13 Jul 2021
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...
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07 Jul 2021
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...
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23 Jun 2021
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...
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21 Jun 2021
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...
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08 Jun 2021
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,...
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05 May 2021
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...
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30 Apr 2021
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...
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19 Apr 2021
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’...
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14 Apr 2021
Heesen is delighted to announce the sale of Project Altea, YN 19550, the second yacht to be built on the Nova Plus design and engineering platform. An all-aluminum 50-metre that features the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form, Altea comes in at just under 500GT, and was begun by Heesen as a...
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06 Apr 2021
Heesen is delighted to announce the delivery of Arkadia, previously known as Project Triton, YN 18850. She is the first of five yachts scheduled for delivery in 2021 by the Dutch shipyard. The yacht was sold in October 2020 by David Johnson of Denison Yachting, who introduced the client and worked...
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26 Mar 2021
Heesen is delighted to confirm that the construction of YN 19755, Project Gemini, is on schedule for delivery in October 2022. The latest in the shipyard’s 55m Steel class will be available in time for the winter season in the Caribbean. Last week we installed the twin MTU 8V 4000 M63 IMO...
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11 Mar 2021
Heesen is delighted to announce that the launch of YN19550, Project Altea, took place at the facility in Oss on February 19. Altea is the second yacht built on the Nova Plus design and engineering platform. Altea, a 50-metre all-aluminium, sports a Fast Displacement Hull Form and comes in at just...
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