Evan Kortmann appointed as CEO
Daan Balk, the seventh generation of Balk to direct and manage the refit and repair shipyard Balk Shipyard, has entered semi-retirement. Balk has successfully managed the operations at Balk Shipyard since 1998, overseeing major growth, a facility change to its current location in Urk, the Netherlands, and a merger with Zhongying Intl Holding Group Ltd, which will support future expansion plans for the Dutch Shipyard.
But with a championship that spans more than two decades and countless completed projects, Daan Balk has decided it’s time to step back and enter semi-retirement. Evan Kortmann, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed as Balks replacement with immediate effect.
Evan Kortmann is a very suitable candidate and we are very happy to have found him to fill the role of CEO, says Daan Balk of Balk Shipyard.
Balk Shipyard joins forces with Zhonying
We have some great news to share with you! Thanks to a strategic partnership with Zhongying International, the Chinese investment holding company, we are now in a stronger position than ever to deliver our world-class shipping expertise to the global superyacht market.
The timing could not be better. The superyacht industry is experiencing exponential growth, and all is flux and change. This is the perfect moment for Balk Shipyard with our leading-edge craftsmanship and 220+ years of expertise in rebuilds, refits, repairs, new builds and aluminium construction, to establish ourselves as one of the leading luxury yachting companies in the world.
Zhongyings investment gives us significant leverage to take on bigger shipbuilding projects than ever before, with zero compromise on quality and innovation.
Welcome Sanlorenzo Explorer
We are very proud and honored to welcome back the 47.0m Sanlorenzo explorer range motor yacht in our facilities at Urk, The Netherlands for some refit works.
To learn more about our maintenance and/or repair work at Balk Shipyard, please contact us at info@balkshipyard.com for more information.
To learn more about our maintenance and/or repair work at Balk Shipyard, please contact us at info@balkshipyard.com for more information.
Welcome MY Legacy V
It is a great pleasure and honor to welcome MY Legacy V to our shipyard for a refit.
The 49.13m MY Legacy V (ex. MQ II/Marion Queen) was built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship in 1990 and features exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects with her interior styling by Robert Knack International.
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The 49.13m MY Legacy V (ex. MQ II/Marion Queen) was built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship in 1990 and features exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects with her interior styling by Robert Knack International.
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Fair winds and following seas for MY Sandalphon
MY Sandalphon has left Balk Shipyard right on time for the Summer season!
After her completion in 2017 and years and miles of cruising the Med and Carribean, she came back to Balk Shipyard for her first refit.
She has undergone a complete paint job, there is a cabin added and is now prepared to carry a 2 person submarine. On top of that maintenance works have been executed.
We wish MY Sandalphon, owners, captain and crew fair winds, following seas and a great season!
See you in due time!
Nominated for the 2021 WSA!!
BREAKING NEWS!
Balk Shipyard has been nominated in the REBUILD category for the 2021 World Superyacht Awards by Boat International Media for SY Rossiya.
Balk Shipyard has been nominated in the REBUILD category for the 2021 World Superyacht Awards by Boat International Media for SY Rossiya.
Fair winds and following seas for MY Stormborn
MY Stormborn left us on Wednesday after and extensive period in the shipyard which included works on the sundeck, a new paint job, maintenance works in the engine room and AV/IT works.
It was an absolute pleasure to have her and the captain and crew for the winter. Now they are off to a great season!
We say goodbye to Support Vessel B3 and hello to MY Bagheera!
Last Saturday we said goodbye to the 57m support vessel B3 after a successful period at Balk Shipyard. What a beautiful piece of art she is, safe travels and great adventures.
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MY Stormborn out of the shed
MY Stormborn is out of our shed and back in the water after a succesful winter refit.
Her refit included: works on the sundeck, a new paint job, maintenance works in the engine room and av/it works.
She is all ready for sea trials and shall leave our premises soon.
Watch this timelapse of MY Stormborn being launched back into the water:
MY Sandalphon back in the water
Last week the 31m explorer vessel MY Sandalphon came out of the shed and back into the water.
After her completion in 2017 and years and miles of cruising the Med and Carribean, she came back to Balk Shipyard for her first refit.
She has undergone a complete paint job, there is a cabin added and is now prepared to carry a 2 person submarine. On top of that maintenance works have been executed.
After her completion in 2017 and years and miles of cruising the Med and Carribean, she came back to Balk Shipyard for her first refit.
She has undergone a complete paint job, there is a cabin added and is now prepared to carry a 2 person submarine. On top of that maintenance works have been executed.
