Amels Holland B.V.
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Amels Holland B.V. is a renowned Dutch shipbuilding company that specializes in the construction of luxury yachts. It is a part of the Damen Shipyards Group, which is one of the largest and most well-respected shipbuilding and maritime service companies in the world.
Overview
- Founded: Amels was founded in 1918.
- Location: The company is based in Vlissingen, Netherlands.
- Industry: Shipbuilding, specifically luxury yachts.
- Products: Custom and semi-custom yachts, often recognized for their high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs.
Key Features
Heritage and Expertise:
- Amels has over a century of experience in shipbuilding, evolving from building fishing boats and cargo ships to becoming one of the world leaders in the luxury yacht sector.
- Renowned for its Dutch craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.
Yacht Ranges:
- Amels Limited Editions: This range offers semi-custom superyachts, allowing clients to benefit from the efficiencies of semi-production while still providing a level of customization. These yachts are designed by top yacht designers and offer rapid delivery times compared to fully custom yachts.
- Full Custom Yachts: For clients seeking a completely unique design, Amels offers bespoke custom yacht construction.
Innovative Design:
- Collaborates with some of the world's top yacht designers, including Tim Heywood, Espen Øino, and Laura Sessa.
- Known for integrating cutting-edge technology, environmental sustainability, and innovative design features.
Sustainability:
- Amels is committed to sustainable practices in yacht building. Efforts include incorporating advanced, eco-friendly technologies and materials and designing yachts with better fuel efficiency.
Damen SeaXplorer:
- In addition to luxury yachts, Amels, in collaboration with Damen, has developed the SeaXplorer range of expedition yachts, which are designed for long-range exploration and adventurous cruising in remote areas.
Parent Company: Damen Shipyards Group
- Founded: 1927
- Headquarters: Gorinchem, Netherlands
- Industry: Shipbuilding and maritime services
- Scope: Damen operates more than 35 shipyards and employs over 12,000 people globally. The group builds a wide range of vessels, including commercial ships, naval vessels, and luxury yachts.
Notable Projects
Amels has completed numerous notable projects that stand out in the superyacht industry, including yachts such as "Here Comes The Sun," "Elle Donne," and multiple yachts in their Limited Editions series.
Customer Service
Amels Holland B.V. offers comprehensive customer service, including after-sales support, refit and maintenance services, ensuring that yacht owners have a fulfilling experience throughout the life cycle of their yachts.
Overall, Amels Holland B.V. is widely respected for its superior craftsmanship, innovative design, and commitment to quality in the yacht building industry.
Ships
GSO MARECHAL RONDON
Research Ship | Flag: Panama | Port: PANAMA
IONIAN SEA FOS
Supply Vessel | Flag: Malta | Port: VALLETTA
Maritime News
US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters
The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months after the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran, there is little sign of peace talks resuming during an uneasy ceasefire.The closure of the strait has disrupted supply of a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies, and caused a global energy crisis. U.S.
Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations
Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing on them and another vessel, in its first seizures since its war with the United States and Israel began in February.Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the seizures and added its Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy had warned that any disruption to order and safety in the strait would be considered a "red line."The seizure of one of the ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca, was confirmed by Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, who said four Montenegrin seafarers were on board and that they and the rest of the crew were safe.
Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.The UKMTO said the master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat. The vessel, it said, was subsequently fired upon.
Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers
Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.The U.S. has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed before war broke out in the Middle East.Amid ceasefire talks, Tehran, which controls the chokepoint, has proposed tolls on vessels to safely transit.
US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.The U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.The U.S.