| For centuries Holland has launched many great oceangoing ships. The AMELS family built its own first seakindly vessel in 1918, and the shipyard has built about 450 since. After a sea change, AMELS turned its expertise to creating only luxury yachts, launching its first in 1982. In 1991 AMELS joined the Damen Shipyards Group, absorbing more advanced |
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technology and financial strength. Now AMELS builds and refits yachts in shared modern facilities of Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, since 1875 builder of some 400 military and commercial ships.
Through these deep historic connections AMELS has converted tradition into modern mastery. |