Heesen Company book 2021 by Heesen Yachts

Welcome to the World of Heesen

Heesen

Make the journey as memorable as the destination

Heesen 2021

Philosophy: The Heesen Way

Crafted in Holland, the home of yacht building Since day one, Heesen has focused solely on the creation of exceptional yachts. We build to the highest engineering standards, with meticulous attention to detail.

Our commitment to craftsmanship is matched by our hunger for innovation. Heesen’s designs have always pushed to the limit and set industry benchmarks. But the Heesen experience goes beyond building the perfect yacht. It is about exceeding customer expectations,

Driven by a passion for perfection, skilled hands fulfil every

and providing first-class service throughout the build and beyond.

customer’s dream. Each yacht is built entirely in-house by dedicated teams, using top grade aluminium and premium

A yacht is a beautiful way to travel the world. At Heesen, we believe

quality steel.

the journey should be as enjoyable as the destination.

Heesen Company Book

Contents

Chapter 1

Heesen’s Heritage

64 Building a Heesen

Chapter 4

More than 40 years after the shipyard’s opening, Heesen has grown

With a team of approximately 1,000 dedicated professionals,

to become a renowned producer of some of the finest superyachts

Heesen’s modern Oss shipyard builds yachts from 50 to 83 metres

in the world. This is our story.

in length, entirely in-house. This is how our people work towards perfection.

The Heesen Story

Chapter 2

The Company

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Handcrafted by Heesen Heesen Interiors At home in Brabant

84 Heesen Ownership

Chapter 5

World-class craftsmanship and the spirit of innovation have been the

A deep dive into the pre and post-delivery phases of yacht

driving forces behind Heesen’s success, leading to significant growth

ownership, seen through the eyes of customer representatives,

in shipyard infrastructure, the number of projects undertaken and

captains and the after-sales team.

the size of our professional workforce. Allow us to visualise it for you.

The Shipyard Here & Now

Chapter 3

Design & Development

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All our yachts carry the key design elements that make a Heesen so very clearly a Heesen. In this chapter, we zoom in on the variety of construction possibilities and innovations available. Lessons in Aesthetics & Efficiency Platform Concept The Hybrid Story MTU Engines A Unique Signature Custom Design

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The Heesen Experience After Sales & Yacht Services

108 A Fabulous Flotilla

Chapter 6

As each completed Heesen sets new benchmarks for aesthetics and the use of new technologies, here is a chance to catch up with our most recent launches.

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Sky Crazy Me Galactica Star Satori Aurelia Ann G

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Galatea MySky Galactica Plus Galactica Super Nova Alive Quinta Essentia Amore Mio

Contents

Chapter 1

Heritage The Heesen Story

In more than 40 years since the shipyard opened, Heesen has grown to become a renowned producer of some of the finest superyachts in the world. This is our story. Everything we have learnt goes into everything we do. Where the company has come from is as important as where it’s heading. Heesen’s heritage is characterised by a pioneering spirit of constant innovation, which has led to an unmatched portfolio of extraordinary yachts.

Heritage

The Heesen Story Founding father Frans Heesen had no idea of the adventure awaiting him when he acquired Striker Boats back in 1978, but over the ensuing decades he built a company that became renowned for

building some of the finest superyachts in the world. Although he stepped back from the day-to-day business in 2012, his mission to create yachts that push the boundaries lives on.

Frans Heesen

1978

Heritage

Opening of Oss harbour Prince Bernhard 1968

A shipyard in Oss

The Dutch city of Oss is situated almost 150 kilometres inland, so it’s not the most obvious place to start a shipyard. The harbour owes its existence to Mayor Delen. After decades of discussions and plans, his civil engineering proposal finally met with approval from the local authorities and the government, and the harbour was opened by Prince Bernhard in 1968.

business, Kunststoffen Industrie Oss, but was persuaded by Mayor Jansen of Oss to continue the shipyard’s

Soon afterwards, Striker Boats, a Zaltbommel-based

activities.

aluminium yacht builder, received an offer to relocate to

Oss. In the decade that followed, the shipyard frequently

One year after the purchase, the 28-metre Amigo was

changed hands, until eventually, Frans Heesen bought the

launched. It was the first yacht to bear the Heesen

site in 1978. He had intended to expand his own plastics

name. Heesen Shipyards was born.

Heritage

One year after Frans Heesen bought the shipyard, the 28-metre Amigo was launched

Custom Semi-custom

1968

1970

Global breakthrough

1971

In the early 1980s Heesen Shipyards started working with an Italian yard, Versilcraft, in a joint venture known as Diaship, the Dutch Italian Association of Ship Builders. When after four years the companies decided to go their separate ways, Heesen Shipyards kept the Diaship name and changed it to ‘Dutch International Association of Shipbuilders’, to reflect the international nature of its sales.

1972

Official opening of Oss Harbour by Prince Bernhard

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1974

1975 1976

1977

1978

AMIGO (28 metres, alu)

Heesen was well on the way to becoming one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders – by 1990, it had built 25 yachts over 27 metres in length.

1979

First yacht. In the same year, Heesen enters the international market and delivers a yacht to the Sheikh of Kuwait

Heesen is founded By Frans Heesen, who took over an existing shipyard in Oss

1980 1981

1982

1983

Diaship (Dutch Italian Association of Ship Builders) formed by Versilcraft & Heesen Shipyards

1984

1985

The company’s global breakthrough came in 1988 when American entrepreneur John Staluppi challenged Heesen to build a luxury 38-metre yacht that could exceed 50 knots. Frans Heesen, a speed enthusiast, took up the gauntlet in the face of general scepticism from industry experts, who were convinced it would be impossible for a yacht that size to reach that speed with diesel propulsion.

1986

OCTOPUSSY (38 metres, alu) Fastest yacht in the world, breaking the 50-knot barrier

renamed Octopussy 007) proved the sceptics wrong by achieving a speed of 53.17 knots.

MIRAGE (40 metres, alu)

1990 1991

Equipped with triple-jet propulsion

a builder of high-performance luxury yachts. Heesen was well on the way to becoming one of the world’s leading custom yacht builders – by 1990, it had built 25 yachts over 27 metres in length.

1992

ACHIEVER (50 metres, steel) Heesen's first steel-hulled displacement yacht, which is still in service Length in metres

between both Diaship partners

1989

The world’s press was quick to report on this sensational outcome, which forged Heesen Shipyard’s reputation as

Parting of ways

1988

L'AQUASITION (44 metres, alu) First yacht over 40 metres, waterjet powered

But during sea trials on 15 May 1988, Octopussy (later

1987

Milestone 25th yacht over 27 metres, making Heesen one of the world's leading custom yacht builders

1993

1994

1995

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1995

OBSESSIONS (38 metres, alu) Heesen's first sport fisherman

1996

Custom Semi-custom

1997

1998

1999

ALUMERCIA (37 metres, alu)

2000

Sweeping discovery yacht, which circumnavigated the world various times, exceeding over 100,000 nautical miles

2001

Shipyard expansion Allowed the shipyard to produce eight yachts per year

Heesen Shipyards Name changed to Heesen Yachts

Production capacity Increased with the opening of building shed number 6 and 3 sheds equipped with dry docks

New dry docks 7, 8, 9 Up to a maximum of 57 metres

2002 2003 2004

2005 AURELIA (37 metres, alu)

2008

2010

SATORI (50 metres, alu) The largest and most powerful yacht ever built in the Netherlands

2011

Frans Heesen

Discovering new territories

Milestone: Heesen's 10th yacht in the 37-metre class

2012

GALACTICA STAR (65 metres, alu)

Retired

The world’s first Fast Displacement Hull Form yacht, allowing a top speed of 28 knots

2013

ALIVE (42 metres, steel) 2014

2015 New 85-metre dry dock Equipped with the latest technology for an efficient and ergonomic working environment

2016

The first yacht in the world to harness kinetic energy with Hull Vane

While building its reputation for fast aluminium yachts and

GALACTICA SUPER NOVA (70 metres, alu)

new challenge: the construction of a long-range, steel,

The largest Heesen yacht so far, offering 357 square metres of deck space

displacement yacht. The 50-metre Achiever was the first of

HOME (50 metres, alu) First yacht equipped with hybrid propulsion system

2017

many steel yachts to follow. Constantly reinventing itself, Heesen launched a radical new design concept at the start of the new millennium. The 37-metre semi-displacement class was its first semi-custom yacht, a real novelty at the time.

2019

Heesen expanded in 2003, building on its recent success, with new construction facilities that significantly increased

PROJECT COSMOS (83 metres, alu) The world’s largest and fastest full-aluminium motoryacht with conventional propeller propulsion

2021

PROJECT FALCON (60 metres, steel)

2022

Heesen’s largest steel yacht to date 0

Heritage

sport fishing boats, in 1992 the shipyard took on an exciting

2018

2020

Drawing on Octopussy’s design, Heesen launched El Corsario (now Mirage) in 1991, its triple water-jet propulsion providing exceptionally high speeds. Heesen gained a stronger foothold in sport fishing yachts with the 38-metre Obsessions in 1996, one of the largest designs in its class at the time.

Length in metres

production capacity and allowed the company to produce up to eight yachts per year. The timing couldn’t have been better, with the arrival in 2004 of the new 47-metre steel class, 12 of which had been sold by 2017.

