Mike Lynch

The 19 august bayesian yacht sinking saw seven people out of 22 on board die, including british businessman mike lynch.

Britt Jones

Divers travelling to the wreck of the Bayesian yacht have retrieved a vital component which could possibly help explain why it sank, it has been reported.

Seven of the 22 passengers and crew on board the gigantic 56-metre luxury yacht died after the ship sank at around 5.00am local time on 19 August.

According to reports, this was after the boat encountered a tornado approximately half-a-mile off the coast of Porticello.

British businessman , Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, his wife Neda Morvillo and chef Recaldo Thomas were all confirmed to have died in the sinking.

Lynch, who was known as the 'British Bill Gates' after founding software company Autonomy in 1996, was reported to have been celebrating after being cleared of conducting fraud on an £8.64 billion sale to US firm Hewlett Packard.

As of now, three crew members, which include the ship’s captain James Cutfield, are all currently under investigation by Italian authorities for manslaughter.

In a press conference, prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio said that his office had opened the investigation as 'behaviours that were not perfectly in order' could have been the reason why seven people died, but added that all possible lines of inquiry were being considered.

Under Italian law, being under investigation also doesn't imply any guilt or that further charges will be issued - and there may be more people under investigation.

Since then, divers from the Italian Navy have been visiting the wreck on behalf of the prosecutor's office, with a source telling Reuters that they have discovered video surveillance cameras fixed to the wreckage which could possibly help explain the reason for the sinking.

According to a report on Friday (13 August), a team of divers from the Italian Navy retrieved parts of the deck along with video surveillance equipment, which includes hard drives and computers.

This evidence will now be analysed in specialised labs outside of Sicily to recover any potential data, the source further claimed.

The divers made several 40 minute dives down to the yacht via a hyperbaric chamber, Coast Guard official, Daniele Governale, said, Reuters reports.

The Coast Guard has also taken underwater images with a remotely operated vehicle to sketch up a plan to raise the wreck, the outlet also says.

CCTV footage from the night of the sinking showed a clip of the yacht before it 'vanished in 60 seconds'.

And passenger Matthew Griffiths also spoke about what happened the day the ship went down.

According to Italian news agency Ansa, he said: "I woke up the captain when the wind was at 23 mph. He gave orders to wake everyone else.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could.

"We were walking on the walls [of the boat]. We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother.”

The little girl in question were the surviving passengers, Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter.

LADbible reached out to the Palermo Coast Guard and the Italian Prosecutor’s Office for comment.

Topics:  UK News , World News

• Final known words of researcher who disappeared while studying cannibal tribe after image appears to solve mystery
• Sixth body found in sunken yacht disaster believed to be billionaire Mike Lynch’s daughter Hannah
• Top Gear presenter Chris Harris breaks down what actually happened in crash that almost killed Freddie Flintoff
• Scientist solve mystery of why thousands of octopuses gather at mysterious spot to die

Choose your content:

Couple bought uninhabited island to live on because it was cheaper than a house deposit

The us-dutch couple bought the two-and-a-half-acre island with their first offer.

Huw Edwards given six-month suspended prison sentence for making indecent images of children

Huw edwards has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children.

Why first British couple to sign up for 'suicide pod' will have their death recorded on camera

The final moments of peter scott and his wife christine in the sarco 'suicide pod' will be filmed for an important reason.

Woman who ‘showered with e-cig’ lucky to be alive after ‘black goo poured out of her’ due to vaping addiction

Jordan brielle, from cincinnati, ohio, has vowed to never touch a vape again.