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Van der Valk Shipyard

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Van der Valk Shipyard

Van der Valk ShipyardConcept Project NEXO — A Sneak Preview Van der Valk Shipyard is proud to announce Concept Project NEXO, a new 30-metre concept. For decades, the shipyard has delivered fully custom yachts, each one shaped in close dialogue with its owner. That philosophy rema

September 4
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Van der Valk ShipyardMY Maravi to Be Presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival Van der Valk Shipyard will present the 34-metre MY Maravi at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September, held across the Vieux Port and Port Canto sites in the Bay of Cannes.

July 22
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Van der Valk ShipyardNew owners for Lady Lene The 33.7-metre Van der Valk explorer yacht has recently been sold. The transaction saw Johnny Wise of Yachts360 introduce the buyer, while Barin Cárdenas of YachtCreators represented the seller.

July 13
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Van der Valk ShipyardVan der Valk Shipyard appoints Evan Kortmann as CEO Van der Valk Shipyard has appointed Evan Kortmann as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Enrico Theuns, who has led the company since 2023 through a period of organisational development, growth and ownership transition.

July 6
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Van der Valk ShipyardVan der Valk Shipyard appoints Evan Kortmann as CEO Van der Valk Shipyard has appointed Evan Kortmann as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Enrico Theuns, who has led the company since 2023 through a period of organisational development, growth and ownership transition.

July 6
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Van der Valk ShipyardSetting the Course It has been an exceptional season at Van der Valk, one that reflects what we stand for. We build for owners who are not prepared to settle for an off-the-shelf product, and this season's achievements speak to that commit

May 28
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Van der Valk ShipyardAll Eyes on Monaco Van der Valk will be visiting the Monaco Yacht Show again this year, taking place from 23 to 26 September 2026. We are excited to announce that we may also be showcasing one of our yachts at Port Hercule, while this is y

May 22
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Van der Valk Shipyard30.88m Project Berlin Set to Enter Outfitting Phase Van der Valk has announced a significant milestone in the build of Project Berlin, its 30.88-metre custom aluminium raised pilothouse motor yacht, with the vessel set to enter the outfitting phase following the successfu

May 15
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Van der Valk ShipyardSea Trials MY Shine MY Shine has successfully completed her final sea trials. The 39.92-metre custom aluminium superyacht, the largest built to date by Van der Valk Shipyard, will soon be delivered to her owners. Designed in close collabora

May 7
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Van der Valk ShipyardLALABE Receives a Judges’ Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2026 We are proud to announce that LALABE has received a Judges' Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2026 in the category of Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 35m to 39.9m. The commendation was presented las

May 4
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Van der Valk ShipyardONE Finds Her Perfect Match Van der Valk Shipyard confirms the successful sale of its 34-metre custom superyacht ONE. This spring ONE sets sail for the Mediterranean under new ownership. The transaction was successfully concluded with the valued co

April 24
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Van der Valk ShipyardMY Shine Begins Sea Trials Van der Valk Shipyard has started sea trials for MY Shine, the Dutch builder's largest custom motor yacht to date. The 39.92-metre aluminium superyacht is now in the final phase of testing, with performance and onboard s

April 19