Royal Huisman’s innovative knack yields an impressive line-up of projects
VOLLENHOVE - Next to the hulking outline of Royal Huisman Project 404 stands a big cylindrical tank full of water, pipes and valves. "With...
KM Yachtbuilders: aluminum addict, a fat portfolio & circular build ambitions
MAKKUM – KM Yachtbuilders has built almost 100 sailing and motor yachts in aluminum, its material of choice. It is lightweight, strong, stiff, low-maintenance...
14th Ocean Race: another “incredible battle,” says Dutch entry
ALICANTE - The 14th edition of The Ocean Race will soon leave this Spanish resort boasting two fleets and a new trophy. Five foiling...
Dutch Marine Technicians name Feadship’s Viva ‘Boat of 2022’
ROTTERDAM – The Royal Dutch Society of Marine Technicians has awarded its 2022 Boat of the Year award to Viva, the eco-friendly 94m (308ft)...
Is there a builder in you? Knock yourself out!
HEEREWAARDEN – If you think you can, with some patience and professional help, put a boat together yourself, go see Euroship Services.
“We offer the...
Royal Huisman takes large yacht sailing to a new level
VOLLENHOVE - Royal Huisman, the Dutch builder of large, sleek sailing yachts, has unveiled its latest design that its creators – Royal Huisman, Dykstra...
Studio Delta gets a bigger grip on speed, weight and stability
SCHEVENINGEN – As motor yachts grow faster, longer and more chichi, Studio Delta’s naval architecture portfolio comprises vessels running to 100m. From modest tenders...
After 30 years, Simonis/Voogd Design studio settles in Netherlands
ENKHUIZEN -- Alexander Simonis (1959) and Maarten Voogd (1966) have moved their design studio to the Netherlands, ending 30 years of a unique, dual...
New Dutch cruiser brand for offshore and inland waters
WORKUM – In a year of iffy supply lines, labor shortages, and soaring inflation comes news of the launch of a new brand of...
Gerard Dijkstra saluted for a lifetime of groundbreaking designs
MILAN – Gerard Dijkstra, whose naval architecture studio boasts over 50 years of experience in design, naval architecture, and marine engineering of classic and...