by Mariska Buitendijk | May 20, 2022 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts
Earlier, a notary refused to sign off on a deal that would transfer the shares of Heesen Yachts’ owner, Russian oligarch Vagit Alekperov, to a Dutch foundation. However, after changes were made to the proposal, it was approved, meaning the yacht builder is now...
by Mariska Buitendijk | May 11, 2022 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts
Damen Yachting has sold the first vessel from the all-new YS 53 series. This 53-metre from the Dutch builder’s Yacht Support range will be delivered in 2023 as part of Anthony Hsieh’s private fishing programme. Hsieh has ambitious goals for the YS 5301 when it joins...
by Mariska Buitendijk | May 10, 2022 | Maritime regulations, News, Shipbuilding, Yachts
Heesen Yachts faces serious problems should its Russian owner Vagit Alekperov end up on the EU sanctions list. Thus far, Alekperov has been placed on the UK list, which is already causing issues with Heesen’s UK suppliers. Heesen Yachts says Alekperov is one of...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 19, 2022 | News, Yachts
The luxury yacht Dilbar, moored in the port of Hamburg, has been detained because of the EU sanctions against Russia. The 156-metre yacht is one of the largest in the world and the asset was finally frozen after the German Federal Police succeeded in determining the...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 13, 2022 | News, Shipbuilding, Yachts
Seized yachts could pose a ‘significant risk’ to ports, harbours and marinas if there is no requirement to ensure mega yachts detained under sanction rules are properly maintained, made safe or deactivated. This warning was issued by Van Ameyde McAuslands,...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 7, 2022 | News, Ship design, Ship repair/maintenance, Shipbuilding, Yachts
The Netherlands is known for its high-quality superyacht construction, but this flourishing industry will now also be impacted by the sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine. So far, the Dutch government has detained fourteen yachts. In order to implement the...
