Since the 1990s, Hanse Yachts has grown into one of the world's largest production boat builders. The shipyard group employs 1,370 people and generates annual revenue of around 130 million euros. (As of 2022)
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Hanse Yachts is one of the world's largest manufacturers of production yachts. The German company, headquartered in Greifswald, has grown into an economically strong conglomerate that builds sailing yachts and motor yachts under various brand names.
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From sailors – for water sports enthusiasts
The entire spectrum of sailing: from pure cruising yachts (Hanse) and performance cruisers (Dehler) to deluxe sailing yachts (Moody) and luxury cruising catamarans (Privilége).
Motor yachts: open, powerful luxury powerboats (Fjord) and innovative cruising motor yachts (Sealine)
As varied as the brands, so are the characters
The eventful history of Hanse Yachts – short, concise, clear:
- 1990: Hanse Yachts is founded by Admirals Cup winner Michael Schmidt.
- First production yacht: the Hanse 291 in 1993.
- 1999: the Hanse 371 marks the first joint project with the yacht design office Judel/Vrolijk & Co
- In 2003, the first Hanse production yacht over 50 feet is launched. Expansion into the USA and France in 2005. The Fjord powerboats are taken into the still small but growing Hanse family. In 2007 the sailing brand Moody follows. Also in 2007: the IPO of the rapidly growing company
- 2008: a new hall for the final assembly of premium yachts is inaugurated
- 2009: The Dehler shipyard becomes the next family member at Hanse Yachts. In 2011, Aurelius AG acquires the majority stake in Hanse Yachts AG and today holds 76.77% of the issued shares.
- Motor cruiser yacht manufacturer Sealine is acquired and restructured more efficiently with a new model range.
Shipyard facts
- Founded: 1990
- Headquarters: Greifswald/Germany
- Employees: approx. 1,400
- Of note: As of 2020, six brands are part of Hanse Yachts (a public limited company): Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Sealine, Privilége, Fjord.
