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Boat of the Week: Inside ‘Galactica,’ the World’s Largest All-Aluminum Superyacht
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What has an aluminum-plate backbone, more than one head, and runs faster than Usain Bolt? Heesen ’s superyacht Galactica— or “Project Cosmos,” as it was formerly called by the yard. The largest boat built by the Dutch shipyard to date is getting ready for its spring debutante ball. Fast, sporty and 262 feet long, the owner refers to Galactica as his “ultimate superyacht.”
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Hundreds of yachts around the world are larger than Galactica . None of them are built entirely out of aluminum. For the owner who likes to make a statement with his custom new builds, Galactica had to be his largest and fastest one yet. The owner decided he wanted a 30-knot top speed—greased lightning for a yacht this size and a conundrum for the shipyard.
A 262-ft. steel-hulled boat with conventional propulsion wouldn’t be able to reach that 30-knot mark. But an all-aluminum boat might, though that metal doesn’t provide the type of structural support that heavier steel does. Such a yacht had never been built, even by an aluminum specialist like Heesen. It would take serious creative engineering.
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Galactica on her maiden journey through small Dutch villages. Courtesy Galactica
The owner has history when it comes to these types of requests. His previous two yachts, Galactica Star and Galactica Super Nova are both all-aluminum with top speeds nearing 30 knots. At 230 feet in length, the latter was Heesen’s largest-ever build when delivered in 2016. Galactica is 30 feet longer, and while that doesn’t sound like much in the scheme of things, the technical ingenuity required to make it work had Heesen’s top engineers scratching their heads. The answer lay outside the boating industry, in the construction industry’s I-beam.
“Everyone knows the I-beam where you have the material on the outer veins of your structure,” Peter van der Zanden, Heesen’s general manager of design, development and engineering, told Robb Report . “That’s where our inspiration for the backbone came from, where we have the majority of materials in the bottom of the boat and on the main deck—our ‘outer veins’.”
The name “backbone” suggests a spine or something with flex, but the patented box-shaped structure is anything but. Composed of 15-mm aluminum plate, it’s lightweight and strong, running almost the full length of the yacht.
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Glass was a main priority for the owner’s third boat in the Galactica series. Courtesy Heesen
“We knew the design would work, our only concern was if it would work well enough,” says Van der Zanden.
Heesen created a scale model of the boat in water, divided into four segments, and simulated the pressures and forces at sea. When the results exceeded the requirements set out by Lloyd’s, the yard patented the design.
Of course, there’s more to Galactica than its hidden backbone. Key defining features of the Winch Design exterior include large sweeping panes of glass that trace the arching line of the superstructure. A bow helipad doubles as a cinema with seating and a screen that folds away into the deck. The glass-bottomed pool on the main deck reflects sun rays on the beach club below. Increasing the amount of light—both natural and artificial—throughout the boat was a chief request in this latest version of Galactica.
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On its journey from the Oss shipyard to North Sea sea trials, the clearance between the top deck and some bridges was less than six inches. Courtesy Heesen
“The owner’s previous experience has certainly influenced the way Galactica looks,” James Russell, exterior designer at Winch, told Robb Report . “It takes time to learn what you love, and particular focus has been paid to areas where more time will be spent, such as the beach club.”
Inside, an interior by Sinot Yacht Design & Architecture includes a central glass elevator, brushed oak and marble finishes, and in the main deck lounge, hand-cut glass ceilings. Galactica ’s windows incline at 45 degrees, rather than the standard 90 degrees, to give the illusion that the panes of glass are larger than they are.
Glass is a recurring theme, from the glass detailing in the straw marquetry and stainless-steel wall located in the main deck lounge, to the drinks display cabinet on the bridge deck with bespoke-sized backlit glass cubes sized to fit individual bottles. But glass is heavy. For the yacht to be fast, it needs to be light.
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The helipad converts into an open-air cinema, with a screen that rises from the deck. Courtesy Heesen
On a yacht of Galactica ’s size, everything is large, from the four MTU V20 engines (12 tons each) and the two gearboxes (13 tons each), to the air-intakes and the fuel tanks. But everything was made as lightweight as possible. The boat totals only 1,700 gross tons. The owner’s 30 knots will come from the MTUs’ 19,320 horsepower as well as the variable-pitch propellers.
Nothing has come easy with this yacht build. Its January journey from Heesen’s shipyard in Oss to the port of Harlingen where the boat is undergoing final testing in the North Sea was a game of inches. It passed through villages and squeezed beneath canal bridges with less than half a foot to spare, a hair-raising exercise for an undelivered superyacht. It will be turned over to its owner in April.
