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Last year was gilded in gold for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> as the yacht architecture and design studio celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. More than 77 yachts are in the global fleet that sport a design coined by the Dutch-based studio. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> has partnered up with more than 20 shipyards, who’ve worked hammer and tongs to see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s designs come to life. The studio is perhaps most renowned for its architectural drawing, but that’s not where life began for the studio.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q5BQox7s2ZA?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was founded in 1971 and the team dived head first into some pretty major projects. The first superyacht designed by the studio was the 34.4-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-Side</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries scheepsbouw</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s design signature is timeless and dynamic, but there is certainly a radical streak that courses through its projects. The converted 77.4-metre icebreaking tug <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IHC Verschure (Company)">IHC Verschure</a> is certainly testament to this.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217550/image/large-4edf3843a54447b03742b0beb34d5ee6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217550">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a> is draped in accolades, it's not the only trailblazing vessel to come out of the Dutch design studio and it sits comfortably alongside some pretty impressive collaborations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>’s 38.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soprano38.25m (125'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2017">Soprano</a> as one example, and the run of strictly utilitarian and adventure-ready <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>-built yachts is another. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223498/image/large-17ef677ff8a8036446cddd99b3d71d79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223498">Fast forward to 2022 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> is just as prolific and just as daring. The 27m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9444" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avontuur27.4m (89'11&quot;)Lynx Yachts2022">Avontuur</a> (Dutch for adventure) was launched from her builder’s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx Yachts (Company)">Lynx</a>’s, facility earlier this year and has recently completed her sea trials. 15 yachts that feature naval architecture and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> are currently in-build, 10 of which are being constructed in the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232481/image/large-2f150040b782b1cb3b051f636adbffc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232481">Besides the projects in-build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> is working on an all-new 70.17-metre superyacht concept, dubbed Project Kaizen – and she looks gorgeous. Her name draws influence from the philosophy driving this project, continual improvement and “a change for better.” An ongoing task for such a prolific design studio with an impressive fleet.“This project was a logical step for our design team,” Hans-Maarten Bais, Creative Director and Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, said. “We continually work on larger and more complex projects, so at 70-metres and with all its intricacies, Project Kaizen embodies our drive for continual improvement.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230127/image/large-43117e63b6a265205574260c07396cff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230127">Project Kaizen is striking from first glance; she has firm, clean lines that run across her profile that are both muscular and modern. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> has drawn her with staggered, cutaway sections midship that lends her a sleek, modern aesthetic. The design team also made great use of glass, layering it around the profile in a complex manner to further this characteristic.“Our main focus for the 70 metre concept was to create a modern and timeless yacht that caters to the needs of a family that spans three generations,” Casper Marelis, Designer and Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, explained. “It was important for us to create a project where everyone on board has plenty of opportunities to socialise all together, without compromising on private areas. To actualise this, we dedicated a deck to each generation.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232480/image/large-b1d60e52fb1352efe617f97e7030c65c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232482/image/large-22fd133c4df71814566f07c50ed843da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232482">Project Kaizen promises 1,750 GT, a 12.65-metre beam and an interior design that's in tune with nature and the natural environment. Glass is found throughout, flooding the interior with natural light and allowing guests to take in the views from most areas. Added to that is the collection of balconies – both for guests and the owner’s private use – and, of course, the generous deck areas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> has also fitted her with a Zen garden filled with trees and plants, that extends from the owner’s deck to the sports deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230125/image/large-2bbcddb349db896527e14d75c03f61e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230125">While Project Kaizen offers privacy in spades, she’s just as generous with social spaces. Her main salon, for one, is split across two levels to really open up the space and create an environment where the whole family can unwind together, while still enjoying their own leisurely pursuits. The deck areas are just as accommodating and the aft area is open and fitted with an infinity pool, swim platforms and a cluster of sunbeds – spacious enough for the whole family. As the sundeck has been reserved for sports and activities, the aft area is free of all equipment and when a family member wants to workout they can do so with panoramic views and in privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230121/image/large-f86426f6228017751b1954a019e1f648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230121"> “We didn’t just design Project Kaizen to be used for families, we wrote family-living into every aspect of the yacht,” Nick Hoedjes, Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, added. “The last few years were a stark reminder of the importance of spending quality time with family and loved ones, and we are driven to create a space for this. Project Kaizen has something for every generation.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232479/image/large-29a49ea226d90d2d9d1d7b52c96d7aac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232479"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> wouldn’t be the studio it is today without the ecosystem that it’s organically developed over the past fifty years. It has a reservoir of knowledge that spans all three arms of yacht design: design, naval architecture and engineering. Project Kaizen is but the most recent project that showcases <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>’s design strength.

