Marquis 42 with outboards
For us, at DLBA Naval Architects, the only thing more fun than seeing a completely new design is getting a new perspective on an existing design because it has been reexplored.
A Three-in-One Dive Boat Breaking the Mold
The speed of a sport fisher, the comfort of a yacht, and all the enviable extras of a dive boat – DLBA’s new design is the stuff of diver dreams.
DLBA’s DNA is Rooted in High Performance Craft
DLBA’s DNA is rooted in high performance craft. The knowledge base that formed our core capabilities was rooted in U.S. Navy research and development, where Donald played an active role. Our heritage started with the pedigree that Donald brought to this team when he founded it in 1988.
WEBINAR INVITE > Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
As of January 1st, 2021, yachts under 500 gross tons will no longer be exempt from IMO Tier III. This means that vessels will have new requirements imposing stringent limits with regards to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) levels in the exhaust of marine diesel engines.
The Legion receives nod for World Superyacht Award nomination
DLBA Naval Architects is proud to announce that M/Y The Legion has been nominated for the World Superyacht Awards. Garnering a nomination in the Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts Below 500GT – 35M and Above category, 37.1 meter.
Continuing to collaborate
Adapting to new challenges in order to overcome obstacles is familiar territory for our team – something which has proved fortuitous in the past months. Like many of you, our working environment has changed, and working remotely full-time for the safety of our staff and community is now the new normal…
A Dazzling Exterior, High Performance Interior
New 55m displacement yacht, Dazzle, was designed by DLBA to meet the needs of live-aboard owners who never stop exploring.
A superyacht optimized with artificial intelligence in every system
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the potential for impressive and boundary-pushing progress across all aspects in yachting is at our fingertips. Advancements in automation of vessel machinery, electrical, and navigation systems has an immense potential to improve the yachting experience for all owners.
Tight Squeeze Worth it for New Stabilizer
DLBA Naval Architects is proud to announce that M/Y The Legion has been nominated for the World Superyacht Awards. Garnering a nomination in the Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts Below 500GT – 35M and Above category, 37.1 meter.
DLBA will be attending the Superyacht Forum and METS
The DLBA team has thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many of you throughout the show season, most recently at the very successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For our next stop we are heading to METSTRADE in Amsterdam later this month, where Director Jeffrey Bowles will be onsite and taking part in the Global Superyacht Forum.