Feadship

Feadship is a Dutch yacht builder with a history tracing back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries through its constituent companies. The name Feadship, an acronym for First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders, was formally established in 1949. This association was formed by several Dutch shipyards and naval architects with the aim of promoting their collective expertise in the international yacht market, particularly targeting North America. The founding members included Royal Van Lent Shipyard, Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw, and De Voogt Naval Architects. Early efforts involved exhibiting yachts at international boat shows.

Throughout the decades, Feadship has focused on custom superyacht construction. The company maintains its headquarters in the Netherlands and operates multiple production facilities there. Feadship's approach to yacht building emphasizes bespoke design and engineering, often working closely with owners and their representatives to develop unique vessels. Their yachts are generally characterized by steel hulls and aluminum superstructures, although other materials and advanced technologies are integrated as required by individual projects.

Over its history, Feadship has delivered a substantial number of large, custom motor yachts, many of which are known for their individual characteristics and size. The company continues to operate within the luxury yacht segment, maintaining its production facilities and design capabilities in the Netherlands. The company's structure has evolved over time, but the core focus on custom yacht construction within the Netherlands has remained consistent.