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Heesen ’s 265-foot-long superyacht newly named Galactica is the largest yacht the Dutch yard has ever built. It’s so large in fact, that its recent transit under a bridge on the River Maas near the shipyard drew quite a crowd of skeptical yacht watchers.
“It was quite funny,” says Heesen project coordinator Arjan Veldman. “The press and public that were watching from the river bank didn’t understand all the precise measuring operations we conducted. They thought we were just ‘trying’ to pass under the bridge and got stuck. But, for us, these operations are just business as usual. We’ve been going through locks and under bridges like this for over 40 years.
Heesen Yachts flagship Galactica clears several low bridges during its recent launch
“After seeing these photos,” he adds with a smile. My family and friends are still mocking me and asking if I need a tape measure to take with me to work. Who knows, maybe as a joke we’ll create a Heesen tape measure to hand out at the next Monaco Yacht Show, where Galactica will be on display!”
Meanwhile, Galactica is also touted to have a top speed approaching 30 knots. So, instead the normal steel that the largest superyachts are built with, this new flagship is built of aluminum to provide strength to the design without adding extra weight to the overall structure.
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Duck! Heesen Yacht flagship Galactica clearers another low bridge in Holland
And even though the top deck needed to be removed to get under that bridge (with mere inches to spare!), you can still see how elegant the exterior is. But that comes as no surprise since it features clean lines and the extensive use of glass comes from the British studio of Winch Design . “The Winch vision for Galactica was to retain Heesen’s sporty DNA but blend it with an innovative, futuristic spin. Curved glass forms smooth, sculpted shapes, creating a feeling of slick, contemporary charm,” said Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts and Aviation at the British design house.
Duck! Heesen Yacht flagship Galactica clears drawbridge with mere inches to spare
“The brief stressed that she had to have a strong and unique signature whilst retaining the Heesen DNA that we all know and love,” James Russell, Winch Design Associate, Yacht Exteriors adds. “The emphasis was on creating a fast-looking yacht that sits elegantly on the water, a feat that has been cleverly achieved through the use of sculptural, curved forms and perfectly balanced proportions.”
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design was responsible for the interior design that features a neutral color palette with splashes of blues throughout. But unfortunately, we’ll have to wait to see those photos!
This photo is very, very Dutch!
Meanwhile, Heesen Yachts CEO Arthur Brouwer speaks like a proud parent when he describes watching the recent launch of the company’s newest flagship.
“Building large and complex superyachts is exciting, both from an engineering and construction perspective. We are incredibly fortunate to have the best naval architects, engineers and craftsmen in the country to build our yachts. In spite of all the challenges imposed by the pandemic, we also managed to keep the construction on schedule – which was no mean feat. This yacht is the ultimate expression of our ability to build daring projects that stretch the imagination of its engineers and craftspeople.
And its launch (clearing under that bridge with mere inches to spare!) shows just how precise Dutch engineers can be too!
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Heesen launch Galactica, their largest yacht to date
Heesen claim this to be the biggest and fastest all-aluminium yacht ever built….
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At 80 metres, with a gross tonnage of 1,700GT and a top speed of almost 30 knots, Heesen claim that this is the biggest and fastest all-aluminium yacht ever built. This is achieved thanks to the lightweight and low-drag hull design, coutesy of Heesen’s naval architects, an iteration of the Fast Displacement Hull Form devised by van Oossanen, and assembled by Heesen’s welders. Ensuring sufficient longitudinal strength was one of the biggest technological challenges facing Heesen’s engineering team, who designed and patented the Backbone - an intricate, full-length structural reinforcement system. The power comes from diesel propulsion - four engines, two gearboxes, variable-pitch propellers and ultra-innovative Promas rudders.
The superyacht will be able to house 12 guests in six state rooms where they will be able to enjoy a glass bottomed pool with waterfall, glass elevator, and a fully-rated helideck transforms into an open-air cinema.
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“Today, we are celebrating the launch of a unique yacht,” said Heesen CEO Arthur Brouwer. “Unique not only for our shipyard, as she is the largest we have ever taken on and represents the pinnacle of our achievements to date. Cosmos is also unique in the industry - the largest and fastest aluminium yacht in her class ever built.”
Cosmos’s exterior comes from the renowned British studio of Winch Design. “The Winch vision for Cosmos was to retain Heesen’s sporty DNA but blend it with an innovative, futuristic spin. Curved glass forms smooth, sculpted shapes, creating a feeling of slick, contemporary charm,” said Jim Dixon, director of Yachts and Aviation at the British design house. “The brief stressed that she had to have a strong and unique signature whilst retaining the Heesen DNA that we all know and love. The emphasis was on creating a fast looking yacht that sits elegantly on the water, a feat that has been cleverly achieved through the use of sculptural, curved forms and perfectly balanced proportions.” Said James Russell, Associate, Yacht Exteriors.
