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Damen Shipyards Galati

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has announced that the flagship 120-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> has commenced sea trials in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374053/image/large-4bf38d424ec78ab8b7e1d208dd7abdc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374053">Launched in September 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> began construction in 2020 and is now the largest yacht in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> fleet. She was seen for the first time in June 2023 when she was transported from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards Galati (Company)">Damen Shipyards Galati</a> facility in Romania, to the Damen Yachting facility in Vlissingen.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> features a five deck exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She is also the largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> yacht built in collaboration with naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374054/image/large-b6a5aa77bd0e58938fdb4523f6795f0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374054">Composed of a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> sports a sleek, sophisticated exterior profile that marries an elegant white colour, with a continuous stream of tinted windows along each of her decks.Over the course of the next year, more than 1000 craftsmen and women, from both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> team and extensive superyacht global supply chain will work to complete her.The interior renderings of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> were unveiled in May 2024, offering a first look at her design. With an internal volume of 6,083 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> is capable of hosting as many as 22 guests onboard, along with up to 44 crew members.Guests onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> will benefit from a glossy marble staircase that encircles an elevator for easy transit between floors. Her main saloon is adorned with high, light-coloured ceilings, paired with neutral-coloured furnishings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374055/image/large-168ec5533c569eb6855a918c24773c1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374055"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> offers a plethora of deck-based forms of outdoor entertainment, ranging from alfresco dining across several wooden tables, to catching some rays on sumptuous, cream-coloured lounge chairs.Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> is powered by four variable speed generators powering twin diesel electric azipods, propelling her to a top speed of 18 knots. Throughout her construction her build was managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7154" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deeside Maritime (Company)">Deeside Maritime</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> has an expected delivery date of 2026.&nbsp;

Project Tanzanite: 120m Amels yacht sea trials

Damen Yachting has announced that the flagship 120-metre Amels superyacht Project Tanzanite has commenced sea trials in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. 

Flagship 120m Amels superyacht Project Tanzanite on sea trials

The 120-metre full-custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> facility in Vlissingen, The Netherlands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> will now enter the final stages of outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370689/image/large-3773d67acac1a8a6f2a5870df8069621.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370689">Now the largest yacht in the fleet, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> began construction in 2020 and was seen for the first time in June 2023 when she was transported from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards Galati (Company)">Damen Shipyards Galati</a> facility in Romania, to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> facility in Vlissingen.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57889" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full-custom Amels 120 superyacht seen for the first time in transit to the Netherlands (2023-06-20 08:45:00 +0200)">Full-custom Amels 120 superyacht seen for the first time in transit to the Netherlands</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370646/image/large-2c98f20ecd296b9046d93af786af0964.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370646"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370647/image/large-72055148ada8dc70452b06d13d66908a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370647">Known previously as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 477, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> features a five deck exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She is the largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> yacht built in collaboration with naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and is the company’s flagship yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370649/image/large-239e939fa98200b1dbf38c529d995a83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370649">Composed of a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> sports a sleek, sophisticated exterior profile that marries an elegant white colour, with a continuous stream of tinted windows along each of her decks. Over the course of the next year, more than 1000 craftsmen and women, from both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> team and extensive superyacht global supply chain will work to complete her. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370643/image/large-d52dd18d58463e8b36c7035446e3cd00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370643">The interior renderings of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> were unveiled in May 2024, offering a first look at her design. With an internal volume of 6,083 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> is capable of hosting as many as 22 guests onboard, along with up to 44 crew members.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First renders of the 120m Amels full custom Project Tanzanite unveiled (2024-05-15 12:00:00 +0200)">First renders of the 120m Amels full custom Project Tanzanite unveiled</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370648/image/large-8ac5334976cb172109cd4a7a07cbcbb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370648">Guests onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> will benefit from a glossy marble staircase that encircles an elevator for easy transit between floors. Her main saloon is adorned with high, light-coloured ceilings, paired with neutral-coloured furnishings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370650/image/large-cbe73bf8830be7d2cb8b25e6afa6272a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370650"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> offers a plethora of deck-based forms of outdoor entertainment, ranging from alfresco dining across several wooden tables, to catching some rays on sumptuous, cream-coloured lounge chairs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370653/image/large-fc8316af12ff6facf607c0b8cd045fad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370653">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> is powered by four variable speed generators powering twin diesel electric azipods, propelling her to a top speed of 18 knots. Throughout her construction her build was managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7154" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deeside Maritime (Company)">Deeside Maritime</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tanzanite120.0m (393'8&quot;)Amels2026">Project Tanzanite</a> will now enter the final stages of outfitting with final completion scheduled for 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370651/image/large-d9c809b1c04705f34ef53c8d7778bdb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370651">

