Netherlands

Koninklijke Schelde

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307850/image/large-8e0824d347d96dafeddb08cc65cab3f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307850">The 141-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas141.0m (462'7&quot;)Koninklijke Schelde1981">Yas</a> was recently observed anchored in Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa rising in the background. Originally launched in 1981 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke Schelde (Company)">Koninklijke Schelde</a> shipyard as the HNLMS Piet Hein for the Dutch Navy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas141.0m (462'7&quot;)Koninklijke Schelde1981">Yas</a> was actively deployed in naval missions for over two decades. In 1998, the 4,700 GT superyacht was acquired by the UAE, renamed Al Emarat (F 02), and served until her refit in 2006 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ADM Shipyards (Company)">ADM Shipyards</a>, Abu Dhabi. Rechristened as&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yas141.0m (462'7&quot;)Koninklijke Schelde1981">Yas</a>, she now showcases a dolphin-like design and a glass dome, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierrejean Design Studio (Company)">Pierrejean Design Studio</a>, setting her apart as an innovative superyacht capable of accommodating 60 guests and 56 crew members.

141m superyacht Yas in Dubai

The 141-metre motor yacht Yas, built by Koninklijke Schelde in 1981, is seen anchored in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Oceanco superyacht Y721 named Koru 

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