Octopussy 1988

Alumercia 2000

Aurelia

Satori

2011

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Unlimited imagination In 2005, the production capacity at Heesen took another leap forward with the opening of construction shed 6. Measuring 90 metres in length and 17 metres in height, it housed up to three yachts at a time. To increase production capacity still further, another commitment was made that year to commission three new sheds, all equipped with dry docks. New launches of semi-custom and full custom yacht designs ensured that all of the new production facilities were quickly in use. Semi-custom concepts included the 44-metre aluminium class in 2005, and the 50-metre aluminium class in 2007. The seemingly unlimited imagination and creativity of both clients and architects led to several breathtaking designs, including the racecar-inspired Aurelia in 2011 and the ultra-sleek Satori (now Septimus), recipient of numerous international accolades. This was also the year of the ‘Voyages of M/Y AlumerciA’, a book by Andrew Rogers documenting the adventures of the Heesen explorer yacht between 2001 and 2010.

Heritage

Galactica Super Nova 2016

A new era When Frans Heesen retired in 2012 after 35 years, one chapter ended as another began. His mission to build beautiful yachts to exceptional standards of engineering was fully endorsed and carefully nurtured by the new management. In 2013, the shipyard launched the first yacht with Van Oossanen Naval Architects’ patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF): the 65-metre Galactica Star, a truly innovative design that won no fewer than nine international awards, including the Neptune Trophy at the World Superyacht Awards and Prince Albert II of Monaco’s prestigious Design Award. The shipyard’s continuous drive to innovate led to the introduction of the aluminium 50m Hybrid concept in 2015, also using an FDHF hull design, which brings efficiency gains of up to 30 per cent in the cruise and 15 per cent at maximum speed. More recently, the shipyard again demonstrated its passion for innovation with Galactica Super Nova, a yacht that completely embodies Heesen’s DNA; her elegant, aluminium fast displacement hull slicing through the water at up to 30 knots. She is one of the fastest superyachts in her class, a masterpiece of speed, technology and style. Heesen has delivered more than 146 yachts since 1978. Consenderume Etre quit 2017

Many have won awards and most are considered worldclass in design, construction and engineering. Heesen treasures its rich heritage, which forms a solid foundation for the future.

Heritage

More than 40 Years of Yacht Building

Chapter 2

The Company

Shipyard

Here & Now

The shipyard with a family feel Heesen’s craftsmanship and commitment to technological innovation are key to an understanding of the shipyard, but they’re not the whole story. Along with the steady increase in yacht sizes over the years, from 28 metres up to megayachts of 83 metres, the shipyard’s facilities, infrastructure, employees and support networks have also seen impressive growth. The organisation operates at the highest levels of efficiency and professionalism. It is no longer a family business, so it is perhaps all the more remarkable that it has kept hold of that family feel of courtesy, consideration and respect first instilled among the sheds and workshops by Frans Heesen himself.

Company

Shipyard 11

Ever since Frans Heesen started out in 1978, the shipyard has continuously expanded and improved its infrastructure and docks. Today, it is one of the most advanced and well-equipped yacht-building facilities in the world.

These allow the construction of yachts up to 83 metres. Its 22,000 square metres of covered area and 2,900 square metres of workshop space offer everything you need to construct a product as complex as a Heesen yacht. Production capacity has gradually increased with the addition of new docks. In 2016, following the

The shipyard is located in the Dutch city of Oss, 150

success of the 65-metre Galactica Star and 70-metre

kilometres inland and connected to the North Sea by

Galactica Super Nova, a 90-metre shed with 85-metre

a series of canals and rivers.shed and dry dock were

dry dock were completed. These new facilities allow the

completed.

construction of yachts up to 83 metres entirely in-house.

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50-metre slipway

85-metre dry dock

50-metre dry dock

70-metre dry dock

Aluminium construction shed

57-metre dry dock

10.

Technical department / warehousing

11.

Carpentry

Offices

Warehousing

Crew offices

Storage

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D 1 2

Company

Heesen in numbers It took dedicated craftsmen, space, courage, materials and a continuous drive for progress to build Heesen into what it is today: one of the most renowned superyacht builders in the world. Delve deeper, and the sheer numbers are spectacular.

Hands that build

1,000

Company

The total workforce, of which 500 are in-house employees and 500 are external employees and subcontractors.

POWER PRODUCED Maximum amount of kilowatts / horsepower delivered in one year

26,980kW / 36,757hp

±8,000m2

Paint used*

Total painted surface. This equals the surface of the retractable roof of the Johan Cruijff soccer stadium in Amsterdam

Total amount of paint used in a year on four yachts

14,400 litres M O N ACO

±231km, ±60km per yacht

Material used* A LU M I N I U M

265,000 KG = 6,000kg

CABLE USED*

The 231km of cable could span the distance between Monaco and Corsica

STEEL

475,000 KG

CO R S I C A

*in one year

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Chapter 3

Design & Development

Lessons in Aesthetics & Efficiency

Platform Concept

The Hybrid Story

MTU Engines

A Unique Signature

Custom Design

By creating everything in-house, the possibilities for construction and innovation are practically limitless. Yet each yacht we build is quintessentially Heesen With a team of some 1,000 dedicated professionals involved in the shipbuilding process, every Heesen yacht is steeped in the company’s self-belief. The strength of the Heesen identity runs deeper than mere appearances.

Design & Development

Lessons in Aesthetics & Efficiency If there is a secret to Heesen’s success, this is probably it. Building yachts of consistent quality and excellence while fulfilling every client’s dream is only made possible by the shipyard’s dedication to efficiency. Because it is only through efficiency that the organisation has the freedom to innovate, the ability to attend to the meticulous details, and the time to devote to the best customer service.

to pre-test a design and assess a yacht’s feasibility and allows the database and product portfolio to expand more rapidly.

Extensive menu The shipyard offers an extensive menu of innovative

Preferred length, speed and seagoing requirements are all the information

hull types to choose from to create the perfect yacht

a naval architect needs to give tailor-made advice about the client’s hull

to match the client’s needs. Recent innovations include

design options. Heesen draws on an extensive database of results from tests

the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) and Hull Vane

with yachts of every size and shape. Until recently, this data could only be

technology, both developed by Van Oossanen. With every

collected by running physical tank tests on prototype models. Today these

new yacht design, Heesen is committed to finding new

tests are still performed, but only to fine-tune results obtained from virtual

solutions – and each innovation benefits every future

tests using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. CFD makes it easier

Heesen yacht.

Design & Development

Physical tank test

The shipyard offers an extensive menu of innovative hull types to choose from

Design & Development

Heesen uses three hull types – full displacement, semi-displacement and the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form, each with different characteristics

SPEED RANGE IN STEEL

MODERATE SPEED PLUS

SPEED RANGE IN ALUMINIUM

MODERATE SPEED PLUS UP TO EXTRA FAST

FEATURES ROUND BILGE, BULBOUS BOW, SPRAYRAIL SMALL SUBMERGED AFT BODY LESS EXPRESSIVE PRIMARY RESISTANCE HUMP COMFORTABLE IN SEAGONIG

There is a perfect hull for everyone

FA S T D I S P L AC E M E N T H U L L

Heesen started out as a shipyard that focused solely on aluminium semi-displacement yachts. Since the late Nineties, the shipyard has significantly diversified its naval architecture portfolio and can now offer a variety of honed and efficient hull forms in aluminium and steel. The shipyard uses three principal hull types – full displacement, semidisplacement and the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form, each with different speed and comfort characteristics. There is no such thing as the perfect hull, but it is possible to make the perfect choice, depending on the client’s requirements regarding use and taste and individual preferences in

Choice of three designs

speed and seagoing behaviour. A full displacement design usually has a rounded form, and sits comfortably What do we mean by displacement?

in the water when under way. These hulls create a wave system whose drag increases with velocity, meaning that they cannot exceed their ‘hull speed’ –

Anything that floats has displacement – it’s the weight of water displaced by

determined by waterline length – no matter how much power is applied. But

the object when at rest. In design terms, the word is also used to define hull

displacement hulls also have plenty of interior volume, and being less sensitive

types according to their characteristics when in motion.

to weight, allow for steel construction, a large fuel capacity and longer range.

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TO EXTRA FAST

SPEED RANGE IN ALUMINIUM

SPEED RANGE IN STEEL

FEATURES

HARD CHINE, V-SHAPED BOW, SPRAYRAIL

ROUND BILGE

DEEP SUBMERGED AFT BODY

BULBOUS BOW

DEEP SUBMERGED AFT BODY

BULBOUS BOW

INTERCEPTORS TO LIMIT DYNAMIC TRIM

SMALL SUBMERGED AFT BODY

RESISTANCE HUMP BRIDGEABLE DUE TO V-SHAPED BOW

HULL SHAPE DETERMINES MAXIMUM SPEED ABILITY

COMFORTABLE IN SEAGOING

SPEED RANGE IN ALUMINIUM EXTRA FAST

MODERATE SPEED

EXTRA FAST

SPEED RANGE IN STEEL MODERATE SPEED

S E M I - D I S P L AC E M E N S ETMHI U - DLILS P L AC E M E N T H U L L

D I S P L AC E M E N T H UDLILS P L AC E M E N T H U L L

The semi-displacement hull addresses the need for speed with a flatter,

The Fast Displacement Hull Form has been employed by Heesen to build some of

less rounded stern shape than a full-displacement hull. Once power is applied,

the most advanced superyachts in the world. It incorporates a finely tuned bulbous

these flat sections provide hydrodynamic lift, raising the yacht up and allowing

bow to reduce drag, slender underwater sections, and highly refined stern sections

it to escape some of the drag of its wave system. A semi-displacement hull can

that effectively convert drag into forward thrust. The FDHF is the biggest leap in

comfortably exceed the theoretical speed dictated by its length, but power and

superyacht naval architecture in a generation, combining the speed of a semi-

weight are key – so semi-displacement yachts are usually built of aluminum.

displacement design with the comfort and range of a displacement yacht.

Design & Development

A simple but smart concept

Hull Vane technology An underwater wing that dramatically improves seakeeping behaviour and fuel efficiency: that’s the patented Hull Vane®, devised by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. So how does it work? Piet Van Oossanen, the Dutch naval architect famous for his work on the America’s Cup winner Australia II in 1983, was inspired by studies he carried out on the yacht’s revolutionary winged keel to create the Hull Vane. The concept is smart and straightforward, and yet makes a major contribution to performance and on-board comfort. A fixed, foil-sectioned wing mounted under the stern, each Hull Vane is tailor-made to the yacht’s particular hull shape, and converts the upward flow of water past the stern into lift and forward thrust, reducing pitching and increasing hydrodynamic efficiency.

Design & Development

Alive’s fuel consumption is 30 per cent lower than a conventional yacht’s. With an exceptional 4,000-mile range, that equates to 750 free cruising miles.

750 free miles Heesen’s 42-metre Steel FDHF Alive was the world’s first superyacht to sport the Hull Vane, which reduced her resistance through the water by 24 per cent at maximum speed. Average drag reduction over the entire speed range is 18 per cent. Thanks to her advanced hull design and Hull Vane, Alive’s frugal fuel consumption is some 30 per cent lower than a conventional displacement yacht’s. As a proportion of her exceptional 4,000-mile range, that equates to 750 free cruising miles.

Design & Development

Low maintenance material

Superior abrasion resistance, tough Heavyweight material, partly compensated by Heesen’s lightweight construction

Choice of material: aluminium or steel

One of the first decisions to be made when designing a new yacht is whether to build the hull in aluminium or steel. Heesen is expert in both, and no yard is better qualified to advise the client in the relative merits of each material. In order to address the client’s objectives, the design team always begins by asking: how long should she be and how fast should she go? This is the starting point for each design. Every decision stems from the answers the owner gives to these two fundamental questions. Aluminium offers clear benefits in speed, thanks to its lighter weight. Steel always used to be the obvious choice for long range and comfort. Today these choices are no longer so clear-cut. The advent of the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), for instance, means that aluminium can offer the same levels of

Easy material for construction and repair

ride comfort as steel. And Heesen’s advanced construction techniques mean that weight becomes less of an issue with a steel yacht. Even so, speed, range, durability and seagoing behaviour are still largely determined by hull material.

STEEL

Design & Development

Superior corrosion resistance

Lightweight material for efficient and fast sailing

Speed, range, durability and seagoing behaviour are still largely determined by hull material.

The perfect match In order to create a yacht that perfectly matches the client’s objectives and wishes, the design team always begins with one basic question: what’s the desired length and speed of the yacht? This is the starting point for each design and results in the optimal hull form and construction material.

Challenging material that requires knowledge and experience

A LU M I N I U M

Design & Development

Platform Concept The semi-custom platform is the perfect choice for clients who want to rely on proven design and technology while still being able to personalise their yacht. This revolutionary concept, which significantly cuts costs and development time, set new standards when Heesen introduced it in 2000. Heesen originally focused on custom yachts, until at the start of the new millennium, the shipyard faced a rising demand for yachts with more immediate availability. Rather than compromise on quality, Heesen created a platform from a proven design with tested technology, which reduced investment costs as well as production time. The result was the 37-metre semi-custom line.

Rather than compromise on quality, Heesen created a platform from a proven design with tested technology Seascape 2005 Lady Ingeborg 2004

Design & Development

Clients can personalise their yacht with their choice of materials, colours and outfitting, creating something one of a kind

Personalisation potential The semi-custom proposition has parallels in the automotive industry, where not even the most exclusive brands design one-off cars, but consumers can customise their cars through a range of options to make it their own. ‘The semi-custom lines at Heesen work in the same way,’ says Dutch designer Frank Laupman. ‘But they offer even greater potential for customisation. Clients can decide on an existing hull type and superstructure, and then personalise their yacht with their own choice of materials, colour schemes and interior outfitting, creating something that is one of a kind.’

Design & Development

Azamanta 2015

Azamanta and Laurentia - two different dreams, two unique yachts, built on the same proven platform

Design & Development

Laurentia 2017

The platform’s assured quality and success lies in the fact

Heesen’s semi-custom portfolio consists of the 55-metre

Azamanta and Laurentia, pictured above, are excellent

that Heesen applies the same construction processes

steel FDHF class, 50m semi-displacement, and 50m

examples of how owners can build completely different

to every line while continuing to innovate. At the same

FDHF aluminium hybrid. Each offers endless potential for

yachts using an identical platform. Two different dreams,

time, exclusivity is guaranteed because production

personalisation.

two unique yachts, but built on the same proven naval

numbers of each platform are limited. Currently,

architecture.

Design & Development

Platform power The unique aspect of Heesen’s semi-custom concept is the opportunity to create bespoke yachts while still relying on proven platforms. But how do the designers and architects feel who work with this concept?

Cristiano Gatto Design Team

Cristiano Gatto It’s the entire team at Heesen that truly stands out. They keep their clients happy by enabling owners to customise as much as they can within the platform’s parameters. It’s the perfect solution for owners who don’t wish to be involved in a new build project from first sketch to final launch. It also creates an inviting price-quality balance. Cristiano Gatto never stops learning. So far, his team has designed one custom and eight semi-custom yachts with Heesen.

Design & Development

‘‘Heesen’s semi-custom platform offers high-quality yacht construction in a most efficient way. The yard is extremely flexible - I have never felt any resistance or experienced any restrictions when working to satisfy a client’s wishes. It’s more the other way round – the shipyard makes every effort to allow their clients to focus completely on the interior.’

Paszkowski Design has worked with Heesen since 1996, designing the interiors of one 55-metre and three 50-metre semi-custom yachts, as well as the exterior of another full-custom.

Francesco Paszkowski Design

Francesco Paszkowski

‘Irisha was designed inside and out by Harrison Eidsgaard, first as a custom yacht and then modified slightly to fit Heesen’s platform. We used a number of pre-engineered items for the lower deck. Above the main deck, however, the design is unique. This results in a yacht that appears to be completely custom built but in reality uses components from Heesen’s semi-custom range.’ Eidsgaard Design

Peder Eidsgaard

Irisha is Harrison Eidsgaard’s first Heesen project and has won numerous international accolades.

Design & Development

Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Reymond Langton Design

Dickie Bannenberg

Pascale Reymond

‘Heesen’s proven platforms allow us to approach each project as a fresh creative challenge, while knowing that the underpinnings are already taken care of and we’re not going to find ourselves battling against, say, roving engine room air casings, or shrinking accommodation spaces. We’ve done it together ten times, over four different platforms, and look forward to further collaborations!’

‘We are known for our exacting design standards, and for the quality of the interior detailing in our clients’ bespoke superyachts. Our approach to Heesen’s semi-custom series is equally personal, and is underwritten by our deep commitment to bespoke design. This is very important to me: such details as joinery, lighting and the selection of materials are fundamental to a successful and beautiful interior. Our aim is to give the yacht an elegance and personality far beyond the best hotel.’

Bannenberg & Rowell’s most astonishing project by far has been Lady Petra, designed for Frans and Petra Heesen, with a wide spectrum of interior design styles.

One of the most staggering creations by Reymond Langton Design is the interior of Heesen’s Ann G.

Design & Development

Platform concept Steel Aluminium Man of Steel Buka

37m Aluminium

Seascape

Semi-displacement Lady Ingeborg

Let It Be

G-Force Perle Noire Aurelia

Ilona

Millenium

47m Steel Displacement

Mon Plaisir Let it Be

Yalla

My Secret

Elandess Blind Date

Air

Ariadna Lady Petra

Elena

Asya

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47m Aluminium Semi-displacement Sirocco

Celestial Hope 4you

44m Aluminium Semi-displacement

Bliss

Sibelle

Sedation

Agram

My Petra Jems S. Bernardo

50m Aluminium Semi-displacement

Lady L

Satori

VanTom

Monaco Wolf

Ice Angel

Ventura

White

My Loyalty

Aquamarine Masa

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55m Steel

Moskito

FDHF

Azamanta

Laurentia

Vida

Solemates

50m Aluminium

19755

Amare II

FDHF

Home

Erica

19550

50m Steel Displacement Omaha

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2006

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2012

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2015

2016

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Arkadia

19650

2021

2022

2020

Design & Development

The Hybrid Story Heesen’s relentless urge to innovate has found new impetus as the shipyard seeks to minimise its carbon footprint and lay the foundations for hybrid propulsion. Cleaner, quieter and more fuel-efficient technologies will take over from conventional diesel systems, and the shipyard is committed to a range of additional enhancements. This 21st century technology makes a welcome addition to the shipyard’s knowledge base.

the yacht more efficient. The power sources can be used separately or together in any combination, depending on the cruising mode selected by the captain. Combining diesel and electrical propulsion means flexible power management, reduced fuel usage and less noise and vibration. Embodying Heesen’s approach to new technologies down the years, it’s a marriage of performance and efficiency.

Heesen’s hybrid yachts draw on two sources of power for propulsion:

diesel engines and generator-driven electric motors. Unlike the

The 50-metre Home was Heesen’s first yacht equipped with this hybrid

systems adopted by many shipyards, the Heesen solution does not

solution. A masterpiece of determination, commitment and the drive

rely on heavy banks of batteries – which itself saves weight and makes

to be different, she symbolises the shipyard’s hybrid future.

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Home embodies Heesen’s approach to new technology – a marriage of performance with efficiency

Home 2017

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Economic Mode

Economic Mode For speeds between nine and

Heesen’s hybrid system offers four different cruising modes

12 knots. In Economy Mode,

E-motor

propulsion comes from the main engines. The generators are

Gearbox Main engine Generator Hotel load

switched off while the electric motors, powered by the main engines, function as generators

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to supply electric power for the yacht’s hotel services.

E-motor Generator

The technology behind hybrid systems is complex, but its operation is simple, and the benefits are undeniable – as you will appreciate the first time you cruise in smooth silence.

Gearbox

Main engine

Cruising Mode

Hybrid Mode

Cruising Mode

E-motor

This is the most conventional mode. The electric motors are

Gearbox Main engine Generator

E-motor

Hotel load

switched off, while the generators provide power for the hotel load, and the main engines turn the

Gearbox Main engine Generator Hotel load

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yacht’s propellers. In Cruising Mode, Home cruises at between

E-motor

12 and 15 knots.

Generator Gearbox

Main engine

Distribution

E-motor Generator Gearbox

Boost Mode Main engine

Hybrid Mode

Boost Mode

E-motor

For speeds of up to nine knots. Propulsion is derived solely from the yacht’s

Boost Mode enables Home to hit

electric motors and generators. Hybrid Mode is beautifully silent, with

her top speed of 16.3 knots with

Gearbox Main engine Generator

maximum noise levels in the owner’s stateroom reaching just 46 dB(A) –

Hotel load

the sound of softly falling rain. Boxed and insulated generators result in

engines, and the generators power

vibration-free cruising, while fuel consumption is no more than 70 litres per

the electric motors, which supply

hour.

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Generator Gearbox

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their additional propulsive power to the propellers via the gearboxes.

E-motor

ease. The yacht runs on the main

Main engine

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noise or vibration in Hybrid Mode, on quiet electric motors powered by well-insulated generators, the only sound is the sea slipping past, and the yacht is almost as silent as when at anchor. For many it is the ultimate superyacht experience. In a world full of noise, Heesen believes silence is the ultimate luxury. Manoeuvrability is another important benefit of Heesen’s hybrid system, especially when in harbour. The high torque at low revolutions supplied by the electric motors, coupled with their ability to slip instantaneously between forward and reverse, make close-quarters manoeuvring at low speeds more precise and predictable.

In a world full of noise, Heesen believes silence is the ultimate luxury

Hybrid technology is usually just associated with fuel efficiency. But Heesen’s hybrid solution enhances the whole cruising experience for owners and their guests. Silence is by far the most noticeable benefit that hybrid technology can offer. Cruising without

Fuel-efficiency is optimised when the diesel engines and electric motors are combined, providing both propulsion and on-board power without running the generators. This translates into significant cost benefits in generator life, and real fuel savings even at a decent turn of speed - cruising at 12 knots, Home and her sister ship Electra burn just 98 litres per hour.

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MTU Engines MTU’s history with Heesen is well known. The superb 396-series engines were the secret weapon that allowed the shipyard to build some of its fastest and most famous yachts, the 53-knot Octopussy included. It was a fruitful partnership – the German engineers supplied the power, while the Dutch shipbuilders brought the publicity. These two world-beating companies have been working together ever since. Bigger yachts required bigger engines, and MTU was always happy to oblige. What has made MTU’s engines so important to Heesen is their impressive power-to-weight ratio, durability and high safety standards. Now MTU’s selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology is allowing their engines to satisfy rigorous new IMO Tier III environmental legislation, making MTU an even more essential part of Heesen’s future.

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SCR is available for the huge MTU 4000-series engine, which has powered Heesen’s yachts in all its guises, from the V-8 and the V-12, through to the V-16 and now the V-20, introduced in 2007. This awesome power unit can deliver up to 4,300kW and was specifically designed to power the largest yachts. It was therefore a perfect fit for Heesen’s high-performance Galactica Star, Quinta Essentia and Galactica Super Nova, ground-breaking projects that re-wrote the superyachting rule book.

Over the past four decades MTU has delivered to Heesen an astonishing amount of engine power – more than half a million kilowatts

Over the last four decades, MTU has delivered an astonishing amount of engine power to Heesen – more than 500,000kW. And there’s a lot more to come.

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A Unique Signature

More than 140 yachts have left the shipyard in Oss since Heesen was founded in 1978. Each one has been a unique creation encapsulating the owner’s dreams. And each has also been a Heesen.

Team’ in the late 1980s. This successful collaboration

Heesen’s co-founder and brand identity pioneer Jan Gremmen believed

Frank Laupman went on to set up his own studio,

that the shipyard should always strive to be at the forefront of the latest

Omega Architects, in 1995, but the Heesen-Laupman

developments in technology and design. Together with Frank Laupman,

collaboration continues, and has resulted in numerous

who had just started his career, Gremmen initiated the ‘Diaship Design

award-winning yachts.

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supplied the designs for many superb and eye-catching yachts, and helped to create a signature look for the shipyard that remains as distinctive today.

Frank Laupman

Espen Øino

‘A designer needs to keep pushing, and listen to the market at the same time’

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Consistency The iconic designs of illustrious architects Le Corbusier

Clifford Denn, a third important design contributor,

and Rem Koolhaas are Frank Laupman’s main sources

agrees: ‘Certainly, the shipyard defined its signature style

of inspiration. ‘The strength of Heesen’s signature is

at an early stage - a sporty-chic, low and sleek look. But

its consistency and focus,’ he explains. ‘But it’s also the

now we are seeing the look evolve into the next phase.’

acknowledgement that a design is a client’s dream come true.’

Constant evolution

This means that the Heesen signature is and always

So what’s next? Renderings for the next generation of

should be recognisable, in every project. But at the

Heesen yachts reveal subtle developments in design.

same time, each final yacht design must primarily be

One of them is the increased use of glass, and bigger

defined by the customer’s requirements.

outdoor areas. There are balconies and beach clubs to bring customers closer to nature. These innovations

Clifford Denn

are subtle — evolutionary rather than revolutionary. A Heesen yacht will always carry the brand’s design trademarks, making it stand out as truly unique.

‘When seeing a Heesen yacht from afar, most people know instinctively what they are looking at’

Frank Laupman is happy to acknowledge that the future has plenty to offer in terms of new approaches to innovation and creativity. While he will admit that the possibilities of being truly innovative are limited in yacht design, he stresses that the designer needs

For Espen Øino, another signature contributor, the goal

to keep pushing, and listen to the market at the same

is clear: ‘Anthropomorphic flow, resembling natural and

time. ‘That’s the challenge we love, the key to success.

human qualities, with uninterrupted horizontal lines

When people see a Heesen yacht from afar, most know

and a straight, clean deck layout,’ he says. ‘These are the

instinctively what they are looking at.

true and timeless characteristics of Heesen. Bold yet balanced volumes, sleek yet sporty profiles, and the

‘The architect needs to keep pushing and listen to the

dramatic rake of the windscreen all combine to create a

market at the same time. ‘That’s the challenge we love

brand image that is quintessentially Heesen.’

and a key to success.’

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Custom Design When it comes to custom yacht building, Heesen works hard to satisfy the

methods and manufacturing processes to every project,

client’s every desire. A custom project starts with a blank sheet of paper. If

no matter how special or exclusive the specifications

you can imagine it, Heesen can build it for you.

might be. For clients who demand a full custom design, the shipyard’s extensive database, containing complete

Every shipyard that specialises in luxury yachts makes claims like that, but

data on every yacht built to date, can offer inspiration

there are very few who can truly deliver on the promise without having to

and quick, tailor-made solutions. This ensures a perfect

compromise on quality — and fewer still who can deliver within the deadline.

working relationship between the client’s requirements

The key to Heesen’s success is that it applies the same tried and tested

and the design and engineering options.

If you can imagine it, Heesen can build it for you

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Building a dream A custom future Heesen expects the full-custom market to continue to thrive. More and more yachts will be ordered that celebrate the uniqueness of each individual owner, through a fabulous interior, the sheer chutzpah of a daring exterior profile, and the adoption of the very latest technologies. Heesen has all the necessary knowledge, skills and experience in-house to lead as an industry front-runner. Hybrid propulsion, the Fast Displacement Hull Form and the Hull Vane are just a few examples of recent innovations applied to advanced yachts such as Home, Alive, and Galactica Super Nova. There is an exciting future ahead.

Phase 1 is the pre-contract stage. Heesen’s design and development department will start discussing the client’s requirements and provide technical support and advice to the Owner’s Team. The Interior Designer is also brought in at this stage to develop an initial interior design. This usually takes between six and 12 months, and once all contract conditions are determined, the contract is signed.

Phase 2 is devoted to further developing the design, of both the interior and exterior, and the engineering stage. The owner or the owner’s representatives will be working closely with their chosen designers, while also consulting with the shipyard as the various in-house departments plan the propulsion, hydraulics, plumbing, electrics and all the myriad systems that lie behind the scenes in any modern superyacht. This phase typically takes four to six months.