Tanzanite: 120m flagship Amels superyacht launched

The 120m full-custom Amels superyacht Project Tanzanite has been launched from the Damen Yachting facility in Vlissingen, The Netherlands.

Flagship 120m full-custom Amels superyacht Project Tanzanite launched

Behind Amels’ semi-custom success at the Damen Yachting yard

 We travelled to the Damen Yachting shipyard in Vlissingen to talk to the Amels team and visit the first two Amels 80 units in build.


Behind the Amels 80's semi-custom success with Damen Yachting

The 120-metre full-custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 superyacht has been transported from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards Galati (Company)">Damen Shipyards Galati</a> facility in Romania, to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274826/image/large-b4b9c1db928ab664536e8ce37b679bc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274826">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 Full Custom superyacht features a five deck exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She is the largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> yacht built in collaboration with naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and once complete will be the company’s flagship yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274974/image/large-5808ae96a98801d548d8813a168d0a36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274974"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274824/image/large-b5551d14435e5fc6bdec26482f11772c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274824">Very little is known about the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 motor yacht, but she began construction in 2021, with Nick Flashman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7154" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deeside Maritime (Company)">Deeside Maritime</a> acting as the owner’s representative. She is also the longest motor yacht to be built in the Netherlands, sitting just seven-metres behind Jeff Bezos’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> which takes the top spo<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274969/image/large-0241ee749884693f4e96fee7a76b8f5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274969">t.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274823/image/large-a9934fe40eb2cc225e2baf807b54f422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274823">The arrival of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 Full Custom yacht in Vlissingen follows her recent launch at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> hull building facility at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards Galati (Company)">Damen Shipyards Galati</a>. The launch took place a month ago and was celebrated with both the team from Vlissingen and Galati. The launch was also attended by local school children.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274973/image/large-ec4c2fdecd547ed1cb11a1425584697d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274973"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274821/image/large-43783d4eef53fc09baa4f2a6386445ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274821">“The launch of the hull was an emotional yet incredible moment for all of those who have played such an integral part in the realisation of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 Full Custom so far,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Project Manager Jeroen Waalewijn. “To see her out on the water and to now have her here in Vlissingen is a testament to the entire project team. We look forward to this next stage in her build journey as we transform her into our future flagship.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels and Imperial to build 120m superyacht Amels 120 Full Custom (2020-09-09 18:00:00 +0200)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274822/image/large-6000d8ec2431de98ff6e16c9ebf8771d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274822"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274972/image/large-af463cb7012111336fa4a20f5b22d61f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274972"></a>The first images of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 yacht show an elongated bow, with bold, sharp lines stretching towards her stern. She boasts a spacious aft deck, with mirrored staircases on her port and starboard leading from her beach club to her main deck. Guests will also benefit from plenty of natural light with expansive windows lining her hull and superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274825/image/large-69fbe5f951edf92a66ed51735a56c5bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274825">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 120 Full Custom yacht features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and aerial images show an expansive sundeck and upper deck, with a large swimming pool on her main deck aft. She incorporates the latest in design and technology and will be the latest in design and technology. She is also set to operate with some of the lowest levels of noise and vibration for a yacht her size.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274820/image/large-df8bd5a573176a4a1fc87f501ee17bb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274820">The Amels 120 yacht has an expected delivery date of 2025. According to SYT iQ, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> currently has 12 yachts in-build including the 79.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 80 superyacht, as well as the 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274975/image/large-188e84ad223b2fe185592ae5de2bbd70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274975">

Full-custom Amels 120 superyacht seen for the first time

The full-custom Amels 120 superyacht has been transported from the Damen Galati facility in Romania, to the Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands.