Van Oossanen and Associates

Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched – a 55m Heesen superyacht

Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia – a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega.

Heesen Yachts launch 50m Motor Yacht Satori

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on Friday, February 25, YN 15250 was launched at the shipyard facilities in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner christened her Satori, a name that in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana.

Van Oossanen & Associates’ Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Motor yacht Concept Gaining Ground

The Fast Displacement Hull Form concept (FDHF, patent pending), by Van Oossanen & Associates was presented to a scientific audience a little more than a year ago at the FAST 2009 Conference, followed in April 2010 by the first publication of the Heesen 6500 FDHF. Van Oossanen & Associates (VOA) have now secured orders for the naval architecture of 6 more FDHF motor yachts.

Superyacht Latitude by Acico Yachts

The semi-displacement 43.5 m motoryacht Latitude built by Acico Yachts was a project initiated in 2007 with a concept design by Dutch designer Cor de Rover and naval architecture by Van Oossanen and Associates. Superyacht Latitude was delivered to her owners in June 2010.

Heesen Yachts signs new 65m Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Superyacht.

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. The sale of this 65-Metre fast displacement superyacht with delivery in June 2013 represents the cherry on the cake for Heesen’s sales department who have also sold 5 other superyachts ranging from 35m to 50m this year.

6th Heesen 65m Yacht Sold

Heesen Yachts announce the sale of their 6th 65 m motoryacht at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show.