All articles by Robert Wielaard
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NewsRapsody Yachts debuts R35 V-Foil at In-Water HISWA
The 35ft motoryacht features an innovative foil system that lifts hull to reduce drag and fuel consumption
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NewsIn-Water HISWA awards: Winners revealed
Dutch boat show honours builders across multiple categories
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NewsMood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for August
Economic sentiment, job expectations pick up in EU and eurozone
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NewsGabe Newell brings tech innovation to Monaco 2026
Oceanco’s new owner will showcase two purpose-built research vessels at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show
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NewsOrganisers to mount broader, more international In-Water HISWA boat show
HISWA’s 2026 In-Water boat show will feature over 400 boats and nearly 300 exhibitors, with organisers describing it as the “most versatile” edition yet
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MarinasSun International sees big upside in V&A Waterfront superyacht marina expansion
Sun International expects Cape Town’s planned superyacht marina to attract new visitors and boost business across its portfolio
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NewsNew leadership breathes new life into Royal Balk Shipyard
With new Dutch ownership, Royal Balk Shipyard is building on more than two centuries of heritage to grow its specialist refit and recraft business
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NewsLengers Yachts declared bankrupt
The Dutch yacht dealer represented brands including Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige, SACS, and Pirelli Speedboats
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NewsMood Index: Economic sentiment, employment expectations rise in both EU and eurozone
The Economic Sentiment Indicator rose 1.5 points in July 2026, with employment expectations improving considerably across most sectors
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NewsEBI energy transition roadmap has coastal, inland marinas in its sights
Europe’s marinas face major infrastructure upgrades to support the shift to zero-emission recreational boating
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NewsVitters achieves fossil-free superyacht breakthrough with Yacht Zero launch
The 69m ketch is said to be the first of her size to run solely on renewable energy without compromising comfort or range
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NewsPutin puts AkzoNobel’s Russia subsidiaries in temporary external administration
The move affects operations representing less than 2% of the company’s total revenue
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NewsOceanco Group buys Dutch yacht components maker
The acquisition strengthens Oceanco’s capabilities in developing complex yacht components including doors, hatches and lifting equipment
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NewsIn-Water HISWA embraces AI, innovation and ‘optimal visitor experience’
The 41st edition features AI integration, new layout, and multiple premieres
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NewsRoyal Balk Shipyard appoints Niels Lensen as sales director
The Dutch refit specialist has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Lensen, who brings more than 30 years of experience across brokerage, yacht management, new build and refit sectors
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NewsMood index: Economic sentiment up in EU, euro area; but job expectations down in both
EU and euro area sentiment improves in June 2026, but employment expectations fall below long-term average across both regions
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NewsMoonen Yachts’ ‘collateral’ bankruptcy trigered a remarkable revival
The Dutch superyacht builder has staged one of the industry’s most impressive comebacks under new Australian ownership
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NewsFeadship completes major 14-month rebuild of Halcyon superyacht
Twenty-five years after launch, the 46.9m vessel emerges from Dutch builder’s Kaag yard
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NewsDutch water sports sector valued at €6.6bn as new report fills data gap
A comprehensive analysis of the Netherlands’ boating and water sports industry has revealed the sector’s significant economic contribution for the first time
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NewsMood index: EU business, consumer survey results for May
Economic sentiment broadly stable in EU and eurozone; job expectations pick up
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