Phase 3 is the manufacture. Some 12 months after the owner’s first meetings at the shipyard, the design and development department hands over the project to production. Depending on the size and complexity of the yacht, its construction can take between two-and-a-half and three years.

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Flagships These interior designers and exterior stylists have made great contributions to Heesen’s custom portfolio. What has been their most impressive custom creation so far?

‘Ann G came about as the result of a collaboration with her owner, for which a 3D-printed study model was built to validate the forms we were exploring. And it has been our most astonishing custom design so far. The owner came up with many of the ideas that defined the yacht’s general arrangement, such as the comfortable stairs for the interior and exterior, which he correctly believed would introduce a sense of grandeur.’

Clifford Denn Clifford Denn Design

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‘For me it has to be Galvas, for which we designed the exterior and the general arrangement. We created a long, continuous line from the bow to the stern, which flows all the way, and exaggerates the length of the boat while disguising the height. The entire yacht has soft, gentle curves yet also an edgy crispness.’

‘My favorite is of course Galactica Super Nova, launched in 2016. What makes her so unusual in the first place are her three engines, driving two fixed pitch propellers and a booster water jet. This enables her to reach over 30 knots – quite a top speed for a 70-metre yacht. Besides this technical feature, she has a dynamic, young and timeless appearance, like all Heesen yachts. Even at rest, she looks like she wants to go fast.’

Johnny Horsfield

Espen Øino

H2 Yacht Design

Espen Øino International

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‘The interior of Ann G is a proud achievement of Reymond Langton Design. Created for a client with a strong vision and high expectations, the design is a bold, modern interpretation of Art Deco style. Working with Heesen allowed us to turn this vision into reality without having to compromise. This was reflected in the enthusiastic reception upon delivery.’

‘For the 65-metre Galactica Star, we designed an interior in harmony with the very sporty exterior look created by Omega Architects. We were given free rein to design a radical, dynamic interior, winning nominations and successes for prestigious awards.’

Jason Macaree

Dickie Bannenberg

Reymond Langton Design

Bannenberg & Rowell

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‘The sensation of space and luxury reflected in the materials all around was what we focused on when designing the Antares interior. The layout is very spacious, with an 80-squaremetre owner’s stateroom. Up to 12 guests stay comfortably overnight in six cabins and she hosts another 13 crew members on board to ensure the perfect yachting experience. A grand success!’

‘Our most astonishing creation for Heesen by far is Crazy Me, a project launched in 2013. Her interior is contemporary, featuring lots of glass, bamboo furnishings and a deck pool with jets that can be covered to become a dance floor, including a bar and DJ booth. She’s well named.’

Francesco Paszkowski

Cristiano Gatto

Francesco Paszkowski Design

Cristiano Gatto Design Team

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Chapter 4

Building

Handcrafted by Heesen

Heesen Interiors

At Home in Brabant

Every Heesen yacht is built in-house, to the highest standards of pedigree Dutch yacht building Perfection in a Heesen yacht goes much deeper than its looks. Some 1,000 dedicated professionals are involved in the shipbuilding process every day, committed to achieving unsurpassed levels of engineering and craftsmanship

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Handcrafted by Heesen Building a superyacht is one of the most complex production processes imaginable. Few products involve more parts, planning, skills and technology. And in this high-tech era of robots and fully automated production lines, a Heesen yacht is still largely crafted by hand.

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Heesen‘s modern Oss shipyard builds yachts from 50 to 83 metres in length

The design comes to life The foundation of each Heesen yacht is a hull that is welded to perfection. It is always a magical moment when the first contours of the hull materialise in metal, and the yacht’s design begins to come to life. Heesen uses both aluminium and steel in its yachts. In 2020, the shipyard used approximately 265 tonnes of aluminium and 475 tonnes of steel to build four yachts – two in steel and two in aluminium.

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A perfect finish

The preparation and painting processes are the same for both steel

sometimes applied to cure the filler.” The first task is to stabilize the

and aluminum, except that steel needs to be shot-blasted first, while

metal with an epoxy holding primer, making it ready for the fairing

The 140-strong paint team at Heesen require tens of thousands of

aluminum can be mechanically prepared. Atmospheric conditions in

compound, and the finishing filler. With all surfaces perfectly fair and

hours to take a superyacht from bare metal to gleaming Topcoat. “On

the shed are critical: “The product requirements are very specific,” says

smooth, two different grades of epoxy primer are then spray-applied,

a 50-metre it’s typically a 12-month job from start to finish,” explains

Scott. “The temperature of the substrate surface should be higher than

followed by two varieties of polyester urethane top coat – making a

Scott Hampton, paint project leader at Heesen.

18oC, and the air temperature should be in the low 20s. Local heat is

total of 21 layers. Only then is a Heesen ready to make her entrance.

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The marriage The definitive shape of the yacht is determined at another key moment in the building process: the marriage of hull and superstructure. It is a major engineering challenge to join such huge components and all about perfect timing and precision.

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Building a superyacht is one of the most complex production processes imaginable. Few products involve more parts, planning, skills and technology

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Furniture construction

Sanding cabinets

Sealing the decks

Constructing the interior All interior components are created in Heesen’s wood workshops in Oss and Winterswijk, and are then assembled and finished on the yacht itself. Many different skills are required for a perfect result.

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Heesen Interiors As one of the few yacht builders to have a complete department of highly skilled cabinetmakers in-house, Heesen is able to guarantee consistent quality and custom design possibilities to spark your imagination.

‘Our facility has evolved over the years, and we are very proud of where we are today. We have been responsible for many award-winning yacht interiors’

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Interior workshop The shipyard’s main interiors workshop is in Winterswijk, just over an hour’s drive from Oss. It was recently expanded by some 30 per cent, and now has more than 8,000 square metres of working space, where 150 craftsmen and women work on up to nine Heesen projects at a time. This is where all the luxury areas, such as the atrium, saloon, dining room, owner’s stateroom and guest suites, are created. At the shipyard in Oss, another 37 craftsmen work on the interiors of all the service areas and sky lounges. Building its yacht interiors entirely in-house requires significant investment not only in the latest machinery and equipment, but in young talent too. ‘Our facility has evolved over the years, and we are very proud of where we are today,’ explains Henry Schreur, managing director of Heesen Interiors. ‘It is state-ofthe-art — we have been responsible for many awardwinning yacht interiors.’ These include the acclaimed MySky, Galactica Star, Elena, Amore Mio and Galactica Super Nova.

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Mock-up There are two phases to the interior construction process. First a full-size mockup is built for the owner, complete with handles, switches, lamps and even fabrics and flooring. If the owner agrees with the concept and the layout, the interiors department gets to work on the detailed construction drawings, and sets in train the sourcing of all the required materials, from the exotic to the everyday.

Exquisite materials The second phase sees the actual construction process begin, which takes place at both workshops. The cabinetmakers are adept at working with all types of hardwood, including teak, wengé, Macassar ebony, walnut and flamed maple as well as more exotic types. Skilled teams are also trained to handle curved glass, ray and goat skin, 3D printed elements, and of course marble, onyx and other minerals. There are no limits to what Heesen’s interior specialists can create: the challenges lie in working in sympathy with the materials, whatever they might be, and in minimising weight.

A match made in Heesen Organic raw materials naturally differ from each other in colour, grain and texture, and creating an acceptable uniformity is one of the most skilful processes undertaken at the interiors workshops. Woods and leathers might have to be lightened or darkened, or even coloured to create a perfect likeness. Grains and textures need to be invisibly aligned to create a seamless finish, and the weights and dimensions of identical components such as doors should also match perfectly. Every aspect of the completed interior must exactly mimic its proposed design. No short cuts are taken, even with last-minute changes. Everything installed in the finished yacht is exactly as the owner and designer envisaged it.

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Galactica Super Nova

This multi-award-winning yacht, with an interior design by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, required 35 man-years of interior work

Spiral staircase This spectacular edifice is just one example of a designer’s imagination turned into reality. The recently launched Galactica Super Nova’s spiral staircase is a true showcase of craftsmanship, its striking design echoing the form of a seashell.

Wengé in three finishes Also known as African rosewood, this tropical timber is dark in colour, with a distinctive texture and a strong partridge wood pattern. Combining three types of wengé with teak, Heesen uses special wood-processing techniques, which allow for the creation of a uniform interior that is serene and warm.

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Crazy Me

Ingenious glasswork and tall ceilings provide its owners with a true sense of outside living, even when indoors

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Complex and innovative glassworkd

Bamboo instead of wood

The most striking element of this yacht is the complex use of glass in her

The palette throughout Crazy Me is pale, with soft powder-coloured tones and

superstructure, a strikingly innovative design. Combined with exceptional ceiling

bamboo everywhere you look. Cristiano Gatto, Crazy Me’s interior architect,

heights, the interior provides owners with a true sense of outside living, even when

decided to use bamboo on the inside to create a calming ambience. Each

indoors. This ingenious yacht was a collaboration between exterior stylist Gary

bamboo pole is unique in colour, pattern, width and length, which created

Grant and interior designer Cristiano Gatto. ‘It has a sculptural influence,’ says Grant

a challenge for Heesen’s interior specialists when working with this natural

of the exterior. ‘It’s a form distilled into its essence, but it still incorporates maximum

material. They managed to achieve consistency by patination, lacquering, and

technology and engineering.’

colour adjustment of the bamboo.

