We are delighted to welcome the 52-metre (171ft) Amels 180 Limited Editions GRACE back to the shipyard where she was originally built in the Netherlands for a refit.

Delivered in 2009, GRACE stems from the successful Amels 180 Limited Editions design which originally started as the Amels 171 – a design series of 6 which, over a period of 15 years, evolved to the Amels 180 and the delivery of 25 yachts. 11 years on and GRACE is now returning to Vlissingen for a 4 month refit which will see a number of works take place including a technical upgrade, complete hull respray and interior modification.

‘It’s wonderful to see GRACE back at the yard,’ says Damen Yachting Sales Manager Michel Coens, who knows the yacht well from her time at the yard during the original build. ‘Being able to welcome yachts and their crew from the fleet back to our yard is always a great honour. There is a real sense of pride in welcoming back one of our own and also having the opportunity to once again shape a yacht to the Owner’s wishes.’

He goes on to explain the additional added value of returning to the original builder. ‘The Owner and Crew know they are in safe and experienced hands. The entire team know the yacht inside out which is a big advantage. But, as always, the most important elements remain the genuine partnership and strong teamwork with the Owner’s team, the crew and our subcontractors.’


Amels 180 GRACE returns for refit

We are pleased to announce the delivery of the Amels 180 GRACE. She departed the Damen Yachting Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands following a 4-month refit at the shipyard where she was originally built.

Since arriving in Vlissingen in April this year, the 52-metre GRACE has undergone a number of refit works aimed at not only revitalising this 11-year old Amels Limited Editions but also providing a welcomed injection of added value and modernisation. Within a relatively short time frame, minimising operational downtime, the refit works have included a technical upgrade, complete hull respray and interior modification.

‘It has been an honour to have GRACE back at the shipyard,’ says Damen Yachting Sales Manager Michel Coens, who knows the yacht well from her time at the yard during the original build. ‘As with all refit projects, time was of course of the essence but the preparation and cooperation with the crew and the Owner’s team has been exceptional. We are delighted to have been able to achieve so much in a relatively short space of time and to now see GRACE head off on her way again revitalised with a new lease of life! We wish the Owner and her crew all the very best for a great season ahead.’

Delivered in 2009, GRACE stems from the successful Amels 180 Limited Editions design which originally started as the Amels 171 – a design series of 6 which, over a period of 15 years, evolved to the Amels 180 and the delivery of 25 yachts.

Amels 180 GRACE delivered following refit

The team at Amels and Damen Yachting is delighted to announce the sale of the Amels 60 (6004) scheduled for delivery to her Owner in autumn 2023. This 60-metre superyacht, with exterior design by Espen Øino, will be the fourth hull to be delivered from this new generation of Amels Limited Editions.


YARD VISIT

The client was represented in the sale by Denison Yachting. “I first visited the Amels yard with Denison in 2018 during an exploratory tour of the shipyards throughout Europe. We felt that Amels was the warmest, friendliest, and most cooperative yard that we toured,” said Kurt Bosshardt. “What I love about Amels is that it’s a family owned yard with a small team; if I have a question, I can pick up the phone and speak with Rose Damen directly. Without a doubt, they build the best quality yachts in the world.”


LATEST DESIGN

The Amels 60 was first introduced in 2019 with the first 2 hulls selling within just a few months of the launch of this new design. Since then, this new style Amels Limited Editions has continued to draw plenty of attention and interest. In addition to her very distinctive lines by Espen Øino, she features hybrid power and propulsion technology. Her design optimises the use of space and the onboard Owner and guest experience with the large Sun Deck, Swim Platform and folding Owners Suite balcony together with a generous interior volume of 830 GT. There is even space for a 9-metre luxury tender to be stowed on the foredeck.


FAST DELIVERY

Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Executive USA, worked together with Denison Yachting during the sale. “We are delighted to have sold the Amels 6004. The sale reflects the strong market reception to this new Amels Limited Editions design, supported by the fact that an Owner can step into a new build, make some customisations and yet still benefit from delivery in just 2 years. It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Denison Yachting for this new Amels’ client and we are very much looking forward to seeing the build come together and delivering her to her Owner in 2023.”



