Staying small when you’re big
“When owners visit AMELS here in Vlissingen, they very quickly note the yard’s unique atmosphere, the sense of calm determination. Even though we are very busy, things run in a smooth and well organised way. But AMELS has always been much more than that. There is something extra which draws on the centuries of shipbuilding excellence here on the North Sea. We work on very large, very complex superyachts, but we get on with things in an uncomplicated, easy-going way. Even though we are the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands and part of one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, in our mentality we still prefer to work like a small yard. says Rob Luyendijk Managing Director at AMELS.
A superyacht is only the beginning
The reason AMELS has become the largest Dutch superyacht builder is because we know it's not just about the yacht, it's about creating the opportunity for shared experiences and wonderful memories with your loved ones.
Rob Luijendijk: “As Managing Director, I am tempted to say that this cascades down from the top, but in fact it often feels like the other way around. It’s the feeling of determination I get when I’m here that keeps me going during my travels all over the world. Everyone at the yard knows that their role is important. This is why, when we deliver a yacht – whether it’s a new build or a refit project – we celebrate that achievement as a team, from the lead engineer to the superstructure cleaners. You can only promise the absolute highest quality if you know that every weld, every component, every finish has been applied with absolute pride in your craftsmanship.”
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ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, elected new committee members during its annual general meeting at the ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress in Berlin, Germany last week.Andrea Razeto from Italian marine industry association UCINA has replaced Jouko Huju as ICOMIA president, while Sara Anghel of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada (NMMA Canada) and YP Loke of the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) were elected as vice presidents.
The ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG), Technical Committee and Environment Committee also appointed new chairs.
“It is a great honour for me to take on this role at this particular moment, with the growth of the marine leisure in an increasing number of markets,” said ICOMIA president Andrea Razeto. "I wish to thank Dr Jouko Huju for all his work for ICOMIA during his years of service.”
The Executive Committee also confirmed the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association as a new full ICOMIA member and the Croatian Marinas Association and Wrede Consulting as sustaining members.
The three-day Congress was hosted by ICOMIA member IMCI, the International Marine Certificate Institute. IMCI plays a valuable role in the boating industry, providing certifications for boats and components, marinas and companies and one of the leading Notified Bodies under the Recreational Craft Directive, as well as the ABYC Component Certification Program.
Jürgen Tracht, chair of IMCI, said: “IMCI is delighted to have hosted this year’s ICOMIA/IFSBO Congress in Berlin. We are deeply grateful that these two organisations accepted our offer and decided to select the capital of Germany as the meeting place for such an important event.”
The Congress programme comprised of meetings of the following ICOMIA Committees with key agenda items being discussed:
- Technical: technical harmonisation of boatbuilding and equipment requirements
- Superyacht Division: IMO and Flag requirements, Tier III emission limits
- Grow Boating: initiatives and member campaigns to stimulate uptake of boating and measure campaign success
- Environment: updates on ever-increasing regulations and industry response
- Marinas Group: international marine association developments and planning of the autumn World Marinas Conference
- Statistics Committee: provision of industry market intelligence
- Exporters: new markets and international shows of interest
ICOMIA also signed a deal at Congress with the co-owners of IBEX, the International BoatBuilders Exhibition and Conference, with the aim of bringing the rest of the world closer to the US boating industry.
Next year’s ICOMIA Congress will be held from June 5-7, 2019 in Croatia and will be hosted by the Croatian Boating Industry Association (CBIA).
Source: IBI News
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design has been appointed by the owners of Project Cosmos to design the interior of their new yacht.
This is the third collaboration between Heesen and the award-winning Dutch studio. Previously, Sinot worked on the design of Azamanta, the first in the 55m Fast Displacement Steel class, and the 70m FDHF multi-award-winning Galactica Super Nova, Heesen’s largest yacht launched to date.
At 80.07 metres, 1,700 Gross Tons and with a top speed of 29 knots, Project Cosmos will be the world’s largest and fastest full-aluminium motor yacht with conventional propeller propulsion system.
The interior design for this exciting project is inspired by elements from nature. Natural mathematics, such as the Fibonacci sequence, form the basis for the interior architecture. Together with clear graphic lines the result is a clean architectural environment. Special, featured materials, such as backlit onyx, straw marquetry and crystal glass panels are framed within the architectural lines to emphasise the beauty of these materials.
Custom design furniture elements constructed from glass, marble, metal, and various types of wood add the finishing touches to the interior décor.
The shipyard’s main interior workshop is situated in Winterswijk, 120 kilometres from Oss, and provides more than 7,000 square metres of working space. Here, skilled cabinet makers work on up to five Heesen projects simultaneously, and is where all of the luxury areas are created. At the shipyard in Oss, 30 craftsmen work on the interior for all of the service areas.
Project Cosmos, with exterior lines penned by Winch Design, is due for delivery in April 2022.
Photo: Cosmos staircase
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 12-15 April 2018.
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Show Times
Guests registration, and Show opening hours are yet to be confirmed and are subject to change:
April 12th, Thursday: 3pm to 9pm
April 13th, Friday: 3pm to 9pm
April 14th, Saturday: 3pm to 9pm
April 15th, Sunday: 3pm to 8pm
Location pavilions
Amels West Pavilion
Heesen Yachts West Pavilion - stand L8
Feadship Esplanada
The World Superyacht Awards 2018 will take place on Saturday 19th May 2018 in Florence, Italy. These awards recognise the remarkable ingenuity and innovation demanded by the design, engineering and construction of the world’s finest luxury yachts. Attended by the elite of the superyacht world, owners and industry leaders will come together to recognise the finest superyachts launched throughout 2017.
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Heritage, stability and personality
are the three pillars that form the foundation of the Dutch Yachting Industry