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Intrepid yacht cruising in Portsmouth

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Intrepid and Infinity in Golfito Marina 

Intrepid yacht at Damen Shipyards

Intrepid

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302075/image/large-37c34f964a4788e3b3e30e82e3e9ce67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302075">Spotted a few weeks ago docked here in the Seychelles enjoying the bright winter season, are the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Daloob</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Stress Two49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2023">No Stress Two</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1649" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Fish45.0m (147'8&quot;)McMullen & Wing Ltd2010">Big Fish</a>. The 93-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 2019 for an experienced owner, features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a> and an interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. The 2,999 GT superyacht showcases notable amenities such as chandeliers crafted from white and crystal elements, a spacious pool and a helicopter landing platform rated for commercial use, that can also be used as an entertainment area.&nbsp;Next to her, the two 71.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (Company)">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yachts can be seen. Built under the name Al Jassasiya I, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a> was delivered in 2018 and designed specifically for diving and exploring the seas. With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she boasts a volume of 1,306 GT. Both her exterior and interior design were created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> for her external profile. In the same year, her sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Daloob</a> also incorporated the Damen 6711/6911 series design, aligning with other sisterships including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2012">Garçon</a>. Equipped with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Daloob</a> is capable of achieving a maximum speed of 20 knots.&nbsp;Among the vessels, the newly launched 49.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Stress Two49.9m (163'9&quot;)Rossinavi2023">No Stress Two</a>, delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> last year, and the 45-metre expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1649" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Fish45.0m (147'8&quot;)McMullen & Wing Ltd2010">Big Fish</a> constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McMullen & Wing Ltd (Company)">McMullen &amp; Wing</a> in 2010, are also visible.&nbsp;

Superyachts docked in the Seychelles

Superyachts Lady S, Big Fish, No Stress Two, Daloob and Um Alhoul  are seen here docked in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283540/image/large-c579d75670b1f8a763d9fe7eab8958de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283540">Spotted three weeks ago cruising in the port city of Portsmouth on England’s south coast, is the 69.15-metre support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> at their Netherlands-based facility, the superyacht was delivered to her adventurous owner in 2016. Constructed out of steel and aluminium, the 1,128 GT superyacht features both exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She was purposefully built to supply her mothership, Infinity (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloud 988.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a>), with air support, provisions, crew, fuel and an extended range of watersports and exploration equipment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a> is an evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a>'s 67-metre support yacht range. In addition to a longer overall length, a feature that sets her apart from her two smaller sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2012">Garçon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dapple67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Dapple</a>, is the innovative heli-deck to her aft, capable of receiving a Eurocopter AS365 or Agusta Westland AW109. The platform opens to reveal a hangar into which the helicopter disappears below deck.

Damen Yachting support yacht Intrepid in Portsmouth

The 69m support yacht Intrepid, built by Damen Yachting, is seen here cruising in Portsmouth, England.

The worlds largest yacht support vessels

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the largest yacht support vessels that are currently in operation from across the globe.

The world’s largest yacht support vessels

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258936/image/large-1d83b221bd611d1261305f6aa087260a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258936">Spotted last weekend cruising in the Seychelles, is the 71.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2999" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd. (Company)">Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar</a> dive support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Daloob</a>. Built under the project name Al Jassasiya in 2018 alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Um Alhoul</a>, both dive support yachts are based on the same platform as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> 6711/6911, which include support yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2012">Garçon</a>. Featuring both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a>, the 1,306 GT yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 20 knots.

Nakilat Damen support yacht Daloob in the Seychelles

The 72m support yacht Daloob, built by Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar, is seen here cruising in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203567/image/large-7fd4870a0152db35056211c4771fcb43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203567">Seen here anchored in the South of France is the 69.15-metre support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> at their Netherlands-based facility, the superyacht was delivered to her adventurous owner in 2016. Constructed out of steel and aluminium, the 1,128 GT superyacht features both exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She was purposefully built to supply her mothership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a>, with air support, provisions, crew, fuel and an extended range of watersports and exploration equipment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a> is an evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a>'s 67-metre support yacht range. In addition to a longer overall length, a feature that sets her apart from her two smaller sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2012">Garçon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dapple67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Dapple</a>, is the innovative heli-deck to her aft, capable of receiving a Eurocopter AS365 or Agusta Westland AW109. The platform opens to reveal a hangar into which the helicopter disappears below deck.

Support Yacht Intrepid in the South of France

The 69m support yacht Intrepid, built by Damen Yachting, is seen here anchored in the South of France.

<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121205/image/large-91248014111c9f469f03b3cda0c939ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121205">Currently spending time in Key West, Florida is the Dutch-built superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a> and her support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a>. The mothership’s dedicated support vessel was purposefully built to supply <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a> with air support, provisions, crew, and fuel not to mention the extended range of watersports and exploration equipment that she can carry. The 88.50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Oeino</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a> in cooperation with the in-house team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Her interior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> who worked together with David Kleinberg Design Associates. The 69.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Intrepid</a> too was built in the Netherlands at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a> shipyard and was delivered to her adventurous owner in 2017.

Superyacht Infinity in Key West

The cruising pair superyacht Infinity and support yacht Intrepid was recently spotted at anchor in Key West, Florida.

Superyacht Infinity and support yacht Intrepid in Key West

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108364/image/large-b2902672045dbbfd751c8dd407cbcfa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108364"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/806" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Haven Grande (Company)">Yacht Haven Grande</a> is a marina on St. Thomas, one of the US Virgin Islands located in the Carribean. In this photo, SuperYacht Times recognised the following vessels from left to right: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Infinity</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen2016">Intrepid</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/639" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avanti60.97m (200'0&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Avanti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aurora74.0m (242'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Aurora</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1622" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apogee62.0m (203'5&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2003">Apogee</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealyon61.8m (202'9&quot;)VSY2009">Sealyon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat90.0m (295'3&quot;)Oceanco2019">DreAMBoat</a>. All of these yachts are over 60 metres in length - an easy feat for the marina, which is able to welcome yachts of up to 200 metres. The marina has a 5 Platinum Anchor level status and was named Superyacht Marina of the Year 2019 and again in 2016.

Superyacht gathering in Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas

Some high-flying superyachts gathered in the St. Thomas marina, Yacht Haven Grande. Find out more on SYT.

Eight superyachts gathered in sunny St. Thomas

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65606/image/large-2eb46931860aac01ea2332615c82ccbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65606">Seen here side by side in Eden Island, Seychelles are the two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a> support yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umm Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Umm Alhoul</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen2012">Garçon</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umm Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">&nbsp;</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umm Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar Ltd.2018">Umm Alhoul&nbsp;</a>is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen's</a> latest off-road superyacht which was completed at its Nakilat facility in Qatar and built as a stand-alone luxury vessel designed for adventurous activities such as diving and ocean exploration. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Pastrovich Studio</a> is behind the interior and exterior design of the yacht which is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen’s</a> proven 70-metre YSV platform which she shares with her near sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen2012">Garçon</a>. Built in 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garçon67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen2012">Garçon</a> led the way for a whole fleet of similar shadow vessels used to provide additional capabilities to an owner’s mothership such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="6711 Geo67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen2014">6711 Geo&nbsp;</a>and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)Damen2016">Intrepid</a>. She is well known to be the support vessel for her larger mothership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ace87.0m (285'5&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">Ace</a> - the 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> motor yacht - with which she explores the world's oceans.&nbsp;

Damen yacht Umm Alhoul and Garcon in Seychelles

The Damen yacht Umm Alhoul and Garcon together in Port Victoria, Seychelles.

