Netherlands

Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus

The City of Amsterdam has officially regained ownership of the 66-hectare ADM site in the Western Port Area, fifty years after it last held the land. The site, formerly owned by entrepreneur Wim Beelen’s company Larendael, was purchased by the municipality for €165 million, well below its appraised value of €235 million. The land had been earmarked for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a>, but the direction of the plans now remains uncertain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230501/image/large-3db7911363db24d9fccaa1538f015d03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230501">The deal brings to an end five decades of disputes and legal proceedings surrounding the strategically important site. With the acquisition, the municipality now regains direct control over one of Amsterdam’s largest contiguous land parcels, allowing it to pursue long-term port and industrial policy with far greater clarity. For half a century, the city lacked authority over the area, making zoning, investment and enforcement particularly difficult.Four years ago, Beelen acquired the ADM site, with the ambition of developing an international refit yard for superyachts. During Larendael’s ownership, 20 hectares of land were remediated, new quay walls were built, and 20 hectares of water were reclaimed to create new land. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/366108/image/large-37d71ae6f0b1d1e5c585d61deb18b03d.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20250925%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250925T081035Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=8ab9aabed7816dd71bc34b19765678fc880bc6d4fb2fcf476caee9dda16412ff" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366108">“Everyone has come full circle: the municipality has its land back, and as Team Larendael we worked relentlessly over four years. At times we were on opposite sides, but the outcome is positive for everyone. The port has gained, and a significant part of the site has been remediated and fitted with new quay walls,” commented Beelen.Over the past four years, Larendael generated more than €10 million through soil material sales and the temporary leasing of parts of the ADM site. As part of the agreement with the city, Beelen will now be granted a long-term lease on up to three hectares by the Port of Amsterdam, enabling him to pursue his original plan of developing his own shipyard. The municipality has also agreed to reimburse specific fees and taxes, further supporting the transition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273059/image/large-83e3be0455b723b367338f0edf30e4a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273059">The site had been planned as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a> which Beelen outlined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63743" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction of the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus on track for 2025 opening date (2025-07-21 13:00:00 +0200)">in a July interview with SuperYacht Times</a> as a full-service hub for yacht construction, refit and lifecycle support, expected to welcome its first yachts in October 2025. However, following the city’s acquisition of the site, the prospects of these plans remain unclear at present.“I am incredibly proud that we managed to reach an agreement to purchase this major site in the port. Now that it has returned to the City of Amsterdam, we can use it to continue piecing together the complex puzzle of the port area, creating opportunities elsewhere for the desperately needed new housing,” said Port and Airport Alderman Hester van Buren.The city has now strengthened its position to create new opportunities in the port, while Beelen prepares to move forward with his shipyard project on the leased parcel. The transaction was managed in-house by Larendael, with tax advice provided by BDO Accountancy and notarial services by Hemwood.

 Amsterdam buys ADM site

The City of Amsterdam has officially regained ownership of the 66-hectare ADM site in the Western Port Area.

