Superyacht inspired by a beach villa with the ultimate luxury of silence. Nova by Heesen Yachts
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“ The architecture of project Nova exemplifies sophistication with its rich and refined detailing. The modern beach interior utilises natural materials with minimal artificial treatment, providing a strong connection to the natural outdoor elements. ” Sander Sinot, Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design Heesen Yachts have created a new breed yacht and the first to be launched is their new 50m Fast Displacement, full-aluminium motoryacht: YN 17850 Project Nova.
Omega and Heesen of designing elegant vessels with the properties of an explorer with vast storage space and relaxing area on decks.
Following the success of 65m Galactica Star, the world’s first yacht with a Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), this new 50m motoryacht offers the same superlative levels of performance, efficiency and luxurious comfort in a smaller design package of under 500 GT. Rather than emphasising the elevated speed provided by the revolutionary FDHF, Project Nova is all about fuel efficiency.
The yacht was meant to make a strong and close connection to her environment, open and uninterrupted. Vast amounts of glass guarantee transparent to the outside world: full height windows wherever possible on main deck and wheelhouse deck, create long and continuous horizontal lines. Inserted into the bulwark, the high windows give close views to the water levels from the master state room.
Her light aluminium hull, relatively small engines (2MTU x 600kW) and Heesen’s minute attention to weight control means the vessel is not only less thirsty with a remarkable transatlantic range of 3,750 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots with only 45m3 of fuel, but also more spacious. The result is unique: a high-performance, supremely comfortable displacement yacht with reduced environmental impact.
To push the panoramic views to a maximum, this sculptural exercise resulted in a ‘naked’ stern: no interruptions. The scooped out bulwarks enable panoramic views to the aft on both main deck and wheelhouse deck. A characteristic inclined support develops from the superstructure upwards towards the sunshade on the sundeck.
Heesen’s in-house naval architects and the experts from van Oossanen, who devised the FDHF, thoroughly tested her newly designed hull at the Southampton tank test facility in July 2014. The results are impressive. Fuel consumption at cruising speed is a frugal 125 litres per hour and at 10 knots a staggering 85 litres per hour which makes Project Nova the most efficient vessel in her class. This stunning piece of technology is wrapped in an elegant design package with exterior lines by Frank Laupman at Omega Architects and interior styling by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. Her eye-catching superstructure, vertical bow and spacious fixed aft platform with a grandiose staircase leading to the main deck put Project Nova a cut above the rest. Her exterior lines break with Heesen yachts of the past, but still retain the sense of seaworthiness and performance that has become their trademark. The vertical bow, for instance, is not just a styling exercise: it also serves to reduce the vertical acceleration that causes discomfort for guests on board. Drawing design inspiration from open-air beach villas, the yacht features panoramic glass walls that offer untarnished views of the ocean. Project Nova is a “modern, innovative yacht with striking lines and a lot of glass,” says Laupman. “More like a beach villa in style with nature all around you.” When Heesen briefed Omega Architects they asked for a more aggressive styled exterior, with sharp edges and large openings in the bulwark to enable high, open views to the water level. So a new vision was created, styled in clean and chiseled lines. Nova combines the shared heritage between
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Her regular plumb bow bends into a high and straight bulwark line on a clean foredeck: the tenders are recessed in the deck. Her stern has an inclined design with Flanges bending downwards from the main deck bulwark protecting the long swim platform at the sides. The designer imagined the owner enjoying the end of the day in the skylounge or in one of the exterior areas, surrounded by nothing...but the sea. Twelve guests will be accommodated in six spacious cabins. The master suite is situated on the main deck forward and has a bathroom with central bathtub. The remaining cabins are on the lower deck: the forward, full-beam VIP suite has a generous bathroom with bathtub; two twin cabins are located amidships; and the two double cabins aft are both equipped with ensuite shower rooms. Guests have direct access to the lower deck gymnasium through a door at the end of the hallway. This layout solution protects against undue noise and vibration as the gym separates the guest accommodation from the engine room. From the gym, guests can walk straight out onto the main aft deck and take a dip in the sea after a workout. The fixed swim platform offers ample space to relax close to the water and a pantry with wet bar complements this delightful outdoor guest area. Nova’s refined palette of interior materials range from open-grain oak, walnut veneers, nero seta marble, white and bamboo travertine. These natural tones and textures contribute to Nova’s cool and cosy atmosphere.
“The architecture of project Nova exemplifies sophistication with its rich and refined detailing. The modern beach interior utilises natural materials with minimal artificial treatment, providing a strong connection to the natural outdoor elements. This connection is enhanced by the big panoramic windows which offer the user a vast view over the endless panoramas outside,” said Sander Sinot of Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. Sinot commented, “The interior architecture offers the possibility of creating alternative moods and atmospheres in the same yacht by adding art, accessories and upholsteries, allowing for effortless customization. The architecture and decoration exist in perfect harmony with the staircase as a statement feature at every level.” The layout explores the multi-functionality of areas in a way that optimizes all available space. The intelligent layout combined with the design and styling creates the feeling of a truly spacious and luxurious environment. Project Nova also puts a priority on silence, the ultimate luxury. Heesen’s Mark Cavendish said that Project Nova should measure only 50 decibels in the owner’s suite with main engines on when underway and at nine knots during hybrid mode, that will drop down to 46 decibels. “Owner and guests will enjoy a vastly quieter environment,” says Mark Cavendish. To put this in perspective, 46 decibels is the sound of soft rainfall. During the Monaco Yacht Show presentation of Project Nova, Heesen invited Professor Barry Smith, who founded the Centre for the Study of the Senses at the University of London, to share his research on the importance that sound has on the other senses. “Sounds have an effect on all sorts of things, including eating,” said Professor Barry Smith. “Silence is not hearing nothing, the brain is always taking in information, what is going on with affect your mood.” Being able to run extremely quietly will not only benefit how Project Nova’s owners experience the other senses whilst on board, but will also be extremely practical allowing the captain to depart port before dawn without disturbing her guests. Project Nova’s keel was laid in the presence of the ABS surveyor last February at the Heesen facility in Oss, The Netherlands, and her construction is scheduled to be completed by spring 2017.
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