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Heesen sells its first yacht of 2026, Project Frida

Heesen sells its first yacht of 2026, Project Frida

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 25, 2026 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of YN 21055, Project Frida. The 55-metre steel motor yacht has been acquired by a client drawn to the shipyard’s Dutch pedigree and the significant advantage of a shortened delivery schedule. Heesen’s 55-metre platform combines...
Fincantieri launches world’s first hydrogen cruise ship

Fincantieri launches world’s first hydrogen cruise ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 24, 2026 | Digitalisation, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

The Viking Libra, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched on 19 March at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. It will be the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The cruise ship...
Damen sells Amels 80 shortly after arrival in Vlissingen

Damen sells Amels 80 shortly after arrival in Vlissingen

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 24, 2026 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Damen Yachting has sold its fifth Amels 80. The sale was concluded shortly after the yacht’s arrival in Vlissingen in January. The yacht is scheduled for delivery in autumn 2027. Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive at Damen Yachting: ‘The sale of this...
Damen Yachting launches fourth 53-metre Yacht Support

Damen Yachting launches fourth 53-metre Yacht Support

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 20, 2026 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Damen Yachting has launched the fourth YS53, a 53-metre Yacht Support at its Antalya facility, reflecting the growing demand for support vessels. Following its launch, the vessel will enter final outfitting and sea trials ahead of delivery to the owner later this...
Entries now open for the Ship of the Year Award 2026

Entries now open for the Ship of the Year Award 2026

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 19, 2026 | Maritime awards, Maritime events, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Last year, the superyacht M.Y. Breakthrough, built by Royal van Lent Shipyards, won the Ship of the Year Award 2025. Will your vessel be the 2026 winner? Entries are now open — submit your ship today! The Ship of the Year Award represents broad recognition of the...
VIDEO: Heesen launches 50-metre yacht Project Sophia

VIDEO: Heesen launches 50-metre yacht Project Sophia

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 17, 2026 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Heesen Yachts launched YN 21150 Project Sophia, a 50-metre all-aluminium yacht, at its facility in Oss on Saturday, 14 March. Project Sophia combines high-speed capability with a shallow draught. Powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines, Sophia offers a transatlantic...
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