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…

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…

Moonen 110 becomes YN202

Moonen 110 becomes YN202 Moonen 110, the newest design concept from Dutch superyacht builder Moonen Yachts hasofficially become the next yacht in line to be built at their shipyard in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The engineering of YN202 has started, in preparation of the yacht construction that will begin in June. Characterised by her sleek, low profile design,…

van der Valk 34 metre explorer yacht

New order 34-metre explorer

New 34-metre explorer Lady Lene Premium Dutch builder Van der Valk has received an impressive new order to build a fully custom 34-metre explorer motoryacht. To optimise efficiency and meet a wide range of very specific requests from the clients, the shipyard has brought together a team of four leading players from the Dutch superyacht…

Webinar IMO Tier III

Webinar: IMO Tier III

  Tune in for a webinar on the latest changes and adaptions to IMO Tier III. Even in these challenging times it’s good to expand our understanding of the latest developments in our sector. This certainly holds true for the upcoming IMO Tier III regulations on nitrogen oxide emissions for large new yachts sailing in…

World Superyacht Awards 2019 Boat International

Brigadoon and Viatoris winners World Superyacht Awards 2019

Brigadoon and Viatoris winners World Superyacht Awards 2019 Last Sunday the World Superyacht Awards took place in London. The glamorous ceremony hosted by Boat International was held at the Old Billingsgate. Two yachts with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design have been nominated and became winners. Both yachts had to compete in their category with…

2 of the nominees for The World Superyachts Awards are Brigadoon and Viatoris

Brigadoon and Viatoris nominated!

The World Superyacht Awards 2019 The nominees of The World Superyacht Awards 2019 have been announced. 40 m super yacht Viatoris, designed by Reymond Langton, built by Conrad shipyard and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design is nominated in the category “Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT – 30m to 47.9m”. Nominated in the category “Semi-Displacement…

Launch of the YXT built by Lynx Yachts in Nijkerk

YXT 24 Evolution is launched

YXT 24 Evolution Last Friday Lynx Yachts in Nijkerk has launched the 27 metre long YXT 24 Evolution. It already is the fourth hull in the succesfull YXT series. With a total of 75 square metres of deck space there is enough space for water toys, tenders and a Land Rover. A fitness area, gym,…

Brigadoon by Moonen with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design

Moonen Shipyards launched 36 metre Brigadoon

Superyacht Brigadoon Luxury motor yacht Brigadoon with design by René van der Velden, naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and interior design by Nauta Yachts is launched! The hull of the 36 metre long superyacht is made from high-tensile steel and she has an aluminium superstructure. Brigadoon can accommodate 10 guests in 5 staterooms and…