News
De Hoop Foxhol launches ‘Amadeus Silver’
Foxhol, 26/11/2012 – Today, at 10AM, the Amadeus Silver was launched at our yard in Foxhol. This was a special event, not only for the vessel and our client Lueftner Reisen, also as it was many years ago since a 135 meter vessel was launched at this yard. The Amadeus Silver (our yard number 452) is scheduled for delivery next year.>
River Splendor performs on river trials
Tolkamer, 23/11/2012 – Today, at 13hr’, the 135 meter river cruise vessel “River Splendor” engaged on her maiden trip, the river trials. All tests are done and the vessel performed in conformity with the requirements. In the next few months the vessel will be finished, as will the 110 meter ‘sister-vessel River Venture. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in February next year.
Successful launch of the River Venture
Tolkamer, 22/10/2012 – Shipyard De Hoop has successfully launched the 110 meter River Venture at the yard in Lobith. This luxury cruise vessel is under construction as yard number 446 for our client Vantage Travel from Boston and is scheduled for delivery for the season of next year, together with the 135 meter vessel River Splendor.
Liemers Museum opens “De Hoop” exhibition
Zevenaar, 12/10/2012 – Today the Liemers Museum in Zevenaar has the grand opening of a special exhibition, dedicated to the history of Shipyard De Hoop. The exhibition shall be open for the public from 13th October to 2nd december 2012. Please see the PDF file for an enlarged poster. You can find more information on www.liemersmuseum.nl
Yardnumber 452 well on it’s way
Foxhol, 28/09/2012 – The 135 meter hull for the luxury cruise vessel ‘Amadeus Silver’ is nearing complete assembly. The vessel is under construction at our yard in Foxhol for Lueftner Reisen and will be launched later this year. Please look at the PDF file for an enlarged picture.
De Hoop launches yard number 445
Tolkamer, 29/05/2012 – At 9:00 AM today the 135 meter hull of the River Cruise Vessel “River Splendor” was launched at our yard in Lobith. The vessel, build under yard number 445, is under construction for US ship owner Vantage Travel. Simultaneously De Hoop Lobith is building a 110 meter River Cruise Vessel for the same owner. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery for the season of 2013.
Two Vantage newbuilds well on their way
Lobith, 18/05/2012 – Shipyard De Hoop Lobith has two new build River Cruise Vessels under construction at the Lobith yard. One 135 meter (yardnumber 135) and one 110 meter (yardnumber 446) which are ordered by Vantage Travel from Boston for the season of 2013. The ships are both taking shape while on the 110 meter vessels the section blocks are assembled and the fitting out is in full swing on the 135 meter vessel.
River Discovery II Named
Amsterdam, 18/03/2012 – At 16:00 pm today the 135 meter river cruise vessel River Discovery II was named. This was the official start of the inaugural voyage of this special vessel. Some features of this complete newly designed vessel are a new low resistance / shallow draft hull shape. A sliding/opening roof on the aft ship, Tier 2 engines with rudder propellers, 2 x 745 kW, LED lighting all over the ship and high tech onboard audio and entertainment systems.
Yard Number 444 on initial river trials
Tolkamer, 03/03/2012 – At 13PM today the new 135m. river cruise vessel “River Discovery II” has departed our Lobith yard to commence her intitial trials. The vessel is currently being finished and is intended for delivery at the end of this month. At this moment two more sistervessels and a 110 meter vessel are under construction for Vantage Travel.
Caballo Genitor on her way to Mexico
Harlingen, 17/2/2012 – Today the platform supply vessel Caballo Genitor (our yard number 433) has departed to Mexico. The voyage acros the Atlantic Ocean is expected to take 22-25 days depending on the weather. Upon arrival the vessel shall commence her works for the Mexican state oil company PEMEX.
De Hoop delivers SBBA
Rotterdam, 13/01/2012 – At 13:00 PM today De Hoop has delivered the 60 person Single Block Barge Accommodation (SBBA) to Global Marine Systems. The SBBA was installed by De Hoop on the semi-submersible seagoing barge formarly known as Smit Anambas. Last week Global Marine has acquired this 130 meter barge and it was renamed ‘Cable Enterprise’. The barge will now be towed to the Tyneside yard in the U.K. where the caroussel and other cable lay equipment shall be installed.
Algarve Cruiser
This cruise vessel is designed for coastal areas as well as inland water and is currently under construction at Scheepswerf De Hoop. For more information please contact us.
Vissolela
The multi purpose supplier ‘Vissolela’ (yard number 393) has been delivered on June 30th 2004 in Rotterdam. The vessel has already started her activities in the oil fields of Angola, Africa.
Special lift for Global Marine Systems
Rotterdam 20/12/2011 – Over the last few months De Hoop has designed and build a 60 person / 4-deck SBBA (Single Block Barge Accomodation) for Global Marine Systems. Today a special lift-operation was performed in the Rotterdam harbour as the almost 500 ton weighing SBBA for Global Marine was lifted on the pontoon ‘Smit Anambas’. The operation was performed in close cooperation with Dutch firm ‘Mammoet’ and went succesful. The placement of this fully self supporting accomodation block is part of the conversion of the Smit Anambas into a cale lay vessel for the North Sea. Various components will be installed by De Hoop in Rotterdam,the rest will be installed in the UK in Januari.
Caballo Xanthus underway to Mexico
North Sea, 15/12/2011 – Last week Shipyard De Hoop has delivered the vessel Caballo Xanthus. This 3rd supplier of the De Hoop’s ‘KISS-design’ is now on its way to Mexico. Upon arrival the final components of a so called ‘mud-plant’ shall be installed and hereafter te vessel shall commence her contract in the Mexican Gulf.
De Hoop launches 135 meter River Discovery II
Tolkamer, 14/12/2011 – Today at 11:00 AM Shipyard De Hoop Lobith has launched the 135 meter river cruise vessel “River Discovery II”. This vessel is the first of a serie of three 135m vessels which have been ordered by Vantage Travel from Boston. Furthermore Vantage has a 110 meter vessel on order. The delivery of the River Discovery II (yardnumber 444) scheduled for next season. Link to film of the launch:
https://youtu.be/77ki3F6Garw
Shipyard De Hoop raises flag for new order
Tolkamer, 13/12/2011 – Shipyard De Hoop raises the flag for a new order. Their client Lueftner Cruises has ordered the 10th river cruise vessel (110 meter) from De Hoop. This is a special occasion as the total length of ships ordered by Lueftner now passes the kilometer-milestone. During this long relationship between De Hoop and Lueftner Reisen a successfull cruising concept has been developed. The new vessel will have a quite a few new design-features and with this shall be tailored to tomorrows demands in the cruising market.
De Hoop Foxhol launches Caballo Genitor
Foxhol, 26/11/2011 – At 10 AM this morning, De Hoop Foxhol launched the 4th KISS supplier, the Caballo Galiceno. The vessel, which is build under yard number 433 is planned for delivery in February next year.
SBBA for Global Marine being assembled
Tolkamer, 18/10/2011 – The assembly for the Single Block Barge Accomodation (SBBA) for Global Marine is in full swing at De Hoop Lobith. The block will be transported to Rotterdam in december where it will be fitted on the barge Smit Anambas, which is being converted into a cable lay barge.
Caballo Xanthus launched
Tolkamer, 17/10/2011 – at 9:00 AM today, the 67 meter platform supply vessel Caballo Xanthus was launched. This vessel, our yardnumber 432, is the 3th vessel De Hoop launches of the new KISS design. The vessel is being build for Oceanografia SA. de CV.