The Damen superyachts Umm Alhoul and Garçon in Port Victoria

Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) announced the delivery of two 71.5-metre fast diving vessels (FDV) yesterday afternoon. The projects were announced in March 2013 and construction began in 2014, with both support yachts launched in January 2018. Official photos of the vessels have yet to be released, but a few photos of both yachts can be seen on Instagram. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/17865/image/large-8bf7632759a271a7ec0659dea0b86b1a.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17865">The first vessel was built under the project name Al Jassasiya I and has now been named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umm Alhoul71.5m (234'7&quot;)">Umm Alhoul.&nbsp;</a>The second vessel was built under the project name Al Jassasiya II and has now been named&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daloob71.5m (234'7&quot;)">Daloob.</a>Both dive support yachts are based on the same platform as the Damen 6711/6911 yacht support vessels, which include support yachts such as<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intrepid69.15m (226'10&quot;)">&nbsp;Intrepid,</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="6711 Geo67.15m (220'4&quot;)">6711 GEO,</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer69.15m (226'10&quot;)">Game Changer&nbsp;</a>and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Garcon67.15m (220'4&quot;)">Garcon.</a>&nbsp;Both the interior and exterior of the vessels have been designed by Stefano Pastrovich.&nbsp;The SuperYacht Times team visited the shipyard in Qatar a few times over the past few years and in January 2014 we published <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/41652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Interview with Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (2014-01-01 23:00:00 +0100)">an interview</a> in which the company revealed that they would be interested in doing more yacht projects.&nbsp;NDSQ was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) and Damen Shipyards Qatar Holding BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Damen Shipyards Group, with 70% and 30% ownership respectively. The shipyard is located in the Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard near Ras Laffan in the north-eastern corner of Qatar.The following video of NDSQ offers an impression of their facility and features an animation of how they launch the vessels, as well as several yachts they have refitted over the past few years.<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7kelzriH6k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Nakilat Damen delivers two 71m dive support yachts

Dutch shipyard Damen has gone from strength to strength in the development of their Yacht Support concept. Since the introduction of the concept to the yachting world almost a decade ago, 10 vessels have been successfully delivered to general industry-wide acclaim, and the line has been expanded to include four size ranges from 43.2-metres to 89.40-metres. We caught up with Damen’s Victor Caminada for a closer look at how Damen’s Yacht Support has developed over the years and how they have secured their success.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21524/image/large-8960709c360b7191438659aeefe8fb58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21524"> Talk us through the development of Damen's Yacht Support vessels - the interest, particularly over the last couple of years, has been quite substantial. How has the concept been received over the years and are you still experiencing the same amount of interest and success 9 years following introduction to the industry?We formally introduced the Damen Yacht Support concept at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2009 with the YS 5009, a 50-metre “basic” version. We delivered the first two vessels, Oberon and Umbra in 2010. The concept immediately caught a lot of attention from superyacht owners and captains alike, and we soon after sold the 67-metre version to be named Garçon, which was completed in 2012. This, in turn, sparked the sale of the 6711 (6711 is the name of the vessel and, at the same time, the model), of which we have completed the two vessels; Intrepid and Game Changer. The YS 5009 also caught on fairly quickly after this, with the sale of Fast &amp; Furious, New Frontiers&nbsp;and Advantage.&nbsp;Our purpose-built, high-end Yacht Support concept has been gaining more and more momentum and clearly, we are the market leader in this field. Equally, we receive more and more enquiries as word spreads, and at this very moment, we are building another YS 5009. Our dedicated Damen yacht design and build-team here in Holland gains more and more experience and the vessels get better and better, so we’re confident in the successful longevity of this division of the company.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16115/image/large-184e4ebf860041acb5234132c3a844cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16115"> The number of clients looking for a sizable Yacht Support vessel is of course limited. How do you attract more potential clients?Well yes, it really is a niche market but Damen as a company in combination with the know-how of Amels is extremely well equipped to serve this market very well in terms of short delivery times, vessel capabilities, quality and - very importantly - value for money. Ticking all of these boxes helps us to attract as many potential clients as we can.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23922/image/large-09b3137c3243710626d5e3259fb143ba.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23922">What are some of the main advantages of owning a Yacht Support vessel?The advantages of owning a Yacht Support vessel is one of the reasons why the concept itself has gained so much momentum over the past few years. Just some of these advantages are a much better service to the owner and guests of the mother yacht (no waiting!), the ability to have more and much bigger toys, very safe helicopter operations, submarine handling, longer autonomy to make the most of cruising grounds such as Asia with little infrastructure and the fact that the commissioning of a YSV is a much lower investment than buying a larger mothership.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/15560/image/large-02fae8325c57dba5b46d5ad5f086a8c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15560"> What is the 'next level' Yacht Support at Damen? With the first Damen SeaXplorer scheduled for delivery next year and already a high-level finish on the Yacht Support models, is it difficult to take the concept to the next level without bordering too many similarities to the SeaXplorer?Well, right now we’re looking at expanding the size range of the Yacht Support range - both smaller and larger versions than what we have currently seen. And yes, the Yacht Support vessels and the SeaXplorer are getting closer in terms of the level of finish and the quality of both vessels, but it’s important to realise that the SeaXplorer is still a different kind of vessel to any of the Yacht Support designs. There are key differences in the exterior design, the finish in guest accommodation and level of autonomy on board… there’s room for both in the Damen family.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/13947/image/large-e0124071cf44ab0cc74458c8274d638e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13947">

