Size matters: Engineering, exterior design and naval architecture at every size Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes The team at the Dutch studio, Diana Yacht Design have 53 years of naval architecture, exterior design and engineering behind them. This encompasses an impressive ream of superyacht projects of all shapes and sizes, from the hardy and…
A paradigm shift in yachting: Diana Yacht Design and the 33m superyacht Lady Fleur Written by: Alexander Griffiths Publication: SuperyachtTimes Changes in yachting are notoriously glacial – until last year. When Holterman Shipyard delivered its 32.65-metre superyacht X-treme 105, Lady Fleur, it was quite literally the ‘talk of the town’, and when she debuted at…
Lifting the lid on the 70m superyacht design Project Kaizen Written by: Alexander Griffiths Publication: SuperyachtTimes Last year was gilded in gold for Diana Yacht Design as the yacht architecture and design studio celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. More than 77 yachts are in the global fleet that sport a design coined by the Dutch-based studio. Diana Yacht Design has…
Careers 101: How to enter the superyacht industry. Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes As we emerge from a hectic and enjoyable in-person boat show season, following two years of Covid-19 complications, there is a palpable sense of excitement and energy in the industry. Now more than ever, yachting is under the spotlight as offering…
What 50 years as a yacht design company looks like Written by: Laura Nicholls Publication: Boat International Over five decades ago, three passionate Dutch engineers agreed to start working together on a handful of superyacht design projects as a brand-new freelance collective. As innocent as it seems, what became of this collaboration is now…
50 Years of Diana Yacht Design Written by: Parisa Hashempour Publication: SuperYacht Times In 1971, Diana Yacht Design first opened its doors in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Over the past 50 years, the naval architecture and design company has championed Dutch Maritime heritage, developing award-winning naval architecture and engineering for some of the world’s most exciting superyacht projects.…
Diana Yacht Design celebrates 50 years of crafting yachting legends Press release Alkmaar, February 2021 Diana Yacht Design is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a Dutch independent naval architecture and design company. Revealing a new logo to commemorate 50 years in business, 2021 will see the launch of a dedicated anniversary campaign celebrating…
A day in the Life of a superyacht marine engineer Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes What does the job entail? In a nutshell, marine engineers design the yacht’s construction details, technical spaces and systems (including engine rooms, emergency generator rooms and so on) to ensure the smooth daily operation of the vessel and that…
A day in the Life of a superyacht exterior designer Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes Who isn’t intrigued by the life of a superyacht designer? Of all of the industry’s careers, that of the superyacht exterior designer must rank amongst the most fascinating and mysterious out there. And demanding too: with a barrage…
So, you’ve decided that the superyacht lifestyle is the one for you. You are determined to take the plunge and design your dream vessel from scratch: your very own custom yacht. However, when you actually contemplate making a start on this process, it is safe to say that there is a huge amount to think…