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Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390528/image/large-05c0b9704f71f1e5ee9ef602971fa192.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390528">The 35.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats (Company)">Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Drenec35.8m (117'5&quot;)Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats1964">Drenec</a> was spotted moored in Kobe, Japan, in late March. Set to host the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">2026 Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> in Kobe on 7–8 May, Japan is steadily attracting a growing number of visiting yachts.Although it has not historically been regarded as a major yachting destination, the country is home to more than 21,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals, underlining its strong long-term promise for the superyacht sector.Read:<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 heads to Kobe, Japan (2025-09-08 10:30:00 +0200)">&nbsp;Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 heads to Kobe, Japan</a>Nigel Beatty, Chairman of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (Company)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association</a>, commented: “Kobe sits at the entrance to one of the world’s most overlooked cruising regions. With the new Superyacht Base Kobe soon able to accommodate yachts of all sizes, Japan is ready to welcome the global industry.”Originally built in 1964 as a Dutch trawler, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Drenec35.8m (117'5&quot;)Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats1964">Drenec</a> was later transformed into an expedition yacht with accommodation for up to 10 guests across five staterooms. The three-deck vessel also underwent a refit in Malta in 2012. Constructed with a steel hull and superstructure, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

Drenec yacht in Kobe Japan

The 35.8-metre Haarlemse Scheepsbouw Maats yacht Drenec was spotted moored in Kobe, Japan.