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The first Crossover launched at Lynx Yachts

Crossover 27 launched at Lynx Yachts MY AVONTUUR launched at Lynx Yachts The Dutch shipyard, Lynx Yachts, has rounded off the first quarter of 2022 with a major announcement: the launch of its first 27.4-metre Crossover 27 superyacht, Avontuur. Avontuur, which first hit the water on 18th March, is the first in Lynx Yachts’ Crossover…

Moonen YN200 - launch

36m “Botti” launched

Moonen YN200 – Botti – launched MY BOTTI Launched at Moonen Yachts The much anticipated launch of Moonen built 36 metre M/Y BOTTI is finally upon us. Designed by René van der Velden in collaboration with naval architects Diana Yacht Design and interior designers Studio Indigo, the third Martinique sets herself apart with some striking…

Diana R.50 concept yacht with helicopter view

How to enter the superyacht industry

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…

Moonen 110 hull flip

Moonen 110 gets flipped

Moonen 110 gets flipped First 34m Moonen 110 gets flipped Announced in January 2021 as project YN202, the 34 metre superyacht from Dutch shipyard Moonen Yachts, has reached its next milestone since the keel laying. Representatives from Moonen Yachts and Diana Yacht Design gathered at Talsma Shipyards in Friesland, where four heavy duty cranes carefully assisted in turning the 34 metre hull…

Top Five II in IJmuiden

TOP FIVE II (61m) delivered

Royal Hakvoort delivers 61m custom superycht TOP FIVE II Royal Hakvoort Shipyard is proud to announce the delivery of the yard’s latest custom superyacht TOP FIVE II. Known as Project YN251 throughout her build, the 61-metre motor yacht departed the Netherlands on September 2nd after completing sea trials on the North Sea in July. Sinot…

Superyacht Legend in Norwegian Fjords

DIANA: 50 years and 71+ superyacht projects later

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…

Diana Yacht Design Timeline

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.…

44m Conrad C144S under construction

44m Conrad C144S under construction Conrad Shipyard is pleased to announce their latest custom-designed and built superyacht C144S. The C144S model is the step up from the Conrad C133, whose incarnation is the impressive ‘Viatoris’, winner of the 2019 World Superyacht Award. In C144S, the “S” stands for Straight bow which makes her even more…

Team Diana, Jerry Lakeman, Yoeri van Ommen, Lars de Smit

A day in the life of a superyacht marine engineer

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…