70m superyacht design Project Kaizen

DIANA caught up with SYT to discuss its all-new 70m superyacht concept, dubbed Project Kaizen.

Designing with Diana: Lifting the lid on the 70m superyacht design Project Kaizen

In 1971, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> first opened its doors in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Over the past 50 years, the naval architecture and design company has championed Dutch Maritime heritage, developing award-winning naval architecture and engineering for some of the world’s most exciting superyacht projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194343/image/large-90b094188b8ee84abb8f813a5390e84f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194343">“To mark 50 years operating in an industry that has undergone so much change is truly remarkable.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">&nbsp;DIANA'S&nbsp;</a>strength throughout the past 50 years is a testament to the company,” says Creative Director Hans-Maarten Bais. Here, we turn back the clock on the designer's brilliant back story.&nbsp;1971&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> first opened its doors as a naval architecture and design company and published one of their first concept designs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194342/image/large-dc627713425a3ec02d4a4a0606ddbf80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194342"> 1979 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-Side</a>, 35m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="C Side34.4m (112'10&quot;)Feadship1979">C-side</a> (ex-Eleanor Allen), is an elegant classic yacht from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA's</a> early days. Originally built in 1979 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> with exterior design and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>. Her insides now feature a completely new design and the yacht's old car garage and car lift were removed from her stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/141/image/large-a6bf6474df884076b66260cfbb579267.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141">1984 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/239" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rio Rita56.0m (183'9&quot;)Feadship1984">Rio Rita</a>, 56m This era-defining yacht was launched in 1984 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> De Vries shipyard, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> calling her one of the “loveliest transom-stern motor yachts ever built”. The styling and architecture of the vessel blends contemporary and classical looks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54008/image/large-9ef1ab8f6a654bb54cec8bdcd871319b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54008"> 1985 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cleopatra57.0m (187'0&quot;)Amels1985">Cleopatra C</a>, 57m Launched in 1985 as the well-known GAIL III. This was the first project where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> teamed up with the legendary designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29572/image/large-bb85021de81d630150feaf449bbde030.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29572">1987 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Nickeline</a>, 26m Built in 1987 by Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Moonen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nickeline25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Nickeline</a> sports design, naval architecture and engineering by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/45040/image/large-5ed535f96de31127eb00720070678d11.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/45040">1991 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991">Mata Mua</a>, 38m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1024" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mata Mua38.5m (126'4&quot;)Scheepswerf Friesland1991">Mata Mua</a> was one of the three, famous Colombaio motorsailers which were revolutionary charter vessels at the time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194277/image/large-83b7e7e6a8a6e9c46ff8abbcc8ac2815.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194277"> 1998 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Attessa IV100.0m (328'1&quot;)Evergreen Shipyard1999">Attessa IV</a>, 100m Formerly known as Evergreen, she was built by the Japanese <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/810" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evergreen Shipyard (Company)">Evergreen</a> shipyard Corporation for the chairman of Evergreen Shipping. Later rebuilt as a completely different yacht, she is distinguished by a rounded bow, broad beam aft, and upper decks towards her centre. