Latest News about The Netherlands – Page 31
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NewsRoyal Huisman to build “world’s biggest” sportfishing motoryacht
Royal Huisman’s headquarters in Vollenhove Royal Huisman of the Netherlands has received an order to build what it says is the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, a 52m (171ft), six-deck aluminum craft designed by Vripack. The yard did not immediately give a launch date or issue any illustrations ...
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News2021 Boot Holland cancelled
The organisers of Boot Holland, WTC Expo, which was due to be held in Leeuwarden in February next year, have taken the decision to cancel the show and to reschedule it for February 2022.
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NewsBoarnstream becomes Netherlands dealer for Spain’s Rodman Group
Boarnstream has been named dealer for the Netherlands for the fast leisure boats of Spain’s Rodman Group. The Dutch builder says it “has long been looking for a high-quality brand” to broaden its offering of motoryachts.
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NewsWRF introduces superyacht sustainability database
The Water Revolution Foundation, an Amsterdam-based non-profit determined to make the global superyacht industry more sustainable, has crafted a green solutions database that will be deployed in the months ahead.
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NewsEU: Covid-19 vaccines may be available in Europe as of December 15
The first Covid-19 vaccines may become available in Europe in the second half of December if the European Medicines Agency issues a conditional approval. EU Commission President Ursala von der Leyen said: “in the beginning, small amounts become available” for health care and other essential services workers and the elderly. ...
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NewsVaan Yachts to build second sustainable cat in “uneasy year”
Vaan Yachts owner Igor Kluin Vaan Yachts, a new Dutch builder of recyclable aluminium catamarans, says it will soon build a second project – a 14.95m (49ft) sailing yacht. “We are finally on our way. This has not been an easy year,” says owner Igor Kluin. Kluin ...
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NewsHakvoort Shipyard receives ‘Royal’ designation
Dutch King Willem Alexander has granted superyacht-builder Hakvoort Shipyard the designation ‘Royal’ to mark its 100 years of service.
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NewsVetus returns to the electric market with new propulsion systems
Vetus, the Dutch equipment manufacturer and distributor, has announced its return to the electric boating market with the launch of a new line of solutions for the new-build and refit sectors.
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NewsVanquish Yachts secures 35m superyacht order from US client
Vanquish COO Sander Mars: “US clients are getting used to aluminium” Since its founding in 2012, Vanquish Yachts has built fast luxury dayboats at a blistering pace. It’s a tale of peerless success: the Dutch maker of aluminium tenders and day cruisers just scored an order for ...
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NewsDAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Awards – final call for entries
METSTRADE Show organiser RAI Amsterdam is calling on exhibitors to submit their entries for the special DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award, which is open to any product new to market or any significant R&D project conducted by an equipment manufacturer worked on between 1 January-28 October 2020, that has ...
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NewsMARIN takes on edgy, climate change-related research
MARIN recently tested floating islands to see if they can support living and working conditions at sea The Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) is getting into research that is miles from the bread-and-butter tank testing that over the past 85 years made it the world’s largest, independent ...
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NewsAkzoNobel reports “excellent” Q3 results
The results show AkzoNobel sales reclaiming ground lost to the Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsHISWA: second lockdown undermines Dutch charter firms
The Netherlands’ second coronavirus lockdown in 2020, announced October 14, is a stab in the back for boating companies active in group accommodations like charterers, says Geert Dijks, head of the HISWA-RECRON watersports and recreation sector. Dijks said a negative mid-September travel advice in Germany and Belgium triggered “massive cancellations ...
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NewsDutch systems integrator declared bankrupt
A court in north Holland has declared De Keizer International BV and De Keizer Marine Engineering BV bankrupt.
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NewsGovernments seek to halt Covid-19’s second lap around Europe
Dutch go for ‘partial lockdown’; Employers seek compensation
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NewsYanmar brings saildrives to larger sailboats
Responding to boatbuilder demand, Yanmar is introducing the SD15 saildrive solution for larger monohull and multihull sailboats
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NewsEx-Heesen man takes the wheel at Holland Yachting Group
Eddie Kloosterman, a former Heesen Yachts marketing coordinator, has taken charge of Holland Yachting Group, the alliance of Dutch superyacht builders and their suppliers within the Netherlands Maritime Technology trade lobby.
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NewsApax Partners Boats Group acquires another leading online marketplace
Boats Group, the business behind the largest online marketplaces for boats and yachts, has acquired Dutch boating marketplaces Botentekoop.nl, Boten.nl and Botenbank.nl from Arimpex Media Solutions. The acquisition reinforces the company’s focus on expanding its global footprint and increases consumer engagement throughout Western Europe. Boats Group’s marketplaces already connect the ...
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NewsDamen Shipyards Group completes restructuring to regain profitability
Damen Yachting’s main facility in Flushing, the Netherlands Damen Shipyards Group has completed a corporate overhaul ending its fragmented structure, making the Dutch company that runs 36 shipbuilding and repair yards worldwide profitable again. In January, Arnout Damen, son of founder Kommer Damen, became CEO, succeeding founder ...
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NewsMoonen sells second 36.3m yacht in 2020
Dutch yard to deliver a new Moonen Martinique to its US owner in November 2021
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