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The 47m superyacht Ari in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Captured earlier this week in the bay of Santa Ponsa on the island of Mallorca is Heesen Yachts’ 47-metre superyacht Ari. Launched as Air in 2010, Ari is the shipyard’s sixth hull in its 47-metre displacement class and follows in the wake of yachts such as Yalla, Let it Be, Mon Plaisir, and Blind Date. Air’s interior has been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who created a classic contemporary style that makes use of ultra-modern loose furniture to create a cosy environment.

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The 47m superyacht Ari in Santa Ponsa

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133510/image/large-99cd487da198616126879115e82d2469.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133510">The brand new Air in GibraltarLast week we informed you about the recent delivery of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2469">Air</a>, a brand new 47 metre Heesen. Photographer Giovanni Romero captured her on Christmas morning, as she entered the port of Gibraltar. Air is the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class. Air’s interior has been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who created a classic contemporary style that makes use of ultra-modern loose furniture to create a cosy environment.By Maarten Janssen, Photo by Giovanni Romero

The brand new superyacht Air in Gibraltar

Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a design that resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – a style that is now Heesen’s very recognisable trademark. The 47-Metre displacement class is renowned for its fine entry at the bow, which incorporates an efficient bulb, its notable top speed of 15,5 Knots and an excellent range of 4.000 Nm at 12 knots. The yacht’s elegant superstructure combined with the sloped wheelhouse windows give Air a particularly sleek appearance. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133508/image/large-82bb2b6134bf88a9ccf2633d28dad5c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133508">YN 15147, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2469">Air</a> is sister ship to YN 12247, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277">Yalla</a> (2004), YN 13147, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/45">Let it Be</a> (2006), YN 13547 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/49">Mon Plaisir</a> (2007), YN 14047 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54">Elandess</a> (2008), and YN 14347, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> (2009). Three further 47-metre yachts are currently in build: YN 15347 scheduled for delivery in 2011, YN 15747 and YN 16347 for delivery in 2012. Air’s interior has been designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who created a classic contemporary style that makes use of ultra-modern loose furniture to create a cosy environment. The décor incorporates details in leather, brushed stainless steel and burl to make the atmosphere even warmer. Frank Laupman comments: “The aim of the design was to create a high-contrast modern interior, while avoiding a cold minimalistic theme. We used beige and warm accents throughout, blending these with a black-and-white overall mood and incorporating a few elements of intrigue, such as the frosted gemstone lights set into the leather column that strikes down through the central atrium.” For strategic wood finishes, Laupman chose Japanese elm (Sen) veneer, an exotic pale timber whose strong veins have been brushed and lacquered in satin gloss, and skilfully positioned these adjacent to a darker American walnut to create a sophisticated and at the same time natural atmosphere. Air accommodates the owner and ten guests in five cabins, four of these on the lower deck, and an owner’s suite traditionally located on the forward part of the main deck. Like the owner’s suite, one of the two VIP cabins that extend across the yacht’s full-beam offers a full bathroom, while all the other guests cabins have en suite shower rooms. The remaining two guest cabins are located on either side of a central passageway, with the cabin on the port side being a double, while to starboard is a twin cabin fitted with additional pullman beds that descend from the deckhead. For added versatility, the two single beds in this latter cabin can be easily transformed into a double. The yacht’s eight crew members are accommodated in four cabins, all provided with ensuite shower rooms, while the captain’s cabin is located on the upper deck with direct access to the bridge. The main saloon is divided into three areas, a lobby, lounge, and a formal dining area where all twelve guests are able to be seated around a rectangular table finished in matt wengé. Perhaps the most striking feature of Air’s interior is the theatre room located on the upper deck. This incorporates a Panasonic 103" (262 cm) HD Plasma Screen (one of the biggest currently available on the market) complemented by a full 7.1 Steinway Lyngdorf Audio System. This unique audio installation, designed specifically for M/Y Air, includes two flagship Model D speakers standing nearly 7 feet tall on either side of the plasma screen. These speakers, together with the center and four surround speakers, are hand-finished in the same high-gloss black piano finish famously used on Steinway &amp; Sons pianos and accented with 24k gold. To complete the system, are five Dual Woofers, three located below the plasma screen and two custom-built woofers in the deckhead to the rear. The system uses 6.400 Watts of power to provide flawless reproduction of music and movie sound tracks. A Custom iPad controls the whole system with both Crestron and Cisco.Heesen Yachts +31 (0)412 66 55 44 <a href="mailto:info@heesenyachts.nl?subject=Heesen%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@heesenyachts.nl</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.heesenyachts.nl/">www.heesenyachts.nl</a> Omega Architects Frank Laupman +31(0)487 51 88 89 <a href="mailto:omega@omega-architects.com?subject=Omega%20Architects%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">omega@omega-architects.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.omega-architects.com/">www.omega-architects.com</a> Photo by Dick Holthuis

