Heesen Yachts

Located in Oss, The Netherlands, Heesen Yachts builds custom superyachts in aluminium and steel from 30 to 70 metres in size.

History of Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts was founded by Frans Heesen in 1978, drawing on the rich talent pool of maritime craftsmen and artisans in The Netherlands. The shipyard claims to be the first in Holland to utilize aluminium alloy in constructing yacht hulls. Heesen Yachts has continued to pioneer the use of aluminium to produce seaworthy yet swift performance superyachts.

In 1992, the shipyard added full displacement, steel-hulled motor yachts to its portfolio. In recent years, Heesen Yachts also has developed a series of “Fast Displacement” superyachts, designed to provide higher speeds and greater fuel efficiency than a traditional luxury yacht.

Notable Heesen Yachts

In 2011, Heesen Yachts delivered the 50-metre superyacht Satori, featuring breathtaking contemporary exterior styling by Omega Architects. Constructed entirely in aluminium, and powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, she has a cruising speed of 24 knots. Satori’s interior design is by Remi Tessier.

The 65-metre superyacht Galactica Star was launched by Heesen in 2013. She features an innovative Fast Displacement hull designed by van Oossanen Naval Architects that the shipyard reports is 30 percent more efficient than a traditional superyacht hull of the same size. She combines a 28-knot top speed with a range of 4,200 nautical miles.

Specialisations of Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts is helping to move the needle on advanced performance hull design for superyachts over 30 metres. The shipyard works with owners and noted architects to build fast yet long-range custom yachts in aluminium and steel.

Heesen Yachts   36.8 m •  2005
Heesen Yachts   36.8 m •  2006
Heesen Yachts   36.79 m •  2005
Heesen Yachts   36.79 m •  2006
Heesen Yachts   36.77 m •  1995
Heesen Yachts   36.58 m •  1995
Heesen Yachts   36.52 m •  2002
Heesen Yachts   36.3 m •  2004
Heesen Yachts   35.97 m •  1997
Heesen Yachts   34.85 m •  2000
Heesen Yachts   34.8 m •  2012
Heesen Yachts   34.14 m •  2002
Heesen Yachts   34.14 m •  1987
Heesen Yachts   33.1 m •  1988
Heesen Yachts   33 m •  1988
Heesen Yachts   32.16 m •  2005
Heesen Yachts   32 m •  1991
Heesen Yachts   31.7 m •  1983
Heesen Yachts   31.49 m •  1990
Heesen Yachts   30.7 m •  2000
Heesen Yachts   30.65 m •  2000
Heesen Yachts   30 m •  2003
Heesen Yachts   29.08 m •  1985
Heesen Yachts   28.29 m •  1998
Heesen Yachts   28.1 m •  1989
Heesen Yachts   28.04 m •  1985
Heesen Yachts   27.74 m •  1979
Heesen Yachts   27.5 m •  1993
Heesen Yachts   27.43 m •  1986
Heesen Yachts   26.21 m •  1992
Heesen Yachts   25.39 m •  1985
Heesen Yachts   24.63 m •  1990
Heesen Yachts   24.38 m •  1995