Jongert

Jongert is a Dutch yacht-building brand and shipyard associated primarily with large sailing yachts and custom vessels. The company was established by Jan Jongert Sr. in Medemblik in 1953 and later became associated with Wieringerwerf in the Netherlands. Its historical production focused on sailing yachts measuring roughly 20 to 50 metres in length, placing the yard in the specialist and superyacht segment rather than the mass-market recreational-boat industry. The shipyard developed an international customer base over several decades. Between 1970 and 1994, it reportedly exported yachts with a cumulative value exceeding half a billion Dutch guilders. Its later vessels were frequently designed by Tony Castro and constructed using steel or aluminium, materials suited to large, durable, individually specified yachts. This combination of naval construction, custom design and long-range sailing capability helped distinguish Jongert from series-production boat manufacturers. Jongert's portfolio has included large sailing yachts and, at various points, motor-yacht work. The brand is also associated with yachts such as Tamer II and Wellenreiter through published references to its built vessels. Its business model has historically depended on bespoke projects, specialist engineering and high-value international orders rather than standardized retail products. The company experienced significant financial instability in the late 2000s and 2010s. Jongert entered bankruptcy in 2009 and was subsequently restarted under the ownership of the VEKA Group, led by director Peter Versluis, after a consortium acquired the yard. The other members of that consortium were not publicly identified in the cited account. Jongert entered bankruptcy proceedings again in 2015. A 2016 reference described the company as active, and in January 2017 Jongert announced that it had secured a new investor after a proposed acquisition by Acico failed. Around that time, Jongert and the Vripack design studio were working on a 47-metre motor-yacht project. Publicly available reference material does not establish Jongert's current ownership, management, financial condition or operating status. The brand therefore remains best characterized as a historically important Dutch custom-yacht and shipbuilding name whose later corporate continuity requires verification.

Jongert was founded by Jan Jongert Sr. in Medemblik in 1953. From its early development, the business concentrated on the construction of large sailing yachts rather than ordinary production boats. Its reported design and construction range covered vessels from approximately 20 metres to 50 metres in length, positioning the yard within the international large-yacht market. The company expanded its reach through exports and bespoke commissions. Between 1970 and 1994, the value of yachts exported by the shipyard was reported to exceed half a billion Dutch guilders in aggregate. Jongert's later sailing yachts were often designed by Tony Castro and built in steel or aluminium. These materials supported the construction of relatively large, robust vessels intended for demanding private or commercial use, while the custom-build approach allowed owners to specify layouts, equipment and performance characteristics. Jongert's historical output is connected with named yachts including Tamer II and Wellenreiter. The shipyard's activities were not limited exclusively to sailing yachts; later business initiatives also included motor-yacht development. Its customer proposition was based on Dutch shipbuilding expertise, engineering capability and one-off or highly customized yacht projects. The company underwent a series of ownership and solvency disruptions. Jongert went bankrupt in 2009. It was then restarted after the yard was acquired by a consortium associated with the VEKA Group, with Peter Versluis identified as the group's director. The publicly cited account does not name the other consortium participants. The revived business subsequently encountered further financial difficulty and went bankrupt again in 2015. A reference for 2016 described the company as active, although it does not provide sufficient detail to establish the duration or scale of that activity. On January 19, 2017, Jongert announced that it had secured a new investor. The announcement followed the failure of Acico's proposed takeover of the yard. At that stage, Jongert was working with Vripack on a 47-metre motor-yacht project, suggesting an effort to broaden or reinforce its position in the custom motor-yacht market alongside its established sailing-yacht heritage. The available reference material does not provide a verified current owner, executive team, financial profile or definitive operating status. Consequently, Jongert's contemporary corporate position should be treated as requiring further review. Historically, however, the name represents a notable Dutch specialist shipyard with a multi-decade record in large custom sailing yachts and periods of international export activity.

