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Van der Valk shipyard launches 39.92m Motor Yacht Shine Dutch shipyard Van der Valk has launched Shine, a 39.92-metre motor yacht and the largest vessel the yard has built to date. The yacht, formerly known as Project EVO, was christened at a ceremony held at Van der Valk’s facilities in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, attended by…
Moonen 122 Martinique YN 207: Hull and Superstructure merge Moonen Yachts has marked a major construction milestone with the successful merge of hull and superstructure for YN207, the ninth hull in its acclaimed Moonen 122 Martinique series. The 37.4-metre yacht is now moving into the outfitting phase, with delivery scheduled for January 2027. The merge…
LALABE wins triple awards at 2026 Superyacht Design Festival We’re thrilled to annouce that LALABE has won three awards at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2026 in Kitzbuhel, Austria; Best Naval Architecture- Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, Outstanding Exterior Design – Motor Yachts, 24m to 39.9m, and Best Interior Design – Motor Yachts,…
Lalabe and Limerence selected as finalists BOAT Design and Innovation Awards In February 2026 the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards will return to the Superyacht Design Festival in the town of Kirtzbuhel, Austria. The awards celebrate the design teams behind aspects of the most impressive yachts launched in the preceding calendar year. While the World…
Moonen Yachts unveils the Moonen 133 Mallorca During the New Build Conference at the Monaco Yacht Show in September Moonen Yachts proudly unveiled its latest flagship; the Moonen 133 Mallorca. This new 40-m etre superyacht expands the Dutch shipyard’s portfolio, blending contempory design with advanced naval architecture and engineering excellence. Developed in collaboration with Diana…
Lalabe wins World Yachts Trophee The 35-metere LALABE build by by Van der Valk Shipyard wins the best Semi Custom Yacht Trophee at the awards gala of the World Yachts Trophies 2025 in Cannes. LALABE made her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival and is another custom design based on the proven platform of…
Lalabe launched Van der Valk Shipyard successfully launched the 35-metre custom superyacht Lalabe (ex. project Samba) at its Waalwijk facility. Designed for a discerning multi-generational family, Lalabe will now enter the next phase of final outfitting and sea trials before her delivery this summer. The sleek, all-aluminium tri-deck yacht is based on the proven platform…
Hamburg Martime Forum 2025 On April 1st and 2nd, the Hamburg Maritime Forum 2025, organized by the IGGS Group, welcomed global maritime leaders to the historic Fischauktionshalle—one of Hamburg’s most iconic venues. The two-day event brought together over 450 top maritime professionals, including shipowners, ship managers, shipbuilders, classification societies, port authorities, and technology innovators. With…
Moonen Martinique YN206 under construction During the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025, Moonen Yachts proudly presented the highly anticipated Moonen Martinique 122 (37.4m/345GT) – build number YN206. This impressive motor yacht marks the eighth addition to the acclaimed Martinique line and continues the legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and design. The fast-displacement, transatlantic yacht showcases…
Two nominations for the World Superyacht Awards 2025 Each year, the World Superyacht Awards recognise the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable superyachts from across the globe. The nominees for the 20th edition have been revealed. The winners will be annouced during an exclusive ceremonu on 2-3 May 2025 in Venice, Italy. Two superyachts…