Excitement is reaching new heights as the Design & Innovation Awards 2024 finalists are revealed, with PINK SHADOW taking center stage in this prestigious event. The countdown to the 2024 Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel, on January 28, 2024, has officially begun.

Excitement is reaching new heights as the Design & Innovation Awards 2024 finalists are revealed, with PINK SHADOW taking center stage in this prestigious event. The countdown to the 2024 Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel, on January 28, 2024, has officially begun.

PINK SHADOW, a 58-metre SeaXplorer, stands as a groundbreaking vessel, crafted by the visionary minds at Damen Yachting. As both the naval architect and builder, Damen Yachting has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in yacht design, creating a masterpiece that exemplifies innovation and luxury on the water.

The Superyacht Design Festival, organized by Boat International, promises to be a spectacle of maritime magnificence, and we couldn't be prouder to have PINK SHADOW represent our commitment to redefining the future of yacht design.

PINK SHADOW named Finalist for Design & Innovation Awards 2024!

Excitement is reaching new heights as the Design & Innovation Awards 2024 finalists are revealed, and our exceptional vessels, ENTOURAGE and PINK SHADOW, take center stage in this prestigious event. The countdown to the 2024 Superyacht Design Festival in Kitzbühel, on January 28, 2024 has officially begun.

ENTOURAGE, the second hull of the award winning Amels 60 series, stands as a testament to excellence in design and construction. Crafted by the visionary minds at Espen Ønio International, with naval architecture by Damen Yachting and skillfully built by Amels, Entourage embodies the epitome of luxury on the water.

The creative genius of Damen Yachting as the naval architect and builder further solidifies the status of PINK SHADOW, a 58-metre Xplorer, as a groundbreaking vessel, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in yacht design.

The Superyacht Design Festival, organized by Boat International, promises to be a spectacle of maritime magnificence, and we couldn't be prouder to have ENTOURAGE and PINK SHADOW represent our commitment to pushing the boundaries of yacht design.

ENTOURAGE and PINK SHADOW named Finalists for Design & Innovation Awards 2024! 

Today, the Netherlands welcomed the first Amels 80 for outfitting at our Vlissingen shipyard, set to be her new home until completion in 2025. The Amels 8001 was launched from her build facility in Galati, Romania, on 27th September 2023 and was towed to the Netherlands for outfitting.

Measuring 80 metres in length, this Amels 80 is the first of the most recent designs to evolve from our Amels Limited Editions range. In keeping with the Amels DNA, designer Espen Øino created a holistic and modern exterior design.

The esteemed Owner has opted for a tailor-made interior, collaborating with the talented Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design to bring the Amels 8001 to life in a spectacular way. With a unique colour palette and natural materials, Sean Bianchi, partner at Burgess, predicts the Amels 80 to be one of the standout yachts entering operation in 2025, pushing the boundaries of our Limited Editions series to the maximum.

At Damen Yachting, our legacy of perfecting Limited Editions superyachts reaches new heights with the Amels 80.

Arrival of the Amels 8001 in Vlissingen

Today we proudly delivered the third Amels 60 superyacht, named KHALIDAH. The 60-metre Amels Limited Editions, now handed over to her Owner, has opted to take up port with us at the Amels Headquarters in Vlissingen City until final departure. The onward itinerary of the Amels 60 KHALIDAH is yet to be confirmed by the Owner.

KHALIDAH features custom interiors by Winch Design that emulate a home on the water for her Owner with light materials, woods, scattered pops of colour, artistic elements and high-tech lighting and entertainment solutions.

For the final stages of the build and the operational management of KHALIDAH moving forward, the Owner has appointed Deeside Maritime. “I have worked on a number of Amels new builds over the years and have great experience of working with the Damen Yachting team and their fantastic technical build platform and operational performance. It was this experience and knowledge that the Owner and family office were looking for when appointing someone to not only oversee the crucial final stages of the build but to take the operational management of the yacht forward beyond delivery,” says Nick Flashman, Director & Founder Deeside Maritime and Owner’s Representative. “Today’s delivery represents one of the more significant milestones as, together with the yard and the Owner’s team, we mark the move from build towards onboard enjoyment.”

The Amels 60 is focused on offering the ultimate onboard experience with the freedom it offers in areas such as the Sun Deck, Swim Platform and the Owner’s Suite with its folding balcony, en-suite and dressing room. Additionally, the yacht features space for a 9-metre tender on the foredeck. With six staterooms in total, the Amels 60 can accommodate up to 12 guests overnight with additional space for 12 crew, plus the Captain.

“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.  

Amels 60 KHALIDAH delivered

The Explorer Yachts Summit reached new heights recently with its packed agenda and the highest number of attendees to date. Known for being the only dedicated event to the explorer yacht sector, the Summit is one of the ways we, as headline sponsor, help to expand the market, provoke exciting conversation and remain at the forefront of expedition yacht building. 

