This week in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, the fourth Amels 60 superyacht touched water for the first time. The new 60-metre Amels 60 is on track to be delivered to her Owner this autumn.

The fourth Amels 60 features an exterior Design by Espen Øino, naval architecture by Damen Yachting and a custom interior by two collaborating studios: Studio Indigo and Pure Living.

Since being introduced in 2019, the popular Amels 60 series continues to grow and currently includes an impressive six units. While the sisterships share similar features and a proven platform, each has her own spirit and individuality.

The semi-custom design offers Owners the opportunity to customise their yacht’s interiors and various elements of the exterior. For the Owner of the fourth Amels 60, the windows were transformed into long lines of glazing which cover the floor-to-ceiling height of 1.9 metres in the Main Saloon. 

“We’ve had a very strong reception to this new Amels design – largely because an Owner can step into a new build, make some customisations and yet still benefit from a two-year delivery time,” says Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Executive USA.  

The Amels 60 offers six staterooms for up to 12 guests, including a full-beam Owner’s Suite on the Main Deck Forward. Designed as a private retreat, the Suite features a folding balcony terrace and an adjoining cabin that can be used as a VIP, children’s suite, office, or gym. The remaining four guest suites can be found on the Lower Deck. 

Launched: Fourth Amels 60 shows her individuality

This week, the Damen Yachting team hosted 14 young Ukrainians for a three-day ‘summer camp’ vacation to Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

The students were treated to activities such as a tour of the shipyard and a close-up viewing of the company’s largest yacht to date: the Amels 120 Full Custom. After inspiring workshops with Damen employees, private tours of the local museums, and beach activities, the itinerary then continued for two days at the Damen Shipyard’s facility in Gorinchem, the Netherlands.

The visit was initiated by the Foundation Damen Support, a cause that Damen launched to raise funds to help support employees and their families that are in or affected by a crisis.

The Foundation Damen Support has been working to assist those in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022 and as a result, over 300 citizens have been evacuated from Ukraine to Romania and Poland. “We are one family, one Damen, so it is only natural we want to help colleagues in crisis,” says Saskia Koelma, Head of HR Damen Yachting.

To find out more about the Foundation Damen Support and support the current war relief initiative for Ukrainians, click here [https://www.damen.com/companies/damenhelpt].

Thank you to our local community and sponsors – Hotel de Timmerfabriek, Museum ship Mercuur, MuZEEum and Restaurant Pier 7 – who helped make this initiative a success.

Damen’s Support Foundation sponsors summer camp for Ukrainian students

Scheduled for delivery in 2025, the Amels 120 Full Custom is currently the largest superyacht in-build in the Netherlands and the largest Amels to be built to date. She features a striking five-deck exterior design by Espen Øino and Naval Architecture by Damen Yachting. Details regarding the custom interiors remain private. The Client will be represented throughout the build and final construction phase by Deeside Maritime.

The arrival of this Amels Full Custom in Vlissingen follows her recent launch at the Amels hull building facility at Damen Shipyards Galati one month ago which was celebrated with both the team from Vlissingen and Galati. The launch was also attended by local school children.

Amels Project Manager Jeroen Waalewijn explains, “the launch of the hull was an emotional yet incredible moment for all of those who have played such an integral part in the realisation of the Amels 120 Full Custom so far. To see her out on the water and to now have her here in Vlissingen is a testament to the entire project team. We look forward to this next stage in her build journey as we transform her into our future flag ship.”

As the future flagship of Damen Yachting, this 120-metre incorporates the latest in design and technology features. To limit her impact on the environment, the superyacht will be powered by diesel electric propulsion powering the Kongsberg Elegance® pods. She is set to operate with the lowest levels of noise and vibration ever recorded on a yacht of this size. 

Amels 120 Full Custom arrives in Vlissingen

This week, the latest Amels 60 began her series of sea trials on the North Sea. The new 60-metre superyacht is currently for sale at Damen Yachting.

As a very appealing opportunity for buyers on the new-build market, the next Amels 60 [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/amels-6003] will be ready in August 2023 to let her Owner enjoy the height of the summer season.

Following her award-winning sistership COME TOGETHER and the customised ENTOURAGE, the next Amels 60 features a distinctive exterior design by Espen Øino with signature geometric windows. The contemporary interiors are by the well-known interior design studio, Winch Design.

