Van Oossanen Naval Architects is an independent design and engineering studio specialising in high-performance boats, ships and yachts, as well as advanced and special-purpose marine vessels. With decades of experience in naval architecture, hydrodynamics and design management, we support shipyards and owners worldwide in building or retrofitting vessels that excel in performance, efficiency, seakeeping and sustainability.

At our core, we are engineers driven by curiosity and innovation. More than 20% of our time and resources are dedicated to in-house research and development, allowing us to explore new ideas, validate emerging technologies and translate them into practical, high-impact solutions. A prime example is our patented and award-winning Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), internationally recognised for delivering improved efficiency, comfort and reduced environmental impact across a vessel’s entire speed range.

Sustainability is embedded in virtually every aspect of our work. Our designs focus on reducing fuel consumption, noise and wake, optimising hull efficiency, enabling lighter constructions and minimising material use all contributing to a lower environmental footprint without compromising performance or safety. We view this not only as good engineering practice, but as a social responsibility.

Van Oossanen Naval Architects actively collaborates with forward-thinking organisations and initiatives that help drive meaningful change in the superyacht industry. By joining SYDNA, we align ourselves with a community that values safety, innovation, sustainability and professional excellence, while inspiring and connecting the next generation of naval architects and yacht designers.