SALES SUCCESS FOR HEESEN: PROJECT AKIRA HAS NEW OWNERS!

Heesen is delighted to announce the sale of Project Akira, YN 20457, with Wes Sanford of Northrop & Johnson and James

Corts of MarineMax introducing the client. Commenting on the sale, Wes and James said: “We couldn’t be happier to have matched this family with such an excellent Dutch shipyard. Everyone involved understands and shares the value of the pedi - gree, quality and detail, which is a great place on which to build a lasting relationship and a fantastic yacht. In Project Akira, Heesen, Harrison Eidsgaard, and Omega Architects have developed an incredible yacht for cruising the world and, even more specifically, exploring The Bahamas. We look forward to completing this stunning yacht for the summer shakedown voyage in the Med. She’ll turn heads in every anchorage!”

The shipyard presented the 57-metre series design at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2019, and construction began in February 2022 as a speculative venture.

Frank Laupman of Omega Architects penned a distinctive profile that, as well as making Akira stand out at sea with her assertive attitude, sweeping lines and a near-vertical bow, will also turn heads in harbour, thanks to a unique scooped stern that gives her a compelling quayside presence.

Akira will offer plenty of outdoor space to enjoy life at sea, and generous indoor areas in which to socialise and relax.

Twelve guests are accommodated in six staterooms, with the 63 sqm owner’s apartment located forward on the main deck. There is a VIP suite on the bridge deck above, while the remaining guest cabins are on the lower deck. A glass and stainless-steel elevator serves all three decks. Heesen Yachts Interiors, Heesen’s fine cabinetry workshop in Winterswijk, is responsible for handcrafting the refined bespoke furniture for Project Akira.

 First of the new 57-metre Aluminium Series

 All aluminium FDHF, top speed of 22 knots

 Shallow draft — ideal for The Bahamas

 Stunning exterior design by Omega Architects

 Over 400 sqm of luxury interiors by Harrison Eidsgaard

 Delivery Q3 2024