The first cables were recently pulled onboard an Amels newbuilding yacht, construction no. 6501. This vessel is one of the new LIMITED EDITONS AMELS 212 series: a yacht measuring more than 65 meters, with seven state-rooms, five decks, and additional spaces, ranging from the captain’s suite to magnificent VIP Suites, a master suite extending over the entire width of the vessel, and a sky lounge, a 200-square meter sun deck with a hot-tub, wet-feet bar, jet-stream pool, sky gym and dining space for twelve. Representatives of the management of both Imtech and Amels conducted the cable-pulling ceremony. It was the symbolic start of the work of Imtech onboard the yacht.
Imtech’s contribution to this yacht includes the complete electrical installation, switchboards, electrical panels, electrical cabling, fire detection system, technical and luxury lighting systems and fixtures and the alarm monitoring system.
The Imtech 6501 and 6502 project team, along with a team from Amels, was present for the special occasion. Specifically, it involved pulling a bow-thruster cable from the thruster to the main switchboard.
Imtech Marine & Offshore specialises in tailor made innovative solutions (systems and services) in the field of electrical engineering, energy, platform automation and bridge systems and HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning) systems for various maritime and naval customers. Imtech Marine & Offshore employs more than 1,000 people and is involved in several maritime market segments such as cruise ships, dredging, navy ships, ferries, luxury yachts, offshore supply & construction vessels and other specialty vessels. Being a total system integrator, Imtech is able to take complete technical responsibility for the electrical and automation systems onboard vessels, both newbuild and retrofit.
Imtech Marine & Offshore is a member of Imtech Marine Group. The Imtech Marine Group is an independent group of well-established and renowned Imtech companies who have joined forces and cooperate to offer the marine industry a wide range of technical solutions. Imtech Marine Group’s mission is to be the sustainable, reliable, global and technical partner for professionals in the marine industry. The group offers tailor made, innovative solutions (systems and services) in automation, nav/com, HVAC (heating, ventilation & air condition), fire protection, energy and AV entertainment. The Imtech Marine Group includes renowned companies like Imtech Marine Germany (formerly HDW-Hagenuk Schiffstechnik), Imtech Marine & Offshore, Imtech Schiffbau-/Dockbautechnik, Radio Holland Group, Royal Dirkzwager and Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties. With a worldwide network of more than 70 offices along the shiping routes, the Imtech Marine group is able to provide 24-hour service and support on the spot. Imtech Marine Group achieved revenue of appr. Euro 500 mio in 2008.
Amels is recognized as a world leader in fine custom yacht building. It began in 1918 building rugged fishing trawlers, but turned exclusively to yachtbuilding after 1982. In 1991 Amels joined the Damen Shipyards Group, the only yachtbuilder among more than 30 quality-oriented shipyards. Now, with the global success of its “LIMITED EDITIONS” program, Amels has become a world leader in semi-custom building. Amels shares modern facilities in Vlissingen on the North Sea, as well as design and engineering disciplines, with Damen’s Schelde Naval Shipbuilding yard. Schelde, since 1875, has built some 400 cutting-edge commercial and naval ships. Amels’ facilities include extensive office space, two large covered drydocks, and two covered finishing bays where yachts up to 200 meters can be completed, and where Amels also performs major refits on yachts of its own construction and that of other builders. Currently Amels has 11 projects under construction
