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16 Jun 2023

YN 20067, Project Sparta – 67m full-custom motor...

The launch of YN 20067, Project Sparta, marks a significant milestone for Heesen. At 67 metres, she is our largest steel motoryacht so far. We built very low hull supports to ensure smooth and safe launching. Sparta grew out of the Project Avanti concept which we presented with Winch Design at the... Learn more 09 Jun 2023

YN 20655 Project update: Dutch Craftsmanship and Italian...

Heesen delighted to share with you that YN 20655 (Project Venus), the latest addition to their best-selling 55-metre Steel Class, is currently in build at Talsma in Friesland, North of Holland. To ensure high-quality standards, Heesen partnered with Talsma to construct steel hulls to avoid... Learn more 04 May 2023

YN 20555 Project Serena: hull and superstructure now...

Heesen is delighted to confirm that the construction of YN 20555, code-named Project Serena, is proceeding on schedule for delivery to her owners in the Fall of 2024. The yacht’s hull and superstructure have been joined together, and the next stages of the build are well under way. To avoid... Learn more 11 Apr 2023

Sales success for Heesen: YN 20457 Project Akira...

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... Learn more 30 Mar 2023

Heesen YachtTalk Specials, Season 4, Episode 1

The first episode in Season 4 of Heesen’s YachtTalk follows the exciting collaboration between Heesen and its brand partner, Eysing. Located down the road from the Dutch shipyard in North Brabant, Eysing was founded by four young entrepreneurs in 2014 when they decided to bring back one of the... Learn more 07 Mar 2023

YN 20857 Project Setteesettanta, 57m full-custom motor yacht:...

Heesen is delighted to confirm that following a rigorous programme of Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations, and two days of model tests in the new tank at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton, the hull design of Project Setteesettanta has passed with flying colours. “The Fast Displacement hull... Learn more 01 Feb 2023

Project SkyFall, hits the water!

Heesen is delighted to announce that Project SkyFall, was launched at the facility in Oss on January 27, and christened MY Ultra G. This is the shipyard’s first launch of 2023, a year that promises to be exciting and busy for this Dutch yacht builder. Heesen is the undisputed world leader in... Learn more 27 Jan 2023

YN 20457 Project Update: Akira, 57m superyacht, hull...

Heesen is delighted to announce that the hull and superstructure of Project Akira, YN 20457, have been joined together at the facility in Oss. The project remains on schedule and is available for delivery in time to enjoy the 2024 summer season. Project Akira is the first in the new 57-metre... Learn more 12 Jan 2023

The Year of the Water Rabbit: What’s in...

2022 was a tumultuous year; the war in Ukraine continues to inflict challenges on many people, and this very sad situation shatters the entire world. The yachting industry suffered from its consequences, and our shipyard even more so. However, we overcame challenges that we never imagined we would... Learn more 22 Dec 2022

Heesen reveals exterior designer for new 50-metre FDHF...

Heesen is delighted to announce that the Harrison Eidsgaard studio has been chosen to design its eagerly anticipated 50-metre Steel series, which was announced at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October. At 50 metres and 499 GT, this new series will feature a Fast Displacement... Learn more 09 Dec 2022

Project update: YN 20750 Project Orion – Cristiano...

As NASA’s Orion spacecraft makes its triumphant return from the Moon, Heesen Yachts is delighted to unveil the first visuals of the stellar interior spaces of its 50-metre Project Orion, YN 20750. Cristiano Gatto and his team have been working closely with the shipyard’s engineers to create an... Learn more 02 Dec 2022

Sales success: Heesen wins contract for a full-custom...

Heesen is elated to announce the sale of a full-custom all aluminium motor yacht. Project YN 20857, code-named Project Setteesettanta, will be a pure expression of the shipyard DNA, featuring unique elements in both technology and design. Heesen is one of the few shipyards in the world specialising... Learn more