Following the deliveries of Bad Company Support 175 and Five Oceans in 2024, Damen Yachting’s third YS53 has begun sea trials and remains on course for a summer 2025 handover. Like the first two 53m Yacht Support vessels, the third YS53 was built at Damen Yachting’s Turkey facility in Antalya.

Pim Oostra, Damen Yachting Project Manager for the third YS53, said: “We are delighted that this YS53 has started the sea trial phase of her build. It’s an important step towards her imminent build completion set for this summer. She is the third from this all-new YS53 design and is a great example of our Yacht Supports, which are built for purpose and non-stop reliability.”

Damen Yachting is responsible for exterior and interior design, and naval architecture of the 497GT support vessel, which “has been specifically developed for owners with an active, dynamic lifestyle who seek capability and multifunctionality”.

The exterior features sharp, angular lines and is fronted by an axe bow design engineered to slice through waves and reduce vertical motion for a smoother ride. The high bow and pronounced spray rails keep the deck dry, ensuring safety and comfort while protecting sensitive equipment from salt water.

As well as an extensive aft deck space, the 175ft superyacht has a top speed of 19 knots, a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, and accommodation for eight guests and 10 crew plus a captain.

Damen Yachting, the yachting division of the Damen Shipyards Group, has built over 20 Yacht Support vessels, while its other lines include Xplorer luxury expedition yachts and Amels superyachts.

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