Heesen Yachts launches 47 metre superyacht Air

Heesen Yachts proudly announce the sale of two contracts: a 50-metre fully custom semi-displacement motor yacht and a 47-metre full displacement motor yacht. These are the third and the fourth contracts to be signed at Heesen since the beginning of 2010. Heesen’s order book now consists of fourteen yachts currently in construction, which will be delivered to their owners by the end of 2013. These figures confirm the strength and financial reliability of this world-renowned company. Y/N 16250 - 50-metre semi-displacement motor yacht. The contract has been signed thanks to a fruitful collaboration with the Monaco based brokerage house YCO. The YCO broker representing the Buyer commented: “Y/N 16250 is a unique project, for an owner who is an experienced sailor who desires to be deeply involved in the design and conception process of his new vessel.”Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen, says: “We feel greatly honoured that the client and YCO chose Heesen Yachts for building this unique semi-displacement vessel.”The exterior lines have created a very clean profile whose straight lines give the yacht an aggressive and muscular look. Peculiarities of the exterior styling are the double-curved convex exterior glass, a convex curved freeboard and a smooth, unbroken outer “shell”.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131590/image/large-27a4c7a021172616ab1e7dfd25af94a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131590">Y/N 15147 belongs to the Heesen’s 47-metre long range displacement vessel family, which now has seven sister-ships. Two of these have been recognised at successive World Superyacht Awards in 2009 and 2010 as the Best Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT. The level of customization possible on this series (including structural changes to the superstructure) allows owners to create their own unique yacht based on a proven hull design.Heesen Yachts +31 (0)412 66 55 44 <a href="mailto:info@heesenyachts.nl?subject=Heesen%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@heesenyachts.nl</a> <a href="http://www.heesenyachts.nl/" target="_blank">www.heesenyachts.nl</a>

Heesen Yachts sells a 47 metre and 50 metre superyacht

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47-metre displacement motor-yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130098/image/large-426891743c8f583d7e443fdb9f65a240.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130098">This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen, former owner and founder of the shipyard who comments: “I am delighted to start the new year by announcing the contract for my own new boat, which my wife and I signed some days ago! I am planning to spend many joyful days with my family and numerous grandchildren aboard this beautiful 47-metre.” This is the second yacht under construction for Frans after the 4400-series, My Petra, which was delivered to him in June 2009.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3071" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">YN 15747</a> is the eighth yacht in Heesen’s highly successful 47-metre full-displacement series and, as such, is the sister-ship to YN 14347, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> (2009); the award winning YN 14047, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Elandess</a> (2008); YN 13547, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/49" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Mon Plaisir</a> (2007); YN 13147, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/45" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Let it Be</a> (2006); and YN 12247, M/Y <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Yalla</a> (2004). She is also the sister-ship of the two hulls currently under construction: YN <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2469" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">15147</a> scheduled for delivery in 2010, and YN <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2471" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">15347</a> scheduled for delivery in 2011.The sale of this new vessel means that four new contracts were signed in the last 12 months by Heesen Yachts, and brings the number of vessels currently in construction at this Dutch shipyard to the amazing total of 13, figures which confirm the strength and financial reliability of this world-renowned company.