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Sinot Yacht Design and Architecture was responsible for the light and soothing interior design. While the overall palette is neutral, splashes of a range of blue hues are infused into the design throughout. The backlit onyx bar with centrally positioned seating is the focal point of the ample and airy space close to the water. Sinot collaborated closely with Heesen’s in-house engineers to ensure that their stringent weight calculations were always met.
Following her launch, Project Cosmos will remain at Heesen for commissioning before undergoing intense sea trials in the North Sea commencing in February. She will be delivered to her owners in April 2022.
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By Katie Scott 4 September 2023
Dutch shipyard Heesen has successfully delivered the stunning 80m (262ft) superyacht GENESIS to her new owner, setting a new benchmark for the yard as the biggest yacht they have built to date.
Surpassing the previous record holders of Galactica Super Nova at 70m (229.6ft) and charter yacht ILLUSION at 65m (213ft), the new flagship is a custom-built motor yacht with design collaborations from Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Winch Design, and Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. Embodying the classic, sporty DNA of the Heesen fleet, GENESIS is undeniably a true Heesen superyacht but with a contemporary and almost futuristic twist on previous builds.
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Sporting a six-cabin layout, superyacht GENESIS hosts an army of indulgent features and amenities including a fully certified touch-and-go helipad that can also transform into an outdoor cinema, a glass-bottomed swimming pool, abundant exterior deck space for socializing and relaxing in the Mediterranean sun, plus an on-deck Jacuzzi and WiFi connectivity.
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Enabling the owner and their guests seamless access to the sea, motor yacht GENESIS has a generous beach club environment with a wet bar, in addition to plenty of storage for adrenaline-fuelled water toys.
Currently, it is not expected that M/Y GENESIS will be made available for charter. However, if you’re interested in chartering a yacht of a similar caliber, you can view and compare all Heesen superyachts for charter .
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70m Heesen motor yacht Galactica Super Nova for sale
The 70.07 metre Heesen motor yacht Galactica Super Nova has been jointly listed for sale by Burgess and Arcon Yachts.
Built in aluminium by Heesen to a design by Espen Oeino International , she was delivered in 2016 as the flagship of the Dutch shipyard.
She welcomes 12 guests in six cabins. The full-beam owner's suite is forward on the main deck and features onyx panels and his and hers bathrooms are linked by a large walk-in rainfall shower. There is a VIP apartment with elevated views on the upper deck, complete with en suite, private study and a lounge that can convert into a seventh guest cabin, a second study or a staff cabin. There are four double cabins, all en suite, on the lower deck.
Her huge sun deck has an oval observation lounge forward of another lounge area with coffee tables. Sliding glass screens keep the wind away from the fully equipped sit-up bar, buffet and open-air dining area. All of this section is shaded by the hardtop. Aft of this is a lounge area with custom club chairs and sun pads surrounded by glass screen to preserve the views while blocking the breeze.
The main deck aft has a six metre infinity pool with resistance jets, spa jets, glass panels in the bottom and an atmospheric waterfall feature below skylights in the overhang above. Forward of the pool is a lounge area and aft steps lead down to a large swim platform.
To starboard, the side deck leads forward to steps leading up to the multipurpose foredeck, which serves as a touch-and-go helipad, outdoor cinema with a four metre screen rigged on removable carbon poles and surround sound, as well as sun loungers and entertainment space. Tenders and toys are stowed below and launched through shell doors.
Twin 5,766hp MTU diesel engines driving propellers and a 4,184 MTU-powered booster jet combine to give her a top speed of 30 knots and she also has a transatlantic range of 4,000 nautical miles at her passage speed of 12 knots. Quantum stabilisers keep her guests comfortable at anchor and underway.
Galactica Super Nova is asking €75,000,000.
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The owner has history when it comes to these types of requests. His previous two yachts, Galactica Star and Galactica Super Nova are both all-aluminum with top speeds nearing 30 knots. At 230 feet ...
The 80-meter GALACTICA (Project Cosmos) is the latest addition to Alekperov's collection of yachts, marking him as a proud owner of the largest yacht ever built at Heesen. In 2022, the yacht was renamed Genesis and its legal title transferred to an offshore company within the Lukoil Group. Following this, the Heesen shipyard was sold to an ...
Kola Aluko was the former owner of the yacht, then named Galactica Star.. Aluko is a Nigerian businessman, active in energy. He was born in 1969.. Energy Business. He is Executive Director of Atlantic Energy, active in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.. He has founded several companies, such as Besse Oil, Fossil Resources, and Exoro Energy International, all active in energy.