New Amels 60 Yacht Sold

The team at Amels and Damen Yachting is pleased to announce the delivery of the Amels 200 MOONSTONE. This second yacht to be delivered from the Amels 200 Limited Editions design features exterior design by Tim Heywood and custom interiors by Luxury Projects.

Captain Nathan Milicich has been part of the build team and will be at the helm of this 60-metre Amels 200 for her maiden trip. ‘We’ll be heading off to Athens to pick up the guests and from there, we’ll be going onto the Aeolian islands, followed by Sicily and finishing up in Sardinia. So a nice long maiden voyage, checking out most of the Mediterranean. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the capabilities and seeing what MOONSTONE is made of.’

The delivery of MOONSTONE comes just 3 months after the announcement of her sale and launch and is a wonderful example of the fast delivery that the Amels Limited Editions’ build platform offers. Captain Nathan explains, ‘I think the timeline line was really the thing that brought us to Amels. The fast delivery time. That Dutch pedigree is definitely a selling point for the Owner, and we’ve got a good product at the end of it.’

MOONSTONE features custom interiors by Luxury Projects, who were commissioned for the concept interior design for the Amels 200. Laura Pomponi, CEO and founder of the Ancona-based design studio in Italy, comments, ‘This was a project with a challenging timeline in terms of final Owners supplied goods. All the interior loose furniture and some of the décor lights were designed and ordered just three months before delivery to the new owners of MOONSTONE. We are very proud of the end result with on-time delivery and an installation of astonishing quality. The beautiful interior is exactly what we dreamed of thanks to the team effort of our dedicated Italian suppliers, Artisan Workshops, the Owner’s team, the Shipyard and the Interiors Contractor.’

The exterior design of the Amels 200 carries the Tim Heywood signature and is an evolution of the Amels 188 design. Tim explains how her originality allows her to stand out from other yachts of this size. ‘I believe her delicate, fluid lines will prove to be timeless and she will still look as attractive in 50 years’ time, as she does now. Her extended length and enlarged windows portray an elegant and sophisticated appearance, as well as elevating the functionality of her interior. This a harmonious design that sits securely in her environment, of which I am extremely proud.’

The Amels 200 design shares the same naval architecture, high volume and hybrid electrical power technology as its predecessor, the Amels 188, as well as the four-deck elevator and air-conditioned gym on Sun Deck. Where the Amels 200 differentiates is with her elongated design which allows for larger aft decks and Swim Platform and full-height windows in the Owners Suite.

Amels and Damen Yachting Sales Manager Jorrit Pilaar has been involved in the project throughout the sales and build process. ‘We are very proud to hand MOONSTONE over to her Owners. The collaboration with all parties involved has contributed to the success of this project. We wish her Owners and crew all the very best for their adventures on board.’
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Amels 200 MOONSTONE delivered

The team at Amels and Damen Yachting is pleased to announce the delivery of the Amels 200 STELLA M. [/api/preview?slug=en/fleet/stella-m]

She is the first yacht to be delivered from the Amels 200 Limited Editions design and departed the Damen Yachting Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands for a busy summer season cruising the complete Mediterranean.

Her delivery comes just a year and half after her sale was announced at the end of 2019 and just a matter of months since her launch earlier this year. Captain Spyros Karalis has been located at the shipyard for the best part of a year as part of the team overseeing the build and final outfitting on behalf of the Owner. “This summer season is going to be very full on. We have plans to cruise the whole Mediterranean starting from Spain and then up to Greece, with France, Italy and all the other islands in between. I am very much looking forward to getting her out on the ocean and welcoming the Owner on board for all the adventures that lie ahead.”

Amels and Damen Yachting sales manager Jorrit Pilaar, who worked closely with the Owner’s team throughout the sales and build process, explains, “We are very proud to hand STELLA M over to her Owner. It has been a very intense project in challenging times but her delivery, on-time and on-budget, really comes down to the great collaboration between all parties involved. We wish her Owner and crew all the best and look forward to seeing STELLA M all across the Med this summer.”

