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20 Aug 2021

Heesen 60-metre Project Falcon hits the water!

Heesen is delighted to announce that Project Falcon, YN19360, was launched at the shipyard on July 22nd, 2021. • Exterior lines by Omega Architects • Interior design by Sinot Yacht and Architecture Design • Glass elevator through all decks • Touch-and-go helipad for private use only, with... Learn more 02 Aug 2021

YachtTalk special 5: Market special with Fraser Yachts

Andrew Bond, sales broker at British brokerage house Fraser Yachts, describes the current state of the superyacht market as “booming”. In our fifth episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials, host Charlotte Kan heads to Fraser’s headquarters in central London to speak with Bond and Heesen’s... Learn more 22 Jul 2021

MY ELA heads to the Med!

Heesen is delighted to announce the delivery of YN 19550 MY ELA, formerly known as Project Altea. This magnificent yacht set sail from the Netherlands in July with her crew, and after meeting her owners in Gibraltar, will spend the summer cruising in the Mediterranean. Primarily intended for family... Learn more 19 Jul 2021

YachtTalk Special 4: Sparta design special with Winch...

At 67 metres with an internal volume of approximately 1,200 gross tons, Project Sparta is Heesen’s largest steel-hulled displacement motor yacht to date. In the fourth episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials, host Charlotte Kan heads to Barnes in London to catch up with Winch Design duo Jim... Learn more 13 Jul 2021

Project update: YN 20457 Project Akira, 57-metre full-aluminium...

Heesen is delighted to confirm that Project Akira’s design and engineering work is proceeding on schedule. The concept was unveiled in 2019 at the Monaco Yacht Show, and construction will formally commence at the shipyard in Oss after the summer when skilled welders will lay the keel in the... Learn more 07 Jul 2021

YachtTalk Special 3: Akira design special with Harrison...

The third episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials transported us to the riverside design studio of London-based Harrison Eidsgaard. Co-founder Ben Harrison and director Richard Whitehouse walked host Charlotte Kan through an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to share their thoughts, insights and... Learn more 23 Jun 2021

Heesen appoints a new Marketing Director: Mark van...

Heesen is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark van Heffen as its Marketing Director, effective from 1 September. Leveraging his expertise in strategic management consultancy and international marketing communications, Mark will oversee the global marketing strategy and operations for the... Learn more 21 Jun 2021

YachtTalk Special 2: Market special with Burgess

The second instalment of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials took place in St James, the heart of London’s competitive yacht brokerage sector, where we caught up with Jonathan “Joff” Beckett of Burgess to learn more about the current superyacht market. He shared his insights on short-term trends... Learn more 08 Jun 2021

YachtTalk Special 1: Design special with Bannenberg &...

The first episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials kicked off in June 2021 by going behind the scenes at renowned London-based superyacht design studio Bannenberg & Rowell. As long-time Heesen collaborators, the studio has designed over 12 Heesen boats, including Lady Petra, Galactica Star,... Learn more 05 May 2021

YN20067 Project Sparta construction update: hull turning

Heesen is delighted to report that the construction of their largest steel motoryacht, the 67-metre Project Sparta, continues to proceed on schedule. On April 29, the completed hull was turned right way up to allow engineering fit-out to begin. Konstantin Kolpakov of Arcon Yachts said: “The... Learn more 30 Apr 2021

Commercial success: 55m Steel FDHF sold with Arcon...

Heesen is delighted to announce the sale of YN19755, Project Gemini. Arcon Yachts introduced the client, and is supervising and project managing the construction of the yacht. This is the second yacht sold in Spring 2021 by the Dutch shipyard. Project Gemini’s construction was started as a... Learn more 19 Apr 2021

Heesen delivers Moskito, YN19255, formerly project Pollux

Heesen is delighted to announce the delivery of Moskito, YN 19255, previously known as Project Pollux. At 55 metres with a Gross Tonnage of 760 GT, she is the second yacht delivered by Heesen in 2021. With muscular exterior lines by Omega Architects, characterised by ‘shark-tooth’... Learn more