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The design and construction of superyachts is, without a doubt, the most exciting part of the yachting industry. It is the moment when designers and owners can collaborate to create something new and innovative, pushing forward the industry into...

Recently we signed a contract with Fugro and Kooiman Marine Group to do the naval architecture for an uncrewed vessel. Van Oossanen Naval Architect is thrilled to be part of this exciting project in which the best technics are available in Dutch...

Van Oossanen Naval Architects has been pushing forward innovations in the maritime industry since its foundation. While sustainability has been on the forefront of the industry's collective mind in recent years, few businesses are making more...

A family business at its core, Van Oossanen Naval Architects has been a household name in the maritime industry since its founding in 1992 by Dr. Ir. Peter van Oossanen. In 2001, Perry Van Oossanen, Peter’s son, joined the company and...

Sailing on methanol helps significantly reduce CO2 emissions, and within the international maritime sector, it’s thought to be one of the most viable fuels for large-scale introduction in the short to medium term. Van Oossanen Naval Architects is...

Our founder, Peter van Oossanen, published over a hundred scientific papers and five books throughout his academic and naval architecture career. Now in retirement, he's turned his wealth of accumulated scientific and engineering-related expertise...

We were invited for the third episode of YachtTalk organised by Heesen Yachts. For this show the central topic is the sustainable future of yachting. Perry van Oossanen MD Van Oossanen Naval Architect, shared his thoughts on the most efficient...

For a number of years Van Oossanen Naval Architects have done research on the application of a hydrofoil placed amidships on planing hulls. The goal is not to go into a hydrofoiling “flying mode”, but to carry part of the boat’s weight on the foil,...

Van Oossanen Naval Architects has been commissioned for a very unique project, designing a full electric ferry for cyclists and hikers in a special part of the Netherlands called Rivierengebied. To meet the current requirements, the municipalities...

The Yacht of 2030, an in-house research project of Van Oossanen Naval Architects, to stay ahead of the International Marine Organisation roadmap for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050. Read the full article in Superyacht Times newspaper issue...