VQ115 Incognito

While the Amsterdam Yacht Service teams are always on hand to assist with serious project work – from hull replating and finding solutions to other engineering challenges to the capabilities of the new woodworking department – the extensive AYS facilities are also highly prized by other shipyards and superyacht builders who need a base for commissioning, sea trials and overflow mooring.

Case in point – Dutch superyacht brand Vanquish Yachts, whose second hull of the 35-metre VQ115 (named Incognito) has recently been based at AYS while the Vanquish Yachts team works through the yacht’s commissioning and sea trials schedule. “The yacht has not only been berthed on our new 85-metre superyacht jetty while Vanquish Yachts works through systems commissioning, but she has also been able to take advantage of our travel lift and hardstanding,” says Robert Binnekade, managing director of Amsterdam Yacht Service. “This is where our added value is, because we can facilitate lift-outs when necessary as well as providing a home base for yacht builders to do their sea trials from.”

It also helps, Binnekade adds, that AYS is a very low-key facility. “For crew AYS is perfect,” he enthuses. “Unlike some yards where access can be complicated or involved, with AYS we arrange simple access. A lot of external yard teams and yacht crew also like the fact that when they step into our offices, they really are the offices! It’s easy to find us and straightforward to get to the person you need or the facilities you require.”

From its location near Amsterdam but with access to open water for sea trials, to the extensive yard facilities – large yacht mooring with power and water, travel lift and extensive hardstanding – plus specialist inhouse teams that can support or assist shipyard commissioning teams, AYS is perfectly placed to serve as a home away from home for new-build and refit superyacht projects in their final stages of commissioning and sea trials. To find out more about our facilities, on-site services and specialist teams, and to discuss how AYS can help with your project, contact us at info@amsterdamyachtservice.com or call +31 (0)75-2048136.