1. 2017New investor announced

   Jongert announced a new investor after Acico's attempted takeover failed and simultaneously reported work with Vripack on a 47-metre motor yacht.

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2. 2015Second bankruptcy

   The company entered bankruptcy again after its post-2009 restart.

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3. 2009First documented bankruptcy and restart

   Jongert went bankrupt and was later restarted after acquisition by a VEKA Group-associated consortium.

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4. 1994Export period exceeds half a billion guilders

   The shipyard's cumulative yacht exports from 1970 to 1994 were reported at more than half a billion Dutch guilders.

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5. 1970Beginning of documented high-value export period

   Jongert entered a documented period of substantial international yacht exports that continued through 1994.

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6. 1953Shipyard founded in Medemblik

   Jan Jongert Sr. established the shipyard in Medemblik, Netherlands, beginning the business's long association with large sailing-yacht construction.

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Specialist Dutch builder of large, custom-engineered sailing yachts and selected motor yachts, emphasizing bespoke design, substantial steel or aluminium construction and international superyacht projects.

• Custom sailing yachtsSailing yachts

  Jongert's core historical product was the large custom sailing yacht. The shipyard built vessels broadly ranging from 20 to 50 metres, with later examples commonly associated with Tony Castro designs. Construction in steel or aluminium supported durable, individually engineered yachts for international private and specialist customers. Because Jongert operated as a bespoke yard, the available references do not indicate a single standardized model range.

• Custom motor yachtsMotor yachts2017

  Motor-yacht construction and development formed part of Jongert's later activity. In 2017 the yard announced work with Vripack on a 47-metre motor-yacht project following the arrival of a new investor. The cited material does not confirm the project's completion, final specification or production status.

• Tamer IILarge yacht

  Tamer II is identified in reference material as one of the yachts associated with Jongert's construction history. The available source does not provide sufficient technical or delivery information to describe its design, dimensions or current ownership reliably.

• WellenreiterLarge yacht

  Wellenreiter is listed among vessels connected with Jongert. Publicly supplied reference material does not establish its detailed specifications, launch date or present status.

• 2017Pursuit of new investment and motor-yacht developmentStrategy

  After the failure of Acico's attempted takeover, Jongert sought a different investor and needed a route to continue operations.

  What changed. The company announced that it had found a new investor and reported collaboration with Vripack on a 47-metre motor-yacht project.

  Aftermath. The available sources do not establish whether the investment closed successfully or whether the motor-yacht project was completed.

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• 2015Second bankruptcyOther

  The post-2009 operating structure did not prevent a further insolvency event.

  What changed. Jongert entered bankruptcy proceedings again.

  Aftermath. The yard later announced a new investor in January 2017 after a proposed Acico takeover failed.

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• 2009Restart after bankruptcyOther

  Jongert entered bankruptcy during a period of corporate and financial instability.

  What changed. A consortium associated with the VEKA Group acquired and restarted the yard, with Peter Versluis identified as director of VEKA Group.

  Aftermath. The restart restored reported activity for a period, but the company entered bankruptcy again in 2015.

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• 2017Jongert announces a new investor

  On January 19, 2017, Jongert announced that it had found a new investor after a proposed takeover by Acico failed.

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• 2017Jongert and Vripack develop a 47-metre motor-yacht project

  Following the investor announcement, Jongert and the Vripack design studio were reported to be working together on a 47-metre motor-yacht project.

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• 2015Jongert enters bankruptcy proceedings again

  The shipyard experienced a second bankruptcy after its post-2009 restart.

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• 2009Jongert enters bankruptcy

  The Dutch yacht builder went bankrupt and was subsequently restarted after acquisition by a consortium associated with the VEKA Group.

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• 2009Jongert restarts under VEKA Group-associated ownership

  Following the bankruptcy, the shipyard was acquired as part of a consortium led by VEKA Group director Peter Versluis. The cited source does not identify all consortium partners.

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