Ann G

Reymond Langton created a masculine décor that looks unmistakably like a glowing skyscraper, using a mix of fine leathers and stainless steel

Art Deco style Furnished in an Art Deco style, with contrasting dark patterned wood, stainless steel highlights and leather elements, Ann G’s interior breathes sophistication. Ann G was one of the most sybaritic projects that Heesen has worked on – not only in a material sense but also in the detailed finishing required throughout the interior. It’s the kind of project that turns heads wherever she goes.

Stingray leather The use of stingray leather in interiors has gained ground over the years. It is a highly durable material with a unique suppleness that can be finished either textured or flat, and then painted in any colour. Reymond Langton incorporated smooth blue stingray leather in Ann G’s interior, the footboard of the bed and night cabinet being two examples.

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At Home in Brabant Heesen strives to make people feel at home, not only on its yachts but also on site when the yachts are being built. The company passionately believes that everyone involved on the client’s side – from owners to brokers, from captains to crew – should be well looked after by the shipyard.

Brabant is known for its scenic historic towns, unspoilt countryside and a Burgundian way of life

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Welcome Any sense of feeling at home in the Netherlands during a building project must obviously start at the shipyard. Besides a warm welcome, Heesen supports the crew in every possible way – for instance, by finding them the right accommodation. The shipyard is situated in Oss, in the Dutch province of North Brabant – a region renowned for its scenic historic towns, unspoilt countryside and a Burgundian way of life. Oss has numerous attractions, including the Jan Cunen museum, and plenty of restaurants and bars to enjoy. Breda, once a fiefdom of the Holy Roman Empire, is great for shopping and dining. In neighbouring ’s-Hertogenbosch you’ll find a wealth of museums, shops and historical monuments, including churches, old city walls and courtyards. Eindhoven is the country’s design hotspot and the nearest city to offer an international airport. In the countryside, there are smaller gems to explore. The fortifications in the picturesque town of Heusden afford wonderful views of the rural scenery. Famous nature reserves in this region include National Park De Biesbosch and Loonse & Drunense Duinen.

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Amsterdam

Within an hour’s drive Amsterdam, the capital, is just an hour’s drive from Oss. The traditional fishing villages of Volendam and Marken offer more nautical attractions, while the port city of Rotterdam is the second largest in the world. The famous Deltawerken in Zeeland and the beautiful Dutch Wadden Islands, which are only accessible by ferry, are not to be missed.

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Rotterdam

Amsterdam The main attractions of this magnificent watery metropolis

North Sea coast and Wadden Islands

include not only several of the most notable art museums in the world but also the superb National Maritime Museum and the poignant Anne Frank House, making this a one-ofa-kind city trip.

Volendam, Edam and Marken

Keukenhof Situated in Lisse and known as the Garden of Europe, this is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Some seven million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, covering an area of 32 hectares (79 acres). The park is open

Amsterdam

annually from mid-March to mid-May. Zeeland This beautiful province, a two-hour drive south-west of Oss, gives you the chance to see one of the most magnificent

Keukenhof

engineering structures in the world, the stupendous Deltawerken. But don’t miss the picturesque town of Middelburg, where you might spot people in traditional costume. Rotterdam Oss

National Park De Biesbosch One of the largest national parks in the Netherlands, it is made up of a network of rivers, creeks and islands. Renting an electric fluisterboot (whisper boat) is a popular outing for The Netherlands

both tourists and locals. North Sea coast and Wadden Islands The beautiful North Sea coastline of the Netherlands, its

National Park De Biesbosch Zeeland

beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, offers plenty ’s Hertogenbosch

of great bars and restaurants in summer. It’s also a beautiful environment for simply relaxing. The same is true of the Wadden Islands in the north, which include Texel, Vlieland,

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Oss

‘s-Hertogenbosch

Home of the Heesen shipyard, situated in the hospitable

Only 25 minutes away by car, this sizeable city has a

Volendam, Edam and Marken

province of Brabant and connected to the North Sea by

wealth of scenic streets and narrow alleyways filled with

To visit any of these three fishing villages is to step back in

an extensive network of canals and rivers, this welcoming

cosy bars, shops and restaurants. Recognised as the most

time. Their ambience and architecture are charming and

municipality can offer plenty of attractions.

hospitable city in the Netherlands.

authentically Dutch, making them a very worthwhile stop.

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Chapter 5

Ownership The Heesen Experience

After Sales & Yacht Services

Ownership

The Heesen journey – taking delivery is just the first step The culmination of many months of professional dedication, the owner’s dream yacht has made her entrance. But taking delivery is just the beginning of the Heesen journey – an experience as rewarding as the yacht itself.

Ownership

The Heesen Experience For most owners, buying a yacht is a long-anticipated and carefully considered decision. To make it as rewarding as possible, Heesen leaves nothing to chance in its commitment to both her crew and her owners. Here, owner’s representative Stefan Zucker, and Heesen captains Mario Merl, Klaus Waibel and Nigel Jenkins, share their experiences of being involved in the Heesen build process from beginning to end.

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‘The fact that Heesen have always kept their promises is what makes working with them such a pleasant experience’

Stefan Zucker, owner’s representative, Zucker & Partner With a shipping background to support his shift from

exterior are decided on by the owner, that we take over

captain to self-employed owner’s representative, Stefan

full control, allowing the owner some time and rest.’

Zucker has been in the yachting business since the 1990s. His working relationship with Heesen dates back

One reason why Zucker enjoys working with Heesen

to 2015, with an impressive eight projects under his

is the yard’s commitment to time management. ‘I will

belt and a new yacht in production.

never forget my first project with Heesen,’ he says with a smile. ‘A few months along the way, I asked them for

‘Our work as an owner’s representative can start

an update on the project schedule, bearing in mind

before or after the owner has decided which shipyard

that, based on my experience with other yards, it

they want to realise their dreams, and ends after the

should include some major changes. The answer was

warranty phase,’ Zucker explains. ‘A lack of time or

that there was no updated version. The same happened

experience is the main reason an owner approaches us.

after about a year, still on the same project. That is

On average, a project requires two, sometimes three of

when I realised: this shipyard is so professional! The fact

our people to work on it, depending on the project size

that Heesen have always kept their promises regarding

and level of customisation, so you can understand the

scheduled deliveries is what makes working with them

benefit of having someone take that over.

such a pleasant experience.’

‘Nevertheless, when you build a yacht, there is ongoing

Trust between the owners, the shipyard and himself is,

cooperation between the builder and buyer,’ he

to Zucker, the most important

continues. ‘So even with our assistance, close contact

element in the success of a project. He advises

with the owner is necessary to make sure all of the

everyone to visit the shipyard regularly during the

requirements are met. Usually, it’s after the pre-

building process to check on quality and conformity, to

contract and design phase, in which the interior and

ensure the very best outcome.

Ownership

2007

37-metre semi-custom, semi-displacement, Ilona (now Destiny)

2014

47-metre semi-custom, displacement, Elena

2017

55-metre semi-custom, Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), Laurentia

Mario Merl, captain Laurentia ‘Having worked for many southern European shipyards

‘It’s the superb interior and exterior design, the shipyard’s

in the past, I can say northern European shipyards truly

standard of engineering, the quality of components,

distinguish themselves in terms of management style,

effective time management and flexibility. Also, I guess,

delivery times and product quality’, says Mario Merl.

it’s the company’s loyalty to customers in delivering their

‘I have become attached to the Heesen way of doing

dream. And, in return, the shipyard is rewarded by their

things. In terms of time management, the shipyard does

customers’ loyalty.’

not overpromise about what they can deliver because every project has a realistic schedule that is monitored on a continuous basis. ‘Speaking from experience, in the unlikely event of a delay – let’s say because of an unexpected change order – Heesen never takes a short cut, compromising build quality. They simply assign more craftsmen to finish the project in time. And they are the best craftsmen.

Ownership

‘They will not compromise quality by taking short cuts, ever’

‘Heesen was the only shipyard at that time that could deliver a yacht of that quality, within such a short time frame and strict delivery dates’

family-like service made it tremendous fun building Seascape together,’ says Waibel. ‘During the same owner’s second new-build a few years later – a 44m semi-displacement called Sibelle, now G3 – you could see that Heesen was going through some growing pains, making it slightly harder to make alterations along the process. But through perseverance and cooperation, we finished on time – and with a beautiful product.

Klaus Waibel, captain Sibelle

37-metre semi-custom, semi-displacement, Seascape (now Li-Lien)

2005

‘While designing the current Sibelle, the owner’s third full custom yacht, I worked closely with Heesen’s experts to

‘I started off working with Heesen back in the early 2000s,’

continue to improve the overall functionality based on

Waibel recalls. ‘It was after the successful introduction

the previous two.’

of the 37-metre semi-displacement class, Heesen’s first semi-custom line.

