MYS 2024: Celebrating 75 Years of Feadship with Henk de Vries

Reflecting on the past seventy-five years, it was only fitting that Feadship enjoyed a range of celebrations to mark such a remarkable milestone. 

De Vries commented on the rich legacy of the company, and with almost 400 years of combined experience, it is no wonder why Feadship is a true titan of industry.

‘Feadship is a bit of an enigma. Seventy-five years old is the sales organisation, the actual companies making up Feadship are much older. Van Lent is celebrating the 175th anniversary this year and my company De Vries will be celebrating their 120th two years from now, so there is a lot of collective know-how and experience.’

De Vries also proudly announced that Feadship will be capable of delivering emission free yachts by 2030, and explained they are currently implementing their innovative technology to make this a reality. As leaders within the industry, this precedent will pave the way for a more sustainable sector.

He also commented on world affairs and the economic market impacting the yachting industry and provides his viewpoint on the matter, commenting on the socio-economic implications of building superyachts and the importance of the field in providing work opportunities and preserving the craftsmanship involved.

A true icon of the industry, De Vries once again provides us with invaluable insight into the world of Feadship and we at Superyachts.com are excited to see what is on the horizon for them in the next year.

To find out more, watch the full interview above.