Fourth 53-metre Yacht Support Launched

Damen Yachting has launched the fourth YS53, a 53-metre Yacht Support at its Antalya facility, further strengthening the success series and reflecting the growing demand for highly capable support vessels. Following her launch, the vessel will enter final outfitting and sea trials ahead of delivery to the Owner later this year. The 53-metre vessel is designed to expand what is possible during an Owner’s time on the water, whether operating alongside a mothership or independently.  

Following the delivery of EMOTIONAL, the third YS53, in August 2025, the series continues to demonstrate its versatility across a wide range of Owner missions.  

Pim Oostra, Damen Yachting Project Manager YS5304: “What makes the YS53 design successful is the way it expands what Owners can do during their time on the water. By providing additional space for crew, tenders, toys and specialist equipment, the platform enables more ambitious programmes and greater operational freedom. With this fourth 53-metre Yacht Support now launched, the continued development of the series clearly demonstrates the growing role of dedicated support vessels. As Owners look to explore further and operate more extensively, the role of a support vessel within the wider fleet becomes increasingly important.” 

The YS53 features exterior design, interior design and naval architecture all developed in-house by Damen Yachting, combining Dutch engineering expertise with a highly capable and purposeful design.