Ursus | The rebirth of an Explorer
The 24-metre Acico motor yacht MY Ursus arrived at Balk Shipyard in 2022 for a complete rebuild, which will see a complete reimagining of the interior and exterior. One of the most significant works has already taken place: Balk Shipyard has now successfully affixed new bow and stern sections, extending MY Ursus by six metres, converting the vessel into a 30.36-metre pocket explorer yacht.
Balk Shipyard is working in cooperation with Mulder Design and the owners team on the rebuild of MY Ursus, with the central objective of improving the vessels seakeeping performance and onboard living space. Mulder Design outlined a new naval architecture, penned the exterior design and will oversee the interior design and styling with the owners team.
TEAM | Jan Bakker 12,5 year anniversary
Bakker joined Balk Shipyard in 2011 as a welder and constructor. He has been a key team player on many projects over the past decade. We asked him about life at Balk Shipyard and which moments he’s particularly proud of:
“Every project is special, and completing the work is always a proud moment. We have a good team of people here, and everyone is nice to work with. Over the years, Balk Shipyard has adapted to the market;we are a flexible yard and work to the customer’s wishes, refitting and rebuilding their yachts.
“Every project is special, and completing the work is always a proud moment. We have a good team of people here, and everyone is nice to work with. Over the years, Balk Shipyard has adapted to the market;we are a flexible yard and work to the customer’s wishes, refitting and rebuilding their yachts.
RIO | Balk Shipyard welcomes MY RIO
Balk Shipyard is honoured to welcome the 62m superyacht RIO and her crew to Balk Shipyard. RIO has just completed a transatlantic crossing and is with us for a routine maintenance check-up
Ursus | Stern extension
The new stern is being fitted on MY Ursus, extending the LOA of the explorer from 24 to 30m. MY Ursus now features a large open aft deck and her extended length will greatly improve seakeeping.
TEAM | Personeelsfeest Balk Shipyard
What a weekend!
The Balk Shipyard team got together last Saturday for our annual spring get-together.
We had a day filled with fun activities and closed the evening with drinks and a barbecue. Great food, perfect company and lots of laughs! Every member of Balk Shipyards personeelsvereniging is welcome to join! Here is just a small selection of pictures of the day:
We had a day filled with fun activities and closed the evening with drinks and a barbecue. Great food, perfect company and lots of laughs! Every member of Balk Shipyards personeelsvereniging is welcome to join! Here is just a small selection of pictures of the day:
TEAM | Balk Shipyard celebrates Kings day
Kings Day: the Dutch national holiday when the country turns orange in celebration of the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Before enjoying the weekend and the festivities, we celebrated at Balk Shipyard with a delivery of Orange Tompouce. Lekker!
Happy Kings Day from all of us at Balk Shipyard!
Before enjoying the weekend and the festivities, we celebrated at Balk Shipyard with a delivery of Orange Tompouce. Lekker!
Happy Kings Day from all of us at Balk Shipyard!
Emerald | Nominated for a BOAT International World Superyacht Award
The 1990s Feadship was redesigned during a 16-month refit. Design Unlimited drew up her new interior design and WMCSuperyachts managed the project. We are pleased that she has been recognised by the World Superyacht Award jury and nominated for this coveted award.
The BOAT International World Superyacht Awards will be held between 3 - 4 May in Venice, Italy.
The BOAT International World Superyacht Awards will be held between 3 - 4 May in Venice, Italy.
Ursus | Aft section
Today we have the arrival of the aft section for MY Ursus. Full construction can start now!
SLIPWAY | Another successful relaunch
Another splash through our unique lifting system which can handle yachts up to 60m+ and 1000 tons weight.
Triton | Finished yard period
After 4 months of great teamwork with the crew of MY Triton, the yacht has been relaunched and back in the water where she belongs.
Photos by Guy Fleury
