Ginton Naval Architects/Diana Yacht Design
Ginton Naval Architects and Diana Yacht Design are distinguished Dutch naval architecture firms whose collaborative work earned two nominations at the 2025 World Superyacht Awards: M/Y ASIA (61m, Royal Hakvoort) and M/Y ONE (34m, Van der Valk).
Dutch Engineering Excellence Recognized
Ginton Naval Architects and Diana Yacht Design represent the pinnacle of Dutch naval architecture and engineering, with recent international recognition at the 20th edition of the World Superyacht Awards. Two superyatts engineered by the firms received nominations in their respective categories, demonstrating the quality and sophistication of their design capabilities .
Nominated Projects
The 61m motor yacht M/Y ASIA, built by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard, was nominated in the Displacement Motor Yachts – 500 GT to 1,499 GT category. Diana Yacht Design provided naval architecture and engineering, with exterior and interior design by Sinot Yacht Design and project management by Moran Yachts . The nomination recognizes the successful integration of Dutch engineering with international design vision.
The 34m motor yacht M/Y ONE, built by Van der Valk Shipyard, earned nomination in the Displacement Motor Yachts – 499 GT and below category. The vessel features exterior design by Guido de Groot Design, interior by Carla Guilhem Design, and naval architecture as a collaboration between Diana Yacht Design and Ginton Naval Architects . This project showcases the seamless cooperation between two respected Dutch engineering houses, combining their expertise to create a vessel worthy of international recognition.
