13 Mar 2025
An Australian yacht captain recalls how an idea for a fun summer job turned into a rewarding, 20-year career. Troy Dougherty, currently captain of the 50-metre Heesen ELA, entered the superyacht industry in 2005 via an unusual path: snowboarding. The guys he rode with shared that they worked on...
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12 Mar 2025
At Heesen, Dutch quality and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do. In our latest Q&A series, we’re talking to the Heesen Receptionist Team. For over a decade Annemiek Vissers, Steffie van den Berg and Susanne Tuijtelaers van Boxtel have answered your calls and made you feel...
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09 Mar 2025
Here’s the scoop about the show and what’s happening in ‘The Palm Beaches’. The 43rd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, #PBIBS, runs March 19-23— due to popular demand, showgoers get one extra day this year. When the show was first introduced, many in the marine industry...
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07 Mar 2025
This month, Heesen honours International Women’s Day with portraits of inspiring Dutch women in yachting. At just 16 years old, Laura Dekker became the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the globe, overcoming intense legal and media opposition to pursue her dream with unwavering...
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28 Feb 2025
Following a successful Dubai International Boat Show, Heesen is now preparing to attend the Palm Beach International Boat Show, where we will showcase our latest innovations in yacht design and engineering. Among the highlights are two exceptional Heesen yachts: the 2022 Book Ends, a 50m...
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21 Feb 2025
Two experts in the region, from Camper & Nicholsons and Heesen, explain why the Middle East and the Gulf are becoming a global superyachting destination. The Middle East is emerging as a global hotspot for the luxury yachting market, spurred by unparalleled investments in high-end...
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Team player – Capt Troy Dougherty

Q&A with the Heesen Receptionist Team

Join Heesen Yachts at the Palm Beach International...

Celebrating Women in Yachting: Laura Dekker Sailing Against...

The Boating Bonanza: Exploring the Palm Beach International...

Riding the wave – The heat is on
