Heesen Launch 50m "Ventura"

MY Ventura

Heesen Yachts have just announced the launched of their newest megayacht, the streamlined 50m (164ft) Ventura. She has exterior lines by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects and is the third launch in the 50m class and is sister ship to the multi award winning MY Satori.

Her layout is completely different than her sister vessels. The owners chose to have two main suites: A romantic one situated aft on the bridge deck with panoramic 280 degree views and a second "passage cabin" which will be more practical when under way, traditionally located forward on the main deck.

The owners chose a custom dark metallic grey for the hull and a light metallic grey for the superstructure. This innovative colour scheme gives Ventura a very sleek and distinctive look. A total of twelve guests are accommodated in six cabins. As well as the two master suites, on the lower deck there's a full beam VIP cabin plus one twin and two double cabins.

Main Lounge

Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski created the sophisticated and tidy interior where the use of dark wood and light furniture create a harmonious balance.

Paszkowski comments: "I'm extremely proud to work with such an important and efficient shipyard I was honoured to work with a longtime ago. I’m also very happy to hand over the Italian design and the experience of our team abroad, for the excellent relationship established with the shipyard and the ideas we could share. Though we've always been keeping in touch since 1996, when we designed the first project for Heesen, the interior design of this 50m yacht looks very much like a dream I could achieve: feeling part of the Dutch group".

Ventura will be delivered to her owners after intensive sea trials in the North Sea.

MY Ventura

Heesen Yachts New 58m Design

Heesen Yachts have presented their new 58m (190ft) design in collaboration with the Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski. Her sleek aggressive exterior lines portray speed and power combined with elements inspired by automotive and aeronautical styling.

The relationship between Heesen Yachts and Francesco Paszkowski dates back to the nineties with the creation of the exterior lines of the 35m (115ft) megayacht "Opus II" and more recently with the interior design of two vessels in the 50m (164ft) semi-displacement class.

Her stern is very distinctive with a swim platform surrounded with full width steps and elegant stairs on either side of the sun pads to access the aft deck. An unusual design feature is located on the fore deck where a bimini lifts up to reveal and shade an open air lounge space.

Guests are accommodated in five cabins which include a traditionally located full beam owners cabin forward on the main deck, two twin and two double cabins located on the lower deck.

Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen, comments: "Paszkowski has created a very innovative interpretation of Heesen’s traditional lines; the look of this 58 metre vessel has a family feeling within its strong individuality. At Heesen we are very happy to have the chance to work with such a creative designer. This project, which we already studied and are ready to build, will sport a fast displacement hull (FDHF) created by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and will reach a maximum speed of approximately 23 knots powered by a pair of MTU engines of 16V 4000 M93L." 

Canados Launch 120ft 'Far Away'

On July the 16th Canados Yachts launched their flagship the 36m (120ft) 'Far Away'. She was launched at at the yard outside Rome in quite a special ceremony as it was celebrated by a Russian Orthodox priest as requested by the owners. More than 60 guests attended the ceremony including her Russian owners who will cruise through the Mediterranean in the coming months.

Far Away's naval architecture and exterior styling was designed by an in house team, but the interior styling and layout was left to the creative mind of Francesco Paszkowski Design. The yachts sleek lines combined with new distinctive features will make her stand out, whether on the dock or at anchor in the owners favorite bay. She features four fold down terraces on the main deck which will expand the social space for guests as well as providing the perfect little sun traps. She has a full teak beach club complete with showers and heads aft, a spacious exterior living area forward on the main deck with sofa and sunbathing area, and an advanced entertainment and communications system that can be controlled through an iPad.
Paszkowski has created the interior with the use of oak, ebony, stone and titanium and a selection of different grey colours to complement the materials. There are no pictures of the interior yet but the above rendering shows the layout and style of the main saloon. Her accommodation layout is somewhat out of the ordinary with 2 VIP owners cabins and a guest cabin on the lower deck, and a second guest cabin located on the main deck where usually you will find the owners master suite.

She is reported to be powered by 2 2,400hp MTU engine package that can bring her to a max speed of 29kts and a cruising speed of 25kts.