“The Explorer Yacht Summit is an excellent platform to raise important discussion on everything related to explorer yachting,” says Sarah Flavell, marketing manager at Damen Yachting. “These topics align well with the diverse Damen Yachting portfolio [https://www.damenyachting.com/portfolios] which has always focused on providing solutions for our clients to be able to achieve their yachting dream.”

For this year’s edition, event organisers at BOAT International collated several high-profile speakers, including one of the world’s greatest modern-day explorers Mike Horn. Topics also covered Owners and Captains experiences at sea, the difficulties of recruiting skilled and qualified crew for extreme missions, and how to accommodate scientists onboard – an initiative that aligns strongly with our LOVEOUROCEANS [https://loveouroceans.damenyachting.com/home/] sustainability campaign.

All attendees were given the chance to log into a custom-made digital realm to follow our go-anywhere SeaXplorers [https://www.damenyachting.com/portfolios/seaxplorer] around the world to the Mediterranean, the Nordics, the Caribbean, the South Pacific and Russia. Participants were asked questions along the way, and those who answered the most correctly won limited-edition SeaXplorer merchandise.

“The SeaXplorer Challenge received such positive feedback and brought exploration to the fingertips of those at the Summit. We were delighted to return as headline sponsor, engage with guests on many levels, particularly through our interactive scale models, and have the opportunity to bring our SeaXplorer range to life throughout the Summit,” adds Sarah.

The SeaXplorer product design manager at Damen Yachting, Enrique Tintore, supervised the event’s Sketching Challenge and the competing young designers. Enrique offered valuable input and saw designs for arctic and tropical environments with sustainable technology, carbon-neutral power solutions, hot air balloons and onboard scientific research facilities.

Another exciting addition to the line-up was Captain Maria Grazia Franco. As one of our long-standing Captains currently on board the Amels 180 superyacht HALO [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/halo], she joined a panel discussion to share her many experiences crossing the world’s oceans and staying safe along the way. Her insight into the build, support supplies, training and facilities, knowledge and research required to explore by superyacht was invaluable. HALO is a shining example of how the Amels Limited Editions range is exceptionally capable and designed for luxury travel.

Keep up to date with all of our events here:

Damen Yachting returned as headline sponsor for Explorer Yachts Summit 2023

This week we celebrated two milestones with the launch of two new Amels Limited Editions superyachts: the 74-metre Amels 242 [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/project-24208] and the 60-metre Amels 200 [https://www.amelsyachting.com/fleet/amels-200-03].

With more than 50 Amels Limited Editions yachts now at sea, this is the first time in our history that two superyachts have been launched on the same day. The craftsmen and women at our headquarters in Vlissingen City, the Netherlands, uphold the yard’s legacy for building on schedule and are to thank for this historic achievement.

Timeless semi-custom superyachts

The pair feature customised timeless Amels Limited Editions exteriors by legendary designer Tim Heywood. A desirable offering of the semi-custom Amels Limited Editions range is the Owner’s ability to choose their own interior. While unconnected, both Owners opted to commission Winch Design to create two unique superyachts with standout interior designs.

The classic Amels Limited Editions are considered collectors’ items in the superyacht world, and the next-generation editions – the Amels 60 and Amels 80 – continue this powerful legacy.

The eighth Amels 242

For the Owner of the just-launched Amels 242, an eye-catching exterior colour scheme was one of the top items on his wish list. Steering away from the traditional all-white style, the Owner landed on a Flag blue hull and an Oyster white superstructure with the various vertical lines and stretches of windows standing out in a unique dark grey colour.   

Winch Design took the blue exterior colourway and incorporated it into multiple elements throughout the interior. As guests enter through the main entranceway, they are met with a wall of semi-precious agate blue stones. To match, there are various blue marbles onboard, as well as blue mosaics scattered through the Wellness Area.

Other standout features include a dedicated Owner’s Deck with a Jacuzzi, a large aft swimming pool, Lower Deck Wellness Space and flowing spaces. Up to 12 guests can stay overnight in six staterooms and enjoy the unique dining and entertaining layouts on her multiple decks.

“The Owner wanted something different, and that is certainly what he has achieved, especially with the variety of marbles,” says Peter Dijkwel, Project Manager at Damen Yachting. “This Amels Limited Editions superyacht is a great testament to the range and its flexibility – we can make anything work with this platform. That said, we couldn’t have done it without the consistent and positive cooperation with the Owner’s representative. This yacht has been created entirely on schedule and will be delivered on time on 1st June 2024.”

The fourth Amels 200

The uniqueness of the fourth Amels 200 superyacht lies in her Owner’s customisation choices. The Owner added a balcony to the Main Deck and exterior bars on every level. This Amels 200 at sea will stand out with her customised Whisper Grey hull – a colour which is subtly repeated in the exterior curves and arches, particularly around the superstructure.

“This yacht perfectly reflects the Owner’s unique vision,” explains Tom Oomkens, Project Manager at Damen Yachting. “There are many great details, for example, the windbreakers have been upgraded to feature a dark grey tone to mimic the windows. The Owner had many exciting design ideas and is experienced – which benefitted the project hugely.”

Two unique Amels Limited Editions superyachts launched in one day 

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