Following last month's launch of the latest YS53 at the Damen Yachting facility in Antalya, the 53-metre Yacht Support has now started sea trials.

Following last month's launch of the latest YS53 at the Damen Yachting facility in Antalya, the 53-metre Yacht Support has now started sea trials. With this third YS53 now out on the water and sea trials underway, the build team is working on the final preparations ahead of her build completion scheduled just a few weeks away in summer 2025.

Sea Trials Started for Latest YS53

Vlissingen, April 29, 2025 Following the recent launch of the Amels Refit ALBATROSS, the yacht's new name has now been unveiled. 

Following the recent launch of the Amels Refit ALBATROSS, the yacht's new name has now been unveiled. During a private naming ceremony, which took place at the main Damen Yachting shipyard in Vlissingen City, the newly-extended and significantly refitted yacht was christened MOONSTONE.

The now 79.2-metre MOONSTONE, originally built by Delta Marine and refitted by Amels, has undergone a complete exterior and interior transformation in collaboration with London-based Design Studio Harrison Eidsgaard over the last 26 months. Now in the final stages of her time at Damen Yachting, she is undergoing sea trials and commissioning. On Tuesday April 29, Amels Refit MOONSTONE passed through the one lock out onto open water for her first official sea trial post refit works.



New Name Revealed for Amels Refit ALBATROSS

Damen Yachting is proud to announce the launch of the first Amels 80, the latest addition to the highly successful Amels Limited Editions range. 

Damen Yachting is proud to announce the launch of the first Amels 80 [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/amels-8001], the latest addition to the highly successful Amels Limited Editions range. This milestone marks the debut of a groundbreaking and all-new 80-metre superyacht design that redefines modern luxury. This is a bold new chapter in the Limited Editions story, where craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability meet in perfect harmony. 

Amels 80 [https://www.amelsyachting.com/portfolio/amels-80] https://www.amelsyachting.com/portfolio/amels-80is a superyacht shaped by nature, driven by innovation, and brought to life through generations of craftsmanship. Designed for Owners who look for more than just beauty, she delivers a unique blend of performance, sophistication, and enduring quality. This is a superyacht where heritage and forward-thinking design converge in a true evolution in the Amels lineage. 

The build of this first Amels 80 has been managed by Burgess [https://www.burgessyachts.com/en] on behalf of the Owner following her sale in 2022, just six months after the introduction of the new Amels 80 design. Download the press release and read more.







Launch of the first Amels 80 marks a milestone in superyacht evolution 

The future of marinas in the Mediterranean — and how they are operated — is a key topic for the superyacht industry. Enrique Tintoré, Product Manager at Damen Yachting, will share his insights during an expert panel at the upcoming Balearic Superyacht Forum.

Damen Yachting is pleased to announce that Enrique Tintoré, Product Manager at Damen Yachting, will be joining a panel discussion at The Balearic Superyacht Forum, taking place from 24–25 April 2025 at the Palma Congress Centre in Palma de Mallorca.

Organised by the Balearic Marine Cluster, The Balearic Superyacht Forum is set to be a landmark event, bringing together voices from across the superyacht sector to explore opportunities, challenges, and the future vision for the Balearic Islands and the wider Mediterranean region.

During the event, Enrique will join a panel of experts to discuss the Future of Marinas in the Mediterranean and their Operation, sharing insights into how marinas can adapt to emerging trends, technological advancements, and the evolving expectations of the superyacht community.

Damen Yachting is proud to contribute to this industry conversation, reinforcing our commitment to driving progress and supporting the future of yachting infrastructure.

Exploring the Future of Mediterranean Marinas at the Balearic Superyacht Forum

The Amels 60 MEMORIES has embarked on a new adventure as she sets sail for the first time into open waters. 

The Amels 60 MEMORIES embarked on a new adventure as she set sail for the first time into open waters in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th of April 2025. The luxurious 7th superyacht in the Limited Editions Amels 60 series passed through the lock at Vlissingen, Netherlands marking the beginning of her sea trials.

Amels 60 MEMORIES sets sail on open waters for the first time

Damen Yachting is honoured to have taken home an award for the Amels 80 at the Yacht Style Awards 2025, held in Singapore.

Damen Yachting is honoured to have taken home an award for the Amels 80 at the Yacht Style Awards 2025, held in Singapore. Our 80-metre Amels Limited Editions design excelled in the Superyachts 60-80 metres category at the prestigious Asian yachting award ceremony. The awards were held on the final evening of the SEA Yachting Conference and on the eve of the Singapore Yachting Festival and celebrated the very best of the superyacht industry in Asia.

Attending on behalf of Damen Yachting, Marketing Manager Sarah Flavell accepted this prestigious award.' Sarah Flavell, Marketing Manager Damen Yachting: “We are delighted to accept this award for the Amels 80 in the 60-80 metre category here in Singapore. This region has become increasingly important for us in recent years and it's wonderful to see Amels gaining recognition here. Since we introduced this new 80-metre Amels Limited Editions in 2022, we have been blown away by the industry's and our client's response to this all-new next gen 80-metre design. It's been nothing short of extraordinary. The Amels 80 is the result of true collaboration and evolution. From the incredible Espen Øino, exterior lines to the beautiful Sinot Yacht Architecture interiors and Damen Yachting naval architecture. And even more so, the many hands of the Amels craftsmen and women in the Netherlands at our shipyard who have shaped her through her build."



Amels 80 Winner at the 2025 Yacht Style Awards in Singapore

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