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121475/image/large-e1266aeb4c02d161f29b1e1f6d9c4de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121475">2007 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose Pigre44.4m (145'8&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2007">Rose Pigre</a>, 44m The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> yacht has a steel displacement hull, and with five spacious cabins and a gym that can be converted into a sixth, her creators say she is ideal for family cruising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172957/image/large-c95d5195d198ecae0712d9f5d515a08a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172957">2008 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2465" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus Star30.0m (98'5&quot;)Moonen Yachts2008">Maximus Star</a>, 30m Handsomely shaped by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Design</a> and with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, she has a flared bow, sloped stern with twin stairways, a graceful sheerline and bold fashion plates. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185183/image/large-62ca33e0dd75308d276f1b31a92035e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185183">2011 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011">Pamela V</a>, 45m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pamela V44.9m (147'4&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2011">Pamela V</a> is reminiscent of famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> yachts of the 80s like Jamaica Bay or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/239" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rio Rita56.0m (183'9&quot;)Feadship1984">Rio Rita</a>. Her owner opted for an energy storage inverter on board to create a sustainable vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172959/image/large-c96eb1f00d8c735d77eb474ab091287b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172959">2013 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robbie Bobby 33.5m (109'11&quot;)Lynx Yachts2013">Robbie Bobby</a>, 34m Formerly known as Heliad II, she was launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lynx Yachts (Company)">Lynx</a> shipyard in the Netherlands. With gentle curves and well-balanced proportions, the vessel delicately combines tradition with contemporary design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/93774/image/large-67abdffc837095b9a7e21e1ca5c2765d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93774">2014 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="So' Mar37.6m (123'4&quot;)Tansu Yachts2014">So’ Mar</a>, 38m Winner of the World Superyacht Awards in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="So' Mar37.6m (123'4&quot;)Tansu Yachts2014">So’ Mar</a> was launched by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>. Strong and sharp lines give her a military-like look. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was behind both her naval architecture and engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194278/image/large-f4eb490d3ddd4e03c3686f9470b9acb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194278">2016 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legend77.4m (253'11&quot;)IHC Verschure1974">Legend</a>, 77m This explorer yacht is a Class 1 ice breaking ship converted into a charter yacht. Her design and engineering were completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, and in 2017 she was announced the best superyacht in the rebuild category at the World Superyacht Awards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21714/image/large-02735682e1bf314c97ec384707cc1a20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21714">2019 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a>, 63m The timeless and elegant explorer yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>. She features both interior and exterior design by the British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> was behind her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106566/image/large-a269f4aa0e2d8459e55c0cf38e4c18c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106566">2020 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venera28.5m (93'6&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Venera</a>, 28m The third motor yacht in the explorer range was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> shipyard. With a raised pilot house, she features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a>, who was also responsible for the yacht's engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194279/image/large-e4cdbec325a51e6da9041951b5ef9bde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194279">2021 Diana R.50, 47m<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">DIANA</a> describes their latest superyacht concept, the sleek and bold Diana R.50, as a yacht created on a proven hull design with “seaworthiness at her core”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189845/image/large-d762af7bfff761c782b98dd1c72a2f4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189845">This article was originally published in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-news-summer-newspaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Summer&nbsp;2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

