All articles by Robert Wielaard
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NewsKM Yachtbuilders delivers OCD-designed 60ft Alvorada
The OCD60 was built for long voyages with ample comfort on board
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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
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NewsDamen Yachting sees surge in maintenance and refit business
Dutch builder’s North Sea facilities have become a centre for ambitious yacht upgrades
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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
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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
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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
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NewsBoot Holland 2026 cancelled for second year running
Next year’s event will not take place due to a lack of exhibitors
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NewsLloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
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NewsAkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Industry analysts call it a transformative deal for the sector
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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
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NewsSaffier Yachts launches SE 28 Leopard, ‘most versatile daysailer’ on market
The 8.5m yacht will make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026
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NewsOceanco delivers 111m Leviathan that reflects new owner’s ethos
The diesel-electric superyacht was designed for quiet, emissions-free operation
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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
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NewsEurope’s recreational boating appeals for more support from EU
EBI attends first-ever breakfast debate of EU industry leaders, politicians and policy makers
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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
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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
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NewsMolabo appoints Dutch distributor
De Stille Boot will represent the German firm’s marine power systems in the Netherlands
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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
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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
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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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