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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…
New Milestone: Van der Valk’s Largest Raised Pilothouse to Date Designed in collaboration with renowned designers Nick Top and Guido de Groot, the new Jangada, 35-meter, is a true testament to innovation and bespoke craftsmanship. Developed closely with the visionary owner over several months, resulting in a vessel that seamlessly blends aesthetic beauty with functional…
Sea Club 53 launched Last week Alia Yachts launched the 52.5-metre custom support vessel Sea Club 53 at their facilties in Antalya, Turkey. The superyacht has been described as a ‘beast”by the shipyard and was constructed in three seperate parts comprising the hull, superstructure and the helideck. The design highlights include massive storage for tenders,…
Introducing Project 111.11 Van der Valk shipyard has launched motor yacht ONE (34m), known during her build as Project 111.11, on May 30 2024, at their facilities in Waalwijk. Born from the vision of owners with over three decades of maritime adventure, motor yacht ONE embodies the pinnacle of bespoke yacht design. The journey began…