New Oceanco owner reveals his vision for the firm, as 130m flagship revealed
Gabe Newell — the gaming billionaire who bought Dutch shipyard Oceanco earlier this year — has spoken for the...
Netherlands’ marine industry
All the latest news about the marine industry in the Netherlands, including new premises for shipbuilding companies, boats launched, key players and more.
Dutch royal yacht joins Feadship Heritage Fleet
The Dutch royal yacht Piet Hein has been formally added to the Feadship Heritage Fleet. The induction ceremony took...
Wajer Yachts stops shuttling at Cannes to offer open-water sea trials around the corner
“Our clients make their decisions at the helm, not on the dock. And that’s exactly where we’ll meet them,”...
Oceanco acquires systems integrator Alewijnse
Dutch yacht builder Oceanco has acquired Dutch electrical systems integrator Alewijnse. The move follows seven years under Strong Root Capital,...
Zeelander’s 20m ‘mini superyacht’ set to globetrot
While many shipyards are reporting that superyachts are getting bigger and bigger (61 boats of 76 metres or more...
Jachtwerf Heeg bought out by team – rebrands
Now in its 75th year, the Netherland’s Jachtwerf Heeg is under new ownership and is relocating. The existing team...
Gaming billionaire Gabe Newell buys Oceanco
Dutch yard Oceanco, one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders, has been sold to gaming developer tech entrepreneur,...
Econowind secures repeat order for two more wind-assisted tankers
Econowind, a Dutch firm that develops wind-assisted ship propulsion systems, has received a follow-up order from Nordic tanker operator...
Linssen Yachts appoints new board and managing director
Dutch boatbuilder Linssen Yachts, which specialises in steel displacement motor yachts, has appointed a new board, with several internal...
Landmark superyacht linked to Bill Gates first to be supplied with liquid hydrogen in Netherlands
The 119-metre Breakthrough, built by Dutch shipyard Feadship — most likely for Bill Gates — has become the first...
Heesen steps back from show stands, doubles down on fleet presence
Heesen Yachts is to withdraw its on-land stands from the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat...
