The annual general meeting of the NBJA was held on board of the Stevenaak “Helena” on the 29th May 2018. Various topics were addressed such as the involvement of the NBJA in the development of ISO standards for the design and building of small and large yachts and specific technical problems that are encountered in […]

Studio Delta was challenged to adapt the VQ32 of Vanquish Yachts to the dimensions and possibilities of the tender garage of a superyacht. Utilising the construction to stay within the crane’s lifting requirements, adjustments in the weight and center of gravity were needed. To limit the height of the VQ32 a windshield that can folded […]

The chief editors of twelve leading yacht magazines in Europe have announced the nominations for the European yacht of the year 2019. Satellite Yacht design is proud to announce that the Saffier Se37, will be one of the nominees in the category special yachts. It is wonderful to be far above the target in terms […]

Tijdens een bijzondere ledenvergadering op 23 mei 2017 heeft de NBJA herdacht dat zij 50 jaar geleden werd opgericht. Voor deze speciale gelegenheid werd het statenjacht “De Utrecht” gehuurd waarmee, vooraf aan de vergadering, tijdens mooi weer een zeiltocht op het IJsselmeer werd gemaakt. Aanwezig waren de leden (van links naar rechts): J. de Ridder, […]

Shipyard Hakvoort as the builder, Diana Yacht Design as the exterior designer and naval architect and Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design as the interior designer teamed up for the eighth time to create another masterpiece. The result is this beauty with classic bold lines with matching interior. Her Moondust colored hull give her personality and a […]

Two new VQ54s currently being built are based on the successful VQ48, designed by Guido de Groot Design. The VQ54 offer even more options, including its own tender garage. For Studio Delta, responsible for the Naval Architecture of the design, another great VQ project to work on. The VQ54 is powered by surface drives, allowing […]

Under the management of Yacht-Marine, Ginton Naval Architects has been appointed for the design of a 43 meter displacement motor yacht. The hull will be build in steel and features a pronounced bulbous bow. The walk-around-superstructure will be build in aluminium. Two tenders are placed in the bow, but will be mostly hidden from view, […]