When asked if he ever encountered difficult situations, Waibel answers honestly: ‘In my view, there are other

44-metre semi-custom, semi-displacement, Sibelle (now G3)

50-metre full-custom, Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), Sibelle

2008

2015

‘Basically, there was no shipyard at that time that could

shipyards that are good, better or worse, but the product

deliver a yacht of that quality, within such a short

is what truly distinguishes Heesen. Their product

timeframe and strict delivery dates. It was from there

performs as it should, with good seakeeping behaviour,

that I took over as the owner’s representative during the

reliability and comfort. Like any machine this size, there

construction of Seascape, now Li-Lien, visiting Oss on a

will be problems, but it’s my job to minimise their effects

regular basis over the course of the entire project. It was a

for the owner, with the assistance of the shipyard’s after

great first construction experience. Heesen’s personalised

sales and customer support team’

Ownership

Nigel Jenkins, captain Home Home is the recently launched Heesen equipped with

yacht.’ Home is Jenkins’ third Heesen and the third

the shipyard’s new Hybrid Solution. Captain Nigel

building project he has been part of, all for different

Jenkins calls himself a novice on board Home, still

owners. His previous yachts include the 37-metre

exploring all the capabilities of this unique yacht.

semi-displacement series Totally Nuts (formerly Man of Steel) and 50-metre Steel series Inception (formerly

‘I have been part of the process since August 2016,’

Man of Steel). ‘All turned out to be superb yachts. They

he says. ‘But at that time, the project was halfway

are reliable, have great seakeeping and are a pleasure to

completed, and the yacht was already in build. The

work on.’

owner had looked at other shipyards, but Heesen’s

experience, quality and drive immediately won him

Like the previous two Heesen projects Jenkins was

over. For me, it has been a great experience working

involved in, Home was delivered on schedule, making

with a group of true professionals on the project. From

her maiden voyage on 1 July 2017. The owner joined the

management to contractors, everybody listened to each

yacht three weeks after delivery for the first time and has

other and shared their experiences, resulting in a superb

enjoyed every minute on board ever since.

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2005

37-metre semi-custom, semi-displacement, Man of Steel (now Totally Nuts)

2008

50-metre semi-custom, displacement, Man of Steel (now Inception)

2017

50-metre semi-custom, Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), Home

‘The owner had looked at other shipyards but Heesen’s experience, quality and drive immediately won him over’

Ownership

After Sales & Yacht Services With an ever-expanding fleet of superyachts cruising the world, it was a logical step for the shipyard to broaden the scope of its After Sales programme and launch a comprehensive new programme called ‘Yacht Services by Heesen’.

Maintenance and technical support throughout the yacht’s lifespan are crucial both to its operational reliability and to its value as an asset. The instant our shipyard workers finish building the yacht, she is placed in the caring hands of our delivery team, who put her through systems tests and sea trials to make

If taking delivery of a Heesen yacht is the start of a

sure everything works exactly as it should. From that

journey, then the shipyard is committed to making the

moment on, our experts keep a watchful eye on the

voyage as carefree as possible.

yacht to ensure she stays in peak condition.

Engine room

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Spare parts and support Once the yacht has been launched on schedule, no deadline is more important to an owner than the start of a holiday cruise. In maintaining excellent relations with all equipment suppliers, Heesen is best placed to secure the delivery of high-quality, warranty-protected parts both before and after the yacht has entered service. This enhances your yacht’s operational reliability and helps to avoid delays or cancellations due to technical issues. We can also deliver crew uniforms and clothing, supply food and beverages, and provide medical and safety services in cooperation with our known network of specialists worldwide.

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Warranty work The shipyard’s specialised delivery team begins work on the yacht a few months before delivery to ensure all components are in excellent shape when the warranty period begins. The customer support teams offer complete, 24/7 assistance to any Heesen client in need, whether online, on the phone or on location with the flying squad. ‘We are available continuously to deliver information, drawings etc., at short notice,’ says Paul van Herpen, projects and after sales manager.

Ownership

‘Customer support teams offer 24/7 assistance to any Heesen client in need, whether online, on the phone or on location with the flying squad’

Lady Petra 2012

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Paul van Herpen

John van Wijck

Manager Projects & After Sales

Head of Customer Support & After Sales

Refits and Class surveys The shipyard is also available to assist with periodic refits, maintaining tariff agreements with shipyards, contractors, and service agents throughout the world. ‘Our aim is to provide full-cycle assistance and services,’ says Paul van Herpen. Heesen can also manage or co-operate in the yacht’s all-important Class surveys, whether at five, ten or 15-year intervals. ‘For Heesen to manage the Class survey is mutually beneficial,’ van Herpen explains. ‘It safeguards both the yacht’s operational reliability as well as our brand image, and maintains its asset value.’ This focus on preventive and eventually predictive maintenance support is a vital service for all Heesen owners.

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Lifestyle

Living the Good Life

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Chapter 6

A Fabulous Flotilla Sky

(50m)

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Crazy Me

(50m)

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Galactica Star

(65m)

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Satori

(50m)

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(37m)

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Ann G

(50m)

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Galatea

(40m)

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MySky

(51m)

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Galactica Plus

(34m)

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Galactica Super Nova (70m)

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Aurelia

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Alive

(42m)

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Quinta Essentia

(55m)

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Amore Mio

(45m)

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A core belief at Heesen is that what is created as a dream should always feel like a dream Performance, comfort and quality are the common characteristics of every Heesen yacht built so far. Apart from that, they are all unique. Each reflects the owner’s passion and individuality in its own fascinating way. These continuous challenges from clients encourage Heesen’s designers and engineers to set new benchmarks for aesthetics and the use of smart technology.

Fleet

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Sky

Sky combines the best of full-custom individuality with Heesen’s high aesthetic standards

Sky (50 metres)

With a full-displacement hull and bulbous

furnishings to give guests a truly metropolitan

bow and her minimalist exterior styling and

experience. Modern and masculine accents

design by Omega Architects, Sky is a smooth

include limestone floors, glass and black lacquer

and

the

panelling, and polished stainless steel. She is

cruise and economical over long distances.

bold and contemporary, a perfect example of

Her contemporary interior is by New York-

a full-custom Heesen yacht conceived to the

based Mojo Stumer Associates, with lavish

highest aesthetic standards.

serene

passagemaker,

quiet

Sky

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Owner’s stateroom By Mojo-Stumer Associates

Main saloon By Mojo-Stumer Associates

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Sky

Owner’s bathroom By Mojo-Stumer Associates

Sky’s lavish contemporary design is bold, metropolitan and masculine

Built: 2010 Type: Displacement Construction: Steel / aluminium Length overall: 50.50 metres / 165 feet 8 inches Max. speed (half load): 14.5 knots Range at 13 knots: 3,200 nautical miles

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Sky lounge High ceilings bring an enhanced sense of space

Owner’s stateroom By Cristiano Gatto Design

Beach club Side fold down balconies Exterior by Gary Grant Design

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Crazy Me

A statement yacht with an undeniable wow factor

Crazy Me (50 metres)

Built: 2013 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 50 metres / 164 feet Max. speed (half load): 21 knots Range at 12 knots: 3,200 nautical miles

Launched in 2013, this 50-metre, one-off, semidisplacement work of art remains a real head-turner. Her audacious, sweeping exterior lines, from the drawing board of Gary Grant, show a clear sculptural influence and masterfully incorporate high technology and smart engineering. Crazy Me achieves an impressive top speed of 21 knots in half-load conditions and has a range of 3,200 nautical miles at 12 knots. Cristiano Gatto describes her interior design as contemporary, featuring creative combinations of glass, bamboo furnishings and a glass-bottomed pool with contra-jets for swimming. The pool can be covered to become a dance floor, complete with bar and DJ booth.

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A masterpiece that excites on every level

Galactica Star (65 metres)

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Galactica Star was the world’s first superyacht

enables her to reach 28 knots using an impressive

with Van Oossanen’s patented Fast Displacement

20 per cent less fuel than a conventional design.

Hull Form. She boasts Dutch quality and custom-

Distinctive exterior lines from Frank Laupman of

built levels of luxury without compromising

Omega Architects, and an eclectic, exotic interior by

her extraordinary performance. Galactica Star’s

Bannenberg & Rowell, featuring a 77-square-metre

stunning 65-metre profile is matched beneath the

beach club, add to her unique overall signature. She

waterline by her advanced naval architecture, which

is a masterpiece that excites on every level.

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Main saloon Three distinct but connected areas By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

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Owner’s bathroom Marble tiling with a woodgrain effect By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Owner’s stateroom Macassar ebony wall panels By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Galactica Star

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Atmospheric beach club 77 square metres

Dutch quality and custombuilt levels of luxury without compromising her extraordinary performance

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Galactica Star

Built: 2013 Type: Fast displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 65 metres / 213 feet 3 inches Max. speed (half load): 28 knots Range at 14 knots: 4,200 nautical miles

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A delightful combination of spacious luxury and semi-displacement performance

Satori (50 metres)

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Satori

Launched in 2011 as the first in Heesen’s 50m

internal volume for a yacht of this length. She is also

semi-displacement class, Satori is full-custom and

one of the world’s fastest vessels of her size, capable

all-aluminium. The name refers to the first step

of up to 24 knots, with class-leading fuel efficiency.

towards Nirvana in Zen Buddhist belief, and her

Satori offers a delightfully unique combination —

interior, by Rémi Tessier, is truly divine, making the

spacious luxury and the excitement of the semi-

most of her 500 Gross Tons — an extraordinary

displacement performance.

