Shipyard · New build & refit

Van der Valk Shipyard

Family-founded Dutch builder of aluminium motor yachts that moved from series cruisers into fully custom 25–45 m builds on proven hull platforms, often with outside designers. Wim van der Valk retired in 2024 and a family of repeat owners became the main shareholders; Evan Kortmann became CEO in July 2026. The 40 m Shine, delivered in 2026, is its largest yacht so far.

Yachts built by Van Der Valk →

Key facts

Parent
Private — family shareholders (since 2024)
Country
Netherlands
Founded
1967 (Wim van der Valk)
Status
Active
Size range (LOA, m)
18–45 (aluminium hulls built in-house; custom superyachts 25–45 m)
Largest delivered
Shine (ex-Project EVO), 39.92 m, 2026
Yachts delivered
Global fleet of over 1,000 motor yachts (yard website, read Sep 2026); Superyacht Times lists 27 yachts in its superyacht database and 4 delivered in the prior 12 months (read Sep 2026)

Notable yachts

  • Shine · 39.92 m, 2026
  • Santa Maria T · 37 m, 2013
  • Lalabe · 35.3 m
  • Lady Lene
  • Project Zen · in build

Services

  • new build (custom and semi-custom aluminium motor yachts)
  • in-house aluminium construction, carpentry, interior and exterior paint
  • refit and maintenance (own and other brands)
  • 2-year warranty (5 on some parts)
  • worldwide service within 48 h
  • pre-owned sales

Sources

Compiled from published sources. Figures carry their own source and date where one exists.