Insight: The success of Damen’s Yacht Support Vessels

The Oceanco-built 88-metre Infinity and the fellow Dutch-built 69.15-metre Damen vessel Intrepid have been spotted enjoying the lesser visited waters of Costa Rica recently. Although certainly off the traditional beaten track for large superyachts partly due to a lack of infrastructure in the region and surrounding areas, several recent improvements could see more superyacht traffic in the Americas in the coming years.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21692/image/large-72b6fb477d41ad94940c94d21051ca8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21692">&nbsp;As an example, the Golfito Marina Village and Resort in Costa Rica where Intrepid and Infinity are pictured above is now offering 100-metre berths for sale. Offered for sale by Denison, these are the only berths of this size currently available in the Americas. Sitting at the crossroads between the Caribbean and the Pacific, the marina has been a fairly popular spot for explorer superyachts for a number of years, though with the latest offering to larger superyachts, Denison expects to see the area to grow in popularity. The marina offers six slips for superyachts up to 100 metres, half a dozen berths for yachts up to 45 metres and twelve berths for 21 metre and 27-metre yachts.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/21694/image/large-ee80b97c5d38c7d171da2f60ee7005db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21694"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/21701/image/large-89d3b10d821e416e0259eea701a8f95c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21701"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/21702/image/large-af7593098a277ee611786ae734cade0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21702">

Dutch superyachts Infinity and Intrepid in the Americas 

Dutch offshore specialists Damen have launch their latest and largest vessel in the Yacht Support range, the 69 metre Sea Axe named Intrepid. The vessel is an evolution of the 67 metre range, of which two hulls have been built, Garcon, and 6711. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158967/image/large-cddbf7294dccfbe4289a1fe183e7b4a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158967">  Intrepid is finished in a very minimalistic and functional all-white exterior. One feature that will however set her apart is the innovative heli-deck on the very aft section of the vessel, capable of receiving a Eurocopter AS365 or Agusta Westland AW109. The platform opens to reveal a hangar into which the helicopter virtually disappears into below deck. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158968/image/large-94850c5437c044ebcc4a2f3fbb434efa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158968">  Her narrow beam of 11.50 metres along with four MTU 16V4000 M63L 1A engines allow for a top speed up to 20 knots, with an impressive range of 4,500 nm in nearly any sea state whilst maintaining 16 knots. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158969/image/large-3ac05277611663b7b4f8e7d6e67c7ad7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158969"> On board she offers accommodation for up to 21 crew and staff members. 250 square metres of deck space is available outside for cargo storage and another 110 square metres of concealed space inside. Hull number two of the 69 metre range is in build, expected to be delivered in 2017.