Well-suited to both private and charter use, the 830GT Amels 60 offers a generous arrangement with room for up to 12 guests and 13 crew. The design focuses on the user experience and has one of the largest Sun Decks in this size range at 162 square metres. This area contains a Jacuzzi with a swim-jet function for up to six guests, a shaded dining table and a bar, a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, a teppanyaki grill and a cinematic set-up for star-studded film nights. The touch-and-go helipad can also be used as a sunbathing spot or a unique gym area.

On the Main Deck, the Owner’s Suite benefits from large windows and a 7-metre-square balcony. There is a beam-to-beam bathroom and a walk-in closet on the forward side.

The yacht’s four guest suites occupy the Guest Deck alongside the Beach Club. All cabins can sleep two guests and have beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms. The Beach Club features access to the swim platform, a sauna, a steam shower, a seating arrangement and ample storage for water toys.

In terms of technology, the Amels 60 is fitted with the most advanced hybrid propulsion system supplied by Amels so far, which not only reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions but also protects the lifespan of the generators and the main engines. In addition, vibration and noise are greatly reduced. Two luxury tenders can be stowed out of sight on the foredeck thanks to a clever storage solution.

“This proven hybrid system currently offers the best solution to reduce harmful emissions, reduce noise and vibrations while benefiting from lower fuel and maintenance costs. It also allows you to cruise up to a certain speed without using the main engines, solely cruising on the generators,” says Joppe Osté, Project Manager at Damen Yachting.

As a continuation of the popular Amels Limited Editions collection, the Amels 60 series comprises two delivered superyachts and four under construction since its introduction in 2019.

New Amels 60 embarks on sea trials

On May 25, 2023, in Antalya, Turkey, the Owner of the first 53-metre Yacht Support (YS 5301 [/en/fleet/ys-5301]) witnessed his brand-new yacht hit the water for the first time. The new yacht was designed entirely by Damen Yachting and constructed at the builder’s facility in Turkey.

The 53-metre (175ft) YS 5301 was sold to her Owner, Anthony Hsieh, in May 2022 and will be delivered in 2024 under the name BAD COMPANY SUPPORT. The new yacht will replace the Owner’s current 46-metre YS 4508 Yacht Support, named BAD COMPANY SUPPORT, built by Damen Yachting in 2019 and sold to Anthony Hsieh in 2021. 

The YS 53 range was introduced to the market in February 2022 as a strategic shift in Damen Yachting’s Yacht Support approach. The range represents the next generation of Yacht Support vessels and is inspired by the 17+ Yacht Support vessels built by Damen Yachting over the last decade. The design is both highly flexible and customisable to deliver the most fun and engaging set-up for any Owner. 

Joining the growing group of innovative Yacht Support owners, the Owner will use YS 5301 as a mothership to his well-established fleet, named Bad Company. The Bad Company fleet is well-known for its modern sports fishing missions and can currently be found on a world tour. In supporting sports fishing, the Owner is involved in several marine conservation projects in remote locations across the planet such as those initiated by the Coastal Conservation Association of California.

YS 5301 features a huge 15-tonne deck crane and is fully IMO Tier III compliant to reduce harmful emissions by 70% for full-range operations. Her two main engines can deliver speeds of up to 19 knots.

Once delivered, YS 5301 will tour the Mediterranean for a shakedown trip, and then move into the Atlantic Ocean in its first year, followed by next year in the Indian Ocean and Pacific. The new mothership will be equipped with a 43ft Release Game boat and a 32ft Blackfin – a boat which carries significant sentiment for the Owner. Recently repurchased and refurbished for this adventure, the Blackfin was the Owner’s first Game fishing boat purchased more than 30 years ago. The helicopter on board will provide the Owner with easy airport transfers to and from the mothership.

“What we are planning to do with the YS 5301 no one has ever done before, and I think this will set a whole new tier of adventure for future yachts people,” says Anthony Hsieh, the Owner of the Bad Company fleet. “This is a lifelong dream starting to become reality. The plans we have with the boat in future years is stunning — she will see the world! We will spend all our time on this boat to make the most of all the different luxuries and amenities she has, and we are very excited for this milestone.”