Inside, however, the owner's brief for the new Heesen flagship was for a "light" interior, in both light and atmosphere. The studio, which previously collaborated with Heesen on Home, Project Falcon and Galactica Super Nova, also penned the interior of the owner's previous yacht and was asked to make Galactica's interior "lighter ...
Galactica Star, a 65-metre Heesen is the world's first aluminium yacht with a fast displacement hull. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible if you think along conventional lines. ... Cabins: Full-beam owner's stateroom, one upper deck VIP suite and four double suites. Technical Details. Maximum speed (half load): 28 ...
Galatica launch in Holland. Heesen Yachts/Tom van Oossanen . Heesen's 265-foot-long superyacht newly named Galactica is the largest yacht the Dutch yard has ever built.It's so large in fact ...
At 14 knots, Galactica Star can enjoy a reported 4,200-mile range. As much as the FDHF impressed the buyer of Galactica Star (the project started on spec), so, too, did the yacht's amenities. The owner has her host a variety of toys, including this retro-style J Class speedboat. Aptly named Meteore, she's used as the primary guest tender.
As Heesen Yachts' largest and most advanced launch to date, the 65-meter (213-foot) Galactica Star is remarkable in many ways, but her hull design makes her unique among superyachts. Photos Jeff Brown and David Churchill. Generally speaking, if an owner wants a yacht with maximum interior volume and comfort, he has to go with a round-bilge ...
Number of comments 1 0 0. At 80 metres, with a gross tonnage of 1,700GT and a top speed of almost 30 knots, Heesen claim that this is the biggest and fastest all-aluminium yacht ever built. This is achieved thanks to the lightweight and low-drag hull design, coutesy of Heesen's naval architects, an iteration of the Fast Displacement Hull Form ...
The 65-metre Heesen motor yacht Galactica Star has been sold. See more about the deal on SYT. 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star sold . Written by Georgia Tindale. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 | 09:30.
Galactica Super Nova is the largest yacht to leave the sheds at Heesen. A centreline booster engine coupled to a Rolls-Royce water jet can be engaged when the wing engines and propellers push Galactica Super Nova above 20 knots. Then it's time to hold on to your hat. "We did a speed run for the boss," says the yacht's engineer, Jan Kamstra.
The Galactica Super Nova Yacht is one of the most luxurious yachts built by Heesen. With interiors by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, she can house 12 guests and a crew of 16. Notable features include a 6-meter glass-bottom swimming pool, a touch-and-go helipad, and a large beach club. Powered by three MTU engines, she can reach a top speed of 30 ...
2016. The largest vessel ever built by the acclaimed Dutch shipyard, the 70m/230ft motor yacht 'Galactica Super Nova' was delivered this week. Believed to be spending her first summer in the Mediterranean, she will enjoy an official presentation at the Monaco Yacht Show later on this year.
The dusty days of Heesen flagship Galactica are over as the ship owned by sanctioned businessman Vagit Alekperov has been delivered to her new unnamed owner. The newly named Genesis, famous for getting stuck multiple times in European waters, has finally bid adieu to Dutch waters.Heesen Shipyard stated that the yacht had been officially delivered to her new owners.
The owner's brief called for a fast yacht—faster even than her 28-knot predecessor—with a contractual top speed of 30 knots. The Fast Displacement Hull Form, developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and introduced with Galactica Star, helped to achieve this by combining the low-speed efficiency of a full-displacement vessel with the maximum speed associated with a semi-displacement hull.
At 70 metres overall, Galactica Super Nova is the largest Heesen built to date. With an impressive top speed of 30 knots, this aluminium yacht with a Fast Displacement Hull Form is one of the fastest superyachts in her class in the world. First impressions. Galactica Super Nova's head-turning exterior design is by Espen Øino, who worked on a ...
The multi-award winning 70m/229'8" motor yacht 'Gaja' (ex. Galactica Super Nova) was built by Heesen in the Netherlands. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Sinot Yacht Design and she was delivered to her owner in May 2016. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Espen Oeino.
Surpassing the previous record holders of Galactica Super Nova at 70m (229.6ft) and charter yacht ILLUSION at 65m (213ft), the new flagship is a custom-built motor yacht with design collaborations from Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Winch Design, and Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. Embodying the classic, sporty DNA of the Heesen fleet, GENESIS is undeniably a true Heesen superyacht but ...
The 70.07 metre Heesen motor yacht Galactica Super Nova has been jointly listed for sale by Burgess and Arcon Yachts. Built in aluminium by Heesen to a design by Espen Oeino International, she was delivered in 2016 as the flagship of the Dutch shipyard. Galactica Super Nova is asking €75,000,000. She welcomes 12 guests in six cabins.
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