HISWA Symposium: unrivaled catalyst for superyacht sector
AMSTERDAM – Long before superyachts are shown at glitzy boat shows, their design and features have been perused by a few hundred naval architects,...
AkzoNobel wants your help to paint the future
AMSTERDAM _ AkzoNobel, the Dutch multinational paints and performance coatings maker, tracks its history back to the 18th century. Yet, it says, there is...
Beneteau to industry: Never underinvest!
AMSTERDAM – Many builders and suppliers survive by the skin of their teeth, tethered to the ups and downs of the economy. For them,...
DMS shows Anti-Roll ‘All-in-One’ at 2018 METSTRADE
AMSTERDAM _ Dynamic Marine Systems, the Dutch yacht stabilizing specialist, will launch the next evolution of its Anti-Roll fin system at the 2018 METSTRADE:...
Damen completes Norwegian classic repairs, maintenance
HARLINGEN - The 63m (207ft.) Norwegian sailing ship Christian Radich has departed Damen Shiprepair Harlingen after 5 weeks of repairs and maintenance. The 3-masted...
RHMarine weighs smarter, safer superyachts
SCHIEDAM _ To Marcel Vermeulen, autonomous sailing _ i.e. with minimal or no crew _ is a dot on the horizon, approaching fast despite...
Royal Huisman, Van Oossanen win 3 awards at 2018 FLIBS
FORT LAUDERDALE _ The 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Oct. 31-Nov. 4) had just begun when 2 Dutch companies, leaders in far apart...
Dutch investment firm acquires Alewijnse
NIJMEGEN _ Investment firm Strong Root Capital of the Netherlands has acquired Alewijnse Holding BV, a worldwide technical services provider to superyachts and commercial...
AkzoNobel launches high seas-tested Awlgrip HDT
AMSTERDAM _ AkzoNobel, the Dutch multinational paints and performance coatings maker, has begun marketing AwlGrip HDT, a high-tech clearcoat it has tested on the...
Triskel Marine overall 2018 winner DAME Design Award
AMSTERDAM – Britain’s Triskel Marine was named overall winner of the DAME Design Awards at the 2018 METSTRADE show for its Integrel Advanced Generator...