50 Years of Diana Yacht Design

More than 70 superyachts bearing the Diana name have set sail over the past 50 years. SYT marks the milestone.

Organisers of the Superyacht Rendezvous Montenegro have announced that 9 superyachts have already registered for the event, which will take place from the 2nd to 5th July at Porto Montenegro.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153460/image/large-8e61f7d5ea03d39a7d9587a77a77e963.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142975">Both sailing and motor yachts will enjoy a three day social programme in and around the UNESCO Bay of Kotor. The superyachts registered include; the 50 metre Phillipe Briand Exuma, the 38.7 metre Tansu Alyssa, the 34.4 metre Feadship C-Side, the 50 metre Heesen Galactica, the 47 metre Heesen Elena, the 45.7 metre Palmer Johnson Blue Ice, the 26 metre DL Yachts Dreamline Seven Seconds, the 41 metre Horizon Komokwa and the 46.6 metre Burger Boat Company Ingot.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153461/image/large-e0564596159bf7cbfdbd25b78f1db38d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141017">Participating superyachts will be treated to an Owners Lunch, Welcome Cocktail Party and Yacht Hop, Cruise in Company, a range of cultural excursions and a glamorous party at Porto Montenegro’s exclusive Lido Mar Pool Club.By Gemma Fottles

Yachts line up for 2015 Superyacht Rendezvous in Porto Montenegro

Superyacht Eleanor Allen has been sold by Michael White and Peter Thompson of Ocean Independence and Edmiston. Eleanor Allen is a beautiful classic motor yacht, built in the late seventies at the world renowed Dutch Feadship yard, to the exacting specifications of the Diana Yacht Design. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139262/image/large-bca1d069963f44546c7fc0a279ec9507.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133878">When launched as Karina-C, she was far ahead of her time, and features an hydraulic car lift and a fashionable Mini Moke in her aft peak. Nowadays, she comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 3 double and 1 twin stateroom. The Master Stateroom (main deck forward) has a king-size bed. There is also a large entryway to starboard with a full hanging locker. The master ensuite bathroom has a tub and shower, marble counter tops and walls. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139263/image/large-cecc40e856b482e0b463d6b90848e8d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135045">The guest cabins have been completely refitted during the 2010 refit. The aft VIP stateroom has a king-size bed, two hanging closets and an ensuite bathroom on the port side with shower. There is an additional double guest stateroom with a queen-size bed to starboard and also a twin guest stateroom. All the cabins have their own toilet and shower. All cabins have TVs, stereos, and DVD players. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139264/image/large-eec56e47a793479bc969154987444de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135049">Eleanor Allen was for sale asking $ 8,000,000.Ocean Independence +49 211 35 55 444 <a href="mailto:info@ocyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Eleanor%20Allen%20on%20SuperYachtTimes">info@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com/">www.oceanindependence.com</a>Edmiston +44 20 7495 5151 <a href="mailto:london@edmiston.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">london@edmiston.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.edmiston.com">www.edmiston.com</a>

Classic yacht Eleanor Allen sold

Following a two year refit by her new American owners, Eleanor Allen is back on the charter market, and she was presented at the Antibes Yacht Show, where her excellent chef Shane won the chefs competition. She was also one of the stars at the more recent MYBA Charter Show, where she impressed many international charter brokers. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135044/image/large-1e3c7c568fcf1d8e29d414bb5b30b156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133878"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507">Eleanor Allen</a> is a beautiful classic motor yacht, built in the late seventies at the world renowed Dutch Feadship yard, to the exacting specifications of the Diana Yacht Design. When launched as Karina-C, she was far ahead of her time, and features an hydraulic car lift and a fashionable Mini Moke in her aft peak. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135045/image/large-034945374c9d96480c9b01702e437802.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135045">Nowadays, she comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 3 double and 1 twin stateroom. The Master Stateroom (main deck forward) has a king-size bed. There is also a large entryway to starboard with a full hanging locker. The master ensuite bathroom has a tub and shower, marble counter tops and walls. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135046/image/large-2c615237a20131485c914a554c240d7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135046">The guest cabins have been completely refitted during the 2010 refit. The aft VIP stateroom has a king-size bed, two hanging closets and an ensuite bathroom on the port side with shower. There is an additional double guest stateroom with a queen-size bed to starboard and also a twin guest stateroom. All the cabins have their own toilet and shower. All cabins have TVs, stereos, and DVD players. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135047/image/large-9624ecc83e8254ec8f30ad798482b06c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135047"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135048/image/large-6fa2e8f35e91aaa8f00d3a7302016d6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135048">The yacht carries a good selection of watersports toys to keep the more active guests entertained. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135049/image/large-4e0aea1d7e28e248aba13540f143ded5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135049">Eleanor Allen is a Lloyd’s Class 100 A1, MCA Certified vessel and fly’s the British flag as she is registered in London. An open calendar for the summer ahead in the western Mediterranean &amp; will entertain event charters of up to 50 guests for cocktail evenings. Her charter rate starts at €45,000 per week.Ocean Independence +49 211 35 55 444 <a href="mailto:info@ocyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Eleanor%20Allen%20for%20Charter%20on%20SuperYachtTimes">info@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com/">www.oceanindependence.com</a>