City of Amsterdam repurchased ADM site in €165 million deal

Significant progress is being made at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a> in Amsterdam, where developer Wim Beelen has confirmed that the new facility is on course to receive its first superyachts for berthing and refit from October 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366009/image/large-2b6d40a3e0ea5320d2bbeaa2bf0c6aef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366009">Located on a 66-hectare site in Amsterdam’s western port, the campus is being developed as a full-service hub for large yacht construction, refit and lifecycle support. The site’s major marine infrastructure is now taking shape, with the first phase focused on delivering a 1,500-metre quay and 13-metre water depths, providing unrestricted access from the North Sea via the North Sea Canal.Construction works led by Dutch contractor De Klerk Werkendam have recently passed several key milestones. Steel tubular piles have been installed along the East Quay and new sheet piles are being placed along the North Quay. More than 100,000 square-metres of soil is being delivered to complete infill behind the quay wall, forming the base of the future campus.Notably, original anchors and structural components from the former shipyard are being reused in the new quay, which is part of a broader commitment to sustainable engineering that has been embedded in the project from the outset.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366108/image/large-f8cc9315a01dd7dae28aa7367fe28960.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366108">“We’re moving at full speed,” Beelen told SuperYacht Times. “The infrastructure is taking shape exactly as planned and we’ll be ready to receive the first superyachts this October. It’s an important milestone for the project, but also for the wider Dutch yachting industry.”The quay, which is nearing completion, will allow yachts to berth alongside for in-water maintenance and refit from October. Construction of dry dock and lifting facilities is also underway, with the campus eventually set to accommodate new-build and refit work for yachts up to 200 metres in length.Future phases will introduce covered workspaces and lifting capabilities for motor yachts up to 80 metres, while the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a> is being developed as a collaborative ecosystem for the Dutch superyacht industry.&nbsp;The development is backed by Larendael, Beelen’s investment firm, with the vision including dedicated spaces for shipyards, subcontractors, designers and technical service providers, with long-term plans for education, training, and industry events.&nbsp;Beelen adds, "With the development of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a> we want to support and boost the yachting industry in the Netherlands. We believe that if those companies cluster on our campus, the quality and competitive position will improve for the industry as a whole. We are open to discuss possibilities of custom made locations for yachting industry partners with facilities from 100-10,000 square-metres available."&nbsp;The campus is located near Schiphol International Airport, along with direct road, rail and sea access, positioning it as a convenient and strategic base for international clients and stakeholders. Yacht crew will also find an array of facilities at the Campus, including a gym, bar, car rental and more.&nbsp;

Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus on track for 2025 opening

Significant progress is being made at the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus in Amsterdam, with the facility on track to open in October 2025. 

Construction of the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus on track for 2025 opening date

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 SuperYacht Times Synopsis March

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you a rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month. 

SYT Synopsis March: Flagships, fuel cells, sanctions and €1b backlogs

Strong headway has been made in Amsterdam with the forthcoming <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus</a>, as construction moves forward. The first phase of the quay is being built and the process of making 22 hectares of extra land is still ongoing but taking shape quickly.&nbsp;The team will enter phase two, building docks one, two and three next month, with completion expected by June 2023. In the coming weeks, work should also commence on the quays and floating pier.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263037/image/large-ecf82b72fcc7ec28f2bb7e5ce93b8313.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263037">The historic 53-hectare plot of land in the western port area of Amsterdam was acquired by the investment company Larendael in November 2022 and ground was broken last summer. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Dutch SuperYacht Campus</a> aims to be “the most innovative location for the construction, refit and maintenance of superyachts”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262865/image/large-2b21708ca39e03b2a1ecce729b35d85d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262865"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262866/image/large-5aa49406b0b919144e62cb8bb625ca85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262866">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus unveiled: Construction and refit site in Amsterdam (2021-11-02 09:00:00 +0100)">Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus unveiled: Construction and refit site in Amsterdam</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Campus</a>, located in the Amsterdam harbour, is very accessible tideless and will offer space for yachts up to 200 metres long. It has been designed to encourage specialists to work together at one location, to design and produce yachts from start to finish whilst facilitating training activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262864/image/large-fb3fbeba2fe36682fc7c36df37e6e771.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262864">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction underway for the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus in Amsterdam (2022-06-13 12:30:00 +0200)">Construction underway for the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus in Amsterdam</a>Once completed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus (Company)">Campus</a> will be a site that will host numerous buildings for education, research and development, as well as innovation labs and production halls. It will also have four docks for yachts up to 200-metres in length and three for those up to 155-metres.&nbsp;An additional 40 mooring points will be available and 25 refit spots on shore, which will be serviced by a lift capable of carrying 80-metre yachts.

Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus in Amsterdam

Strong headway has been made as construction moves to the next stage for the Dutch Superyacht Tech Campus. 