STELLA M features custom interiors by Reymond Langton. Her 60-metre (197ft) Limited Editions design is an evolution of the Amels 188 designed by Tim Heywood. He explains how the originality and ingenuity of her exterior, allows her to stand out from other yachts of this size. “I believe her delicate, fluid lines will prove to be timeless and she will still look as attractive in 50 years’ time, as she does now.” When asked which features of the design he most likes, he went on to explain, “The many flying buttresses, the complex winding surfaces, the upturned deck ends, the integrated life rafts, the sculptural mast and the complex stern, all form a harmonious design that sits securely in her environment, of which I am extremely proud.”

Like her predecessor, the high volume (1,015 GT) Amels 200 features hybrid electrical power technology, a four-deck elevator and air-conditioned gym on Sun Deck. Her additional length, however, has allowed for a number of enhancements such as larger aft decks and Swim Platform and full-height windows in the Owners Suite. Tim explains how the elongation benefits the overall design. “The additional length invested into this design, has only increased her elegance and sophisticated appearance, as well as elevating the functionality of her interior, which is illuminated by enlarged windows.”

The Owner was represented by Burgess in the sale. Richard Lambert, Senior Partner – Head of Sales at Burgess Monaco, comments: “We would like to congratulate Amels and Damen Yachting on the successful completion of this prestigious yacht during these unprecedented times and we are delighted that our client has taken delivery ahead of the Mediterranean summer season.”




Amels 200 STELLA M Delivered

At Amels and Damen Yachting we marked the start of 2021 with the delivery of the Amels 242 SYNTHESIS [/api/preview?slug=en/fleet/synthesis]. The 74-metre Amels Limited Editions design (242 ft), which features a number of layout customisations, departed our Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands on 4 January 2021. Her planned itinerary is based around an extensive cruising schedule which will take the superyacht worldwide.

SYNTHESIS stems from the successful Amels 242 Limited Editions range. Her experienced Owner is a repeat Amels client and has customised this yacht to meet their personal requirements. She features a dedicated Owners Deck with foredeck jacuzzi and there is a significant focus on blending the interior into the exterior throughout with unique dining and entertaining layouts on multiple decks which move away from the more traditional configurations. There is a large aft deck swimming pool and the Lower Deck Wellness Spa continues this play on the indoor-outdoor with direct access to the swim platform for guests.

Damen Yachting Managing Director Rose Damen says, ‘It has been a wonderful experience to welcome back our client and to see them incorporate so many personal touches to his Amels 242. It is a fantastic example of what our Limited Editions concept is all about. Owners being able to benefit from the existing and proven platform whilst still having the freedom to customise to meet their own specific yachting needs and still receive delivery within 12 months.’

SYNTHESIS’s Captain James Griffith joined the project in spring last year forming part of the team overseeing the build on behalf of the Owner. ‘This has been my first new build Amels project – the previous projects I have been involved with at the Damen Yachting shipyard have been refits. As always, the experience has been great and the cooperation with the shipyard, project manager and his team has gone very well. It is fantastic to see such an amazing product come together after what hasn’t been the easiest of times given the global circumstances.’

With a Gross Tonnage of 1,790, SYNTHESIS accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins with 19 crew. The yacht’s garage holds two 9-metre luxury tenders and the Bridge Deck aft features a helipad.  As with all Amels Limited Editions, SYNTHESIS benefits from the proven naval architecture by Damen Yachting. Her exterior bears the unmistakable signature of Tim Heywood and she features bespoke interiors by Winch Design. International yacht brokerage specialists Torrance Yachts advised the client and managed the build on his behalf.

SYNTHESIS is the fifth Amels 242 to be delivered and also marks the 40th Limited Editions yacht to be delivered since 2005. Damen Yachting’s innovative business model of upfront investment in engineering and construction, while maximising customisation and evolution, represents the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom and reduces delivery time from several years to as little as a few months.

Delivery of 74-metre SYNTHESIS marks start of 2021

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