title: Jade Yachts
text: # Jade Yachts
  
  Jade Yachts is a Taiwanese yacht manufacturer headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  
  ## History
  
  Jade Yachts was founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company specializing in steel and aluminum yachts. In 2006 the yard delivered the 26.46-metre Bandido, which was the first steel-hulled motor yacht ever built in Taiwan.
  
  In 2014 the company created a floating pavilion for the Taiwan International Boat Show.
  
  In 2016 the yard gave the 65 m Benetti Ambrosia III its 10-year refit.
  
  ## Vessels
  
  ### Amadeus/Felix
  
  Felix is a 70 m yacht launched in 1969 as a research vessel by Neue Jadewerft and converted into a luxury yacht by Jade Yachts in 2007. She was originally owned by Bernard Arnault.
  
  ### Jade 959
  
  Jade 959 is a 52 m ice class yacht launched in 2014.
  
  