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Damen Yachting’s double delivery
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An Xplorer 60 and a YS53 were delivered simultaneously to the same owner and are set to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show.
The YS53 support vessel (left) and the 1,160GT Xplorer 60 (right)
Damen Yachting has delivered the Xplorer 60 After You and the YS53 Emotional simultaneously to the same owner. Sold and managed by TWW Yachts, both yachts were built and launched at Damen Yachting’s shipyard in Antalya, Turkey, and will be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 24-27.
Enrique Tintore, Damen Yachting’s Product & Design Manager for Xplorer and Yacht Support, said: “Being able to deliver the very first Xplorer 60 and the latest 53m Yacht Support is the result of a fantastic collaboration between the Damen Yachting teams in Antalya and in Vlissingen as well as the clients’ team at TWW Yachts. This double delivery is a landmark moment for Damen Yachting.”
After You, the new Xplorer 60
Damen Yachting, headquartered in Vlissingen in southern Netherlands, handled the naval architecture of the Xplorer 60, Dutch studio Azure designed the exterior, while the interior was by H2 Yacht Design, which has offices in the UK and France. Boasting an overall length of 197ft, After You has a volume of 1,160GT and accommodation for 12 guests along with 16 crew plus captain.
“The Xplorer 60 After You is a 60m masterpiece, designed not only for extreme adventurers but as a superyacht, seamlessly blending bold design, ultimate comfort and freedom,” Damen Yachting stated. “With its striking hull and unmistakable presence, the Xplorer 60 is as comfortable navigating the glamorous hotspots of the Mediterranean as she is exploring polar frontiers.”
Emotional, the latest YS53
Emotional is the latest YS53, a 175ft, 499GT support vessel featuring Damen Yachting’s naval architecture, exterior design and interior design. Including accommodation for eight guests and 10 crew plus captain, the 175-footer provides support for the owner through additional crew, toys, helicopter facilities, and logistical capacity.
David Westwood, CEO of TWW Yachts, said: “As representatives of the owner, our foremost responsibility was to ensure that their vision, expectations and long-term interests were safeguarded throughout the project. The result is an exceptional explorer yacht paired with a powerful support vessel, together creating a unique platform for discovery and adventure at sea.
“We are pleased to have partnered with Damen Yachting, whose shipyard expertise and proven build quality have been integral to achieving this outcome. Their technical proficiency and reliability as a supplier allowed us to focus on the owner’s priorities with complete confidence.”
