Damen Yachting Delivers Amels 60 Khalidah

Damen Yachting has achieved yet another milestone with the delivery of the third Amels 60 superyacht, named Khalidah. This 60-meter vessel, part of the Amels Limited Editions, has been handed over to its owner and will be stationed at the Amels Headquarters in Vlissingen City before setting out on its confirmed itinerary. Khalidah's delivery follows the recent accolades received by the Amels 60 series, with the first yacht, Come Together, securing wins at the 2023 World Superyacht Awards and the ISS Awards.

Khalidah boasts custom interiors designed by Winch Design, creating a luxurious floating home for its owner. The use of light materials, wood, pops of color, artistic elements, and cutting-edge lighting and entertainment solutions define the onboard ambiance. Winch Design's touch is evident in features like the room divider in the owner’s suite, crafted from carefully selected art pieces and sea-related items, with lighting and music easily adjustable to set the desired mood.

The timeless exterior design with signature trapezoid windows is the work of Espen Oeino. Rob Luijendijk, Director of Sales at Damen Yachting, praises the Amels 60 for its striking design, future-proof package, and proven capability. He notes the remarkable pace at which these yachts, each unique to its owner, have been delivered.

Deeside Maritime will oversee the final stages of the build and operational management of Khalidah. Nick Flashman, Director & Founder of Deeside Maritime and owner’s representative, expresses confidence in Damen Yachting's technical build platform and operational performance, emphasizing the transition from build to onboard enjoyment as a significant milestone.

The Amels 60 features versatile spaces like the sun deck, swim platform, and the owner’s suite with a folding balcony, en-suite, and dressing room. The yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, with space for an additional 12 crew, including the captain. The beach clubhouses, sauna, steam room, exterior bathing platform, and sun deck with a hot tub, barbecue setup, and a touch-and-go Helipad contribute to the yacht's luxury.

Remaining true to its heritage, the Amels 60 incorporates innovative build processes and cutting-edge technology, including IMO Tier III-compliant hybrid power and propulsion. Joppe Osté, Project Manager at Damen Yachting, highlights the environmental benefits of the proven hybrid system, reducing emissions, noise, and vibrations while optimizing fuel and maintenance costs.

Damen Yachting, a division within the Damen Shipyards Group, was created in 2019. The division combines the pedigree and heritage of Amels yachts with a growing portfolio of SeaXplorer yachts and Yacht Support vessels.