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Main saloon By Rémi Tessier

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Satori

Owner’s stateroom Geometric precision all around

High performance, classleading fuel economy and big-yacht volume, with a Rémi Tessier interior

Built: 2011 Type: Semi-displacement Owner’s bathroom Backlit white onyx and highly polished Okavango wood

Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 49.80 metres / 163 feet 4 inches Max. speed (half load): 24 knots Range at 12 knots: 3,200 nautical miles

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Designed for luxury and performance

Aurelia (37 metres)

Built: 2011 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 37.30 metres / 122 feet 4 inches Max. speed (light load): 31 knots Range at 12 knots: 1,900 nautical miles

Named after the first Gran Turismo, the fabled Lancia Aurelia GT, Aurelia is the tenth example of Heesen’s popular 37m semidisplacement class. Her spectacular Gulf Porsche Racing livery was designed by Dobroserdov Design, and the automotive theme extends to her interior, where all four guest cabins are furnished in different racing colours. In line with her sporting appearance, Aurelia’s lightweight aluminium hull is capable of exceptional performance and a top speed of 31 knots – but with gyro-stabilisers, spacious deck layouts and luxurious furnishings, Aurelia is built for both comfort and speed.

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Aurelia

Dining room Geometric structured floor By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Owner’s stateroom Cosy, light and spacious By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Owner’s bathroom Various tones of marble By Bannenberg & Rowell Design

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A project that moved Heesen forward, and turns heads wherever she goes

Ann G (50 metres)

Launched in 2015, Ann G is a 50-metre, sub-500 GT

speed of 15 knots. Inspired by the owner’s love of

yacht that sports elegant exterior lines by Clifford

Art Deco and stainless steel, Reymond Langton

Denn, emphasised by her traditional paint scheme

created a masculine interior that irresistibly calls to

of dark blue and white. With an optimised round-

mind the classic skyscrapers of Manhattan. Ann G

bilge, full-displacement steel hull, she is powered

helped move Heesen forward, and she turns heads

by two 4000-series MTU V8s that give her a top

wherever she goes.

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Staircase Glowing skyscraper chandelier Centerpiece by Crystal Caviar

Dining room Art Deco furnishing By Reymond Langton

Ann G

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Spacious beach club

Ann G’s classic blue and white paint scheme complements a stunning Jazz Age interior

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Ann G

Built: 2015 Type: Displacement Construction: Steel / aluminium Length overall: 49.60 metres / 162 feet 9 inches Max. speed (half load): 15 knots Range at 12 knots: 4,000 nautical miles

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Main saloon ‘Dutch Expressionism’ style By Omega Architects

Owner’s stateroom Calm, contemporary and elegant By Omega Architects

Saloon Featuring full-height glazed doors By Omega Architects

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Galatea

Galatea is a beautiful marriage between performance and efficiency

Galatea (40 metres)

Built: 2014 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 40 metres / 131 feet 3 inches Max. speed (half load): 28 knots Range at 12 knots: 2,200 nautical miles

Faster and more efficient than any of its competitors, Heesen’s 40-metre Galatea sportster is where technology, speed, interior design and Dutch construction quality come together to spectacular effect. Her aluminium semi-displacement hull and MTU 16V 4000 M73L engines give her a top speed of 28 knots. Designed by Omega Architects, her interior and exterior themes were inspired by Dutch Expressionism and create a calm, contemporary atmosphere with clean lines, contrasting woods and glass detailing. Accommodating up to 10 guests in five suites, she is a splendid combination of style, comfort and excellent seagoing qualities.

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Sporty and elegant: MySky fully embodies Heesen’s DNA

MySky (51 metres)

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MySky

MySky’s exterior, designed by Frank Laupman

contrasts using white leather, black marble,

true

white onyx, and dark, Macassar ebony. The

representation of Heesen’s core philosophy,

long foredeck, featuring an on-deck Jacuzzi

with its sleek, understated, monochrome

and ideal for sunbathing and relaxing, can also

aesthetic. This theme of deceptive simplicity

be used as a touch-and-go helipad. MySky has

in her profile carries through to her interior

a top speed of 15.6 knots and a cruising range

by Erick van Egeraat, who conjured a décor of

at 12 knots of 3,200 nautical miles.

Omega

Architects,

exhibits

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Owner’s stateroom Macassar ebony wood wall panels By Erick van Egeraat

Main saloon Leather, black marble and onyx furnishing By Erick van Egeraat

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MySky

Owner’s bathroom Sophisticated furnishing By Erick van Egeraat

The light and dark of MySky’s distinctive profile are echoed in the contrasts of her Erick van Egeraat interior

Built: 2014 Type: Displacement Construction: Steel / aluminium Length overall: 51.10 metres / 167 feet 8 inches Max. speed (half load): 15.6 knots Range at 12 knots: 3,200 nautical miles

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Main saloon and dining Contrasting tones with an Art Deco edge by Omega Architects

Owner’s stateroom Amsterdam School style inspired furnishing by Omega Architects

Exterior Inflatable water slide

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Galactica Plus

Integrating all the ingredients for a spacious, sporty seagoing experience

Galactica Plus (34 metres)

Built: 2012 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 34.80 metres / 114 feet 2 inches Max. speed (light load): 27 knots Range at 11 knots: 1,400 nautical miles

Built with sportsboat performance but plenty of deck space in mind, this spacious, 34-metre full-custom yacht shows off sleek, and subtle curves and a slender silhouette with plenty of personality. Designed by Omega Architects, her impressive sense of interior space was accomplished by removing one guest suite to significantly increase the area of the others, including the owner’s stateroom. Powered by MTU engines, Galactica Plus glides along at an impressive 27 knots thanks to her aluminium semi-displacement hull, honed for efficiency and weight reduction. She brings together all the ingredients for spacious, sporty, seagoing fun.

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One of the swiftest superyachts of her class in the world

Galactica Super Nova (70 metres)

With an impressive 70-metre length and an

design elements to the Heesen portfolio.

incredible 357 square metres of deck space to

With a thundering top speed of 30 knots, this

enjoy, Galactica Super Nova is Heesen’s largest

powerful,

yacht to date. Her elegant yet purposeful

yacht is one of the fastest superyachts in her

exterior, designed by Espen Øino, embodies

class in the world. She is truly a masterpiece of

the shipyard’s DNA and introduces many new

speed, space and style.

all-aluminium

fast-displacement

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Galactica Super Nova

Owner’s stateroom

Furniture by

Sycamore, wengé, and teak furnishing by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design

Glyn Peter Machin

Main saloon and dining Bright and sophisticated by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design

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Galactica Super Nova is Heesen’s largest yacht to date

Built: 2016 Type: Fast displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 70.07 metres / 229 feet 8 inches Max. speed (half load): Approx. 30 knots Range at 12 knots: 4,000 nautical miles

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Galactica Super Nova

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Alive

Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF)

Alive (42 metres)

As the world’s first superyacht to be fitted with

featuring fabrics in natural tones and contrasting

the Hull Vane in combination with an ultra-

panelling in Macassar ebony. Requiring 35 per

efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF),

cent less fuel than an equivalent conventional

Alive has a special place in Heesen’s fleet. This

yacht to reach her top speed of 16 knots and

42-metre yacht, with an interior and exterior

accommodating an impressive 12 guests in

by Omega Architects, displays all the grace of

6 spacious suites, Alive is where advanced

the modern gentleman’s yacht, with a décor

engineering meets smart design.

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Main saloon Warm Macassar ebony furnishing By Omega Architects

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Alive

Dining

Owner’s stateroom

Soft fabric tones by Omega Architects

By Omega Architects

Requiring 35 per cent less fuel to reach its top speed of 16 knots, Alive is where advanced engineering meets smart design

Built: 2014 Type: Fast displacement Construction: Steel / aluminium Length overall: 42.40 metres / 139 feet 1 inch Max. speed (half load): 15.9 knots Range at 12 knots: 4,000 nautical miles

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Sky lounge Sensation of light and space Decor by Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi

Main saloon By Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi

Owner’s stateroom By Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi

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Quinta Essentia

Quinta Essentia’s enticing interior plays with sensations of light and space

Quinta Essentia (55 metres)

Built: 2011 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 55 metres / 180 feet 5 inches Max. speed (half load): 24 knots Range at 12 knots: 4,500 nautical miles

With her ‘pelican beak’ bow and bold reverse sheer, Quinta Essentia displays her confident Heesen pedigree, her semi-displacement hull capable of a top speed of 24 knots. She represents a collaboration between Omega Architects, who designed the exterior, and Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi, who were responsible for the interior. Her enticing décor plays with sensations of light and space. It includes a vast 90 square metre owner’s stateroom, glass balconies and glass-panelled bulwarks, a spectacular spiral glass staircase with a central elevator, and a drive-in garage for her custom limousine tender.

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A masterful mix of space, speed, safety and style

Amore Mio (45 metres)

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Amore Mio

The largest sports superyacht yet built in

open deck space. Her exterior is by Omega

The Netherlands, Amore Mio was designed

Architects. With a lightweight aluminium

to be a floating family summerhouse for up

semi-displacement hull, equipped with gyro

to 10 people. Her beach-house interior by

stabilisers, she can slice through the water

Cristiano Gatto is light-filled and harmonious,

safely at an extraordinary top speed of 30

featuring a subdued palette, linear shapes,

knots. She is a masterful mix of space, speed,

rounded edging, and 90 square metres of

safety and style.

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Main saloon By Cristiano Gatto Design

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Amore Mio

Owner’s stateroom

Owner’s bathroom

By Cristiano Gatto Design

Designed as a floating family summerhouse, her interior is light, understated and harmonious

Built: 2016 Type: Semi-displacement Construction: Aluminium Length overall: 45 metres / 147 feet 8 inches Max. speed (light load): 30 knots Range at 12 knots: 2,750 nautical miles

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