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Royal Huisman, 133 years of superyachts experience.
Royal Huisman takes pride in building and refitting unique custom yachts. Yachts up to 90 meters, modern or classic, sail or motor. Choose aluminium, carbon composite or a combination of these materials. Royal Huisman focuses on quality rather than quantity. Founded in 1884 Royal Huisman has evolved from modest builder of wooden workboats to multiple awardwinning creator of some of the finest superyachts in the world. Royal Huisman is an extraordinary blend of 21st century technology and innovation, traditional craftsmanship and timeless values.
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One of our stories
‘’I started at the shipyard knowing that they had a healthy reputation as a leading builder of custom yachts built in aluminium. What I didn’t realize as I do now, is that the same specialist skills and craftsmanship was being equally applied to Royal Huisman’s Advanced Composites Division where I have served for 14 years now. Performance optimisation is an increasingly important factor for our customers. Royal Huisman is fully equipped to build or refit carbon fibre hulls and superstructures to the highest standards that I could have imagined. The work of Royal Huisman is enhanced by the use of a laser-cutting machine for shaping carbon fibre cloth with pinpoint accuracy, as well as a five-axis 3D robotic milling machine that is interfaced into the design computer. I’m most proud to have been part of the growth and success of this division.
What keeps us busy at Royal Huisman? Currently I’m working on the pre-preg layup for the hull and deck of a 65-foot all-carbon sloop and a 58m high performance sloop with various composite components to complement its Alustar aluminium hull. (Huisfit, the shipyard’s refit division, is also in the process of converting a famous all-carbon offshore racer by adding a lifting keel, new superstructure and a full lightweight interior.)
Royal Huisman is no ordinary custom shipyard This is because our in-house expertise and purpose built facilities that house all the main trades associated with custom yacht building. From mechanical systems to cabinet making, we provide our customers with an ‘all under one roof’ approach to custom yacht building. I can only imagine that this has to be a rewarding experience for our customers.”
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The Feadship yard in Amsterdam has welcomed home the 50-metre Broadwater, launched as Blue Moon in 2000. The world’s first all-aluminium yacht over 500GT has been placed in the care of Feadship Refit & Services for pre-season deck and engineering works.
As Broadwater will soon be sold, the current owners wish to ensure that any outstanding issues related to class certification are resolved in order to speed up the sales process. And there is no better place to guarantee that everything is in tip-top condition than at Feadship.
“In addition to this pre-sale activity on the 50-metre Broadwater, we have also welcomed her sister-ship for an inspection in advance of a potential refit,” says Juul Back, Manager Refit & Services. “This 52-metre Feadship was launched as Rasselas in 1994 and it is a fine sight to see these two famous superyachts docked next to each other. The crews of both yachts are very hospitable, adding to the bustling atmosphere in and around the yard.”
Image: Ben Rotsap
DGI Doedijns, located in Waddinxveen, is moving to a new location in Zoetermeer.Together with subsidiary DGI Sypack, which already is located in Zoetermeer, DGI Doedijns will move into a new premises on the Dutch Innovation Park in Zoetermeer.
DGI Doedijns, specialized in the engineering and production of power, motion and control systems and associated components, has been based in Waddinxveen since March 2000.
Frank Robben, CEO of DGI: “Within DGI we saw a lot of synergy between the two companies. This created the wish to bring the activities together in one location. This will increase the internal collaboration and strengthen our market position. ”
Finding a suitable accommodation with the right facilities was not an easy task. “Since we assemble and test all our systems in-house the new workshop has to comply to the high quality standards of the markets we work in together with the local rules and regulations” says Robben. To meet all requirements, the building on Bleiswijkseweg will be renovated and the workshop will be expanded, with the result that the surface of the building covers 8260 square meters after renovation.
Dutch Innovation Park
The company, active in the oil and gas, marine and sustainable and renewable energy sees an increase of the importance of Industry 4.0 and big data. “We have opted for a location within the Dutch Innovation Park in Zoetermeer. With the presence of, among others, the Dutch Tech Campus and The Hague University of Applied Sciences, we see great opportunities to to further innovate and develop our technologies and expand our business. ”
Accessibility
Also the accessibility plays an important role in the selection of the new accommodation. “It is in our interest that the staff supports the relocation. Good accessibility is of great importance,” Robben explains. “The central location of the new building improves the commuter traffic for the vast majority of our staff.”
The company is expected to move to Zoetermeer at the end of this year.
Sea Technology & Design (Seatec) is a 3 day event being held from 3th to the 5th April 2019 at the CarraraFiere Exhibition Centre in Carrara, Italy. Seatec is a international exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, yachts and ships. The only exhibition in Italy dedicated to the sector of supply for the shipbuilding and shipping industries. A must for all professionals in the field, to discover the best the industry has to offer. Visit the members of the HISWA Holland Yachting
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The Singapore Yacht Show is Asia’s leading yacht and luxury show - the only one fully supported by the global yachting industry and the Singapore Tourism Board. It provides nautical lifestyle seekers with an unrivalled opportunity to discover some of the world's finest superyachts and boating brands in an elite and highly social setting.
Held at the award-winning ONE°15 Marina in Sentosa Cove, this globally-recognised on-water exhibition epitomises luxury lifestyle and brings together the biggest number of world-class yachts in the whole of Asia, consistently showcasing more regional premieres than any other event in the region. Glamorous parties, high-end entertaining, and an enviable range of prestige products and brands – supercars, fine dining, high fashion, art and beautiful timepieces - make the Singapore Yacht Show a firm fixture in the region’s social calendar.
The 8th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show will take place from the 11-14 April 2019.
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are the three pillars that form the foundation of the Dutch Yachting Industry
