In Italian, “Isola” means “island.” While an island can be isolating, in the case of the Bannenberg & Rowell Isola yacht concept, it has a more positive meaning. The design balances the human needs for escapism and freedom with those of personal protection and wellness. The design studio reached out to colleagues in Europe toContinue Reading
Project Pollux Peeks Out Into Daylight
UPDATE, OCTOBER 9, 2020: Heesen has sold Project Pollux, which has been available for sale, and has her planned for delivery in January 2021. Read on for our original article. In mythology, Pollux and his twin brother Castor bore renowned athleticism, plus came to the aid of sailors at sea. Similarly, as the newestContinue Reading
Solemates Is New Soulmate for Yacht Owner
Now on her maiden voyage, Solemates is also taking her first charters while she enjoys the warm weather in the Eastern Med. She is the latest Heesen 55M Steel delivery, additionally treating Very Important People to unexpected accommodations. With an internal volume of about 760 gross tons, the yacht, a.k.a. Project Castor while in buildContinue Reading
Superyacht W for the Win: 10-Month Refit at Feadship
“I am convinced that the only way to retain full Feadship pedigree is to access the formidable talents and capabilities of the entire Feadship organization,” says the owner of the superyacht W. “It was wonderful to be able to bring her back to the Netherlands and know that she would be upgraded by many ofContinue Reading
Now That’s Big: Project Cosmos Sections Seated Together
Sea trials to confirm her anticipated, and astounding, 30-knot maximum speed are still a long way off. Nonetheless, Project Cosmos completed a major step this week at Heesen Yachts. Emphasis on “major.” This 262-footer (80-meter), the largest motoryacht in Heesen’s history, saw her massive hull and superstructure join together. Simultaneously, the yard installed Cosmos’ four-engineContinue Reading
See Lürssen Project Moon Sand Take Shape: VIDEO
She has grown a bit since her initial announcement in 2018. But, she remains on pace for delivery in 2021. This is an inside look at a seemingly small superyacht, code named Project Moon Sand, in build at Lürssen. Project Moon Sand seems small because her LOA is 182 feet (55.5 meters). When the shipyardContinue Reading