Superyacht Eleanor Allen back on the charter market after succesful refit

This year, four yachts originally designed by Diana Yacht Design were nominated for a superyacht award. On April 15th 2011 the Design Et Al awards were held in the U.K. Superyacht Mystic (category of Power Yachts over 40 metres) and Eleanor Allen (Refit/Rebuild/Conversion) were both the winners of these categories. The 46 metre superyacht Mystic is the largest mega yacht that is completely manufactured from composite in Europe and Turkey. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135005/image/large-d671b77043fadc60d47b78aa887b21d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132252">Eleanor Allen (34,5m) was designed by Diana Yacht Design and built by De Vries Feadship in 1979, a perfect example that a Diana Yacht Design yacht stands the test of time. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135006/image/large-c53fb3556c0b847fb0b065627bb1e888.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133878">The nominations and winnings did not stop at the Design Et Al awards, because on May 7th 2011 the World Superyacht Awards were presented. For the sixth year in a row this glamorous event took place in the London Guildhall. The 30 metre superyacht Livia (naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design) was nominated in the category Best Displacement Motor yacht of below 500GT (30m to 49.9m). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135007/image/large-84a8387ca02cbba5e7cc5a8f28f9e83d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131877"> The 100 metre superyacht Attessa IV was not only nominated, but won, in the category Rebuilt of Yacht. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135008/image/large-d3b0109d2a2da163d9583b04b94ebad1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134820">Diana Design is proud of these accomplishments would like to congratulate the owners of these beautiful yachts, the complete building teams, the shipyards, captains and all others that were involved during building and designing these award winning vessels. Diana Yacht Design +31 72 5200155 <a href="mailto:info@dianayachtdesign.com?subject=%20Award%20nominations%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@dianayachtdesign.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dianayachtdesign.com">www.dianayachtdesign.com</a>

Four award nominations for superyachts by Diana Yacht Design this year

Tomorrow the 5th Antibes Yacht Show will open its doors and there will be 36 superyachts on display. The largest yacht at the show, on display by International Yacht Collection, is the 43.30 metre Trinity superyacht Stanley Z.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134601/image/large-6532e31bc08e71db11050930c26ba987.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133458">Other large yachts include the 39.40 metre Mondomarine <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1719" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Villa Reis</a> (Bluewater Yachting), the 41.40 metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> (YDL Yachting) and the Benetti Classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1506" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Follow Me 4</a>.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134602/image/large-efaaf91ce6ae1ec066897e7eefc290db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124765">One of the most spectacular superyachts is the 37.60 metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1296" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Ermis 2</a>. On display by Ocean Independence, she was built by McMullen &amp; Wing in 2008 and can reach speeds in excess of 55 knots.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134603/image/large-2c38de1144aefe0db3ec377a4c2c2365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133059">Alll Superyachts in Display: Yacht Name – LOA - Exhibitor Name - Berth Ref. Stanley Z – 43.3m – International Yacht Collection – IYCA-C7 Golden Horn – 41.40m – YDL Yachting – IYCA-C24 Villa Reis – 39.40m – Bluewater Yachting – IYCA-C21 Ermis2 – 37.6m – Ocean Indeopendence – IYCA-C23A Team Vip – 37m – CNC Chantier Naval Couach – IYCA-C17 Victoria Del Mar – 36.9m – International Yacht Collection – IYCA-C5 Couach 35m – CNC Chantier Naval Couach – IYCA-C18 Althea – 35m – Yachting Partners International – IYCA-C14 Follow Me 4 – 34.95m – Follow Me 4 – IYCA-C25 Magic Dream – 34.95m – Magic Dream – IYCA-C26 Aminah – 34.95m – Viare – IYCA-C31 Eleanor Allen – 34.5m – Ocean Independence - IYCA-C3 Les – 33.5m – Bluewater Yachting / Oceanstyle Yachting – VPN-A1-4 Quatro Assi – 32.7m – Unique Yachting – IYCA-C30 Ngoni – 30m – Ancasta Yachts – IYCA-C13 Sailing T – 30m – Ocean Independence – IYCA-C1 Scarena – 29.77m – Haas International – IYCA-C8 Cartouch – 29m – Gaspard Yachts – IYCA-C27 Talila – 29m – International Yacht Collection – IYCA-C6 Quasar – 28.6m Peri Yachts – IYCA-C16 Kim – 28.55m – K&amp;K Superyachts – IYCA-C12 Donizetti – 28m – Sea Allicance Group – IYCA-C28 Bull – 27m – Wyles Hardy &amp; Co – IYCA-C29 Ex Double Shot – 27m – Ocean Independence – IYCA-C2 Shaman – 26.82m – Haas International – IYCA-C9 Santa Valentina – 26.5m – Bluewater Yachting – IYCA-C19 Coca VI – 26.33m – ABYS Yachting – VPN-A13 Little Jems – 26m – Bluewater Yachting – IYCA-C20 Noheea – 25.05m – Ocean Independence – IYCA-C4 Song Saigon – 24.05 – Bernard Gallay – VPC-A300 Bagheera – 24m K&amp;K Superyachts – IYCA-C11 Sur L’Onde 2 – 24m – Ocean Drive – VPS-A23 K2Wind – 24m – Camper &amp; Nicholsons – VPS-40 Amalfitana – 24m – Wilmar Yachts – VPC-A27 Golden Princess – 24m – Marc Pajor – VPN-A18 En Less – 24m – Oceanstyle Yachting – VPN Indigo Blue – 23.95m – Wilmar Yachts – VPC-A28 Elegance 76 – 23.5m – Monaco Marine – VPS-A38 Cenile – 23.4m – Leonard Yacht – VPN-A21 Princess – 23.27m – Princess Yachts France – VPS-A34 Eleni – 23.1m – FIPA Italiana Yachts – VPS-A37

