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 year.
The 53-metre vessel is designed to expand what is possible during an owner’s time on the water, whether operating alongside a mothership or independently.
The Yacht Support 53 series brings together capability, flexibility and reliability in a platform designed to support increasingly ambitious owner programmes. Following the delivery of Emotional, the third YS53, in August 2025, the series continues to demonstrate its versatility across a wide range of owner missions.
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Based on fast offshore vessels
Drawing on the proven heritage of Damen’s fast offshore support vessels, Damen Yachting has delivered more than twenty purpose-built support yachts to date. These vessels operate around the world.
Pim Oostra, Damen Yachting Project Manager YS5304: ‘What makes the YS53 design successful is the way it expands what owners can do during their time on the water. By providing additional space for crew, tenders, toys and specialist equipment, the platform enables more ambitious programmes and greater operational freedom.’
‘With this fourth 53-metre Yacht Support now launched, the continued development of the series clearly demonstrates the growing role of dedicated support vessels,’ Oostra adds. ‘As owners look to explore further and operate more extensively, the role of a support vessel within the wider fleet becomes increasingly important.’
Designed and built in-house
The YS53 features exterior design, interior design and naval architecture all developed in-house by Damen Yachting. Its expansive open main deck offers more than 200 m2 of configurable deck space for tenders, toys and specialist equipment, with a 15-tonne crane enabling the handling of large tenders and heavy loads.
The signature axe bow ensures smooth performance in a wide range of sea conditions, while a reinforced deck supports helicopter operations. Inside, the interior accommodates up to eight guests and up to eleven crew, combining refined design with an efficient layout that supports comfortable long-range operations.
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YS5304 at a glance
- 53.00 metres / 175 ft
- 498 GT
- Eight guests, ten crew plus captain
- Interior design by Damen Yachting
- Exterior design by Damen Yachting
- Naval architecture by Damen Yachting
Picture: The fourth Yacht Support 53 after its launch at Damen Yachting’s Antalya facility (photo by Damen Yachting).
