Explore our news archive, from recent project milestones to earlier chapters in the yard’s history.
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Looking back at our rich history of custom engineering and specialized shipbuilding, there are milestone projects that truly highlight the innovation and craftsmanship of Shipyard De Hoop. One of those extraordinary vessels is the Amethyst. Built in 1987, the Amethyst was a pioneer of its time. Designed by Workships Project Engineering as a semi-submersible support […]
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Tolkamer, 31/10/2026 – Rescue team R&S Professionals B.V. practicing different scenarios on the yard, rescue drills involving victim rescue, evacuation and CPR are among the key elements of this training. Safety will always be a very important subject within our industry.
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Tolkamer, 27/10/2026 — Another bow section was lifted into position today as the hull of the 70-metre Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) Dominus continues to take shape. The remaining sections will be installed over the coming months, with most already at an advanced stage of production. Step by step, Dominus is coming together. Let’s make […]
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Tolkamer, 27/03/2026 – Today the refit of the iconic CRN YACHTS “Firenze” has commenced a new phase. Two impressive 700 ton cranes from Sarens were necessary to take her out of the water. In the next months the refit – which is actually more a rebuild – shall take place on the fitting out quay […]
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Tolkamer, 13/03/2026 – Today the explorer yacht Horizon has departed from our yard. She was followed by a pontoon that contained the last tier of the superstructure and the antenna’s. This ‘bimini’ level shall be placed after the bridges, at the Damen facilities in Vlissingen. Here also the final finishings and seatrials shall be done […]
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Tolkamer, 09/03/2026 – We are proud to announce the build of a new vessel on our yard in Tolkamer. This project called “Dominus” is a collaboration of four companies which aim to realize an ultra-modern “Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV)”. The main contractor is PASSER SIDC who leases a part of our yard to execute […]
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Tolkamer, 20/02/2026 – Today, the Horizon was launched with a beautiful ceremony and various notable guests, who came to see this important milestone event in the build of Leapher’s first project. The design called ‘Navix 60’, was developed by Cor D. Rover and the engineering of the project was done by O7 Designers. The hull […]
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Tolkamer, 18/02/2026 – Recently “AmaWaterways” Launched a fresh new brand identity, encouraging River Cruisers to ‘Follow Their Own Current’. Via the management company Rivertech, Shipyard De Hoop received various orders to help rebranding these beautiful vessels. Works are ongoing at our yard, including new names and new fresh colours.
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Tolkamer, 07/01/2026 – The 61 meter yacht Horizon is taking shape on the slipway. Last month the yacht was transported lower in the slipway with a combination of many wheels, it was a very special transport indeed. At this moment all preparations are ongoing for the launching of this special explorer yacht.
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Tolkamer, 05/12/2025 – After a long journey, which started in Split (Croatia) the Firenze has arrived at our yard in Tolkamer. This iconic 40 meter yacht was build in 1978 by CRN for famous actress Virna Lisi. The first part of her transport was on the deck of yacht transport vessel “Deo Volente”, which unloaded […]
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Tolkamer, 20/06/2025 – In a new partnership with Legend yachts, our partner Passer SIDC has started to assemble the aluminium hull of a 44ft Lekker Boats. The works, taking place in De Hoop’s former Leerschool, are expected to be completed in the next few months. Already a second hull assembly package is awaiting to commence.
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Tolkamer 02/05/2025 – It looks like a UFO has landed on our yard, but actually this is a basin for forest-firefighting. De Hoop’s long time supplier Buitink Technologies has developed this for one of their clients and needed some help with testing the basin. With a diameter of 20 meter, and a side-height of 4,5 […]
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