Superyachts at the 5th Antibes Yacht Show

Ocean Independence has announced a new central agency for sale, Eleanor Allen. Having recently completed a comprehensive 18 month refit, this classic Diana styled Feadship shows extremely well. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133878/image/large-cae75229bb5f5e16ca4e004ace50ef20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133878">During the refit, many structural, mechanical and cosmetic improvements were made. Already a handsome canoe stern motor yacht, she has now been given a new lease of life. The interior was stripped back to bare hull and floors and is all new, designed by Michael Kirchstein. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507">Eleanor Allen</a> is offered at $8,000,000.Ocean Independence Peter Thompson / Michael White +44 207 381 7600 <a href="mailto:pt@ocyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Eleanor%20Allen%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">pt@ocyachts.com</a> / <a href="mailto:mike@ocyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Eleanor%20Allen%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">mike@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com/">www.oceanindependence.com</a>

Superyacht Eleanor Allen for sale with Ocean Independence

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128781/image/large-a2a150e41691c7430833959b1b2541e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128781">The classic Feadship Celine Ashley<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/507">Celine Ashley</a> (ex: Karina C; Karina; Mia Elise), a classic charming Feadship built in 1979, has had an extensive refit in Turkey in 2007. Today she remains is in pristine condition. The refit included changing all of the margin boards on the maindeck and recaulking and refinishing all of her decks. Celine Ashley accommodates 8 guests in 4 cabins, and provides 6 crew berths. Celine Ashley was sold this year by Ocean Independence (OCI).By Maarten Janssen

The classic Feadship Celine Ashley in Saint Tropez

Ocean Independence (OCI) is pleased to announce the sale of the 34.5 metre classic Feadship Celine Ashley this week. She was centrally listed with OCI new build director Peter Thompson and OCI broker David Goddard, while Peter Thompson also acted on behalf of her new American owner. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127055/image/large-15797ad6d8e75ba85c23b022faeed42d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127055">Built by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries in 1979, Celine Ashley was refitted in 2006/7 and her new owner is planning an extensive refit to restore her to her former glory. Ocean Independence UK +44 (0)1273 831 010 <a href="mailto:yachts@ocyachts.com?subject=Celine%20Ashley%20Sold%20-%20SuperYachtTimes.com">yachts@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ocean-independence.com">www.ocean-independence.com</a> By Merijn de Waard