The prestigious Dutch luxury yacht builder, Heesen Yachts, has launched its first aluminium fast displacement luxury yacht Galactica Star on 25 March. Galactica Star yacht’s launch ceremony took place at the yard’s facility in Oss.
Heesen Yacht Galactica Star YN16465 65M FDHF - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis
The concept was presented to the yachting community in September 2010 at the Monaco Yacht Cluband the contract for the construction of the first 65 metre FDHF was signed just one month later, in October 2010. Construction took place at the Heesen facility in Oss where the laying of the keel was marked with anofficial ceremony in February 2011.
65m Galactica Star yacht by Heesen - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis
Sophisticated hydrodynamic design by Van Oossanen Naval Architects resulted in a vessel that is 30% more efficient than a round-bilge motor yacht.
Heesen Yachts - HY16464 motor yacht Galactica Star - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis
In conjunction with Heesen Yachts in-house naval architects, Van Oossanen Naval Architects also implemented the naval architecture. The vessel’s advanced design combines a special hybrid hull form that results in a very low wave profile over the entire speed range, while also improving sea-keeping and manoeuvrability.
Heesen luxury yacht Galactica Star - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis
This provides a very positive impact on the cost of running the yacht, as well as lowering the environmental footprint due to reduced engine emissions.
When combined with Heesen’s acknowledged weight reduction expertise and a pair of MTU 20V4000M93L engines (each developing 4.300kW at 2.100 rpm) Galactica Star will be able to deliver her excellent top speed of 27 knots as well as a very economical fuel burn and a particularly long range of 4.200Nm at 14 knots.
Motor Yacht Galactica Star - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis
Award-winning designers have been appointed by the Owners for this very special project: Frank Laupman at Omega Architects is responsible for the streamlined and elegant exterior lines, whileBannenberg and Rowell Design have created the sophisticated interior that perfectly complements such a dynamic and sleek exterior design.
Galactica Star is due to leave the Heesen facility in Oss for intensive sea trials in the North Sea. Delivery to her Owners is scheduled for June 2013.
