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Yacht builder Oceanco under new ownership

Yacht builder Oceanco under new ownership

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 15, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, is entering a new chapter with Gabe Newell – founder of Valve, tech pioneer, and longtime supporter. He has acquired the company from the Barwani family. Over the past fifteen years, under the stewardship of...
‘Value of superyacht building is often underestimated’

‘Value of superyacht building is often underestimated’

by Guest author / SWZ editor | Jul 18, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime, Yachts

From the magazine – What’s the position of the superyacht building industry within the wider field of the maritime industry? Hein Velema, Partner at Marstrat, and Jan-Bart Verkuyl, CEO of Feadship’s Royal Van Lent yard, take a brief look back and ahead. Marstrat...
Amels 60 and 80 arrive in Vlissingen for outfitting

Amels 60 and 80 arrive in Vlissingen for outfitting

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 17, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

On 11 July, a 60-metre Amels Limited Editions arrived at Damen Yachting’s yard in Vlissingen after having left the yacht builder’s hull building facility in Gydnia, Poland. This was preceded by the arrival of an 80-metre Amels Limited Editions at the end...
Shipyards have plenty of work, but financial risks remain high

Shipyards have plenty of work, but financial risks remain high

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2025 | Dredging, Fishing, Inland navigation, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime, Workboats, Yachts

From the magazine – Judging by last year’s figures from Dutch maritime manufacturing industry association NMT-IRO, the Dutch shipbuilding sector is far from struggling – especially compared to other shipbuilding nations in Europe. However, despite full...
First Amels 80 superyacht heads out for sea trials

First Amels 80 superyacht heads out for sea trials

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 20, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Damen Yachting’s first 80-metre Amels Limited Editions has started its sea trials and is scheduled for delivery this summer. Designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind, the superyacht is powered by an advanced hybrid propulsion system enabling quieter...
Oceanco launches 111-metre superyacht

Oceanco launches 111-metre superyacht

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 16, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Oceanco has launched Y726. With an overall length of 111 metres, beam of 16 metres and displacement of 4550 GT, Y726 is one of the largest yachts by volume constructed at Oceanco. Commissioned in 2022 by an experienced and returning Oceanco client, Y726 is the result...
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