Robert Wielaard
NewsKM Yachtbuilders delivers OCD-designed 60ft Alvorada
The OCD60 was built for long voyages with ample comfort on board
NewsDutch sea rescue orders 13 lifeboats as part of 75-boat fleet renewal
The KNRM has awarded its latest contract to Dock and Shipbuilding BV, a trusted partner that has built and maintained its lifeboats for many years
NewsDamen Yachting sees surge in maintenance and refit business
Dutch builder’s North Sea facilities have become a centre for ambitious yacht upgrades
NewsMood index: EU business and consumer survey results for November
Economic sentiment showed resilience in November 2025, with stability in key indicators and a positive shift in employment expectations
NewsRoyal Huisman set to begin construction of world’s tallest sloop
The 81m vessel has a 93m mast that matches the height of the Statue of Liberty
NewsFeadship leadership transition comes at pivotal time for Dutch shipyard
Following Henk de Vries’ 38-year tenure, Bas Nederpelt has taken over as CCO at Royal De Vries Shipbuilding
NewsBoot Holland 2026 cancelled for second year running
Next year’s event will not take place due to a lack of exhibitors
NewsLloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
NewsVan der Valk’s third Jangada validates wisdom of 2024 MBO
The Dutch yard has launched its longest Jangada yacht, demonstrating operational capacity following a 2024 management buyout
NewsAkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Industry analysts call it a transformative deal for the sector
NewsSaffier Yachts launches SE 28 Leopard, ‘most versatile daysailer’ on market
The 8.5m yacht will make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026
NewsOceanco delivers 111m Leviathan that reflects new owner’s ethos
The diesel-electric superyacht was designed for quiet, emissions-free operation
NewsHebo Maritime Services builds 160m superyacht hall in Rotterdam Port
The Dutch facilities provider is constructing a massive 525ft building hall at Greenport Rotterdam, with Feadship as its first customer
NewsEurope’s recreational boating appeals for more support from EU
EBI attends first-ever breakfast debate of EU industry leaders, politicians and policy makers
NewsFeadship: global superyacht sector must better map its economic clout
Dutch builder says the industry is underestimating itself by not calculating and sharing its true economic importance
NewsMolabo appoints Dutch distributor
De Stille Boot will represent the German firm’s marine power systems in the Netherlands
NewsEU Transport Investment Plan a boon for Europe’s boating sector
The ‘Sustainable Transport Investment Plan’ caps a year of lobbying by the Brussels-based European Boating Industry
NewsMulder Design, Flynt Yachts jointly unveil Flynt Revolante 48
The new Flynt flagship expands the brand’s fast dayboat offering to owners in both Europe and North America
NewsInternational Superyacht Society honours Rose Damen
Damen Yachting’s managing director picked up a Leadership Award for Vision & Impact in the Superyacht Industry in Fort Lauderdale last week
NewsFeadship’s bold leap in sustainability earns it a commercial shipping sector award
The Dutch builder’s 119m Breakthrough wins 2025 Ship of the Year Award
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