Heesen Yachts is thrilled to share news that they sold two luxury yachts in the past few weeks. The 55-meter POLLUX was sold at the beginning of October and last Friday was the sale of the 50-meter TRITON. As a result, the sale of TRITON is the third yacht sold by Heesen in 2020.

It is exciting to see at Heesen we can sign contracts, despite the challenges created by COVID-19 travel restrictions. Hence, luxury brands have had to fight hard to continue their operations. The Heesen Yachts team continues to create innovative marketing and communication tools. Their goal is to bridge the gap generated by the pandemic with very positive results.

Despite the difficulties presented in 2020, Heesen Yachts is moving full steam ahead with 12 luxury yachts under construction. Thus, deliveries are scheduled through to 2023.

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Project Triton | YN18850

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Project Triton is the second in the 50-metre steel class. She is a true blue-water motor yacht. This stunning, luxury yacht features a displacement steel hull. It is designed by Heesen’s in-house team of naval architects and engineers.

Two MTU 8V4000 M63 diesel engines provide a top speed of 15 knots. As a result, she boasts a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Her distinctive, flowing exterior lines are inspired by classic automotive design by British designer Clifford Denn. While fellow British studio Reymond Langton is responsible for the yacht’s elegant interior design.

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Project Pollux | YN19255

Project Pollux’s imaginative interior design, perfectly crafted by Heesen’s in-house team of cabinet makers. For example, the yacht is wrapped in a muscular exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The bold lines of the 55-metre class embody the evolution of the shipyard’s DNA. Interestingly, Heesen’s traditional sportiness is now combined with masculine lines. These are typical of long-range blue water motor yachts recognizable from afar.

The beauty of the 55-metre steel class continues underwater. Her steel hull is an iteration of the uber-efficient FDHF devised by Dutch hydrodynamicists Van Oossanen. Plus, it’s engineered by Heesen’s in-house team of naval architects. Two MTU 8V 4000 M63 (IMO Tier III) will propel Pollux to a maximum speed of 15.5 knots. The result is a cruising speed of 13 knots. Also, she will have a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles.

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2011 Dubai International Boat Show

With all the wealth in Dubia, it’s no surprise to see one of the world’s biggest boat shows being held there.

Well it’s time for 19th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show to open and many of the the world’s major yacht builders, such as Fincantieri of Italy and Luerssen of Germany will be there.

The 2011 Dubai International Boat Show draws hundreds of top, marine industry leaders in addition to thousands of boating enthusiasts.

This year’s even twill be held from March 1 to March 5, at the Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi.

Dubai is clearly a hub of luxury yachts, as almost one third of the world’s super-yachts reside in Dubai.

Given the global recession, Dubai’s economy was not immune. The luxury boat sector has experienced a drastic slow down that led to many luxury yacht owners trying to sell their boats to pay off other debt.

Hopefully with the worst behind us, the outlook for big-ticket luxury goods is improving and these luxury mega-yachts will return being in high demand by the world’s most wealthiest people.

The incredible Dubai boat show hosts the largest get-together of  Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s long history. Some of the largest boat constructors planning to attend include: Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat, Heesen Yachts, Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts.

Grant Burgham, an exhibitions director at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is the organiser of the event, said the Middle East was home to some of the world’s highest net-worth individuals, and the market was “perfect” for the high-end marine leisure industry for super-yachts, generally defined as boats longer than 23 metres, and “giga-yachts” – those more than 100 metres in length. “It is an excellent opportunity for the super-yacht buyers in this region to connect with the elite of the industry.”

The 2011 Dubai International Boat Show is expecting to have more than 25,000 visitors during its five-day run.

That’s great news for Middle east marinas. Many new ones are being built to accommodate a surge in luxury yachts.

Show organizers stated that more than US$35 billion (Dh128.54bn) worth of waterfront marina projects are either underway or planned across the entire region.

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