First Amels 80 begins sea trials from Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen yard

Damen Yachting announced on 18 June 2025 that the first yacht in its 80-metre Amels Limited Editions range had set out for initial sea trials from the company's Vlissingen yard. The event was a major transition for the first hull of the new series.

The Amels 80 platform builds on the Limited Editions idea of a pre-developed technical foundation that can accommodate owner-specific elements. For a yacht of this size, the trial phase is intended to test important systems and on-water performance before the completion process can be considered finished.

Damen described the initial sailing as a milestone after an extensive build programme. Its release did not provide final independent speed results, detailed acceptance outcomes or a confirmed handover date, so those should not be inferred from the start of sea trials alone.

The significant distinction is between the first departure for sea testing and the separate stages of final trials, certification and delivery. This report records the 2025 testing milestone with the correct contemporary date.

Official source: Damen Yachting original announcement.