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Tony Lovec Yacht Management

Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> announced last night the sale of their superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8261" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altea49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2021">Project Altea</a>, YN 19550, the second yacht to be built on the Nova Plus design and platform. The 50-metre motor yacht has an all aluminium superstructure, featuring the patent Fast Displacement Hull Form, the Hybrid Solution and Hull Vane technology developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119081/image/large-a094c9caa3f6ab0fe9eeb69dd02738a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119081">She features a contemporary exterior design by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, and though she began as a speculative build, she was quickly purchased by her owner, an experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> charterer. Her interiors have been penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>, and feature six staterooms across her 500 GT volumes, accommodating up-to 12 guests. The owners are now working in close collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> to finalise the interior stylings to customise her to their own personal style. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119100/image/large-05a76d37b61763c30afdb53001c862d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119100">Colours have already been chosen, with deep blue dominating the main deck, accented by purple hues in her sky lounge. Bespoke furniture by Paola Lenti has already been selected to complete the elegant aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119095/image/large-2725e9975d6f43344e624814f6822687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119095"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119105/image/large-5f00db08a87bae8d711cf2385ea14e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119105"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8261" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altea49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119094/image/large-ae3077bd1936c5c85aa5a04fa2c92f42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119094">Project Altea</a> will primarily be used as a family yacht by her owners, who were represented by Franco Ambrosi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5085" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarpo Yachts (Company)">Zarpo Yachts</a> in the purchase. She will also be offered for charter in the Mediterranean under the supervision of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5085" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarpo Yachts (Company)">Zarpo Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4007" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tony Lovec (Company)">Tony Lovec Yacht Management</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119082/image/large-b3860ace1956157c88b642a0ba5f10f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119082">The motor yacht reaches a top speed of 19.5 knots, with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 3,750 nautical miles under her two 1,44hp engines. The vessel, which will soon be ready for sea trials in the North Sea, will be taken care of by a crew of nine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189679/image/large-ec1c83d39cd359648d8a9cedeacd137d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189679">

Heesen Yachts sells Project Altea

Heesen Yachts announce the sale of their speculative superyacht Project Altea, which will soon be ready for North Sea trials.