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Amels 6007 sets sail for open waters for the first time

by Damen Yachting 17 Apr 23:25 HKT
Amels 6007 © Damen Yachting

The Amels 6007 is embarking on a new adventure as she sets sail for the first time into open waters.

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 16, the luxurious Amels 6007 passed through the lock at Vlissingen, marking the beginning of her sea trials.

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