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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> has announced that the hull has been turned for the 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> sailing ketch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361904/image/large-0c83133a52d671d8bc7a99f7bd419009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361904">Almost exactly one year after the keel was laid, the Dutch yard successfully turned the 113-ton hull and moved it into its brand-new production shed in Zwartsluis. Constructed entirely in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>, the hull turn marks the transition from structural work to the complex outfitting phase. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361900/image/large-822199f3578d10957d162c800dd52ef2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361900">Now positioned on its cradles, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> will remain inside the new facility until her anticipated launch in the summer of 2026. The newly inaugurated shed, which measures 80 metres in length, 30 metres in width and 16 metres in height, provides <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> with an expanded and modernised space to bring its most ambitious projects to life. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361901/image/large-81ec58c0b49a1772cfebdc84f9985e4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361901">The opening of the facility was celebrated in a symbolic gesture last weekend, when the children of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> employees cut the ribbon under the motto: "Children are the future—<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> is ready for the future."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361899/image/large-ff6accdec6d0bce6de44f55d709b3b34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361899">As the hull turn is now complete, the yard’s attention shifts to the outfitting stage. Once all hot works onboard are finalised, the painting team will be among the first subcontractors to begin their work, followed closely by electrical systems specialists. Interior installation will also commence early in this phase.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch Project 3095 keel laid (2024-06-04 09:45:00 +0200)">Vitters 68m Hoek ketch Project 3095 keel laid</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361902/image/large-9e7033479b8f29a8f39b3e0c7734db8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361902"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> is a classically styled 68-metre ketch designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design Naval Architects</a>, with both exterior and interior architecture penned by the Dutch studio. Renowned American designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bunny Williams home (Company)">Bunny Williams</a> is responsible for the yacht’s interior styling, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Ineveld & Co (Company)">Van Ineveld &amp; Co</a> is acting as the owner’s representative throughout the build process.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> is an evolution of several highly successful sailing yachts including the 54.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele54.64m (179'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2005">Adele</a>, the 54.64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marie54.64m (179'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2010">Marie</a>, the 52.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anne52.53m (172'4&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Anne</a> and the 49.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meraki49.7m (163'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2020">Meraki</a>, all of which were a result of this design and build partnership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361903/image/large-5cdd94ddead57454d90b32e7fc66e497.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361903">The contract for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> was signed in September 2023, with the Hoek ketch designed with classic lines, traditional finishes and long overhangs. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> has been commissioned by a highly experienced repeat client, who wanted increased accommodation and the ability to cross the Panama Canal.Her key design features include three timber-clad deckhouses, with a spacious owner’s and guest accommodation aft, with the focal point of her layout being a large, central owner’s cockpit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287325/image/large-877c029acdfdfd5e9a988dcff23a94fd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287325">She will be powered by a low-emission full-hybrid propulsion and charging system, providing her with the opportunity to cruise emission-free and take into consideration future regulations.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project 3095</a> has an expected delivery date of Summer 2026.

Project 3095: 68m Vitters ketch moves to outfitting in brand-new shed

Vitters Shipyard has announced that the hull has been turned for the 68.2-metre Project 3095 sailing ketch.

68m Vitters Project 3095 ketch moves to outfitting in brand-new shed

Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> has announced the keel laying of the 67.93-metre aluminium <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> ketch, known as Project 3095.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287325/image/large-0a2df8548c197ff358ace2ba3abbfc8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287325">Marking the start of construction, the keel laying is an important part of construction and was witnessed by the owners and their team, with the owner being asked to make the first weld himself in true <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ tradition and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds</a> in attendance to officially register and stamp the construction.Also known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> 222ft Ketch, Project 3095 is the eighth collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> and is an evolution of several highly successful sailing yachts including the 54.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adele54.64m (179'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2005">Adele</a>, the 54.64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marie54.64m (179'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2010">Marie</a>, the 52.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anne52.5m (172'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Anne</a> and the 49.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meraki49.7m (163'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2020">Meraki</a>, all of which were a result of this design and build partnership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313742/image/large-e8b0662ba1c28a1979d0739913bbee9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313742">The contract for Project 3095 was signed in September 2023, with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> ketch designed with classic lines, traditional finishes and long overhangs. Her interior will also be designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a>, with American designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bunny Williams home (Company)">Bunny Williams</a> of Williams Lawrence collaborating on the interior decoration. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Ineveld & Co (Company)">Van Ineveld &amp; Co</a> will also work as the owner’s representative during her build.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard signs contract for new 68m ketch superyacht (2023-09-22 16:30:00 +0200)">Vitters Shipyard signs contract for new 68m ketch superyacht</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313740/image/large-51443463557887d44a6d18817a679c38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313740">The 68M ketch has been commissioned by a highly experienced repeat client, who wanted increased accommodation and the ability to cross the Panama Canal. The key design features include three timber-clad deckhouses, with a spacious owner’s and guest accommodation aft, with the focal point of her layout being a large, central owner’s cockpit.She will be powered by a low-emission full-hybrid propulsion and charging system, providing her with the opportunity to cruise emission-free and take into consideration future regulations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313741/image/large-373f9aabf5f854cda0c7466fe6ae26d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313741">Constructed from one hundred and twenty tons of aluminium, the hull of Project 3095 is expected to be completed in Spring 2025.The hull will then be moved for fitout to a brand-new shed, which is being built at the shipyard premises in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands.Project 3095 has an expected delivery date of Summer 2026.

Keel of Vitters 68m Hoek ketch Project 3095 laid

Vitters Shipyard has announced the keel laying of the 67.93-metre aluminium Hoek Design ketch, known as Project 3095.