First Amels 80 Launches in the Netherlands

Damen Yachting has launched the first hull of the Amels 80, the flagship of the current Amels Limited Editions series. Announced in early 2022 and sold by Burgess later that year, the 80m superyacht has a beam of 12.5m, a volume of 2,175GT, naval architecture by Damen Yachting, exterior design by Espen Øino and an interior by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.

Rose Damen, Managing Director of Damen Yachting, said: “With the launch of the first Amels 80, we have reached another landmark achievement in the history of Amels. I would like to thank our client and the team at Burgess for entrusting us with this very special build. We are honoured and excited to see the final phase through to delivery.”

Burgess sold hull one six months after the model’s online introduction and has since managed the build on behalf of the owner. Now entering the final stages of outfitting, sea trials and commissioning, the yacht is scheduled to be delivered to its owner in the summer.

Sean Bianchi, Partner and Head of Burgess Technical Services: “We are delighted to see Amels 80 hull one depart her construction dock and enter the commissioning and sea trials phase. This milestone marks the culmination of close collaboration between Damen Yachting, Sinot and the owner’s team in crafting a yacht that is truly one of a kind.

“As the first 80m Limited Editions, this yacht has evolved into something truly extraordinary through the owner’s vision and meticulous input. With her striking exterior lines and a bespoke interior like no other, we are proud to support both the owner and the shipyard in bringing her to life. She is set to become an icon, instantly recognisable by her distinctive paintwork and exceptional design.”

Engineered with a hybrid propulsion system, the Amels 80 offers reduced emissions, quieter operations and efficient cruising, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. Design features include a foredeck helipad, 200sqm sundeck, private owner’s deck and a 6.5m swimming pool, while the beach club includes a spa, sauna, gym, hammam and massage room.

Damen Yachting’s Adriaan Roose, Product Design Manager for the Amels 80 series, played a vital role in fulfilling the client’s expectations and implementing their desired customisations. “The Amels 80 offered the client many custom options while still benefitting from the shortened delivery time,” Roose said. “This yacht is the ultimate balance of individuality and efficiency.”

The interior by Sinot, in the Dutch studio’s first collaboration with Amels, includes accommodation for 14 guests – in seven luxurious suites – and 20 crew plus the captain.

Described by Damen Yachting as “a sanctuary of calm refinement”, the interior includes a strong use of natural materials and “features fluid transitions between spaces, while a soft, neutral palette encases the occupants in the highest levels of luxury”.

Paul Costerus, Partner at Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, said: “The Amels 80 provided us with the opportunity to develop something truly unique. You will feel at home from the moment you step on board.”

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