Having been at the helm of the shipyard that bears his name since its foundation in 1967, Wim van der Valk marked his 79th birthday on 18 April 2024 by officially confirming his retirement.
A management buyout of Van der Valk’s shares in the yard has taken place, financially supported by a family of experienced yacht owners who have previously commissioned three custom superyachts from Van der Valk Shipyard; LeVen, Edge and Lady Lene.
With a full order book stretching well into 2026, including the largest superyacht built to date, the yard says confidence in the future is high.
Van der Valk has established itself in recent years as one of a handful of shipyards worldwide with the capacity and flexibility to build all-custom superyachts up to 45 metres in length.
