The first hull of the Espen Øino-designed Amels 60 superyacht series has been unveiled ahead of her launch at Damen Yachting in Vlissingen in the coming weeks. The superyacht is the first hull of a new generation of Amels 60 semi-custom superyachts, and features the shipyards hybrid-electric propulsion system offering her owner low noise, vibration, and lower emissions. 
Photo: Tom van OossanenThe superyacht features a unique metallic hull in a pebble grey colour tone, while her superstructure is painted in Matterhorn white. The 830 GT superyacht can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six suites and her interior has been penned by Winch Design.
Photo: Tom van OossanenWinch Design has created a contemporary interior with a warm colour palette. The large windows throughout the yachts hull and superstructure will fill her internal volumes with natural light and provide excellent sea view to her owner and guests.
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Photo: AmelsShe is the first of three in her series to be unveiled to the world, and was commissioned by a repeat Amels owner who will take delivery of her later this year. Damen Yachting’s Managing Director Rose Damen expressed why seeing the Amels 6001, which is in build for an experienced Amels client, in-full, in the daylight carries such importance. “A new era has dawned on our Amels Limited Editions. The proven platform and Amels pedigree our Owners expect - shaped for the future. This is an incredible moment not only for the Owner and his team, but for everyone who has been involved in bringing the Amels 60 to life. The next generation starts here. A star has emerged.”
Photo: Tom van OossanenVarious amendments have been made to the design of this new Amels 60 series, including an extended beach club, larger guest staterooms, an air conditioned gym and a larger swim platform. Exterior Designer Espen Øino explains why penning the Amels 60 was such a unique project for him. “The Amels 60 is the first Limited Editions design we are involved with and it has been a fascinating journey thus far. The design process is somewhat different, as one is designing not for an individual client but rather for a group of potential clients, so a proper market research as to what this target group is looking for is fundamental for the success of the project as a whole. Considering that five Amels 60s have already been sold prior to launching the first vessel, this is a testimony to Amels and their in depth research from which the design found its inspiration. As a design studio, having worked mostly with custom designed yachts, we are very enthusiastic and proud to be part of this very exciting programme.”