Foxhol, 18/04/2018 – Today we have proudly hoisted the flag for a new build order for Spido, the lead day-passenger company from Rotterdam. During the last year De Hoop and Spido teams have closely worked together. To design a next generation day passenger vessel with a modern Spido-look De Hoop has cooperated with yacht designer Cor D. Rover. Spido and De Hoop have a long relationship whereby De Hoop has designed and built three vessels for them in the past; the Marco Polo (1995), the Vasco da Gama (1998) and the Abel Tasman (2000). This new ship is intended as a birthday present, as the Spido company will celebrate its 100 year existence next year. Coincidentally, Shipyard De Hoop has its 130 year anniversary next year and also for the yard it feels as a (birthday) present.
Foxhol, 17/04/2018 – Today the two shallow draft harbour tugs yard number 485 and 486 were launched at our yard in Foxhol. The vessels were build inside the two shipbuilding halls and today, with the help of Wagenborg Nedlift and Wagenborg Sleepdienst, both vessels were transported outside and lifted into the water. Two vessels launched in one day, both vessels are expected to be delivered in May.
Rotterdam, 13/4/2018 – Today at 15hr the ‘Karasay Batyr’, our yard number 482, was delivered to Caspian Offshore Constructions from Kazakhstan. After successful sea trials earlier this week, the second vessel of a series of six tugs for this company is planned to depart early next week.
Amsterdam, 4/4/2018 – On the 4th of April the brand new Amadeus Queen was christened in Amsterdam, by Lueftner-daughter Corina. In his speech, dr. Wolfgang Lueftner announced the vessel as the most beautiful cruise vessel on the river whereby he thanked the yard and their subcontractors and suppliers. In return the yard was happy to see the result of this 14th vessel build for Lueftner Cruises. Again a step was made whereby many additional and innovative measures have been implemented to increase the experience of comfort and luxury for the passengers. More information on this vessel can be found on our website, under media/press releases.
Tolkamer, 9/4/2018 – Today at 12 PM the second ASD tugboat for Caspian Offshore Constructions (our yard number 482) has departed from the Lobith yard. Tomorrow the vessel shall start its trial program.
Emmerich, 23/3/2018 – Today, at 13pm the delivery to place of the latest addition to the Lueftner Cruises fleet, the Amadeus Queen. In the next days the ship will be made ready for the Christening Ceremony which will take place on the 4th April in Amsterdam.
Rotterdam, 19/3/2018 – Today at 15hr the ‘Kabanbay Batyr’, our yard number 481, was delivered to Caspian Offshore Constructions from Kazakhstan. This first of a series of four newly designed ASD tugs (with 40 tons bollard pull), shall depart in the next weeks to commence her works in the Caspian Sea.
Rotterdam, 15/03/2018 – The first ASD tug for COC, our yard number 481, has shown great performance at her (sea-) trials. The performance criteria were met with a good margin and the vessel turns out to be a comfortable and quiet ship. In the next days, the final finishing touches will be applied and then this first of the series of four ASD tugs is ready for delivery.
Tolkamer, 12/3/2018 – Around 14 pm today, the 135 meter river cruise vessel ‘Amadeus Queen’ performed her river trials with success. This vessel, our yard number 487, is the latest addition to the Amadeus fleet from Lueftner Cruises. Each new Amadeus vessel has made a step towards the future and the Amadeus Queen also is a special edition, as again many innovations and new features have been implemented in this design. Both the lay-out and design where further optimised and also from a technical point of view, new steps were taken to ensure a higher level of comfort on-board.
Tolkamer, 12/3/2018 – In the early morning, 6 AM today, the first tug of the new ASD design sailed away from the Lobith-yard. The ship went on its way Rotterdam, where she shall perform her sea trials and other relevant tests, such as the bollard pull test. This brand new design is built to special wishes and requirements, now she has to proof herself. In the meantime the second ASD tug is in an advanced stage of construction already.