“This is one of the most exciting projects we have worked on. Not only is this the first of our new YS 53 range but this is also the first Yacht Support we have built that will be used exclusively as part of a sport fishing fleet and programme. Hsieh’s unique vision and mission are very inspiring,” says Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Executive North America.  

First Yacht Support 53 launched

As the second superyacht in the Amels 60 range, ENTOURAGE [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/entourage] features an exterior design by Monaco-based Espen Øino International and naval architecture by Damen Yachting. Each Amels 60 has a unique interior design, and ENTOURAGE’s experienced Owner appointed the Canadian design studio Burdifilek to create a luxurious and serene interior.

As the studio’s first superyacht project, the team at Burdifilek developed the Owner’s clear brief and global vision into a tranquil and elegant home at sea.

“The Owner knew exactly how he wanted to entertain and how he wanted the flow through the spaces to be. When the sun sets, the yacht transforms, shifting from day to night, evoking a completely different feeling,” says Diego Burdi, Burdifilek’s co-founder.

“This unique opportunity led us on a journey of exploration where every design aspect of the yacht was considered at the highest level. Conceived as a floating oasis of luxury, the interiors are a playground of timeless elegance, ultimate comfort with a sense of peace conveyed through a monochromatic palette,” adds Diego Burdi, whose portfolio includes the W Hotel, New York’s Club Monaco and some of the world’s most dynamic commercial environments.  

Another interior highlight is the accommodation arrangement for both guests and crew. The Owner is appointed an extra-large suite on the Main Deck with a fold-down balcony, lounge area, two bathrooms and a neighbouring twin-bed guest suite. Four more suites found on the Lower Deck can house up to 12 guests in total. The 13 crew members are granted a modified crew area with a larger laundry room and dry store.

The overall design of the Amels 60 focuses on the onboard experience, and so Burdifilek reversed the structure of the staircase to develop a more eye-catching and spacious passage. “I think the staircase is beautiful and very innovative,” says Arie Midavaine, Project Manager at Damen Yachting. “The structure is on the outside and tucked away – which is substantially different than previous models and gives much more space to move around. The ceilings are also beautiful and are free of domes – a feature that the Owner brought in from this experience in real estate.”

The sense of freedom is maximised on the large Sun Deck, which has been lengthened in the aft by 1.5 metres and features a jacuzzi pool surrounded by sunpads, a large bar and BBQ, an alfresco dining area and a shaded L-shaped lounge. Here, the sun awning poles were repositioned to the outside of the railing to maximise the space available.

Other dining and lounging options can be found throughout the yacht, including on the Swim Platform, Main Deck aft, the Bridge Deck saloon, and a casual dining set-up in the Main Saloon.  

“At the request of the Owner, we extended the Bridge and Sun Deck aft, which has impacted the use of these decks in such a positive way that we decided to implement this change for all future builds,” says Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Executive North America.

“It’s an extremely well-optimised design. Together with the Amels team we invested a lot of time fine-tuning the Amels 60 design, really looking back at the Limited Editions past, talking to clients. She looks beautiful,” says Espen Øino of Espen Øino International.

The Owner worked closely with Amels and build supervisors Moran Yacht & Ship to customise the project and utilise the builder’s well-balanced Limited Editions technical platform and fast build time. Another notable change was made to the exterior styling, where the Owner opted for a seamless stream of windows instead of the signature angular windows.

“We are very proud of the many customisations we were able to implement into this platform, which is a testament to the Damen Yachting engineering and production team,” says Sean Moran, Managing Director at Moran Yacht & Ship. Having been represented in the original sale by Moran Yacht & Ship, the Owner has appointed the US brokerage house as the charter Central Agent for ENTOURAGE. “The input from Moran Yacht & Ship has led to an even better yacht,” adds Arie Midavaine, Project Manager at Damen Yachting.

On the foredeck, there is space for two tenders and two waverunners, with additional toys such as SeaBobs, wakeboards and diving equipment stored in the Beach Club aft. Also located within the Beach Club is a sauna, dayhead and gym equipment.

The Amels 60 has been developed to carry the spirit and philosophy of the Amels Limited Editions forward to a new generation. Designed with the environment in mind, ENTOURAGE features IMO Tier III compliant hybrid power and propulsion technology, cutting-edge equipment and technology, superior seakeeping abilities and a transatlantic range of 4,500 miles.

Step on board the Amels 60 ENTOURAGE: Custom interior revealed

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